Sazon

★★★★★ 4.5 (735) • $$$$

"Holy smokes! There aren't enough stars for this place. Absolutely mind blowing!From start to ending it was PERFECT. The food was stellar as was the service and ambiance . Pricey, yes but worth every centavo. Our sever Gabriel was on point. I had the shrimp enchiladas and dare I say, one of the best things I've ever eaten. Portions were perfect. My fiancé had the tenderloin and it was melt in your mouth . Make a reservation and head over! It's worth it"

Plaza Cafe Southside

★★★★☆ 4.2 (525) • $$

"The food and service are always tops! Great green chili cheese burger! And the owners work here in this established local Santa Fe restaurant!"

Charlie's Bakery and Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (469) • $$

"One of our all time favorite spots. Great food and great people. I get Christmas on the side because they are both so good."

El Modelo Mexican Foods

★★★★☆ 4 (506) • $$

"El Modelo was my second "must eat" recommendation from local friends. I stopped in for a late breakfast and after a moment with the menu, chose the Huevos Rancheros. The ordering system and the wait for your order is a little chaotic. Just be patient and if you're unsure, ask. Everyone's friendly here!My food only took about ten minutes until my number was called. There is no dining room here. A picnic table outside might be used by some, but I brought my meal into the van and dug in.Eggs over medium, spicy beans, delicious tortilla and all of it was a great flavor. A little bit messy but absolutely tasty. And this is about as local as you can possibly get. El Modelo is coming up to 100 years and it's awesome. ¡Salud to another 100 years![Review 21089 overall - 136 in New Mexico - 52 of 2024.]"

Gabriel's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (584) • $$

"The guac is the STAR OF THE SHOW. They make it tableside & accommodate substitutions & omissions to the recipe, as you wish. There is USUALLY a long line to get in, so plan accordingly... RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Their margaritas are also cold & delicious, especially on the eve of a warm day. A GREAT way to CHILL OUT.And the HUGE patio is DOG FRIENDLY AND some of the tables have an AMAZING view of the surrounding hills! As for the food, I am less enthusiastic, though a friend who has spent a lot of time in Mexico says everything is very authentic & she loves it. I suppose I am tired of Mexican food that has rice & beans with everything... I like to be surprised with new flavor combinations.I had the chicken Mole enchiladas & they were good, but, especially for the long drive from downtown, I have other options in town I like better. Worth a try to decide for yourself & be sure to be there near sunset for pics from the patio with the hills ad background!"

Horseman's Haven Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (464) • $$

"It's a classic diner. Straightforward, good food. The chile is delicious and hot. The breakfast is great, just tell them to go light on the salt!"

Papa Nachos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (337) • $$

"Looking for vegetarian options when seeking TexMex in ABQ is a challenge but not at Papa Nachos No meat or lard in their beans. I asked. Score!Wet bean & cheese burrito & veggie quesadillas were the choice of the day and yes please we will take both chile sauces as they state on their menu that those are likewise meat free!Smooth, flavorful & paired with homemade chips, this was a perfect lunch spotTons of people coming in while we were pursuing the menu so we knew we'd come to the right place"

Antonio's The Taste of Mexico

★★★★☆ 4 (393) • $$

"Highly recommend the illegal burrito and chili relleno! Service was good and owner was a pleasant to speak with. He was our server."

Hot Tamales

★★★★☆ 4.1 (343) • $$

"This is a local hidden gem for Mexican food. You even get an empanada with your meal. Stopped by for breakfast (weekends only). The resturant is very clean and cheerful. The service was great. Would highly recommend coming here for good Mexican food."

Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (375) • $$

"I will need to go back for another review. Short staffed in the kitchen my marg took forever. I went to the restroom and they cleared my table :( the manager said why didn't you leave your purse!!!???!!! Anyway food was good. Deserves another chance"

Bumble Bee's Baja Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (327) • $$

"We needed a quick meal within walking distance arriving into town and this place stood out for the name a colorful design. The interior was colorfully and artfully decorated. The food was better than average Mexican/Southwest food. I had a really hard time understanding the workers there and had a difficult time ordering, I think it was a combination of all the noise in the area and my inability to understand the accents (usually I'm pretty good but this was off my scale), maybe the ordering process could be simplified."

Tres Colores

★★★★★ 4.6 (206) • $$

"We are visiting Santa Fe for the very first time and stopped in here for an afternoon snack and a drink. They direct you to a table when you arrive, give you menus and then when you are ready to order, you go wait in line to place your order and pay. Food runners bring your plates out and call your name out to find you. We ordered some chips and salsa $5 (we liked the variety of sauces), the beet salad (fantastic cold salad for a hot summer day) and skinny margaritas ($11 each) - we did not care for the taste of these)It was the 4th of July so the place was hopping!"

