Tia Sophia's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (966) • $$

"We had seen recommendations all over TikTok for breakfast spots in Santa Fe and this one kept popping up the most so we had to try it out. We came at peak time and we had around 4 groups in front us, but still we were seated within 5-8 minutes. Our waiter was quick to take our order and consistently came back to assure we were good on drink refills and to check on us. I had the sausage breakfast burrito with Christmas sauce (half green, half red). The burrito was large and filling and the sauces were delicious - I ended up liking the slightly spicier red sauce to the more flavorful green. The wife went with the Thursday Special. It was a pork plate with a sort of adobo sauce. She too enjoyed her dish and spoke highly of the tenderness of the pork and overall flavor. For a quick and easy breakfast, I'd highly recommend Tia Sophia's. Good service, good food and reasonably priced. KG Recommended."

Michael's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (719) • $$

"Michael's Kitchen is a Taos staple. Whenever we have guests in town we make sure we get a least one breakfast at Micheal's. The line is worth the wait! I've sampled quite a bit of their menu & everything has been great. My personal favorites include the Maneater breakfast sandwich & the hash-browns with red chile (sometimes I add fried eggs)"

Mary & Tito's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (499) • $

"Well, it was awesome 5 years ago when I was here, and as of today's visit it's still awesome!!!The food is nothing fancy, but dam delicious!!! Down to earth, true New Mexican cuisine.Red chile, green chile, beans, rice, the entire menu is authentic. No fluff here!! Pricing is very very affordable!"

Padilla's Mexican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (431) • $$

"What a great find!! This mom & pop place was packed with regulars and travelers. The parking lot was filled. The people kept coming in so we knew this place must have been great. We were seated in one of the last tables. Service was really fast with beverages and free chips and salsa before our order. We saw the size of the plate dishes. They were huge. We went a la carte ordering one beef and one chicken enchilada no onions. Both dishes come with Sopaipillas. The orders came super quick. Both were smothered with cheese and a special homemade green sauce e came with it. The sauce was delicious as were the enchiladas. Loved the Sopaipillas too! Our new favorite place in Albuquerque! They open Monday thru Friday 11am-7pm. With all the business they get, there is no need for them to be open on the weekends."

High Noon Restaurant & Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.8 (551) • $$

"Really enjoyed the experience. The place is true adobe made and has an awesome sky light. Does not say it but there is parking in the dirt lot just to the west. So cool the original adobe door way is so small.Food is great. They did have issue is other the drink machine but they will get that worked out. I had the posole and it was good. I liked that they give a side of lime."

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!"

El Patron ABQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (584) • $$

"A great option when you are craving some not so healthy Mexican eats, including lots of chips and salsa. They have really thin chips which I like it makes some extra crispy and their salsa is really good. The building itself is really beautiful and there's some really cool decor. Having too much fun looking at their light fixtures and when you walk in, there's a fire going which was really nice.They have a pretty solid, happy hour with seven dollar drinks and seven dollar food items. I do think that some of the food items are better deals than others. The cheeseburger chimichanga I got was a good deal, especially with a little queso but a friend got a shrimp tostada, which was just a lot less food."

Del Charro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (525) • $$

"Del Charro is the restaurant connected to Inn of the Govenors, the hotel we stayed at while vacationing in Santa Fe. I wanted to love it, but really I loved the atmosphere, liked the margaritas, and didn't much care for the food.I went to Del Charro for drinks twice, dinner and drinks once, and breakfast three times, as they serve the free breakfast to hotel guests in the dining room each morning.We went to Del Charro for margaritas as soon as we arrived in Santa Fe, as we waited for our hotel room to be ready. My friend ordered the house margarita and I had the prickly pear. Both were good, and not too sweet. The house margarita is large in size, and has a good balance of mixers and tequila. I loved the atmosphere. All of the locals seemed to be drinking there at that time, and we were able to chat with some different people.Breakfasts were made to order for hotel guests, and we were given a choice of about 6 different options. I enjoyed it the day I chose the omelette, but the other days I found it to be greasy.When we had dinner there, I used my Yelp check-in order for free chips, salsa and guac. That caused some trouble as they had no idea what I was talking about. Also, strangely enough, in Santa Fe, restaurants seem to charge for chips and salsa. In the end, we were able to get free chips and salsa, but no guac. I also thought that the chips were broken up and messy on the plate. I'm glad we did not pay for them. My friend and I both ordered the enchiladas, which were served with rice and beans. We ordered the sauce Christmas-style (red and green). What we received were plates of food full of sauce that hid what we were eating. We couldn't really differentiate the enchiladas from the sides. It was sort of messy and the flavors all ran together. I also had one margarita there just as I was waiting for my ride to the airport. Again, the drink was good. They played old school country, which felt very fitting for the atmosphere. It felt relaxed and peaceful in the bar. All in all, I would recommend Del Charro for drinks. The bar is a nice place to sit and chat. I would describe the food as passable."

