last updated: Tuesday, 25-Aug-1998 16:11:00 MDT
Santa Fe
American
Villa Linda Mall 473-7551
American. One of the nationwide chain -- a new trend in Santa Fe -- Applebee's features a grill menu, with an emphasis on lighter entrees and fresh ingredients. Lunch and dinner seven days, brunch on weekends. Full bar. AMX, MC, V. $13.99 and under.
Atalaya Restaurant and Bakery
320 S. Guadalupe 982-2709
American. Breakfast all day is a big draw, along with the bread and the baked goods. But there are Southwestern and international dishes on the menu, too. Breakfast, lunch, seven days; dinner Thurs.-Mon. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $12.50 and under.
Atomic Grill
103 E. Water 820-2866
American. High-tech and homey at the same time. Lots of sandwiches and breakfast items. The restaurant and patio are smoke-free. Breakfast, lunch and dinner until very late at night. Enormous selection of beers, and wine, too. AMX, D, MC, V. $8.50 and under.
Austin's Steaks & Saloon
2400 Cerrillos 471-4652
Meat. Walk in here, darlin', and you're walkin' into the West. A jukebox, lots of license plates and stuffed animal heads on the wall, and a menu geared toward serious carnivores. Full bar. Lunch, dinner seven days. Lunch daily 'til 4 p.m. AMX, MC, V. $26 and under.
Back Street Bistro 
513 Camino de los Marquez 982-3500
American. This is soup heaven, with eight or nine of them on the menu every day. Lunch Mon.-Fri. No liquor, cell phones or credit cards. Tucked behind Vitality Foods off Cordova Road. $7.50 and under.
Bobcat Bite
Old Las Vegas Hwy. 983-5319
Hamburgers. It gets a lot of press -- it's been in "Gourmet" and "Travel and Leisure" during the last year. Great burgers. Lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. No liquor or credit cards. Under $13.
Bull Ring
150 Washington 983-3328
American. Great steaks here, and great service, but it's not cheap. A fave for expense-account lunches, including icy martinis. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner seven nights. Garden patio. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, MC, V. $44 and under.
Cafe Santa Fe
3347 Cerrillos Road in Doubletree Hotel 473-2800
Southwestern and American. New Mexican food as well as chicken, fish, meat and pasta. They recommend the trout filet with lemon butter. Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar. AMX, D, MC, V. $17 and under.
Carlos Gosp'l Cafe
125 Lincoln, Suite 117 983-1841
American. They're creative with names here -- there's the Gable and Lombard sandwich and hangover stew. A local favorite, it serves great pie, too. Lunch only, Mon.-Sat. No credit cards. Under $7.
Catamount Bar
125 E. Water 988-7222
American. Try the Cajun chicken sandwich or ribs. Also steaks, salads and bar food. Live entertainment. Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. AMX, D, MC, V. Under $11.
Celebrations
613 Canyon 989-8904
American. Low prices on Canyon Road. Wonderful continental-inspired food in a small, pretty adobe house. Great bargains on the wine list. Breakfast, lunch seven days. Sat. and Sun. brunch. Dinner Wed.-Sat. Full bar. MC, V. $14 and under.
Chamisa Courtyard Cafe
100 Sandoval in the Hilton 988-2811, ext. 456
Breakfast only, buffet and off the menu, seven days. Full bar. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. Under $7.
Chelsea Street Pub and Grill
4250 Cerrillos 473-5105
American. Bar food, and a gazillion different drinks with names like Sex on the Beach. Lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar. AMX, DC, CD, D, MC, V. $10 and under.
Cowgirl Hall of Fame and the Mustang Grill
319 S. Guadalupe 982-2565
American. Down-home Southern cooking, New York City style -- and jerked chicken, too. Nightly entertainment. Lunch and dinner seven days. The Mustang Grill features chef Leonard Tejo, serves dinner only Fri.-Sun. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, MC, V. $14 and under at Cowgirl, $22 and under at Mustang.