Fiesta Oaxaca

★★★★☆ 4.1 (258) • $$

"We came to Fiesta Oaxaca as a party of 5 and were in a rush. We wish we could have stayed here longer, but we enjoyed a quick bite. I ordered the vegan Taquitos dorados -these are wonderful. Both the red and green sauces were solid here, and it was a great pick me up. Horchata-their horchata was wonderful. Very present with the cinnamon without being too much. Mole chicken (I was unable to get the name) -love the cinnamon with this sauce. Normally I am not a cinnamon person it this was well balanced, and not too sweet. Definitely the most unique thing that we had here. Their seating was comfortable and their decor was vibrant and lovely. We would love to come back for a full meal and some margaritas next time."

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (236) • $$

"This place came highly recommended from the Santa Fe tourism office near the Plaza, so off I went. What a treat! $10 lunch specials (I got the #2 with chile relleno, my benchmark Mexican dish!) Also got the pork tamale with red chile sauce. Interestingly here in New Mexico, neither the green nor red sauce is very spicy (good for most of us.) If you have ever been to Cocina Azul in Albuquerque, the chile relleno here is very comparable in taste and texture, which is to say The Best! Elegant, relaxing ambience off of the touristy beaten path inside the Burro Alley."

El Comal

★★★★☆ 4.3 (225) • $$

"I would definitely recommend this place!Everything is fresh The service is great The people are so niceAnd I loved the foodAnd I'm from out of town, so I was really surprised for it to be so great also it's very inexpensive"

Casa De Benavidez

★★★★☆ 3.6 (295) • $$

"Very accommodating! I made reservations (last minute) for 16 people and they were able to schedule us in. Their New Mexican food was excellent! We had one server for 16 people and she was attentive and friendly. Loved the atmosphere since it wasn't as noisy as other restaurants. I'll be back!"

Sharkys

★★★★☆ 4.3 (199) • $

"Sharky's is our absolute favorite place to eat in Albuquerque. The tacos and ceviche and bacon wrapped cheese stuffed peppers were heaven. We couldn't get enough! I only wish our return route on our road trip took us back because this place was that good. The owner is super nice. We talked and visited both nights. I didn't get photos of the salsas but they were delicious and complimented the dishes perfectly. We will be going back every time we are in Albuquerque from now on. My wife just asked me what I wanted to do for Father's Day and I said I would love to go to Sharky's, it's only 10.5 hours away... Seriously, this is my new happy place. I could eat here every single day and never grow tired of the food."

The Burrito Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (250) • $$

"Santa Fe is expensive. It's Mexican Sedona. So, you gotta give it up to the people not trying to rip off tourists. This casual and festive place had a unique menu with classics, self-serve refills, delicious food, and friendly service. My chicken burrito was full of wet, tender, shredded chicken (contradicting fellow elite Shannon W's June review). It wasn't huge, yet I saved half of it for breakfast, maybe because we had the chips and trio to start (the queso was fine, the fresh guacamole needed a squirt of lemon and some salt). The wife thought the taco salad was a little sad- it may have been more hearty with a refried beans option."

Valentinas

★★★★☆ 4.3 (187) • $$

"Great food and service. Get the sopapillas ( they are part of many dishes) as they are THE best I have ever had anywhere! You will get addicted. They have a variety of dishes, are reasonably priced, friendly service, and tasty meals. Highly recommended!"

Pop Fizz

★★★★★ 4.6 (150) • $

"Our favorite spot for the summer. Great service and nice military discount or Yelp discount for checking in. We were lucky enough to be there for some live music, not sure how often they do that though. My favorite is the chocolate dipped coconut paleta. Tastes just like an almond joy. So good! My kid's favorites are the mango paleta in the chamoy and chili salt, they also are obsessed with the coffee paleta. The Mexican chocolate paleta and Jamaican raspberry are pretty yummy too. Tried the carne Asada and that was so good too. Extra chipotle mayo please! Yummy!"

El Sabor De Juarez

★★★★☆ 4.4 (149) • $

"I talk about home in the walls frequently & my affinity towards them. This place defines them. A lot people in a small area serving great Mexican food. Today was a large bowl of menudo. Almost everyplace serves posole - few serve menudo. The menudo was "picoso" it had a lot of tripe and for another $1 you could get extra. Instead of tortillas you get a roll to soak up the juices. Overall our breakfast was excellent. If the rest of the menu is this good, we have found our perfect place for Mexican. This is one of few places I say is an absolute must try!"

