Guidebook for Santa Fe
Food Scene
Most popular restaurant in your neighborhood -- world-famous most extensive margarita menu, rustic New Mexico interior, hand-made tortillas made on the spot
76 locals recommend
Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
555 W Cordova RdMost popular restaurant in your neighborhood -- world-famous most extensive margarita menu, rustic New Mexico interior, hand-made tortillas made on the spot
Historic building (watch your head), lively local's spot, New Mexico cuisine
160 locals recommend
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveHistoric building (watch your head), lively local's spot, New Mexico cuisine
Incredible international tea and coffee menu, cozy cottage near galleries, outdoor dog-friendly patio. (Note - if you have dogs or kiddos with you, drive around up the hill on Palace and you'll find a nice, hilltop park)
131 locals recommend
The Teahouse
821 Canyon RdIncredible international tea and coffee menu, cozy cottage near galleries, outdoor dog-friendly patio. (Note - if you have dogs or kiddos with you, drive around up the hill on Palace and you'll find a nice, hilltop park)
Historic Spanish colonial compound featuring tree-filled courtyard, indoor and outdoor seating with white tablecloths, excellent service. Romantic lunch or dinner spot or great place to have a long conversation with a good friend!
39 locals recommend
La Casa Sena
125 East Palace AvenueHistoric Spanish colonial compound featuring tree-filled courtyard, indoor and outdoor seating with white tablecloths, excellent service. Romantic lunch or dinner spot or great place to have a long conversation with a good friend!
Sightseeing
Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe TrailMiracle staircase
Canyon Road
Canyon RoadOver 60 galleries on cozy, historic winding street
Parks & Nature
Best view of all of downtown Santa Fe, spectacular at sunset in October with the fall colors
32 locals recommend
Cross of the Martyrs
617 Paseo De PeraltaBest view of all of downtown Santa Fe, spectacular at sunset in October with the fall colors
Unbelievable other-worldly rock formations made from tufa (hardened volcanic ash), soft sandy floor. Bring hat with a strap, water. Fee for car.
119 locals recommend
Tent Rocks
0 NM-22Unbelievable other-worldly rock formations made from tufa (hardened volcanic ash), soft sandy floor. Bring hat with a strap, water. Fee for car.
Arts & Culture
Shop for Native, turquoise jewelry here first - you can buy directly from the artist. Outside under the portal, year-round. Indoors is a museum.
64 locals recommend
Palace of the Governors
105 W Palace Ave Shop for Native, turquoise jewelry here first - you can buy directly from the artist. Outside under the portal, year-round. Indoors is a museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most romantic plush sofa in front of rock fireplace, sometimes live music.
9 locals recommend
The Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe TrailMost romantic plush sofa in front of rock fireplace, sometimes live music.
Casual local's scene, outdoor patio (dogs allowed), fun atmosphere, karaoke Monday nights, live music, cozy, good BBQ
148 locals recommend
Cowgirl Hall of Fame
319 S Guadalupe StCasual local's scene, outdoor patio (dogs allowed), fun atmosphere, karaoke Monday nights, live music, cozy, good BBQ
Shopping
One of the rare (only?) downtown stores owned by a Pueblo tribe
8 locals recommend
Southwest Connection
113 E Palace AveOne of the rare (only?) downtown stores owned by a Pueblo tribe
Entertainment & Activities
Classic architecture, great shows, small bar with snacks and drinks inside (cash only)
66 locals recommend
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco StClassic architecture, great shows, small bar with snacks and drinks inside (cash only)