Guidebook to Santa Fe
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
753 Cerrillos RdLa Montañita Co-op Food Market - Santa Fe
913 W Alameda StSolana Laundromat
949 W Alameda StEntertainment & Activities
Well, not really an amusement park in the traditional sense. Meow Wolf is an arts collective based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico established in 2008. The group is composed of more than 100 artists across several disciplines including: painting, architecture, sculpture, video production, audio engineering, writing and many more.
Through the combined use of these different artists and disciplines the collective creates fully immersive art experiences which aim at narrative storytelling, visual and audio polyphony, live music, performative experiences and interactivity.
Meow Wolf has worked on projects that challenge current concepts of art and arts-based communities. They have completed tempora
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirWell, not really an amusement park in the traditional sense. Meow Wolf is an arts collective based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico established in 2008. The group is composed of more than 100 artists across several disciplines including: painting, architecture, sculpture, video production, audio engineering, writing and many more.
Through the combined use of these different artists and disciplines the collective creates fully immersive art experiences which aim at narrative storytelling, visual and audio polyphony, live music, performative experiences and interactivity.
Meow Wolf has worked on projects that challenge current concepts of art and arts-based communities. They have completed tempora
Our premier movie theatre showing first run films. Bring in a pint of beer with your popcorn or have dinner there before the show.
126 locals recommend
Violet Crown Santa Fe
1606 Alcaldesa StOur premier movie theatre showing first run films. Bring in a pint of beer with your popcorn or have dinner there before the show.
Ten Thousand Waves is inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. Ten minutes from Casita Encantador. There is nothing quite like this on the North American continent. Call 505-982-9304 for reservations and information. Treat yourself to lunch or dinner after/in between or before your massage and/or soak. You can show up in your Japanese kimono they provide you.
24 locals recommend
Ten Thousand Waves Way
Ten Thousand Waves WayTen Thousand Waves is inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. Ten minutes from Casita Encantador. There is nothing quite like this on the North American continent. Call 505-982-9304 for reservations and information. Treat yourself to lunch or dinner after/in between or before your massage and/or soak. You can show up in your Japanese kimono they provide you.
GIG PERFORMANCE SPACE provides gigs for national and regional musicians. A project of the non-profit Open Arts Foundation, GiG is a dedicated music performance venue in Santa Fe. It is a place for musicians to practice their art in a respectful, inspiring environment, a hub for the developing music community and a gathering place for music lovers of all types. Check their website for performance schedule. www.gigsantafe.com
Gig Performance Space
1808 2nd StGIG PERFORMANCE SPACE provides gigs for national and regional musicians. A project of the non-profit Open Arts Foundation, GiG is a dedicated music performance venue in Santa Fe. It is a place for musicians to practice their art in a respectful, inspiring environment, a hub for the developing music community and a gathering place for music lovers of all types. Check their website for performance schedule. www.gigsantafe.com
Santa Fe’s premier performing arts center offering events in dance, film, theatre, opera, lectures and the spoken word. For calendar of events check out their website at www.lensic.org
66 locals recommend
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco StSanta Fe’s premier performing arts center offering events in dance, film, theatre, opera, lectures and the spoken word. For calendar of events check out their website at www.lensic.org
Restaurants and Bites
Our Recommendations
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner. Often organic and always delicious. Love the ambience ... mexican tiles to envy, cozy room with the option of a community table. You'll meet great people from everywhere! Upstairs they have one of the best galleries in town. One of our favorites! Beer and Wine only.
136 locals recommend
Cafe Pasqual's
121 Don Gaspar AveGreat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Often organic and always delicious. Love the ambience ... mexican tiles to envy, cozy room with the option of a community table. You'll meet great people from everywhere! Upstairs they have one of the best galleries in town. One of our favorites! Beer and Wine only.
Everyone has to go to The Shed at least once in their life if you're visiting Santa Fe. Great food and even better margaritas:) Wonderful Southwest adobe building ... don't forget to duck as you pass through the smaller than average thresholds.
160 locals recommend
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveEveryone has to go to The Shed at least once in their life if you're visiting Santa Fe. Great food and even better margaritas:) Wonderful Southwest adobe building ... don't forget to duck as you pass through the smaller than average thresholds.