Dana's After Dark
222 N. Guadalupe 982-5225
American. A good place for a late, late night snack. There are pastries, desserts, entrees, and cereal in those little boxes. Eclectic crew, lots of toys, games and magazines with which to amuse yourself. Dinner 'til at least 3 a.m. AMX, D, MC, V. $7 and under.
Dave's Not Here
1115 Hickox 983-7060
American and New Mexican. Great burgers and a funky atmosphere -- sometimes the floor is a little dirty, if that kind of thing bothers you. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Beer and wine. No credit cards. $7 and under.
Edible
323 Aztec 983-4699
American and eclectic. It's mainly takeout, but what takeout! Beautiful pecan-crusted chicken breasts, fabulous fresh salads and vegetables, using organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Lunch through dinner, Tues.-Sat. No credit cards. $8 and under.
El Cañon
308 W. San Francisco in the Hilton 986-6417
American and Spanish. Pastries ("freshest in the morning"), sandwiches salads and fondue ($24.95 for two, including wine). Full bar. Morning to late night, seven days. AMX, DC, D, MC, V. Under $12.
El Dorado Cafe
7 Avenida Vista Grande, suite B-6, in El Dorado 466-4399
American. Sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees including roasted chicken, meatloaf, lasagna, ribs and a fish of the day. Lunch and dinner seven days. MC, V. $9 and under.
El Paseo Bar and Grill
208 Galisteo 992-2848
American and New Mexican. A narrow bar with a great window overlooking the foot traffic on Galisteo. Bar food plus substantial sanwiches and burgers. Lunch and dinner seven days. MC, V. $8 and under.
Eldorado Court
309 W. San Francisco 995-4558
Southwestern and American. One staff member highly recommends the green chile turkey club sandwich on the bar menu. And try the gigantic -- and quite good -- Sun. brunch. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full bar, reservations recommended. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $19 and under.
Fox's Upstairs Bar & Grill
740 St. Michael's 473-3697
American. Bar food, but hearty bar food including ribs and steaks. A great place to watch the sun set. Lunch, dinner seven days, grill open all day. Full bar, no reservations. MC, V. Under $11.
Guadalupe Cafe
422 Old Santa Fe Trail 982-9762
American and New Mexican. A varied menu -- pastas, sandwiches, New Mexican food, you name it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Tues.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. Closed Sun. evenings and Mon. Beer and wine; reservations recommended for six or more. DC, D, MC, V. $12 and under.
Harry's Road House
Old Las Vegas Hwy. 989-4629
Southwestern and American. Try the migas, the breakfast burrito, the burgers, the catfish po-boy, turkey meatloaf and the weekly specials. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. No bar; reservations for six or more. MC, V. $10 and under.
Hidden Chicken Cafe
730 St. Michael's Drive 474-4424
Chicken. New items include scampi salad, cheese steak wrap, and a chickadilla with chicken, tomato, jack cheese and green chile in a pita. Scampadilla, too, as well as rotisserie chicken and ribs. Lunch and dinner, Mon.-Sat. MC, V. Under $13.
Holy Cow
3006 Cerrillos 473-3642
American. Buffet -- salad, dessert, taco and potato -- heaven. Good steaks, great fried catfish. Lunch and dinner seven days. AMX, DC, D, MC, V. $14 and under.
Home Planet Cafe
112 W. Marcy 984-8714
American. Serving "comfort food for anxious times." Chicken pot pie, dragon bowls for fussy vegans, brownies of immortality. A fun day. Lunch, dinner, Mon.-Sat. AMX, D, DC, MC, V. $8 and under.
La Mesita
Rte. 11 455-2911
American. For 50 years they've been making the same great fried chicken at this location between Santa Fe and Española. Lunch, dinner Wed.-Sun. No credit cards. $12 and under.
Marcy Street Coffee Gallery
105 E. Marcy 982-5068
American. Coffee bar and comfort food -- sandwiches and a daily hot entree. Breakfast and lunch, closed Sun. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $7 and under.
Mine Shaft Tavern
In Madrid, N.M. 14 473-0743
American. "Best hamburgers west of the Mississippi," says owner Robert Beale. Specials, too. Live entertainment. Melodrama runs in the theater until October. Lunch seven days; dinner Wed., Fri.-Sun. Full bar, theater reservations required. AMX, MC, V. $8 and under.
