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SANTA FE: San Marcos Café $ staples in dishes such as hickory- wood-beamed celing and rustic
Santa Fe and Southwestern Map E3 smoked elk tenderloin with furniture, as well as a patio.
Northern New 3877 Hwy 14, NM 87508 raspberry chili jam.
$$$
Mexico Tel (505) 471-9298 SANTA FE: Blue Corn Café $$ SANTA FE: Café Pasqual’s Map E3
A rural café set in the fields
International
CHIMAYÓ: Restaurante Rancho alongside a seed store, 17 miles Southwestern Map E3 121 Don Gaspar, NM 87501
de Chimayó $$ (27 km) southwest of down- 133 Water St., NM 87501 Tel (505) 983-9340
Mexican Map E3 town. Serves delectable and Tel (505) 984-1800 In a Pueblo-style adobe house,
300 County Rd 98, NM 87522 ultra-fresh country food for With modern decor and thick with murals and Mexican tiles,
Tel (505) 351-4444 breakfast and lunch only. wooden beams, this eatery this much-loved landmark offers
This old hacienda’s adobe walls is popular for its draught micro- innovative cuisine using organic
are decorated with family photos. SANTA FE: The Shed $ brews and prickly pear iced tea. ingredients.
The fine cuisine is prepared using Mexican Map E3 Tacos made with blue corn,
local ingredients and old Spanish 113½ E. Palace Ave., NM 87051 brimming with beef or chicken, SANTA FE: La Casa Sena $$$
recipes. There is a terrace for Tel (505) 982-9030 are the house specialty. Contemporary American Map E3
alfresco dining in summer and This family-run restaurant is 125 E. Palace Ave., NM 87051
a cozy fireplace during winter. housed in a quaint 17th-century SANTA FE: La Boca $$ Tel (505) 988-9232
adobe hacienda. Try the chilled Spanish Map E3 In an 1860s territorial-style adobe
RANCHOS DE TAOS: Trading raspberry soup laced with rosé 72 W. Marcy, NM 87051 building, La Casa Sena is set
Post Café $$ wine, followed by a spicy chicken Tel (505) 982-3433 around a pretty courtyard perfect The colorful, brightly decorated interiors of Café Pasqual’s in Santa Fe
Italian Map E3 dish, and lemon soufflé for dessert. One of the city’s most beloved for summer dining. Stuffed
4179 Hwy 68, NM 87557 chefs, James Campbell Caruso, Muscovy duck breast wrapped SANTA FE: El Farol $$$ TAOS: Doc Martin’s
Tel (575) 758-5089 Closed Sun SANTA FE: Tia Sophia’s $ prepares a variety of tapas and in honey bacon with chestnut Spanish Map E3 Restaurant $$
dinner & Mon Mexican Map E3 entrées, blending Spanish and stuffing, celery root puree, and 808 Canyon Rd, NM 87501 Southwestern Map E3
A historic option near the San 210 W. San Francisco St., 87501 Mediterranean influences, at this sherry apricot glaze is one of the Tel (505) 983-9912 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, NM 87571
Francisco de Asis church, this Tel (505) 983-9880 Closed dinner cozy bistro with a great wine list. typically superb dishes. There “The lantern“ has been serving Tel (575) 758-1977
café is a favorite with celebrities Popular with locals for breakfasts is also an outstanding wine list. artists since 1835. It offers tapas Named after the county‘s first
and locals, both for its artworks and lunches, menu highlights SANTA FE: Santa Fe Bar & Grill $$ as well as more substantial fare. physician, this restaurant offers
and its artistically presented include homemade chorizo, flaky Southwestern Map E3 DK Choice There is often live music in superior regional cuisine. Multi-
meals. Open for Sunday brunch. sopaipillas, and huge burritos. 187 Paseo de Peralta, NM 87501 the evenings. course prix-fixe and à la carte
Tel (505) 982-3033 SANTA FE: The Compound menus are available. Try the blue
SANTA FE: Bumble Bee’s SANTA FE: Tomasita’s $ Mouthwatering slow-roasted, Restaurant $$$ SANTA FE: Geronimo $$$ corn chicken enchiladas.