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."

Field Goods Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (403) • $$

"After our visit to Meow Wolf, we stopped by at Dr. Field Goods Kitchen which is close by for dinner.It's a causal joint, on the small size, specialized in fusion, with a New Mexico twist.We got a Margherita Pizza and shared it, we added pepperoni and olives on half of it. The pizza was good, the ingredients were fresh, they used heirloom tomato-s, the complaint? The crust was too thin so you couldn't pick it up, had to be classy and use a knife and a fork.For a gastro pub, I was disappointed with their on tap beer selection. They kept bringing us canned beer. No way! With all the local breweries, do I want a beer I can buy in a supermarket everywhere in US? No way! Just a couple of local IPA-s, which I don't like. But I wanted a local beer so I got the Santa Fe Co IPA. Nor a fun. IPA-s aren't for me.For dessert, we shared their bread pudding, good, liked the caramel sauce on it. a tad dry.Customer service was OK. Prices, decent. The place could be better, a mixed bag for me! I expected better based on reviews and local press."

Cocina Azul

★★★★☆ 3.7 (403) • $$

"There were 2 of us today arriving about 3:30pm, and our guest coming about 15 mins later. Mistake #1, I think we disturbed our server from whatever she was doing. There were 2 couples when we were seated. A guy server took care of ONE couple, and I mean he checked on them often. It was great service "for them." Our pretty server consistently disappeared, I could go on, but let's talk about food. $9.95 for a half scoop of guacamole in a tiny mocohete with lettuce to fill the rest of the cup, seriously you have to cut corners that much! But kudos it was delicious!Hamburger enchiladas with Christmas chile was delicious and a large portion.Queso (large size), Very good, great presentation and chips.Our guest had the Steak quesadillas also good plus a good portion size.Mistake #2-3 My order- The beef flautas,they were cold, hard & very dry inside & out, a mini plastic pill size cup of guacamole, one for queso, lastly one a bit larger for sour cream all circled the flautas on the plate. Strange to serve plastic containers on a plate. Plus Cold calabacitas in a small side dish & dried wrinkled beans in another small dish. What the hell. I was sitting at the same table as my husband & friend, but my plate looked like it had been packed in a brown paper bag to go and with bad food. What did I do to the chef??????? I was nice to the waitress, what???I haven't lived here in over 4 years and back then this was a favorite place for us. Oh, almost forgot! I asked for a side of red & green chile with my meal and was given 2 plastic cups, with lids on, ya know like "to go." Thank God Our friend who we wanted to impress and had never been to this place said his food was good. My husband really liked his food too. We will give it a try on another day and hoping for the best!!!"

Café Castro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (327) • $

"Another great dining experience! Great service, food and price. Had the Wednesday vlue corn enchiladas special."

Cecilia's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (309) • $

"Great can mean a lot of things ... great to me, when is comes to independent restaurants, is about the food, the service, the prices, and the at home feel. You get all of that at Cecilia's Cafe. I called the day before to let the owner know that I was coming with about 8-9 friends. We arrived and got cozy at three tables - which were very close together. It seemed that they had a lot of to-go orders, but we had the cafe otherwise to ourselves for 1.5 hours. Cecilia herself took our orders and chatted. The plates came out hot. Just enough food - which I think is perfect - not a bloated price but right-priced and right-sized portions. The location is downtown and there meters for parking and I was pleasantly surprised that we were all able to park on the street. Beware - the chilies are hot for many people!"

