Eat & Drink

Canyon Road institution — consistently rated Santa Fe's top restaurant. Special-occasion dining in a gorgeous 1756 hacienda. Order the caesar salad and ask for an extra bowl of croutons for the table.

Chef Graham Dodds' culinary dream in a beautiful valley 45 minutes from town. Open Fri–Sun — book reservations well in advance. Pro tip: reserve their on-site lodging to fully enjoy the experience without the drive back.

Chef Fernando Olea's contemporary and traditional Mexican menu earned him the 2022 James Beard Best Chef: Southwest award. A must. Call for a reservation if nothing is available online.

Famous for organic New Mexican food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Scott's pick: the best chicken sandwich ever. Expect a wait — you can shop nearby while you wait, and don't be shy about the community table. It's a genuinely fun experience.

Historic downtown adobe — legendary red chile, posole, and margaritas since 1953. A Santa Fe institution. Same legendary owners as La Choza.

Classic New Mexican cuisine in a no-frills downtown spot. Go for breakfast burritos stuffed with green chile.

Contemporary Mexican in a gorgeous courtyard. Best house margarita in Santa Fe — start with the black bean nachos.

High-end Japanese fare at the mountain spa. Combine dinner with a soak in a private tub — one of the great Santa Fe experiences. Consider adding a spa treatment at Ten Thousand Waves to make a full evening of it.

Excellent dinner spot with great views over the plaza. Try the Salty Señorita — a unique salty foam cocktail unlike anything else in town. Head upstairs to the rooftop cantina for a more casual experience.

A neighborhood gem in Eldorado combining a thoughtfully sourced market with a modern American restaurant, bringing chef-driven dining to the south side of Santa Fe.

One of Scott's favorites since it opened — over 250 curated tequilas, mezcals, and sotols served neat, in flights, or in fresh-squeezed margaritas. The kitchen turns out Pan-American fare including carne asada, chipotle shrimp, and red chile roasted chicken. Inside the Inn on the Alameda, steps from the Plaza.

Intimate tapas bar — one of Santa Fe's best spots for small plates, Spanish wines, and a lively atmosphere.

A farm-to-table café and specialty market on Marcy Street housed in a charming old house. Great coffee, natural wines, tinned fish, artisan cheeses, and house-made pâté. Also hosts chef dinners and wine tastings.

Dinner and drinks inside the historic Bishops Lodge — the space is absolutely gorgeous and the experience feels very special.

A local favorite for tacos and New Mexican classics — served in styrofoam containers at a takeout window. Cheap, authentic, delicious.

A long-anticipated brick-and-mortar from a beloved Santa Fe pop-up, serving wood-fired pizzas and inventive starters in a warmly lit Midtown space with serious buzz.

The closest restaurant to the house, just down the road in Tesuque. Classic adobe building that feels like old Santa Fe — wood-grilled fish, pizzas, pastas, and more.

Literally across the street from Casa Colibrí. The bar at Terra is perfect for sunset cocktails — and don't miss the bonfire s'mores.

A French bakery offering excellent breakfast and lunch. Croissants, tartines, and strong coffee in a relaxed setting.

Five minutes from the house — a roadside dive and true neighborhood institution. Known for amazing margaritas and a relaxed village atmosphere.

A Santa Fe café serving some of the best lattes in town — small-batch, single-origin roasts alongside green chile cheese croissants and house-made baked goods straight from the oven.