Best Restaurants Near the Santa Fe Plaza: A Local’s Dining Guide

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.

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