Dava’s guidebook
Where to eat
If you have never experienced New Mexican cuisine, you must try chile (red, green or "Christmas", a mixture of both) before you leave. Prickly pear, sopapillas, calabacitas and carne adovada are some of my favorite New Mexican treats. Below are some of my favorite restaurants to get a taste of New Mexico during your stay.
My favorite spot for a morning chile fix. Try the chorizo breakfast plate "Christmas" style (both red and green chile). Not for the faint of heart, Horseman's Haven's chile is known for bringing the heat.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d824757-Reviews-Horseman_s_Haven_Cafe-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html
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Horseman's Haven Cafe
4354 Cerrillos RdMy favorite spot for a morning chile fix. Try the chorizo breakfast plate "Christmas" style (both red and green chile). Not for the faint of heart, Horseman's Haven's chile is known for bringing the heat.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d824757-Reviews-Horseman_s_Haven_Cafe-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html
A great lunch or dinner spot, the Shed has a cozy, unique New Mexican feel. My favorites are the mushroom soup and the carne adovada (tender pork braised in red chile).
https://sfshed.com/
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The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveA great lunch or dinner spot, the Shed has a cozy, unique New Mexican feel. My favorites are the mushroom soup and the carne adovada (tender pork braised in red chile).
https://sfshed.com/
A local staple with a large menu. I'm shouting out Tomasita's for their excellent sopapillas (a type of fried bread, served either sweet or savory) with honey butter. Although I don't drink, Tomasita's in known for their "Swirls" (a mix of frozen margarita and frozen sangria), which I've heard pack a punch.
https://tomasitas.com/
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Tomasita's
500 South Guadalupe StreetA local staple with a large menu. I'm shouting out Tomasita's for their excellent sopapillas (a type of fried bread, served either sweet or savory) with honey butter. Although I don't drink, Tomasita's in known for their "Swirls" (a mix of frozen margarita and frozen sangria), which I've heard pack a punch.
https://tomasitas.com/
The Teahouse is a must visit if you are a tea drinker. A great breakfast or lunch spot, the Teahouse boasts a huge tea menu and a great variety of sandwiches and sides. Located on Canyon Road if you are spending the day walking the historic art district and looking for a nice lunch spot. The outdoor seating is very comfortable if the weather permits.
https://teahousesantafe.com/
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The Teahouse
821 Canyon RdThe Teahouse is a must visit if you are a tea drinker. A great breakfast or lunch spot, the Teahouse boasts a huge tea menu and a great variety of sandwiches and sides. Located on Canyon Road if you are spending the day walking the historic art district and looking for a nice lunch spot. The outdoor seating is very comfortable if the weather permits.
https://teahousesantafe.com/
Second Street is known for it's beers but also has great, fresh food as well as occasional live music and events. The Railyard location is great for those exploring the Farmer's Market or catching a movie at the Violet Crowne Theater.
https://www.secondstreetbrewery.com/
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Second Street Brewery at The Railyard
1607 Paseo De PeraltaSecond Street is known for it's beers but also has great, fresh food as well as occasional live music and events. The Railyard location is great for those exploring the Farmer's Market or catching a movie at the Violet Crowne Theater.
https://www.secondstreetbrewery.com/
If you're interested in a more upscale dining experience, the Compound is a beautiful spot with excellent food and service.
http://www.compoundrestaurant.com/
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The Compound Restaurant
653 Canyon RdIf you're interested in a more upscale dining experience, the Compound is a beautiful spot with excellent food and service.
http://www.compoundrestaurant.com/
THE BEST tacos in Santa Fe. This affordable food truck is a must visit for a quick bite. There's no seating, just walk up and place your order, grab your preferred toppings and enjoy. Their al pastor tacos are divine with homemade spicy green salsa. The truck is only open until 3, so get your taco fix before then.
807 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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El Chile Toreado
807 Early StTHE BEST tacos in Santa Fe. This affordable food truck is a must visit for a quick bite. There's no seating, just walk up and place your order, grab your preferred toppings and enjoy. Their al pastor tacos are divine with homemade spicy green salsa. The truck is only open until 3, so get your taco fix before then.
807 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
What to see in the surrounding great outdoors
My listing is only about a half hour outside the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, which is home to Ski Santa Fe and many incredible ski basin hikes (fantastic in the fall, spring and summer time) and around two hours by car to fantastic geographical sites, national monuments and such outerworldy scenes you won't see anywhere else but New Mexico.
Home and studio of the great Georgia O'Keefe, Ghost Ranch boasts breathtaking scenery and incredibly unique geological formations. There are museums and cultural sites as well as a variety of day hikes on this 21,000 acre ranch retreat. About 1 hr 20 min from my listing. Plaza Blanca, another one of my recommendations, is nearby (about 1 hr 15 min from my listing).
https://www.ghostranch.org/
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Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Home and studio of the great Georgia O'Keefe, Ghost Ranch boasts breathtaking scenery and incredibly unique geological formations. There are museums and cultural sites as well as a variety of day hikes on this 21,000 acre ranch retreat. About 1 hr 20 min from my listing. Plaza Blanca, another one of my recommendations, is nearby (about 1 hr 15 min from my listing).
https://www.ghostranch.org/
The San Antonio Hot Springs is a great place to relax in the natural warm pools and take in the scenery. It's a small hike to get in to, but worth it.
Just over 2 hours from my listing. You will pass through the Valles Caldera, a national preserve and inactive volcanic caldera, on your way.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/san-antonio-hot-springs
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San Antonio Hot Springs
The San Antonio Hot Springs is a great place to relax in the natural warm pools and take in the scenery. It's a small hike to get in to, but worth it.