A very local hang-out offering New Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine with many specials on the menu. Trés Leche cake is a MUST! Beer and wine only.
131 locals recommend
Tune-Up Café
1115 Hickox StA very local hang-out offering New Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine with many specials on the menu. Trés Leche cake is a MUST! Beer and wine only.
If you're maxed out on New Mexican cuisine and are in the mood for some refined southern Indian cuisine, look no farther. These guys do it well and do it right. Sadly they only accept reservations for 6 or more, so you might have to wait.
97 locals recommend
Paper Dosa
551 W Cordova RdIf you're maxed out on New Mexican cuisine and are in the mood for some refined southern Indian cuisine, look no farther. These guys do it well and do it right. Sadly they only accept reservations for 6 or more, so you might have to wait.
A bit out of town but a good stop if you’re heading south out of town. Breakfasts are best. They have a lovely patio to sit out during the summer months, and cozy inside during the winter ones. Great margaritas and tostada. If you’re looking for a place to watch the game, they have a bar with a big screen TV.
123 locals recommend
Harry's Roadhouse
96 B Old Las Vegas HwyA bit out of town but a good stop if you’re heading south out of town. Breakfasts are best. They have a lovely patio to sit out during the summer months, and cozy inside during the winter ones. Great margaritas and tostada. If you’re looking for a place to watch the game, they have a bar with a big screen TV.
A local brew pub with a wide assortment of their own brews and other beers from across the country. We go for their grass fed sirloin burgers and fabulous wedge salad. Outdoor seating.
18 locals recommend
Rowley Farmhouse Ales
1405 Maclovia StA local brew pub with a wide assortment of their own brews and other beers from across the country. We go for their grass fed sirloin burgers and fabulous wedge salad. Outdoor seating.
Spencer and I walk down to the Tea House almost weekly. They have great breakfasts, teas of every kind, and the best chai you’ll ever find … not that sweet stuff you can get at some places. Oh, and get the raspberry almond scone with whipped cream and lemon curd. Even the gluten free ones are great (but not as great) No reservations needed. We don't find their dinners all that inspiring, IMHO. Walk down along the river, have your breakfast and then continue down Canyon Road to browse the galleries.
131 locals recommend
The Teahouse
821 Canyon RdSpencer and I walk down to the Tea House almost weekly. They have great breakfasts, teas of every kind, and the best chai you’ll ever find … not that sweet stuff you can get at some places. Oh, and get the raspberry almond scone with whipped cream and lemon curd. Even the gluten free ones are great (but not as great) No reservations needed. We don't find their dinners all that inspiring, IMHO. Walk down along the river, have your breakfast and then continue down Canyon Road to browse the galleries.
Another favorite and best deal in town for breakfasts. Anne Laure is the French owner and always present with a smile. Great lattes, quiches, eggs, clafoutis, and of course, beignets. Their new location transports you to the streets of Paris (sort of:) Go before 8 am if you don’t want to wait. No reservations taken. The best bakery in town.
110 locals recommend
Clafoutis
333 W Cordova RdAnother favorite and best deal in town for breakfasts. Anne Laure is the French owner and always present with a smile. Great lattes, quiches, eggs, clafoutis, and of course, beignets. Their new location transports you to the streets of Paris (sort of:) Go before 8 am if you don’t want to wait. No reservations taken. The best bakery in town.
It’s one of our Go-To restaurants when we’re tired and just want a good meal. It’s fast, delicious, and relatively cheap. Order at the counter. Staff is wonderfully friendly.
13 locals recommend
Bumble Bee's Baja Grill
301 Jefferson StIt’s one of our Go-To restaurants when we’re tired and just want a good meal. It’s fast, delicious, and relatively cheap. Order at the counter. Staff is wonderfully friendly.
If you’ve had your fill of New Mexican cuisine and are ready for a salad, this is your place. You can find an entrée salad for every taste here. A bit on the pricey side for a salad… we find the Cobb to be one of the better deals. Great mushroom soup too. It’s hard to spot, but look for the Dry cleaners and it’s right behind the cleaners next to Modern General. Reservations taken.
