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wood-beamed celing and rustic
furniture, as well as a patio.
SANTA FE: Café Pasqual’s $$$
International Map E3
121 Don Gaspar, NM 87501
Tel (505) 983-9340
In a Pueblo-style adobe house,
with murals and Mexican tiles,
this much-loved landmark offers
innovative cuisine using organic
ingredients.
SANTA FE: La Casa Sena $$$
Contemporary American Map E3
125 E. Palace Ave., NM 87051
Tel (505) 988-9232
In an 1860s territorial-style adobe
building, La Casa Sena is set
around a pretty courtyard perfect The colorful, brightly decorated interiors of Café Pasqual’s in Santa Fe
for summer dining. Stuffed
Muscovy duck breast wrapped SANTA FE: El Farol $$$ TAOS: Doc Martin’s
in honey bacon with chestnut Spanish Map E3 Restaurant $$
stuffing, celery root puree, and 808 Canyon Rd, NM 87501 Southwestern Map E3
sherry apricot glaze is one of the Tel (505) 983-9912 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, NM 87571
typically superb dishes. There “The lantern“ has been serving Tel (575) 758-1977
is also an outstanding wine list. artists since 1835. It offers tapas Named after the county‘s first
as well as more substantial fare. physician, this restaurant offers
DK Choice There is often live music in superior regional cuisine. Multi-
course prix-fixe and à la carte
the evenings.
SANTA FE: The Compound menus are available. Try the blue
Restaurant $$$ SANTA FE: Geronimo $$$ corn chicken enchiladas.
Contemporary International Map E3
American Map E3 724 Canyon Rd, NM 87501 TAOS: Orlando’s New
635 Canyon Rd, NM 87501 Tel (505) 982-1500 Mexico Café $$
Tel (505) 982-4353 Housed in a 1756 building, Southwestern Map E3
In a historic house once known this intimate restaurant serves 1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, NM 87571
as the McComb Compound, renowned Southwestern fusion Tel (575) 751-1450
this luxurious restaurant’s fine dishes, such as peppery elk. Local chili aficionados rave about
menu is matched by a stylish, the regional New Mexican fare
art-filled dining room, a SANTA FE: Joseph’s Culinary here. The café is colorfully
charming patio and courtyard Pub $$$ painted, and large umbrellas
area and impeccable and Contemporary Map E3 shade the patio. Relax with a beer
friendly service. Signature 428 Agua Fria St., NM 87501 by the fire pit on cool evenings.
dishes include tuna tartare Tel (505) 982-1272
topped with Oestra caviar, Chef Joseph Wrede delivers TAOS: Lambert’s of Taos $$$
and organic Scottish salmon superb versions of Mediterranean Contemporary American Map E3
artichoke barigoule. and Southwestern classics, from 123 Bent St., NM 87571
sweet and spicy glazed duck Tel (575) 758-1009
confit to lamb tartare, in an old Lambert‘s serves a variety of
SANTA FE: Coyote Café $$$ adobe hacienda. meat, game, and seafood dishes,
Southwestern Map E3 from sumac dusted ruby trout to
132 W. Water St., NM 87051 SANTA FE: The Pink Adobe $$$ Harris Ranch filet mignon. It has a
Tel (505) 983-1615 Southwestern Map E3 great list of Californian wines.
Innovative dishes such as papaya 406 Old Santa Fe Trail, NM 87051
and goat’s cheese spring rolls, Tel (505) 983-7712 Closed Mon
and mesquite-grilled prime rib Situated in former barracks, the
chop with rosemary-horseradish Pink Adobe has several candlelit
butter are on the menu here, rooms, each with a fireplace, and
along with fantastic cocktails. one with a tree growing through
A friendly and atmospheric café the roof. A favorite with
and cantina. celebrities and locals, it offers
high-end comfort cuisine.
SANTA FE: Dinner for Two $$$
Contemporary American Map E3 TAOS: Taos Diner $
106 N. Guadalupe St., NM 87501 American Map E3
Tel (505) 820-2075 Closed Mon & 908 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, NM 87571
Tue Tel (575) 758-2374
Expertly prepared dishes and Definitive local diner, offering
an excellent wine list feature at large plates of Mexican and
this romantic restaurant with all-American standards until
attentive service. There is live lunchtime only. Be sure to try Buttermilk chicken and cocktails at
music on Saturday. the breakfast burritos. The Compound Restaurant, Santa Fe
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 244–5
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