50 Best American Restaurants in Santa Fe

“Wonderful food and great service! Loved the Christmas chilies on my burrito!“

“Excellent food and atmosphere“

“The food, atmosphere and staff were worth the visit. The owner and the staff were welcoming and thoughtful about our order and gave great wine pairing recommendations and adjusted to 1/2 glasses as one was driving. The wine shop closed early but they were able to open up for us. Recommend!“

“I’m not a big fan of pasta but my husband is, we found this place while walking around downtown and exploring a bit, and we decided to tried. OMG this blow up my mind, mac&cheese here is DELICIOUS, if I wanna eat pasta I’m definitely coming back here, I don’t mind driving 4-5 hrs. Me and my husband ordered a size medium container of mac&cheese and it was super cheap and they give you A LOT. We were super full. Congrats to the owner.“

“Perhaps the best meal we had while visiting Santa Fe. Edward, our waiter, was excellent considering we had a 5-year-old and a 14-month-old in tow. The food was great, and the service was individualized to our needs. A really great experience.“

“Everything was perfect for our birthday celebration! Steven, our server, made it especially relaxing and fun. Everyone was friendly and did everything they could to ensure our every need was attended to. We dine there a couple of times a year and it is always outstanding.“

“ese lugar me encanta la comida es deliciosa mi familia y yo vamos cada fin de semana lo recomiendo 💯y todos los meseros son excelentes 👌“

“My wife and I enjoyed our dinner. I would have to say that the time between first and second courses I think we had salad salads in our entrée was a long time you know I love not being rushed, but there's also a certain pace to a dinner that you have an expectation, this took too long for food delivery in my opinion. And I'm not crazy about the food and beverage a tip being added into my bill. I don't want to pay to tip the cooks and the dishwashers and everybody in the back of the house that should be paid by the employer not by me Covid is done a very strange thing to the whole tipping industry.“

“Our first time at the Ranch House was less than an exceptional experience. Our waitress, Peggy Lee was the most professional, courteous and friendly person I have met at a resturante. She made us feel like we were old friends . The food was absolutely the best flavored I have experienced. The prime rib plate was to die for and I wouldnt have known it was being served except our waitress, Peggy recommended it. Very heads up resturante. I wish we had a Ranch House in Wichita Falls Tx.“

“Lovely evening: delish cocktails, tasty appetizers, terrific dinner & dessert. Wonderful service -- attentive & friendly.“

“Excellent service and food in a lovely setting. Superb wine list too!“

“Excellent food and service, I had the banana bread french toast that was so flavorful no syrup needed. My husband had the burrito and loved it. The coffee was sourced from Kenya and was constantly refilled needless to say the service was suburb. Highly recommend“

“Beautiful setting, but if you are going to charge THIRTY TWO DOLLARS for a chicken Caesar salad, literally a few pieces of Romaine and a small chicken breast, you should at least try to make sure that the chicken is fresh and grilled and juicy, not sad and dry and overcooked.“

“Hadto wait a little for our table to be ready, but we were not in a hurry. Just having a special Xmas meal together. The salad with smoked salmon and the lamb chops were excekkent: flavorful and tender. We might attend other special meals there with a prix fixe.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“This is a mixed review. Jospeh is a formidable chef, but the restaurant itself is run down, chairs uncomfortable, noise level excessive and service sketchy. Some of our food (Duck confit pad thai and mixed mushrooms) was excellent, but the watermelon gazpacho was way too heavy on the garlic, and my husband couldn't eat it. Tuna tartare was mediocre and overpriced. Waitress couldn't stop asking how things were "TASTING", but didn't wait for an answer! Building should probably be condemned and the decor is falling apart.“

“Nice and Cozy. Heater was Greay“

“Dinner was great and service was wonderful. We didn't realize it was in a hotel. The ambiance was ok but not great. We had a table in the very middle which was like being in grand central station. The manager was attentive and professional. We would definitely go back! Corn chowder was off the charts excellent!“