66 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
709 Don Cubero AlleyIf you’ve had your fill of New Mexican cuisine and are ready for a salad, this is your place. You can find an entrée salad for every taste here. A bit on the pricey side for a salad… we find the Cobb to be one of the better deals. Great mushroom soup too. It’s hard to spot, but look for the Dry cleaners and it’s right behind the cleaners next to Modern General. Reservations taken.
This is mostly a bar, but you can order dinner ... same food as The Pink Adobe next door. This place just oozes old Santa Fe of by-gone days. Thankfully the management hasn't renovated the place which would remove all the patina. Good margaritas and just a casual take on old Santa Fe.
10 locals recommend
The Dragon Room Bar
406 Old Santa Fe TrailThis is mostly a bar, but you can order dinner ... same food as The Pink Adobe next door. This place just oozes old Santa Fe of by-gone days. Thankfully the management hasn't renovated the place which would remove all the patina. Good margaritas and just a casual take on old Santa Fe.
A local coffee hangout with great coffee and teas along with light food fare. They have another location on Guadalupe St. too.
77 locals recommend
Iconik Coffee Roasters
1600 Lena StA local coffee hangout with great coffee and teas along with light food fare. They have another location on Guadalupe St. too.
Beautifully inspired Japanese food that won’t disappoint. Although they do not serve sushi, they do have a ‘tapas’ like menu that is extraordinary and a delight to the taste buds. We often find ourselves going up for a soak in the afternoon and then heading over to the restaurant for their affordable ‘Bento Box’ at lunch. Always delicious and a great deal. Dinners are just as divine. It’s absolutely one of our favorites. They also have one of the largest sake collections in the country with a sommelier to advise you. Reservations accepted.
61 locals recommend
Izanami Restaurant
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayBeautifully inspired Japanese food that won’t disappoint. Although they do not serve sushi, they do have a ‘tapas’ like menu that is extraordinary and a delight to the taste buds. We often find ourselves going up for a soak in the afternoon and then heading over to the restaurant for their affordable ‘Bento Box’ at lunch. Always delicious and a great deal. Dinners are just as divine. It’s absolutely one of our favorites. They also have one of the largest sake collections in the country with a sommelier to advise you. Reservations accepted.
Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991 with his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. Beautiful ambience and great cocktails. Reservations accepted. $$$$
41 locals recommend
Sazón
221 Shelby St Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991 with his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. Beautiful ambience and great cocktails. Reservations accepted. $$$$
We go here after looking at the new works in the galleries along Canyon. It’s a beautiful restaurant, sublime and simple with usually great food. It’s considered one of Santa Fe’s gems. Pricey, and that’s why we go for lunch. Reservations accepted
79 locals recommend
The Compound Restaurant
653 Canyon RdWe go here after looking at the new works in the galleries along Canyon. It’s a beautiful restaurant, sublime and simple with usually great food. It’s considered one of Santa Fe’s gems. Pricey, and that’s why we go for lunch. Reservations accepted
Joseph’s has a wonderfully warm atmosphere and great food to go with it. Beautiful crafted cocktails and a great wine list, this is a splurge restaurant, but one of the few high end restaurants that we love. Reservations accepted.
51 locals recommend
Joseph's Culinary Pub
428 Agua Fria StJoseph’s has a wonderfully warm atmosphere and great food to go with it. Beautiful crafted cocktails and a great wine list, this is a splurge restaurant, but one of the few high end restaurants that we love. Reservations accepted.