Baja Grill $ Mexican Map E3 tamarind-chipotle baby back Contemporary International Map E3
Mexican Map E3 500 S. Guadalupe St., NM 87501 ribs and sinful adobe mud pie American Map E3 724 Canyon Rd, NM 87501 TAOS: Orlando’s New
01 Jefferson St, NM 87501 Tel (505) 983-5721 Closed Sun are the popular dishes here. 635 Canyon Rd, NM 87501 Tel (505) 982-1500 Mexico Café $$
Tel (505) 820-2862 Housed in an old brick train Colorful Mexican furnishings, Tel (505) 982-4353 Housed in a 1756 building, Southwestern Map E3
Farm fresh foods with a New station built in 1904, this family- pottery, and artworks decorate In a historic house once known this intimate restaurant serves 1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, NM 87571
Mexican flair are on offer at this friendly restaurant is a local the dining area. as the McComb Compound, renowned Southwestern fusion Tel (575) 751-1450
bistro. Organic meats and vegan favorite. No reservations; be this luxurious restaurant’s fine dishes, such as peppery elk. Local chili aficionados rave about
specials, with friendly service. prepared to wait. SANTA FE: Anasazi $$$ menu is matched by a stylish, the regional New Mexican fare
American Map E3 art-filled dining room, a SANTA FE: Joseph’s Culinary here. The café is colorfully
SANTA FE: Cowgirl $ SANTA FE: Amaya $$ 113 Washington St., NM 87501 charming patio and courtyard Pub $$$ painted, and large umbrellas
Southwestern/Barbecue Map E3 Southwestern Map E3 Tel (505) 988-3236 area and impeccable and Contemporary Map E3 shade the patio. Relax with a beer
319 S. Guadalupe St., NM 87501 1501 Paseo de Peralta, NM 87501 This luxurious restaurant offers friendly service. Signature 428 Agua Fria St., NM 87501 by the fire pit on cool evenings.
Tel (505) 982-2565 Tel (505) 955-7805 innovative regional dishes such dishes include tuna tartare Tel (505) 982-1272
Photos, art posters, hides, skulls, In an elegant hotel, Amaya as duck breast with brandied topped with Oestra caviar, Chef Joseph Wrede delivers TAOS: Lambert’s of Taos $$$
and other cowgirl memorabilia offers indoor dining by the fire- cherries, quinoa, and asparagus, and organic Scottish salmon superb versions of Mediterranean Contemporary American Map E3
cover the walls at this friendly place or outside on the patio. or Perigord truffle ravioli with artichoke barigoule. and Southwestern classics, from 123 Bent St., NM 87571
Wild West restaurant, where The menu emphasizes regional wild mushrooms. It has a high sweet and spicy glazed duck Tel (575) 758-1009
everything is cooked over a confit to lamb tartare, in an old Lambert‘s serves a variety of
mesquite pit. The barbecue SANTA FE: Coyote Café $$$ adobe hacienda. meat, game, and seafood dishes,
dishes are excellent. Southwestern Map E3 from sumac dusted ruby trout to
132 W. Water St., NM 87051 SANTA FE: The Pink Adobe $$$ Harris Ranch filet mignon. It has a
SANTA FE: Jambo Café $ Tel (505) 983-1615 Southwestern Map E3 great list of Californian wines.
International Map E3 Innovative dishes such as papaya 406 Old Santa Fe Trail, NM 87051
2010 Cerrillos Rd, NM 87505 and goat’s cheese spring rolls, Tel (505) 983-7712 Closed Mon
Tel (505) 473-1269 and mesquite-grilled prime rib Situated in former barracks, the
This colorful and unusual place chop with rosemary-horseradish Pink Adobe has several candlelit
serves delicious cuisine from all butter are on the menu here, rooms, each with a fireplace, and
over Africa and the Caribbean. along with fantastic cocktails. one with a tree growing through
Dishes range from jerk chicken A friendly and atmospheric café the roof. A favorite with
and Moroccan lamb stew to and cantina. celebrities and locals, it offers
coconut chicken curry. high-end comfort cuisine.
SANTA FE: Dinner for Two $$$
SANTA FE: Los Potrillos $ Contemporary American Map E3 TAOS: Taos Diner $
Mexican Map E3 106 N. Guadalupe St., NM 87501 American Map E3
1947 Cerrillos Rd, NM 87505 Tel (505) 820-2075 Closed Mon & 908 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, NM 87571
Tel (505) 992-0550 Tue Tel (575) 758-2374
“The Colts“ serves typical, Expertly prepared dishes and Definitive local diner, offering
authentic Mexican dishes: from an excellent wine list feature at large plates of Mexican and
nopalito (cactus) leaf to stuffed this romantic restaurant with all-American standards until
fish fillets. A colorful horse-themed attentive service. There is live lunchtime only. Be sure to try Buttermilk chicken and cocktails at
mural adds to the atmosphere. Rustic decor at the upscale Anasazi in Santa Fe music on Saturday. the breakfast burritos. The Compound Restaurant, Santa Fe
For key to prices see page 248 For more information on types of restaurants see pages 244–5
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