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"

Tortilla Flats

★★★★☆ 3.5 (390) • $$

"This place was on point! We drove up from Albuquerque to go to Meow Wolf and dropped by Tortilla Flats for dinner. It is within walking distance from there so it was perfect. I have to say that the restaurant needs a little bit of updating but their food and service make up for it. There's nothing like simple and traditional New Mexican green chicken enchiladas. Yet these flat tortilla-styled enchis were a perfect taste of comfort. Draped in creamy green chile sauce topped with cheese. I love it when they stick with the traditional posole as a side instead of rice. Now, let's talk about their sopapillas! I can't believe how much I loved them. I never order them because I am not a fan, but I am definitely a fan of theirs. They taste more "bready" than what I am used to having. I know that's not a word, but it's the best I can describe it and I loved them. For a Thursday evening, they were a little busy yet the drinks and food came out pretty quick. The restaurant was clean and so were their bathrooms. Also, the hostess and our server were very friendly."

Monroe's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (307) • $$

"Their food is delicious!! WE enjoy eating here after attending plays at Adobe Theater."

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!"

Posa's Tamale Factory and Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (230) • $

"So recommended! The food is good quality , fast and punctual. They have good online ordering and big menu screens inside. Service fast."

Baca Boys Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (207) • $$

"I've been to Baca Boys Cafe several times & they always please so wonderfully! Suzie's Salad with salmon (including a homemade banana bread dessert!) is my go-to, but I've had many other dishes that are also delicious! The service is always exceptional, too! I like the location & its a cute space. All around a win at Baca Boys Cafe!"

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"

Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (230) • $$

"Would you drive 30 miles round trip just for stuffed sopaipilla?Place is listed as in Santa Fe , but is actually 15 miles out of in Pojoaque , in the boon docks, halfway to Los Alamos. In a shopping center, with plenty of parking, lots of windows, clean and open ambiance restaurant. Meeting a friend of my wife when she worked in Los Alamos 18 years. We each ordered the $13.75 stuffed sopaipilla, while friend ordered beef enchilada. Service is on the leisurely side.The stuffed sopaipilla was filled with chicken, rice and vegetables. Looked like a square enchilada 5" square. Combination went well together, especially when adding green chile to give it more spice. Ate it with a knife and fork as the sopaipilla was covered with a layer of melted cheese, and chile sauce.Dish came with a very small salad and cornbread. Friend's $13.75 enchilada dish came with two beef enchiladas, Mexican rice small salad of tomatoes, and pinto beans. Wife and I ate everything on our plates, but friend, lifetime New Mexico resident, still hasn't gotten used to pinto beans, leaving most of it. Dessert was fluffy sopaipilla with butter and honey. Loved the dough but not what it did for my waistline."

The Pantry Dos

★★★★★ 4.5 (189) • $$

"I come here every week. Iconik coffee with breakfast is always a perk. Some of the best, most consistent food in town. Don't miss out on the specials! I've never had something here I didn't like. It's great to go somewhere and see the same faces. You can tell people enjoy working here. Their red and green chile snacks. Nice, spacious and clean restaurant. Smoke parking."

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!"

Atrisco Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (234) • $$

"Good Friday would not be the same without a stop at Atrisco's! Our meatless Lenten meal consisted of a bean burrito and cheese enchiladas. Salsa and chips to snack on while we waited for our entree. We sit at the bar where everyone is friendly and welcoming. Service is great and those sopapillas are a nice dessert with honey. No doubt we will be back."

Vegos

★★★★★ 4.8 (151) • $$

"I have loved Vegos since the first time they handed me a jackfruit tamale at the RailYards that honest tasted exactly like carne. They've had a journey getting to this brick & mortar location, but I think it was worth it! We've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all great - the staff is incredible. Split orders to try more, and they'll happily cut it for you. Try all of the sauces! The mustard and fry sauces are our favorites. The new spot is clean and food is quick - great for a lunch with friends or when you've only got so much time before headed back to work. Really love that we have local businesses making amazing Vegan Food and including New Mexico favorites in their menu."

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!"