For a very special evening out, you can’t beat Geronimo’s for food, ambience, and service. Zagat says, “Situated in the circa-1756 Borrego House, this Canyon Road New American offers a globally inspired menu that changes seasonally, with artfully plated dishes like tellicherry-rubbed elk tenderloin and pan-seared foie gras. Antler chandeliers and dramatic horse paintings add a stylish touch to the sedately refined space, which includes fireplaces and seating on a front porch. Reservations accepted. $$$$
110 locals recommend
Geronimo
724 Canyon RdFor a very special evening out, you can’t beat Geronimo’s for food, ambience, and service. Zagat says, “Situated in the circa-1756 Borrego House, this Canyon Road New American offers a globally inspired menu that changes seasonally, with artfully plated dishes like tellicherry-rubbed elk tenderloin and pan-seared foie gras. Antler chandeliers and dramatic horse paintings add a stylish touch to the sedately refined space, which includes fireplaces and seating on a front porch. Reservations accepted. $$$$
One of the best farm inspired cuisines you will find around. Innovative cuisine, comfortable ambience, great bar specializing in bourbon and, yes, rye cocktails. Corn chowder is amazing, as are the pork ribs, all local and sustainably raised. Yes, make a reservation. $$$$
44 locals recommend
Radish & Rye
505 Cerrillos RdOne of the best farm inspired cuisines you will find around. Innovative cuisine, comfortable ambience, great bar specializing in bourbon and, yes, rye cocktails. Corn chowder is amazing, as are the pork ribs, all local and sustainably raised. Yes, make a reservation. $$$$
Local Northern New Mexico produce, crafts and locally produced canned items all sourced from New Mexico. It is one of the top ten markets in the country, and everything is truly local. Saturday Market is the most popular 8 am- 1 pm (7 am – 1 pm from June-September). Tuesday Market opens from May 2- November 21st from 8 am- 1 pm (7 am – 1 pm June-September). The Artisans Market is just down the tracks with beautiful handcrafts from leather work, jewelry, to photography. Being that we are the city where artists come to live, you can’t find a better selection of artisans and their wares.
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaLocal Northern New Mexico produce, crafts and locally produced canned items all sourced from New Mexico. It is one of the top ten markets in the country, and everything is truly local. Saturday Market is the most popular 8 am- 1 pm (7 am – 1 pm from June-September). Tuesday Market opens from May 2- November 21st from 8 am- 1 pm (7 am – 1 pm June-September). The Artisans Market is just down the tracks with beautiful handcrafts from leather work, jewelry, to photography. Being that we are the city where artists come to live, you can’t find a better selection of artisans and their wares.
Just going there is worth the trip ... the prettiest drive in all of Santa Fe. Great local spot ... fabulous margaritas, great chile rellenos (with mushrooms), and a vibe that's relaxed and oh so Santa Fe.
72 locals recommend
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village RdJust going there is worth the trip ... the prettiest drive in all of Santa Fe. Great local spot ... fabulous margaritas, great chile rellenos (with mushrooms), and a vibe that's relaxed and oh so Santa Fe.
Jacob and Mamey know sourdough ... I'm talking old world sourdough with a 3 day fermentation. Boules, baguettes, foccacia, and great brownies. Hang out on Lena St after buying your baguette for your picnic. Great galleries, Iconik cafe, and if you're around for First Fridays (1st Fridays of every month), you'll be treated to open houses and really see the cool Lena scene.
Bread Shop
1703 Lena StJacob and Mamey know sourdough ... I'm talking old world sourdough with a 3 day fermentation. Boules, baguettes, foccacia, and great brownies. Hang out on Lena St after buying your baguette for your picnic. Great galleries, Iconik cafe, and if you're around for First Fridays (1st Fridays of every month), you'll be treated to open houses and really see the cool Lena scene.
Arts & Culture
Originally constructed in the early 17th century as Spain's seat of government for what is today the American Southwest, the Palace of the Governors chronicles the history of Santa Fe, as well as New Mexico and the region. This adobe structure, now the state's history museum, was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1960 and an American Treasure in 1999.
Hours & Admission:
Hours 10 am to 5 pm daily, May through October; closed Mondays November through April.
Open for free to NM residents 5 to 7 pm Fridays, May through October, and first Friday of the month, November through April.
School groups FREE
All NM residents FREE on the first Sunday
99 locals recommend
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave Originally constructed in the early 17th century as Spain's seat of government for what is today the American Southwest, the Palace of the Governors chronicles the history of Santa Fe, as well as New Mexico and the region. This adobe structure, now the state's history museum, was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1960 and an American Treasure in 1999.
Hours & Admission:
Hours 10 am to 5 pm daily, May through October; closed Mondays November through April.
Open for free to NM residents 5 to 7 pm Fridays, May through October, and first Friday of the month, November through April.
