last updated: Friday, 26-Jun-1998 17:58:00 MDT
Santa Fe
New Mexican/Mexican
2405 Cerrillos, Lamplighter Motel 438-6007
New Mexican. Not just chile, but pork ribs with a "sweet, not spicy" homemade sauce. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar. D, MC, V. $8.50 and under.
Baja Tacos
2621 Cerrillos 471-8762
New Mexican. The stuff you'd expect at a taco stand -- tacos, burritos, Frito pie -- but some are designed for vegetarians, like the tofu/bean burrito. No kidding, and it's not bad. Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days. AMX, D, MC, V. $7 and under.
Bert's Burger Bowl
235 N. Guadalupe 982-0215
New Mexican, fast food. A local favorite. It looks like a greasy spoon but people swear by the burgers, malts, fries and Frito pies. Lunch and dinner seven days. MC, V, debit cards. Under $7.
Blue Corn Cafe
133 Water, 984-1800; @Address:and 4056 Cerrillos Road, 438-1800
New Mexican. Their motto is "Tortillas, tequila y cerveza," and that pretty well covers the bases. The Cerrillos location has a brew pub. Lunch through dinner seven days. Full bar, reservations for six or more. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. Under $9.
The Burrito Co.
111 Washington 982-4453
New Mexican. The long patio just off the plaza is prime for people watching. Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. No credit cards. Under $7.
Cafe San Esteban
428 Agua Fria 995-1996
New Mexican. Imaginative New Mexican and Mexican food in a lovely location. Try the guacamole salad with fresh corn. Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days, beer and wine license pending. AMX, D, MC, V. $17 and under.
Castro's El Comal
Rodeo Road at Richards Avenue 438-0146
New Mexican/Mexican. Chalupas, combination dinners including el plato grande with a tamale, a relleno, a cheese enchilada. Daily specials including carne adovada. Lunch and dinner, closed Sun. No liquor. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $9 and under.
Conservative Eatery
120 S. Federal 982-7917
New Mexican and American. In the basement of the U.S. Post Office. Lasagna, carne adovada, barbecue chicken, tacos -- a little bit of everything. Breakfast and lunch, Mon.-Fri. No credit cards. Under $7.
Cordelia's Restaurant
1601 Berry 988-1303
New Mexican. Traditional northern New Mexico food. New on the menu is a chicharrón burrito that's "selling like hotcakes." Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thurs.-Sat. MC, V. $8.50 and under.
Diego's Cafe & Bar
193 Paseo de Peralta, De Vargas Mall 983-5101
New Mexican. First-class New Mexican food in a mall? You bet. Lunch and dinner, seven days. Full bar. MC, V. $8.50 and under.
El Comal
3571 Cerrillos 471-3224
New Mexican. Enchiladas are good, along with menudo and posole (for tripe wimps). Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Beer and wine. AMX, MC, V. $7 and under.
El Comal
3011 Cerrillos 438-4196
New Mexican and American. Enchiladas and burritos, but burgers, a Mexican steak and a shrimp basket are on the menu, too. Not to be confused with the other El Comal or Castro's El Comal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Beer and wine. AMX, MC, V, D. $10 and under.
Felipe's Tacos
1711 Llano, Suite A 473-9397
Mexican. Tacos, as well as good drinks like fresh lemonade and horchata, and brownies, flan and cookies for dessert. Look for a new menu soon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner six days, closed Sun. No credit cards. Under $7.
Gabriel's
N.M. 285, 5 mi. north of Santa Fe Opera on right 455-7000
New Mexican. Known for the margaritas and made-at-the-table guacamole. Watch the sun set. Lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar, reservations recommended. MC, V, AMX, DC. $16 and under.
Garduño's
130 Lincoln 983-9797
New Mexican. Part of the hugely popular, locally owned chain. The fajita express lunch buffet ain't bad. Lunch, dinner seven days; Sun. brunch. Full bar, reservations for 10 or more. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $14 and under.
Green Onion Pub and Restaurant
1851 St. Michael's 983-5198
New Mexican and American. A very popular watering hole for locals. Try the green chile cheeseburger. Lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar. AMX, D, MC, V. $8 and under.
Guadalajara Grill
3877 Cerrillos Road 424-3544
Mexican. Menudo on Sundays only. Tacos every day: beef, pork, chicken, beef tongue and beef head. Interesting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Beer. AMX, D, DC, MC, V. $10 and under.
Horseman's Haven Cafe
6500 Cerrillos 471-5420
New Mexican and American. Try the beef enchiladas with green chile -- the hottest in town -- and an egg on top. Sour cream on the side will cut the burn. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Mon.-Sat. Breakfast and lunch only on Sun. No bar, no credit cards. Under $10.
Juan Pablo's
On NM 14, 15 minutes south of the plaza 471-9050
New Mexican. The specialties are carne adovada and chicharrón burritos. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Mon.-Fri., breakfast and lunch Sat. No credit cards. Under $7.
La Casa Sena Cantina
125 E. Palace 988-9232
New Mexican. The wait staff does Broadway. Best of all is the abridged version of "Chicago" on Sat. nights. Dinner 7 nights. Full bar. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $18 and under.
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid 982-0909
New Mexican. Casual, cozy, serving the same wonderful New Mexican food you'll find at the Shed downtown, but at lower prices. Lunch, dinner six days; closed Sun. Beer and wine. D, MC, V. $8.75 and under.
La Plazuela
100 E. San Francisco in La Fonda 982-5511
Spanish and New Mexican. Impeccable service, and they make a mean and wonderful guacamole at your table. New Mexican lunch buffet Mon.-Fri. in La Fiesta Lounge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $26 and under.
