Day Trips from Santa Fe Restaurants
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1. Black Bird Saloon
$ | |Sure, it looks like a dusty old cowboy bar and it is set right in the heart of a village that's appeared in several Western movies, but the extensive menu of creative breakfast plates, sandwiches, and grills reveals a locavore-minded approach to food that you might not expect from the setting. You might start the day with the Saloon Scramble, a hefty plate of feathery eggs served with green onions, venison-blueberry sausage, and jalapeño hot sauce; or later in the day, consider the thinly roasted lamb with vegetables, Manchego cheese, and a refreshing yogurt sauce atop naan flatbread.
28 Main St., Cerrillos, New Mexico, 87010, USA505-438–1821Known For
- Funky Old West vibe
- Several dishes featuring elk, venison, rabbit, and other wild game
- Menu of New Mexico spirits and beers
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner Sun. -
2. Cafe Sierra Negra
$ | |Reasonably priced, cheerfully decorated, and offering some of the tastiest food in the Rio Chama Valley, this adobe café-bakery run by the former tour manager of the nearby Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio. The eclectic made-from-scratch cooking here runs the gamut from New Mexican (green chile cheeseburgers, roasted and stuffed poblanos) to international (red lentil dal, roasted-turkey crepes with cheddar and cranberry sauce). There's a nice selection of wines, mostly from Spain and Italy, and you'll always find a variety of tantalizing house-made desserts.
20968 U.S. 84, New Mexico, 87510, USA505-685–0086Known For
- Loaves of savory artisan breads baked daily (perfect to take with you on a picnic or back to your hotel)
- Shrimp tacos with cilantro-jalapeño-feta pesto
- Occasional themed prix-fixe dinners
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
3. Mineshaft Tavern
$ | |A rollicking old bar and restaurant adjacent to the Old Coal Mine Museum, this boisterous place—there's live music many nights—was a miners' commissary back in the day. Today it serves impressive burgers (available with Angus beef, Wagyu beef, buffalo, or mushroom-veggie), along pizzas, tacos, and other comfort fare. There's a fine selection of local craft beers on tap, plus first-rate margaritas.
2846 NM 14, Madrid, New Mexico, 87010, USA505-473–0743Known For
- The Mad Chile Burger topped with aged cheddar and chopped green chiles
- Lively dining room filled with vintage Western murals
- Mexican fare in the neighboring Mine Shaft Cantina
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4. NOSA
$$$$ | |The name of this refined, romantic prix-fixe restaurant and inn nestled against towering ramparts in the Ojo Caliente River Valley stands for NOrth of SAnta Fe, and indeed this very special culinary retreat is close enough to the city (a 45-minute drive) to draw foodies for one of the rarefied five-course, farm-to-table dinners. But NOSA also has four elegantly furnished suites, in case you'd prefer to spend the night—not a bad idea, given the restaurant's enticing wine list. The high-ceilinged dining room is warmed by a fireplace and has tall windows with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains. Daily breakfasts are also open to the public and have become popular with guests of Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, just up the road.
49 Rancho de San Juan, New Mexico, 87549, USA505-753–0881Known For
- Artfully plated modern American fare
- Breathtaking sunset views from the patio
- Gluten-free and vegetarian menus with advance notice
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. No dinner Sun. and no lunch Fri. and Sat. -
5. Sugar Nymphs Bistro
$ | |You can't miss the vivid murals on the building in sleepy Peñasco that houses both a vintage theater and an intimate restaurant where acclaimed chef-owners Kai Harper Leah and Ki Holste serve up tantalizing farm-to-table fare, from bountiful salads and juicy burgers to triple-layer chocolate cake. This is the best restaurant on the High Road, hands down. Espresso drinks and dessert also hit the spot. You can dine on the side patio in warm weather.
15046 NM 75, Peñasco, New Mexico, 87553, USA575-587–0311Known For
- Creatively topped pizzas on weekend evenings
- Fluffy scones with house-made jam at Sunday brunch
- Decadent desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun., Wed., and Thurs. -
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6. Blue Heron Brewing Co.
$$ | |On the Low Road to Taos just a five-minute drive from the center of Dixon, New Mexico's oldest woman-owned brewery dispenses not only nicely crafted ales—the crisp Rinconada Raspberry Rye and malty La Llorona Scottish Ale are great choices—but also tasty pizzas, salads, and desserts. Have a seat in the art-filled dining room, where you can also taste wine from the nearby La Chiripada Winery, or out on the cottonwood-shaded patio. There's a second location in Española.
