Guidebook for Santa Fe
Food Scene
They have the best New Mexican food without the touristy prices! Closed only on Wednesdays.
11 locals recommend
Los Potrillos
1947 Cerrillos RdThey have the best New Mexican food without the touristy prices! Closed only on Wednesdays.
Jambo Cafe
2010 Cerrillos RdIt is authentic African food, and you'll be surprised how great it is!
Only 5 min from my house, down Old Las Vegas Hwy. They have good breakfast menu, and some lovely baked goodies!
67 locals recommend
Cafe Fina
624 Old Las Vegas HwyOnly 5 min from my house, down Old Las Vegas Hwy. They have good breakfast menu, and some lovely baked goodies!
Great Asian food with a flare! They have the best Pomegranite martinis!
23 locals recommend
Jinja Bar & Bistro
510 N Guadalupe StGreat Asian food with a flare! They have the best Pomegranite martinis!
Ideally located in the Plaza area, downtown. Good food, full bar. Great margaritas!
8 locals recommend
Blue Corn Cafe
133 W Water StIdeally located in the Plaza area, downtown. Good food, full bar. Great margaritas!
Clafoutis
333 W Cordova RdFrench bakery and restaurant, serves breakfast and lunch.
Salvadoran food. Drive about 10 mins east of my place to a community called, Eldorado. Great stuffed pablano peppers, and Sunday brunch!
11 locals recommend
La Plancha de Eldorado
3470 Zafarano DriveSalvadoran food. Drive about 10 mins east of my place to a community called, Eldorado. Great stuffed pablano peppers, and Sunday brunch!
Arts & Culture
Newest thing in town! Interactive museum is the brainchild of George R.R. Martin , author of Game of Thrones. Look for clues, or just walk through this most unique attraction!
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirNewest thing in town! Interactive museum is the brainchild of George R.R. Martin , author of Game of Thrones. Look for clues, or just walk through this most unique attraction!
International Folk Art Foundation
1123 Paseo De PeraltaIf you have time for a nice drive to Abiquiu, her house- now a museum, and the surrounding mesas are a wonderful day trip. Also, there is a cafe on the grounds. This is about a 45 min drive from Santa Fe.
212 locals recommend
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson StIf you have time for a nice drive to Abiquiu, her house- now a museum, and the surrounding mesas are a wonderful day trip. Also, there is a cafe on the grounds. This is about a 45 min drive from Santa Fe.
Famous for its line-up of art galleries. This street also offers some nice restaurants, (a bit pricey). My favorite is El Farol, which serves up spanish tapas (small dishes) and features live music on certain nights. Also, stop in at the Tea House, they serve a wonderful hot chocolate!
21 locals recommend
The Consignment Gallery On Canyon Road
729 Canyon RdFamous for its line-up of art galleries. This street also offers some nice restaurants, (a bit pricey). My favorite is El Farol, which serves up spanish tapas (small dishes) and features live music on certain nights. Also, stop in at the Tea House, they serve a wonderful hot chocolate!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, ideally located down by the Railyard area.
58 locals recommend
Second Street Brewery at The Railyard
1607 Paseo De PeraltaLive music, ideally located down by the Railyard area.
South end of town. This is our local brewery hot spot. They feature great brews as well as great live entertainment. Call them for times/days/ and featured artists.
21 locals recommend
Santa Fe Brewing Company
35 Fire PlSouth end of town. This is our local brewery hot spot. They feature great brews as well as great live entertainment. Call them for times/days/ and featured artists.
Shopping
Sprouts Farmers Market
3201 Zafarano DrBest produce. Organic and healthy foods market.
This local and tourist favorite sells wares from the Southwest as well as from the central and south americas.
23 locals recommend
Jackalope Mercado at Santa Fe
2820 Cerrillos RdThis local and tourist favorite sells wares from the Southwest as well as from the central and south americas.
Locally grown produce and craft items for sale. Food, items featured from south of the border countries, as well. Usually some local musical artists play during the market, as well.
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaLocally grown produce and craft items for sale. Food, items featured from south of the border countries, as well. Usually some local musical artists play during the market, as well.
Parks & Nature
About 40 mins up the hill toward the Santa Fe ski basin. Nice hiking trails.
18 locals recommend
Hyde Park Road
Hyde Park RoadAbout 40 mins up the hill toward the Santa Fe ski basin. Nice hiking trails.
Ancient Anasazi ruins and cliff dwellings. Also great hiking trails. It is about an hour's drive north of Santa Fe.
230 locals recommend
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdAncient Anasazi ruins and cliff dwellings. Also great hiking trails. It is about an hour's drive north of Santa Fe.
Essentials
Albertsons Market Pharmacy
3001 S St Francis DrClosest grocery store from my place, about 7 mins.
Sightseeing
It is the historic part of Santa fe, featuring native american artists that line the portal on one side of the square, selling jewelry they make with their own unique tribal designs.
254 locals recommend
Santa Fe Plaza
63 Lincoln AveIt is the historic part of Santa fe, featuring native american artists that line the portal on one side of the square, selling jewelry they make with their own unique tribal designs.
Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe TrailOff the plaza area. Famous spiral staircase.
Called by locals as the 'Lourdes of the West'. Every year during Easter week, hundreds of people make a pilgrimage- many on crutches, to get to the famous church to be healed. Good tamales sold at adjacent storefront at the site. Also local chili powders, relics, sold nearby.
49 locals recommend
El Santuario De Chimayo
15 Santuario DrCalled by locals as the 'Lourdes of the West'. Every year during Easter week, hundreds of people make a pilgrimage- many on crutches, to get to the famous church to be healed. Good tamales sold at adjacent storefront at the site. Also local chili powders, relics, sold nearby.