Cocina Azul

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (294) • $$

"Eaten here a few times, as it's close to home. I've decided it's 'ok'. DH has creamy chicken enchiladas today and really liked them. I imagine the red and green sauces would be quite tasty, but I haven't come to appreciate the spicy NM chile quite yet. Without it, the food is a bit bland. The brisket they use is yummy, I'll give them that! I also appreciate their house margaritas. And the chips have a nice crisp (I've noticed some places around here seem to not bother with fresh made chips), but they are not complimentary. Neither are the sopapillas. Will probably come again bc it's close, but glad I'm remembering to write it's not a favorite. One last bit--staff is very friendly and outside patio is nice."

Flying Tortilla Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (174) • $$

"I was so hungry I forgot to take photos! So sorry. But know that all four of us cleaned our plates. Chicken enchilada with green chile, ground beef enchiladas with red chile, carne asada plate and the brisket plate all had just the right amount of heat. The staff were helpful and very attentive. As luck would have it, we came on Thursday night, the night a Mariachi band performed. They were amazing. We had a delicious dinner AND a wonderful show."

Pecos Trail Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (129) • $$

"picked this place cause it was on our way out of town. So glad it was. Delicious chicken sandwich and some of the best flouters I've ever had . However the guacamole was scalding hot. One bite set my mouth on fire for an hour. Our server, Carlos?, Was so very nice."

La Cocina

★★★★☆ 4.1 (152) • $$

"Delicious! Never disappointed when we go.The enchiladas were so good, definitely ordering again Our waiter was friendly and informed us right away there would be a delay in getting our food. Which we appreciated.The dessert case is filled with some tempting options but we are always too full to have.The dia de los muertos display is a sweet reminder."

Garcia's Kitchen - The Original

★★★★☆ 3.6 (196) • $$

"I was pretty impressed with this restaurant. Staff was helpful, attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was nice and food was excellent. I thought the price was very reasonable for the amount of food I received. I ordered the combination plate with a taco, tamale, enchilada, rice, beans and soppapillas. Everything was excellent. The menu has other items that were also tempting such as the nachos, tostadas and burritos which I will try next time."

Dr Field Goods

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (247) • $$

"I like that the place actually is well lit. Not many places like that Lots of things on the menu and they all sounds good. Ordered the green chili tortilla burger. I hope it is good.So the cook does not know what medium means on a burger. They gave to me rare and bloody. While the tortilla burger is amazing they just need know cooking. Service is great and that is what made the difference. I opted for onion rings and was not disappointed. Spaghetti you can not go wrong with it, so tasty and just right amount of sauce. Just beware the menu is on the expensive side"

Golden Pride

★★★★☆ 3.5 (205) • $

"Ribs are delicious prices are very fair and two sides of your choice perfect very fresh l will be back Thanks to Mrs Rita any mistake fix it l am so great full for her staff"

Fuego 505

★★★★☆ 3.9 (147) • $$

"It was our first time trying out this place. We always see it and have been wanting to try it for a while now. Glad we were able to get that chance. Just know that parking is scarce here. There was construction going on around the area of this restaurant at the time we visited.The evening we visited they were packed, but thankfully we were able to find a seat in the corner. Most of the people there were watching the baseball game. So that is probably why it was so packed. We were not served right away, but that was okay. They were busy. Lacee was our waitress who helped us get settled in. She took our drink orders and gave us some time to look at the menu. The menu was pretty elaborate and they had a lot to offer. The drink menu was pretty good too, they had many to choose from.We decided to start off with the ceviche, that was pretty good. Served with freshly made tortillas chips. Yummy! We enjoyed that. Then for dinner, we shared some tacos; fish, avocado and carne asada. All three tacos were delicious and full of flavor. We enjoyed them.I decided to try the fuego plate with carne adovado, which was served with the calabacitas. It was a little on the spicy side for me, but I was able to enjoy it all. Again, our waitress Lacee was great! She made sure we had drink refills and took great care of us. Overall, the food and the dining experience was good. We will definitely be back to try it again. Thank you!"

Chili Hills

★★★★☆ 3.9 (123) • $$

"Chili Hills MORIARITY. Went there for the first time on a Friday evening. Chips and queso for the appetizer. Very good and I bet they make those chips in-house. Had the crispy taco plate of three with shredded beef (beef sourced in NM per the server). Rice was great, beans were great, and the tacos were crispy, awesome and meat was very flavorful. Servers were pleasant and prompt. Ambience was fine - it's a diner!"