Los Compadres

★★★★☆ 3.9 (186) • $

"The food was amazing! All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. If you want authentic New Mexican food, this is the place!!!"

Chili Hills Restaurant Edgewood

★★★★☆ 3.7 (194) • $

"It was a great small town diner! I had the breakfast enchiladas, with red and green chili sauce, with 2 eggs on top and some hash browns. It fit the spot exactly what I was looking for! And it wasn't too expensive, although they did charge extra for using credit card. Some cops were having breakfast and that's always a good sign. Definitely a good stop if you're looking for home town New Mexican cooking!"

Guadalajara Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (144) • $$

"Just happened to find this place as I was going for a ride on the motorcycle.The atmosphere was pretty cool. It was weird place an order at the counter like a fast food. After doing so, they brought the food out to my table.I had the enchilada plate. The food was really good. I was just surprised at the small portions I got considering the high price I paid. They don't even offer free refills.This place was OK for a first time. But I will not go out of my way to go there again.."

Estevan Restaurante

★★★★☆ 3.7 (175) • $$

"I dined at Estevan for dinner on 12/29/21 while visiting Santa Fe, and must say it was probably the best dining experience of the trip! The ambiance of the restaurant was lovely, the service completely exceeded our expectations, and the food was amazing. I would highly recommend making a reservation at Estevan if you are planning a trip to the area - or if you already live here!Our server was Sean, and he took the time to learn our names and used them throughout the evening. When asking him about different bottles of wines, he offered to let us taste several before making a decision, even offering his own suggestions we had not considered. Toward the end of our meal, Chef Estevan came out and asked how everything was, which was nice. I noticed him chatting with lots of other guests as well.We opted for the specials for almost all of our food selections, so they may not be available when you dine here, but we had:*Arugula salad*Red cabbage salad (on regular menu)*Boar*Arctic char*Tres leches (on regular menu)We really enjoyed all of the food. I am gluten free and the server was knowledgeable in this and was able to communicate with the chef to make the necessary adjustments to accommodate."

Grandma Warner's K & I Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (165) • $$

"The place has really tasty food!I got the Travis special (albeit the wimpy which is the smallest portion) and it was so good! The green chile sauce made for an excellent bite! I can't imagine getting bigger sizes as the wimpy was plenty of food by itself. Though you can't really see it in the picture, it was a large burrito filled with beans and ground beef. The green chile burger was tasty but wasn't anything special. It was very busy which says that this place is awesome! The service was okay--the amount of people did make our server sort of behind. But it was still good service. The ambiance was that of an old fashioned diner. I would come here again!"

Mariscos La Playa

★★★★☆ 4.3 (122) • $$

"Definitely a hidden gem. We have been to the sushi spot a few doors down but this was worth the find and stop. Staff speaks english and Spanish. Super friendly. Food came out quickly. And was absolutely delicious. I had to stop myself from eating all the chips with the refried beans and pico so I didn't fill myself up too quickly before the main meal. The steak was tender. The vegetables cooked just right. There is a sign out front but none on the door itself. If you're looking for good Mexican food, try them out."

Pappas Sweet Shop Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (106) • $

"Highly recommended this restaurant! 100 years in business with great service! Many historic pictures showing Lamesa Park rodeo and town history"

Sunrise Family Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (110) • $

"Rustic and wonderful, the Sunrise is every bit as good as the Pantry without the crowds. It has a big dining room. The chiles were on point and our omelets (chile relleno omelet and bacon avocado omelet) were huge and very good. The sunrise potatoes are touched with some mild red Chile which makes them super tasty. I highly recommend this overlooked spot."

Little Anita's New Mexican Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (301) • $$

"The family brought us to Little Anita's on our visit to Old Town. I walked in having zero idea of what to expect, and walked out full and happy!First of all, Aurora was a superstar server. She was pleasant, efficient, and just all-around lovely. Thank you for the great service.We started with the special: hibiscus margaritas (and a hibiscus sprite for the one guest not imbibing). They were pretty, and tasty, although a little sweeter than I personally love. Definitely get it since it's a limited menu item, but if I had a second cocktail, it would have been a regular margarita.Chips were fresh and the salsa was very blended and flavorful. The menu was huge with tons of options, and I ordered a sopapilla stuffed with beans and ground beef. Sopas aren't very popular where I live in Florida so I wanted something different.The food came out fast, and hot, and very plate looked fantastic. The rice and beans served with my dish were delicious, and the sopapilla was a nice change from regular tortillas. We also got a complimentary order of sopapillas and honey for the table - I didn't try them because I was stuffed from my meal, but everyone loved them.Great prices and amazing amount of food for the money."

