Favorite Spots in Santa Fe / Las Vegas
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live shows, fantastic cocktails, local beer and wonderful atmosphere.
37 locals recommend
BOXCAR
133 S Guadalupe StGreat live shows, fantastic cocktails, local beer and wonderful atmosphere.
A bourbon bar and restaurant. The best bourbons on the planet, and really good food.
44 locals recommend
Radish & Rye
505 Cerrillos RdA bourbon bar and restaurant. The best bourbons on the planet, and really good food.
New Mexico's own hard cider taproom. Worth the visit, great spot to hang out.
8 locals recommend
New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom
505 Cerrillos RdNew Mexico's own hard cider taproom. Worth the visit, great spot to hang out.
At the railyard, great place, good food, good beer. Always extremely busy though.
58 locals recommend
Second Street Brewery at The Railyard
1607 Paseo De PeraltaAt the railyard, great place, good food, good beer. Always extremely busy though.
The iconic Rialto is worth checking out. They have a surprising selection of cocktails and some good food choices.
9 locals recommend
El Rialto Restaurant Bar And Grill
141 Bridge StThe iconic Rialto is worth checking out. They have a surprising selection of cocktails and some good food choices.
With second story views of downtown Santa Fe, a unique cocktail menu and some tasty southwestern bites, the Cantina is a hopping spot any time of year.
85 locals recommend
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water StWith second story views of downtown Santa Fe, a unique cocktail menu and some tasty southwestern bites, the Cantina is a hopping spot any time of year.
It looks like an old gas station but really its a bar. They also sell packaged liquor. I used to call this the goat bar because of the free roaming goats but now its the Llama bar due to, you guessed it, the llamas.
El Alto
1332 Frontage Road 2116It looks like an old gas station but really its a bar. They also sell packaged liquor. I used to call this the goat bar because of the free roaming goats but now its the Llama bar due to, you guessed it, the llamas.
Food Scene
Legendary Santa Fe dining, at the Railyard. Enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, good margaritas and that Santa Fe green chile everyone talks about.
88 locals recommend
Tomasita's
500 South Guadalupe StreetLegendary Santa Fe dining, at the Railyard. Enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, good margaritas and that Santa Fe green chile everyone talks about.
Amazing margaritas, old town Santa Fe ambiance, supremely good food and the best service in town. Right off the plaza in an old courtyard.
160 locals recommend
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveAmazing margaritas, old town Santa Fe ambiance, supremely good food and the best service in town. Right off the plaza in an old courtyard.
Nestled in the mountains in the Ten Thousand Waves Japanese spa/resort, this place is authentic Japanese at its finest. The best selection of saki in town.
61 locals recommend
Izanami Restaurant
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayNestled in the mountains in the Ten Thousand Waves Japanese spa/resort, this place is authentic Japanese at its finest. The best selection of saki in town.
Paper Dosa
551 W Cordova RdAmazing vegetarian and vegan food, good wine, wonderful atmosphere.
Great margaritas, good New Mexican food at an iconic Santa Fe establishment
76 locals recommend
Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
555 W Cordova RdGreat margaritas, good New Mexican food at an iconic Santa Fe establishment
Fire & Hops
222 N Guadalupe StCozy atmosphere, great gastropub.
On the old Las Vegas plaza, a great place for pizza and beer. They even have a mini bowling alley!
12 locals recommend
J C's New York Pizza Department
209 Plaza StOn the old Las Vegas plaza, a great place for pizza and beer. They even have a mini bowling alley!
Sightseeing
Who doesn't love ancient cathedrals?? In the heart of the Santa Fe plaza.
82 locals recommend
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral PlWho doesn't love ancient cathedrals?? In the heart of the Santa Fe plaza.
An old classy hotel in the historic Las Vegas plaza. There is a lot of history to be seen in this part of town. There is a great little river walk near here too.
7 locals recommend
Historic Plaza Hotel
230 Plaza StAn old classy hotel in the historic Las Vegas plaza. There is a lot of history to be seen in this part of town. There is a great little river walk near here too.
Just keep driving on Ski Basin Road and you'll end up at the top of the mountain! Along the way you'll find 10 Thousand Waves Japanese spa and Izanami restaurant and many excellent hiking trails and camping areas. The aspen vistas are must in the Fall!
16 locals recommend
Ski Basin Road
Ski Basin RoadJust keep driving on Ski Basin Road and you'll end up at the top of the mountain! Along the way you'll find 10 Thousand Waves Japanese spa and Izanami restaurant and many excellent hiking trails and camping areas. The aspen vistas are must in the Fall!
A good little hike on the way from the cabin to Santa Fe. Off the I-25 Southbound, approximately 1 mile after passing the Valencia exit, keep an eye out for a turnout on the right. It is a dirt parking lot with a small trailhead sign on the north end. A very nice trail criss-crossing a stream through Apache Canyon. About 2 miles in there are steep canyon walls and massive boulders so that's where I usually turn around.
Apache Canyon Trail
Apache Canyon TrailA good little hike on the way from the cabin to Santa Fe. Off the I-25 Southbound, approximately 1 mile after passing the Valencia exit, keep an eye out for a turnout on the right. It is a dirt parking lot with a small trailhead sign on the north end. A very nice trail criss-crossing a stream through Apache Canyon. About 2 miles in there are steep canyon walls and massive boulders so that's where I usually turn around.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome theater, at the Railyard. They sell beer and wine to take into the theater. Great location.
126 locals recommend
Violet Crown Santa Fe
1606 Alcaldesa StAwesome theater, at the Railyard. They sell beer and wine to take into the theater. Great location.
Ride one of George R. Martin's dragon trains on a stargazing cruise, romantic sunset outing or one of their other exciting railway adventures. You'll want to book in advance they usually sell out.
6 locals recommend
Sky Railway
430 West Manhattan AvenueRide one of George R. Martin's dragon trains on a stargazing cruise, romantic sunset outing or one of their other exciting railway adventures. You'll want to book in advance they usually sell out.
Getting Around
New Mexico Rail Runner
Take the train to Albuquerque!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
530 W Cordova RdTJ's! Nuff said.
Whole Foods Market
753 Cerrillos RdAlbertsons Market
3542 Zafarano DrThe nearest gas station and convenience store. Not much here but they carry a few essentials.
Pecos River Station
2 Regalia LnThe nearest gas station and convenience store. Not much here but they carry a few essentials.
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Santa Fe
913 W Alameda StThe local grocery co op.
Arts & Culture
A large-scale interactive art installation that will blow your mind. Great for everyone: families, couples, solo adventurers.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirA large-scale interactive art installation that will blow your mind. Great for everyone: families, couples, solo adventurers.
Galleries galore! Canyon road is a global destination for art collectors of all kinds.
215 locals recommend
Canyon Road
Canyon RoadGalleries galore! Canyon road is a global destination for art collectors of all kinds.