La Taoseña en Santa Fe
3297 Cerrilllos 471-5700
New Mexican. Good, solid northern New Mexico food. Try the Ableskiver for breakfast -- it's a Danish pancake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, seven days. Lunch buffet Mon.-Fri. D, MC, V, debit cards. $8.50 and under.
La Tertulia Restaurant
416 Agua Fria 988-2769
New Mexican. A local favorite for rehearsal dinners, birthday dinners, anniversary dinners or any kind of celebration. Lunch, dinner; closed Mon. Full bar, reservations requested. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $21 and under.
Liquid Co. Bar & Grill
1901 St. Michael's 983-9823
New Mexican and American. The Awesome Burger still rules here. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Full bar. MC, V. Under $7.
Little Anita's Mexican Food
2811 Cerrillos 473-4505
New Mexican. An Albuquerque-based chain, they serve excellent middle-of-the-road New Mexican food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Beer and wine. AMX, MC, V, DC, CB. $9 and under.
Mañana Restaurant and Bar
Alameda and Don Gaspar, Inn of the Governors 982-4333
New Mexican and American. Try the New Mexican food and pizzas. The hamburgers are great, too, served on homemade sourdough rolls. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC, MC, V, D. $17 and under.
Maria's New Mexican Kitchen 
555 W. Cordova 983-7929
New Mexican. Want to try 80 different tequilas? This is the place, and the food is excellent. Try the tamales with piñon nuts. Lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $16 and under.
Mariscos "La Playa"
537 Cordova 982-2790
Mexican. Try the pescado relleno -- trout stuffed with shrimp, octopus, scallops and cheese. Lunch, dinner six days. Closed Tues. Beer and wine. MC, V, debit cards. $13 and under.
Molly's Kitchen and Lounge
1611 Calle Lorca 983-7577
New Mexican. A local favorite. They're serving chicken enchiladas now, and they still have a great roast beef burrito. Lunch and Mon.-Fri. Closed weekends. Full bar, reservations recommended. AMX, D, MC, V. Under $7.
Old Mexico Grill
2434 Cerrillos 473-0338
Mexican. Tacos al carbon, fajitas, mole and other regional Mexican specialties. Lunch Tues.-Fri., dinner 7 nights. Full bar, reservations for five or more. MC, V, D. $18 and under.
Peppers Restaurant and Cantina
2239 Old Pecos Trail 984-2272
New Mexican. A fun, sunny place, and the service is very good. Lunch, dinner seven days. Full bar, good bar menu. AMX, D, DC, MC, V. $12 and under.
Posa's El Merendero
1945 Cerrillos 820-7672
907 W. Alameda 982-7672
New Mexican. This is where everybody goes to get Christmas tamales. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Cerrillos location closed Sun., Alameda location open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. No liquor. D, MC, V. Under $7.
Roadrunner Restaurant
18 mi. north on N.M. 285 455-3012
New Mexican and American. Breakfast burritos and chile rellenos are hot sellers here. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days. No liquor. MC, V. $9 and under.
Sal's Coffee Shop
406 Galisteo 983-5130
New Mexican. Good prices on daily specials: tacos, burritos, tamales, green chile stew, red chile con carne, enchiladas, Frito pie, barbecue beef sandwiches and chile dogs. Burgers every day. Breakfast, lunch Mon.-Fri. No credit cards. Under $7.
San Marcos Cafe
NM 14 at NM 22 471-9298
Continental/New Mexican. They put chile in ususual places: green chile lasagna, calabacitas quiches, curried chicken salad, and even bratwurst with green chile. Plenty of vegetarian dishes. Breakfast, lunch six days; Sun. brunch. No liquor. MC, V. $8.50 and under.
The Santa Fe Salsa Company
750 N. St. Francis 982-5591
Southwestern. New Mexican food is what people go for here. Three different kinds of salsa: tomato/cilantro, avocado/tomatillo, and ranchero with jalapeños. Breakfast, lunch, dinner seven days; Sun. brunch. Full bar, reservations for six or more. AMX, MC, V, D. $19 and under.
The Shed
113 E. Palace 982-9030
New Mexican. A local favorite, a tourist favorite. Consistently good food, including the famous mocha cake. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner Wed.-Sat. Beer and wine, dinner reservations recommended. MC, V, D. $14 and under.
Tecolote Cafe
1203 Cerrillos 988-1362
New Mexican, American. Good luck getting a table on a weekend morning; half of Santa Fe is here for a breakfast burrito or the atole piñon pancakes. Breakfast, lunch, Tues.-Sun.; closed Mon. Reservations for 10 or more. AMX, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $8 and under.
Tia Sophia's
210 W. San Francisco 983-9880
New Mexican. A local shrine for chile and atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch; closed Sun. No liquor. MC, V. $7.50 and under.
Tiny's
1015 Pen Road Shopping Center 983-9817
New Mexican. A great bar -- lots of commemorative liquor bottles and a tiny train -- and good food, too. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $14 and under.
Tomasita's Santa Fe Station
500 S. Guadalupe 983-5721
New Mexican. A favorite with tourists annd locals. The margaritas and the carne adovada will knock your socks off. Lunch, dinner; closed Sun. Full bar, no reservations, go before 6 p.m. or after 8 to avoid summer crowds. The patio is a good place to watch the sun set. MC, V. $11 and under.
Tortilla Flats
3139 Cerrillos 471-8685
New Mexican. Good, hearty northern New Mexican food and an awesome dessert called as sopaipilla helada: ice cream, strawberries, chocolate and whipped cream in a sopaipilla. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar. D, MC, V. $10 and under.
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