Ore House on the Plaza
50 Lincoln 983-8687
Steak, seafood and Southwestern. The balcony overlooks the plaza. The interior is beautiful, too, and the service is excellent. Chile heat is geared to tourist palates. Lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar. AMX, MC, V. $24 and under.
Pantry Restaurant
1820 Cerrillos 982-0179
American and New Mexican. Where Southerners can find grits and great biscuits and gravy for breakfast. Breakfast, lunch Tues.-Sun. No bar. MC, V, D, debit cards. Under $8.
P.C.'s Restaurant & Lounge
3795 Cerrillos 473-7164
American and New Mexican. The carne adovada is always good. Breakfast weekends only; lunch Tues.-Sun.; dinner Tues.-Sat. Full bar. AMX, DC, MC, V. Under $7.
Piñon Grill
308 W. San Francisco in the Hilton 986-6400
American. Lots of steaks, all from certified Hereford beef. Dinner only, seven days. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $25 and under.
Plaza Restaurant
54 Lincoln 982-1664
American and New Mexican. On the plaza since 1918. Try the spicy chicken pasta. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Beer and wine. AMX, D, MC, V. $11 and under.
Po Suwae Geh
Pojoaque Pueblo plaza 455-7493
Native American. Indian tacos are very popular, as well as the enchilada suprema with a special sour cream-green chile sauce. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. D, MC, V. $8 and under.
Rocky's Bar and Grill
Cerrillos and Alta Vista next to Carmen's 986-1992
American. Carnivores should try the 3/4-pound burgers, and vegetarians should try the giant, fresh salads. Live entertainment Fri. and Sat. nights. Lunch, dinner, closed Sun. AMX, D, CB, DC, MC, V. $8 and under.
San Francisco Street Bar & Grill
114 W. San Francisco 982-2044
American. A Downtown favorite for a late-night dinner; known for their burgers. Lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar. AMX, D, MC, V, DC. $12.50 and under.
Santa Fe Baking Co. & Cafe
504 W. Cordova 988-4292 @Address:and 201 Galisteo 995-0751
American and New Mexican. Burgers, sanwiches, quesadillas, subs, salads, soup and, of course, baked goods. On Cordova: Breakfast lunch and dinner six days; breakfast only Sun. Live music Sat. nights. On Galisteo: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Outdoor tables. AMX, MC, V, D. Under $7.25.
Second Street Brewery
1814 Second Street 982-3030
Pub food. Including wonderful fish and chips and interesting dishes with Stilton cheese. If weather permits, sit on the beautiful patio. Continuous service 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. noon-9 p.m. At least 4 beers on tap. AMX, D, DC, MC, V. $11 and under.
Staab House Restaurant and Bar
La Posada, 986-0000
American. Literally, "Food of the Americas," including dishes with South, Central and Latin American influences: try the sun-dried tomato and basil tamale with Tucumcari mozzarella and a portabello/tomatillo salsa. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Sun. brunch. Full bar. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $22 and under.
Steaksmith at El Gancho
Old Las Vegas Hwy. 988-3333
American. Everybody loves El Gancho. Good steaks, and try the spinach cheese balls. Dinner only, seven days. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, D, DC, MC, V. $26 and under.
Tesuque Village Market
Bishops Lodge Road, 5 mi. north of plaza 988-8848
American and international. They grind their own top round for the burgers; good selection of vegetarian dishes, too. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Outside patio. Full bar. MC, V. $12 and under.
Wolf Canyon Brewing Company
N.M. 14 at Frontage Road 438-7000
American, New Mexican. A brew pub with enlightened bar food and lots of merchandise. Lunch and dinner, seven days. Live weekend entertainment. AMX, D, MC, V. $16 and under.
Zia Diner
326 S. Guadalupe 988-7008
American. The meatloaf with green chile and piñons is to die for. Lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar, reservations for six or more. AMX, V, MC. $16 and under.
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