Just over 2 hours from my listing. You will pass through the Valles Caldera, a national preserve and inactive volcanic caldera, on your way.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/san-antonio-hot-springs
Picacho is one of my go to hikes in Santa Fe. About 1200 ft elevation climb in approximately 3 miles (out and back trail) with stunning 360 views overlooking Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Easy parking and easy to get to by car, about 25 min away from my listing.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/picacho-peak-trail
Picacho Peak
Picacho is one of my go to hikes in Santa Fe. About 1200 ft elevation climb in approximately 3 miles (out and back trail) with stunning 360 views overlooking Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Easy parking and easy to get to by car, about 25 min away from my listing.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/picacho-peak-trail
Another stunning geological oddity. Plaza Blanca is close by to Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu lake.
About 1 hr 15 min from my listing.
http://www.plaza-blanca.com/
Plaza Blanca
Plaza BlancaAnother stunning geological oddity. Plaza Blanca is close by to Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu lake.
About 1 hr 15 min from my listing.
http://www.plaza-blanca.com/
Bandelier is an easy to walk National Monument about an hour drive from my listing. The National Monument preserves ancient puebloan lands and evidence of humans dating back nearly 11,000 years.
https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
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Национален монумент Банделиер
15 Entrance RdBandelier is an easy to walk National Monument about an hour drive from my listing. The National Monument preserves ancient puebloan lands and evidence of humans dating back nearly 11,000 years.
https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
What to do and see in town
My listing is less than a half mile from the world famous Meow Wolf, 15-20 minutes from art-rich Canyon Road and 15 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza.
Take an eight minute walk over to the interactive art experience that will leave you wondering what universe you've been transported to. Meow Wolf is an immersive experience and you're going to want to spend a good amount of time touching, hearing and otherwise being in awe of the wildness around you. Meow Wolf is also a concert venue, so catch a show while you're in town and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience.
https://meowwolf.com/
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Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirTake an eight minute walk over to the interactive art experience that will leave you wondering what universe you've been transported to. Meow Wolf is an immersive experience and you're going to want to spend a good amount of time touching, hearing and otherwise being in awe of the wildness around you. Meow Wolf is also a concert venue, so catch a show while you're in town and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience.
https://meowwolf.com/
Ten Thousand Waves is a Japanese-style mountain hot springs resort. There are communal and private tubs, full spa amenities and a restaurant to partake in a day of relaxation. About 20 minutes away from my listing.
https://tenthousandwaves.com/
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Ten Thousand Waves Way
Ten Thousand Waves WayTen Thousand Waves is a Japanese-style mountain hot springs resort. There are communal and private tubs, full spa amenities and a restaurant to partake in a day of relaxation. About 20 minutes away from my listing.
https://tenthousandwaves.com/
MoCNA is the country's only museum exhibiting contemporary native art. Located downtown on the Santa Fe Plaza, MoCNA is linked to the Institute of American Indian Arts and beautifully displays works from a variety of Native artists. Check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi right across the street while you're visiting.
About 15 minutes away from my listing.
108 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
108 Cathedral PlMoCNA is the country's only museum exhibiting contemporary native art. Located downtown on the Santa Fe Plaza, MoCNA is linked to the Institute of American Indian Arts and beautifully displays works from a variety of Native artists. Check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi right across the street while you're visiting.
About 15 minutes away from my listing.
108 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Plaza is home to restaurants, museums and shops of all kinds. About 15 minutes from my listing, the Plaza is a National Historic Landmark and home to the world famous Indian Market in August. The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Palace of the Governors, Site Santa Fe, the Loretto Chapel, New Mexico Museum of Art and the Georgia O'Keefe Museum are all in walking distance from the Plaza. Grab a coffee at 35° North Coffee to start your day exploring what the Plaza has to offer or stop in at the Shed for lunch.
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Площад Санта Фе
63 Lincoln AveThe Plaza is home to restaurants, museums and shops of all kinds. About 15 minutes from my listing, the Plaza is a National Historic Landmark and home to the world famous Indian Market in August. The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Palace of the Governors, Site Santa Fe, the Loretto Chapel, New Mexico Museum of Art and the Georgia O'Keefe Museum are all in walking distance from the Plaza. Grab a coffee at 35° North Coffee to start your day exploring what the Plaza has to offer or stop in at the Shed for lunch.
Museum Hill is home to four of the most visited museums in Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Museum Hill Cafe. The museums on Museum Hill are:
-The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
-Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
-Museum of International Folk Art (the International Folk Art Market takes place on Museum Hill in July)
-Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
About 15 minutes from my listing.
http://museumhill.net/explore.php
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Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
704 Camino LejoMuseum Hill is home to four of the most visited museums in Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Museum Hill Cafe. The museums on Museum Hill are:
-The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
-Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
-Museum of International Folk Art (the International Folk Art Market takes place on Museum Hill in July)
-Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
About 15 minutes from my listing.
http://museumhill.net/explore.php
El Flamenco is a Spanish tapas restaurant with live Flamenco performances. Grab a cocktail or dinner and enjoy the show. About 15 minutes away from my listing. (https://www.entreflamenco.com/)
El Farol on Canyon Road is another restaurant/bar with live Flamenco shows. About 15-20 minutes away from my listing. (https://www.elfarolsantafe.com/)
El Flamenco Restaurant
135 W Palace AveEl Flamenco is a Spanish tapas restaurant with live Flamenco performances. Grab a cocktail or dinner and enjoy the show. About 15 minutes away from my listing. (https://www.entreflamenco.com/)
El Farol on Canyon Road is another restaurant/bar with live Flamenco shows. About 15-20 minutes away from my listing. (https://www.elfarolsantafe.com/)