School groups FREE
All NM residents FREE on the first Sunday
The Spanish Colonial Arts Society collections were initiated in 1928. Today with 3,000 objects, the collections are the most comprehensive compilation of Spanish Colonial art of their kind. Dating from the Middle Ages to the New Millennium, the collections span centuries in art, place and time. Among the various media featured are santos (painted and sculpted images of saints,) textiles, tinwork, silverwork, goldwork, ironwork, straw appliqué, ceramics, furniture, books and more. All combined, the collections represent the artistic history and ongoing evolution of Hispano culture in New Mexico while firmly establishing its important place within the global arts landscape. Hours: 10AM
24 locals recommend
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
750 Camino LejoThe Spanish Colonial Arts Society collections were initiated in 1928. Today with 3,000 objects, the collections are the most comprehensive compilation of Spanish Colonial art of their kind. Dating from the Middle Ages to the New Millennium, the collections span centuries in art, place and time. Among the various media featured are santos (painted and sculpted images of saints,) textiles, tinwork, silverwork, goldwork, ironwork, straw appliqué, ceramics, furniture, books and more. All combined, the collections represent the artistic history and ongoing evolution of Hispano culture in New Mexico while firmly establishing its important place within the global arts landscape. Hours: 10AM
Mission
The mission of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology is to serve as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest.
Vision
A world that recognizes and understands Native peoples as diverse tribes, each with a distinctive history, culture, and language, and each of which is an integral part of the vibrant, historical, and cultural landscape of the American Southwest.
59 locals recommend
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
710 Camino LejoMission
The mission of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology is to serve as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest.
Vision
A world that recognizes and understands Native peoples as diverse tribes, each with a distinctive history, culture, and language, and each of which is an integral part of the vibrant, historical, and cultural landscape of the American Southwest.
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln AveThe best of Southwest Art through the centuries.
World class gallery featuring Roxanne Swentzell's amazing sculptures of Pueblo life. She is a New Mexico 'Treasure' ... something not to be missed. About a 25 minute drive north of Santa Fe in the town of Pojoaque.
Roxanne Swentzell Tower Gallery
78 Cities of Gold RdWorld class gallery featuring Roxanne Swentzell's amazing sculptures of Pueblo life. She is a New Mexico 'Treasure' ... something not to be missed. About a 25 minute drive north of Santa Fe in the town of Pojoaque.
Neighborhoods
An absolute must ... and even better if you walk from the casita down the Santa Fe River (check our manual for directions). Stop by the Tea House before the galleries open and have a coffee or fabulous chai, and then explore the plethora of galleries along Canyon Road. (About a 15 minute walk to the Tea House )
215 locals recommend
Canyon Road
Canyon RoadAn absolute must ... and even better if you walk from the casita down the Santa Fe River (check our manual for directions). Stop by the Tea House before the galleries open and have a coffee or fabulous chai, and then explore the plethora of galleries along Canyon Road. (About a 15 minute walk to the Tea House )
Santa Fe Railyard Arts District
544 S Guadalupe StCool Neighborhoods
Lena Street off of Second Street in Santa Fe has become a wonderful street where restaurants and galleries and cool shops find their home. Places not miss are The Bread Shop serving great old world breads, sandwiches, best hazelnut brownies ever, and Pivot coffee home of the best espresso in Santa Fe. Also worth noting is a beautiful shop called Living Threads. Teresa and Eric have curated a beautiful shop with clothes from Mexico, specifically Oaxaca, and parts of South America. Furnishing you'll dream about. All are handcrafted and amazing! Iconik Coffee is there also with great breakfasts.
Lena St, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
Lena Street off of Second Street in Santa Fe has become a wonderful street where restaurants and galleries and cool shops find their home. Places not miss are The Bread Shop serving great old world breads, sandwiches, best hazelnut brownies ever, and Pivot coffee home of the best espresso in Santa Fe. Also worth noting is a beautiful shop called Living Threads. Teresa and Eric have curated a beautiful shop with clothes from Mexico, specifically Oaxaca, and parts of South America. Furnishing you'll dream about. All are handcrafted and amazing! Iconik Coffee is there also with great breakfasts.