2214 NM 68, Dixon, New Mexico, 87531, USA505-579–9188Known For
- Rich darker beers (porters, stouts, Scottish ales)
- The Valle pizza, topped with chicharrones, smoked gouda, and green chiles
- Kentucky bourbon–pecan pie
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7. Blue Window Bistro
$$$ | |This brightly colored and elegant restaurant is a welcoming spot for a delicious lunch or dinner that's within walking distance of the city's several downtown museums and historic sites. The kitchen turns out a mix of New Mexican, American, and Continental dishes, including grilled jumbo shrimp wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, Greek salads prepared with locally made feta, and tender steaks. Unfortunately, it's open only on weekdays.
1789 Central Ave., Los Alamos, New Mexico, 87544, USA505-662–6305Known For
- Casual menu of creative sandwiches at lunch
- Outstanding cocktail, wine, and beer menu
- Stylish dining room and leafy outdoor patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends -
8. El Farolito
$ | |This endearingly modest hole-in-the-wall on the tree-shaded main drag of tiny El Rito doesn't look like much from the outside, but devotees drive for miles to taste the stick-to-your-ribs classic New Mexican specialties, including a rich, smoky green chile stew that's garnered numerous awards and accolades. The drive here—it's about 20 minutes from both Abiquiú and Ojo Caliente—offers stunning views back east toward the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
1212 NM 554, New Mexico, 87530, USA505-581–9509Known For
- Inexpensive, unpretentious, and authentic New Mexican fare
- Tiny dining room (there can be a wait for a table)
- BYOB and cash-only policies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
9. Java Junction
$ | |Seasoned hippies, youthful hipsters, and everyone in between congregate at Java Junction for lattes, chai, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, bagels, pastries, and other treats. You can also pick up a number of house-made gourmet goods, from hot sauces to jalapeño-raspberry preserves. Upstairs there's a pleasantly decorated suite available for overnight stays.
2855 NM 14, Madrid, New Mexico, 87010, USA505-438--2772Known For
- Eventful people-watching
- Short walk from many galleries
- First-rate coffee drinks
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
10. Rancho de Chimayó
$$ | |In a century-old adobe hacienda tucked into the mountains, with whitewashed walls, hand-stripped vigas, and cozy dining rooms, the Rancho de Chimayó is still owned and operated by the family that first occupied the house. Consistently good, reasonably priced New Mexican fare is served (the carne adovada with posole is especially good), and it's hard to deny the enchanting ambience of the place. There's a fireplace in winter and, in summer, a terraced patio shaded by catalpa trees. Breakfast is served on weekends. The owners also run a charming four-bedroom B&B, Hacienda de Chimayó, across the road.
300 Juan Medina Rd., Chimayo, New Mexico, 87522, USA505-351–4444Known For
- Beautiful rancho decor and ambience
- Great gift shop with restaurant items and local artists
- Gorgeous terraced back patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
11. The Hollar
$ | |Stop by this funky restaurant set inside a converted freight car for well-prepared Southern and Southwestern comfort food, from fried green tomatoes to crispy-shrimp and grits. There's a good-size patio from which you can watch the colorful parade of tourists and art buyers strolling through town.
2849 NM 14, Madrid, New Mexico, 87010, USA505-471–4821Known For
- Biscuits with pulled pork
- Live music on the patio many days
- Good selection of local beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. No dinner -
12. Zuly's Cafe
$ | |This simple, cheerful spot in the center of town serves mostly authentic New Mexico fare along with a few Mediterranean-inspired dishes. You might start your day off with a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast of chile-smothered huevos rancheros, while enchiladas, burritos, and other local favorites are good bets for lunch or an early dinner (the restaurant closes at 6 pm).
234 NM 75, Dixon, New Mexico, 87527, USA505-579–4001Known For
- Hearty smothered breakfast burritos
- Mediterranean-style gyros with lamb, beef, chicken, or tilapia
- Pleasant patio with picnic tables
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
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