Laura’s guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
Tomasita's
500 South Guadalupe StreetDelicious, authentic Mexican fare. Matt's favorite any-day place.
Famous Plaza Cafe
54 Lincoln AveFun old-school diner. Great food and location.
Downtown Subscription
376 Garcia StGreat coffee shop. Well trained and friendly baristas.
One of Laura's favorite restaurants in town. It's on Canyon Road and they have amazing coffee and teas, so it sometimes has a line to get in. There's lots of outdoor seating and the food is so, so good -- lots of yummy salads and gluten free options, so it's worth the wait.
131 locals recommend
The Teahouse
821 Canyon RdOne of Laura's favorite restaurants in town. It's on Canyon Road and they have amazing coffee and teas, so it sometimes has a line to get in. There's lots of outdoor seating and the food is so, so good -- lots of yummy salads and gluten free options, so it's worth the wait.
Second Street Brewery at The Railyard
1607 Paseo De PeraltaGreat burgers and beer.
Great food and location. The flamenco dancing adds a special event to dinner.
107 locals recommend
El Farol
808 Canyon RdGreat food and location. The flamenco dancing adds a special event to dinner.
Paper Dosa
551 W Cordova RdYummy South Indian cuisine.
Charming bistro in beautiful old Santa Fe building; delicious Italian fare.
12 locals recommend
Osteria D'Assisi
58 S Federal PlCharming bistro in beautiful old Santa Fe building; delicious Italian fare.
Great steaks. They're so big we always split one and load up on the delicious sides. :)
7 locals recommend
Market Steer Steakhouse
210 Don Gaspar AveGreat steaks. They're so big we always split one and load up on the delicious sides. :)
Such a fun place to have a fancy drink and just sit around chatting with friends. Feels more like a coffee house or a living room than a bar. Great bartenders. Cool old historic building.
22 locals recommend
Santa Fe Spirits Downtown Tasting Room
308 Read StSuch a fun place to have a fancy drink and just sit around chatting with friends. Feels more like a coffee house or a living room than a bar. Great bartenders. Cool old historic building.
Adorable family-run, authentic Mexican cafe. It's a tight space, and you may have to wait outside a bit, but totally worth the effort.
11 locals recommend
Palacio Café
209 E Palace AveAdorable family-run, authentic Mexican cafe. It's a tight space, and you may have to wait outside a bit, but totally worth the effort.
Such a fun evening out. Sit back, take your time, enjoy the small plates and live music.
94 locals recommend
La Boca
72 W Marcy StSuch a fun evening out. Sit back, take your time, enjoy the small plates and live music.
The Cantina is super fun. It's on the upper floor and has outdoor dining that overlooks Water Street. Really great food. The Nachos are the best in town, imho. :-)
85 locals recommend
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water StThe Cantina is super fun. It's on the upper floor and has outdoor dining that overlooks Water Street. Really great food. The Nachos are the best in town, imho. :-)
Counter Culture
930 Baca StGreat place for breakfast or lunch. Nice staff. Great menu.
The perfect New Mexican restaurant out in the countryside. It's a great day trip.
40 locals recommend
Rancho De Chimayó
300 Juan Medina RdThe perfect New Mexican restaurant out in the countryside. It's a great day trip.
Super cozy, European style restaurant and bar. Great beer and cider choices. It's like a pub that has gourmet food. Super yummy. Their small plates are large enough for my meal. Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth the walk.
36 locals recommend
Fire & Hops
222 N Guadalupe StSuper cozy, European style restaurant and bar. Great beer and cider choices. It's like a pub that has gourmet food. Super yummy. Their small plates are large enough for my meal. Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth the walk.
La Fogata Grill
112 West San Francisco StreetBest beef enchiladas in town.
Yamas Greek Rotisserie
2411 Cerrillos RoadCasual dining, always fresh and delicious. Great service.
When you have a hankering for classic Italian food. A cozy, romantic bistro that will fit the bill.
13 locals recommend
Andiamo!
322 Garfield StWhen you have a hankering for classic Italian food. A cozy, romantic bistro that will fit the bill.
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid StGreat New Mexican cuisine. Cozy with great service.
Rustica Fresh Italian Kitchen
Great Italian food and a good price. The atmosphere is modern and fun.
AMAZING food! It's a super cozy pub with a neighborhood feel. The food is a work of art. You'll need reservations.
51 locals recommend
Joseph's Culinary Pub
428 Agua Fria StAMAZING food! It's a super cozy pub with a neighborhood feel. The food is a work of art. You'll need reservations.
Attractions we love.
We love these places.
Spend a day relaxing at this spa-like mineral spring. The drive up is beautiful and you'll return revitalized and relaxed.
22 locals recommend
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs station
Spend a day relaxing at this spa-like mineral spring. The drive up is beautiful and you'll return revitalized and relaxed.
Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Great hike, beautiful vistas, sweet little museum.
Violet Crown Santa Fe
1606 Alcaldesa StGreat movie theater and restaurant.
Unbelievable farmers market. Also arts and crafts and local musicians.
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaUnbelievable farmers market. Also arts and crafts and local musicians.
Great shopping and just a lovely place to stroll and enjoy this unique, historic town.
254 locals recommend
Santa Fe Plaza
63 Lincoln AveGreat shopping and just a lovely place to stroll and enjoy this unique, historic town.
Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera DrAmazing venue for a night out.
You must stroll down Canyon Road to get a feel for the art culture and historic architecture of Santa Fe. Great restaurants.
215 locals recommend
Canyon Road
Canyon RoadYou must stroll down Canyon Road to get a feel for the art culture and historic architecture of Santa Fe. Great restaurants.
Hyde Memorial State Park
740 Hyde Park RoadGreat day hikes!
Spend a couple of hours hiking around this amazing monument. It's a beautiful 45 minute drive up the road and then a shuttle will take you to the monument and pick you up.
230 locals recommend
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdSpend a couple of hours hiking around this amazing monument. It's a beautiful 45 minute drive up the road and then a shuttle will take you to the monument and pick you up.
Located at Ghost Ranch, this is a 3.7-mile hike through dinosaur country. A true adventure with the most amazing terrain and views both singular and panoramic. Kong and T-Rex await. ;-)
Kitchen Mesa Trail End
Located at Ghost Ranch, this is a 3.7-mile hike through dinosaur country. A true adventure with the most amazing terrain and views both singular and panoramic. Kong and T-Rex await. ;-)
A wonderful other-worldly place that is difficult to describe; but unique, captivating, fun, wow, beautiful, might help. Just go. Make sure to get to the top; the view is worth the climb.
119 locals recommend
Tent Rocks
0 NM-22A wonderful other-worldly place that is difficult to describe; but unique, captivating, fun, wow, beautiful, might help. Just go. Make sure to get to the top; the view is worth the climb.
Upscale and new bowling alley nearby. It also has billiards, darts, bocci ball, a full bar and a pretty good little restaurant.
8 locals recommend
The Alley
153 Paseo De PeraltaUpscale and new bowling alley nearby. It also has billiards, darts, bocci ball, a full bar and a pretty good little restaurant.