The best places to get posole in Santa Fe

You can find lots of great establishments in Santa Fe that serve posole in a variety of unique and interesting ways, but who does it the best?

Here are a few of the best places to find posole in Santa Fe, according to reviews.

La Choza

Address: 905 Alarid St.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Website: https://www.lachozasf.com/

Phone: (505) 982-0909

La Choza does a classic pork-based posole that gets rave reviews, but their Veg-Posole doesn’t disappoint either. Available in cup or bowl size, the vegetarian delight comes with the typical Nixtamal corn, red chile, garlic, and oregano, but is topped with avocado, onions, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, purple cabbage, and lime.

Café Castro

Address: 2811 Cerrillos Road

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Website: https://www.cafecastrosf.com/

Phone: (505) 473-5800

Posole is primarily a side dish at Café Castro, but it leaves a memorable impact on diners as much as any entrée. That’s because they rely on a recipe that has lasted for generations and utilizes authentic New Mexican ingredients to make the traditional flavors come alive.

The Shed

Address: 113½ East Palace Ave.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Website: https://sfshed.com/

Phone: (505) 982-9030

Whether in a cup or a bowl, whether with pork or vegetarian style (featuring roasted butternut squash), The Shed’s posole is awash with authentic flavors, and is clearly prepared with a love and devotion to the dish and its traditions. It’s all in keeping with the Shed’s more than 70 years of keeping Norther New Mexicans fed and delighted.

Tomasita’s

Address: 500 S Guadalupe St.

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Website: https://tomasitas.com/

Phone: (505) 983-5721

Despite how busy Tomasita’s gets (at either their Santa Fe or Albuquerque location), they never lose sight of the tradition and flavor of New Mexican food. They also keep their posole at the ready to serve with any dish.

Casa Chimayo

Address: 409 West Water St.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Website: https://www.casachimayosantafe.com/

Phone: (505) 428-0391

Casa Chimayo embraces the blending of Spanish and Native American cultures, ingredients, and traditions in all of their dishes. This is especially evident in their indelible posole. Enjoy Mercedes’ Posole as a starter or as a complement to any entrée.