Best Restaurants Near the Santa Fe Plaza: Recommended by Locals
Looking for a great place to eat near the Santa Fe Plaza? Explore local favorites, New Mexican classics, fine dining, casual restaurants, bars, and hidden gems in the heart of downtown.
315 Restaurant & Wine Bar | Contemporary French cuisine with seasonal ingredients.
Alkemē at Open Kitchen | Vietnamese heritage cuisine with modern influences.
Apothecary | Plant-based vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
Area 505 | Southwestern fare, cocktails and live entertainment.
Boxcar | Elevated American pub food and craft cocktails.
Bumble Bee’s Baja Grill | Baja-style tacos, burritos and fresh salsas.
Burrito Company | New Mexican breakfast, burritos and casual fare.
Cafe Pasqual’s | Organic Southwestern cuisine with global influences.
Cake’s Cafe | Casual breakfast, lunch and café favorites.
Casa Chimayo | Traditional Northern New Mexican family recipes.
Churro Bar | Fresh churros, desserts and sweet treats.
Cowgirl | Southwestern comfort food, Texas-style pit barbecue, and live nightly entertainment since 1993
Coyote Cafe & Cantina | Contemporary Southwestern cuisine and rooftop drinks.
Del Charro | Southwestern pub food and house margaritas.
Dinner for Two | American steakhouse fare and tableside preparations.
Dragon Room & The Pink Adobe | Creole-inspired Southwestern cuisine in a historic setting.
Dr. Field Goods – DeVargas Mall | Farm-to-table American and New Mexican comfort food.
Drury Plaza Hotel Rooftop Bar | Casual bites and drinks with rooftop views.
Dumpling Tea | Asian dumplings, noodles and specialty teas.
El Callejón | Traditional Mexican food in an intimate setting.
Evangelo’s Cocktail Lounge | Historic bar with cocktails and live music.
Fiesta Oaxaca | Authentic Oaxacan cuisine, traditional moles and handmade dishes.
Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room | New Mexico sparkling wines and guided tastings.
Hervé Wine Bar & Restaurant | New Mexico wines with French-inspired small plates.
Hook It Up | British-style fish and chips with seafood favorites.
Horno Restaurant | Contemporary American cuisine with seasonal ingredients.
Joe’s Tequila Bar | Southwestern small plates, tequila and margaritas.
La Boca | Spanish tapas, paella and an extensive wine selection.
La Fogata Grill | Traditional Mexican and New Mexican cuisine.
La Fonda on the Plaza | Southwestern and New Mexican hotel dining.
Lino’s Trattoria & Pizzeria | Traditional Italian dishes and hand-tossed pizza.
Low ’n Slow Featuring Hawt Pizza | Wood-fired pizza and New Mexican-inspired cocktails.
Market Steer Steakhouse | Contemporary steakhouse featuring premium cuts and regional flavors.
Matador Bar | Underground dive bar with drinks and late-night atmosphere.
Osteria d’Assisi | Traditional Italian cuisine and house-made pasta.
Pantry Rio | New Mexican breakfast, brunch and comfort food.
Plaza Cafe Downtown | American diner classics and New Mexican favorites.
Pranzo Italian Grill | Italian classics, pasta, seafood and steaks.
REMIX Audio Bar | Japanese-inspired ramen, small plates and zero-proof drinks.
Rio Chama Steakhouse | Southwestern steakhouse with steaks, chops and seafood.
Salad Fe – DeVargas Mall | Fresh salads, wraps and healthy casual fare.
San Francisco Street Bar & Grill | Southwestern-American food and casual drinks.
Santacafé | Contemporary American cuisine in a historic adobe.
Santa Fe Bees | Street-style tacos and casual Mexican food.
Sazón | Upscale contemporary Mexican cuisine known for complex moles.
Sweet Santa Fe | Artisan chocolates, desserts and locally inspired sweets.
Terracotta Wine Bistro | Global bistro fare paired with an extensive wine list.
The Bull Ring Steakhouse | Classic steakhouse serving steaks, seafood and cocktails.
The Shed | Traditional New Mexican cuisine with red and green chile.
Thunderbird Bar & Grill | Contemporary Southwestern food with Plaza views.
Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge | Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge is a long-standing, family-owned staple in Santa Fe known for scratch-made New Mexican cuisine, live music, and a lively local vibe.
Torogoz Restaurant | Salvadoran cuisine featuring pupusas and traditional specialties.
Tres Colores | Traditional Mexican dishes, tacos and regional specialties.
Wolf and Roadrunner | Seasonal wood-fired steak, seafood and game.
Yin Yang Chinese | Traditional Chinese favorites and weekday lunch buffet.