El Agave Family Méxican Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (108) • $$

"We found a secret little spot. I say secret because I drive past this little shopping center all the time and I never knew this delicious Mexican restaurant was here in the corner! I'd say this place is like a hole in a wall, saying that in the best way possible! It's a family owned business. The owner is from Chihuahua and his wife is from here. There is one waitress who was great! I wish I could spell the name but gosh it was so pretty and I'll totally butcher it, it was like Dechaniza(I'm totally wrong).They serve you freshly made tortilla chips with salsa. They have Pepsi products here. The Pepsi was so bomb! I love a good Pepsi! We got the 4 flauta plate and the taco, tamale & enchilada plate. I recommend them both! We shared those two plates and it was delicioso!"

Lupe's Antojitos

★★★★★ 4.5 (106) • $

"Lupe's is most authentic. You suddenly feel like your Zorro..in a beautiful Mexican village, there to save your Señorita. Our first take-out course was Mole con Pollo. The Chicken melts on your lips with your first kiss. The Mole is an earthy rich red vibrant deliciousness sauce...dancing on your tongue. It's a magnificent concerto, not wanting to leave your mouth. To compliment this dish we also shared the Lamb Barbacoa Taco plate, with plenty of moist shredded lamb, accompanied with onions and cilantro. Lupe's sauces hit the perfect hot note. My only setback was with my "Culinary Model" Elena Montero from "Don Diego de la Vega" modelling agency, who was having a "bad hair day"..:) There is a saying, a very old saying: "when Lupe's meal is ready, our Village sings"..:) Thank you for reading mi compadres. Avram Three-Fingered Jack"

Papa Frank's

★★★★★ 4.9 (86) • $

"Love this cute little place! This is the reason I love yelp. Small, local places with affordable, delicious food! I don't particularly love going downtown mostly due to parking. Immediately in front of the restaurant is a 15min loading great for takeout but just down the street is free street parking. Their menu prices are unfortunately difficult to see, but wow their breakfast burrito is only $3.75! Even fast food chains can't go that low. The staff is very kind, the woman who greeted me was very nice, and in the very short time I waited for my burrito knew multiple customers by first name, I was impressed.Went with the bacon green chile breakfast burrito, one of the best breakfast burritos I've had, and I've had MANY breakfast burritos. Nice amount of heat, not too much potatoes (ratio is key), and they use real eggs - you can tell while eating it. None of that liquid egg crap. Real cheese to boot, and for a few bucks, it's win win win! They do have a lunch menu, I'll keep coming back for more! Come try this local hot spot that made the top 100 list!"

Adelitas Resturant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (168) • $$

"Adelitas Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe, NM, exceeded all expectations, offering a delightful blend of mouthwatering cuisine, a laid-back atmosphere, and attentive service. From the moment we stepped in, the welcoming ambiance set the tone for a memorable dining experience. The restaurant's accommodating nature was evident as they seamlessly handled our large party, which included five children from 9 to 16.The menu boasted a variety of tempting options, and our choices did not disappoint. I opted for the fajitas, and the sizzling plate arrived with a burst of enticing aromas. The perfectly grilled meats, flavorful vegetables, and warm tortillas made for a satisfying dish. My wife's taco platter was equally impressive, showcasing a selection of authentic Mexican flavors that delighted her palate. She's usually not a "lengua" person, but I talked her into it, and she was happy with her choice.The service at Adelitas was exceptional, with staff members attentively catering to our needs. Our glasses were never empty, thanks to the prompt and friendly servers. The authentic taste of their fresh salsa was ravenously scooped and scarfed with fresh chips.The high quality of the food and service, the reasonable prices, and a cool and comfortable setting make Adelitas a fantastic value. As visitors from Los Angeles, where finding authentic Mexican cuisine can be done while blindfolded, we were pleased by the culinary gem that is Adelitas in Santa Fe. It's a must-visit for anyone craving delicious Mexican fare in a welcoming and laid-back setting."

Sundance Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (146) • $$

"Should have checked Yelp before ate here. Funny thing is when we got back to cabin and sat down to review. I found my review from last time ate here 3-4 yrs ago. Not much has changed. Salsa still bland as is the food. Chips were stale as were the corn tortillas. Very disappointed because I used to look forward to eating at Sundance when came to Red River. Service is still very good. Waitress was attentive and very nice. Was disturbed by a person that I know has been at Sundance many years reach bare handed into the bulk chip container where they get customers chips and grab 4 chips and dipped them in the salsa pot where they get the customers salsa and eat them one at a time. Kinda gross and don't think is supposed to happen. Don't plan on going back next or any trip to Red River."