“La comida está increíble y el trato espectacular!!!“

“I came up to same fe from Phoenix Arizona for a few days and decided to stop by to eat and saw this place , so I figured I stop on by and I must say I never heard of brisket nachos before but let me tell you it's so fresh and hot and was very good ! if I ever come back to Santa fe next time I will stop here again“

“I had the chicken fried steak breakfast special. $13.75 for the steak smothered in green, , hash browns, two eggs, and two biscuits with gravy. Half for brunch and half I took home for dinner. What a excellent value, plus it was super tasty and well- prepared. We love this place!“

“My daughter chose Terra Cotta Wine Bistro for her birthday dinner. She, a friend, and I decided on 4 appetizers - squash blossoms, beet burrata, octopus, and crab cakes - each brought individually, giving us time to savor them. The food was absolutely magnificent, only to be outdone by the service. I don't remember ever having such a magical experience. Oh! And the chocolate SPHERE for her birthday dessert. Unbelievable! Wish I lived in Santa Fe, this would be one of my regular stops.“

“Make the climb! San Francisco Street Restaurant awaits. A nice mixture of artisanal sandwiches, salmon and steak entre's, New Mexican food and good Margaritas! I like the open kitchen concept, those cooks work hard and servers try to keep up!
My steak was a little tough, it came with dry mashed potatoes and a roasted palano pepper on top with an onion ring on top of that! I wish the pablano was a green chile, yum!
The Margarita was sufficiently strong, which is a big plus in most restaurants, but it was a silver coin special!
My wife's chicken sandwich was fantastic, surrounded by more fries than we could eat.
Prices were great, considering the location. They don't take reservations unless you have a party of 6 or more. We arrived at 6:15 and we're ushered quickly to a table, but as we ate open tables became scarce, plan accordingly!“

“My party dined for brunch on Sunday. The menu was diverse and each of us ordered something different. All three entree selections were outstanding. I had the best grilled fish tacos in all of Santa Fe, a beautiful rare burger came out just as ordered, and the huevos rancheros were tasty, spicy and the eggs cooked to perfection! The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive and our meal was served at just the right time.“

“The Omakase is great. Amazing saké selection. The staff is wonderful - very knowledgeable with good recommendations.“

“This delicious amazing food truck was at The Brake Room, Santa Fe Brewing and it was outstanding. I highly recommend! My hubby and I shared a burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, maple bacon jam(so good) and hand cut fries that were piping hot seasoned so well & a Side of jalapeno aioli. Yum!!! Go get you some!“

“Excelente servicio y fabulosa comida, una delicia de restaurante.“

“We had dinner tonight and had the worst service at Charlie's section. He was attentive to all the surrounding tables where patrons were drinking alcohol. He never came to our table with refills, no garlic bread. Out order was mixed up. Carolyn the manager was kind enough to give is a discount. if you visit this location please ask to sit at another servers section. very disappointed with Charlie. terrible service!“

“This was a random stop on my way home while passing through Sante Fe and was absolutely delicious! I got a pambazo and was not disappointed. It was a huge sandwich with a side of fries. It had amazing flavor and was so big I couldn't eat it all. My teenage son finished it off for and said it was gas! I highly recommend!“

“Now open for lunch
2nd time dining here, first for lunch. The food and service were outstanding. We need to come back more often.
I had the Patty Melt. It was cooked exactly as requested, medium rare. Great flavor, seasoning, and moist, with the 1K dressing and cheese, grilled onions, and fantastic rye bread, this was one of the best Patty Melts I’ve had in years. My wife had the BBQ Brisket sandwitch which was even better. Not shredded brisket but a bit, solid cut of moist, smoky and tender brisket with great coleslaw on a delicious brioche bun. Don’t miss this sandwich; it is stellar. We also split a crab cake, which is often less than successful here in the City Different, but this rendition was excellent; moist, filled with crab, really excellent. Our server, Jaime, was wonderful. If you live in the city, do drive to Eldorado to eat here, you will not be disappointed.“

“We went to Los Amigos after visiting Meow Wolf. Family of 4- kids 5 & 8. Tortilla chips were delicious- fresh & not greasy- salsa had a good kick but not too spicy. *Loved* the guacamole but the cheese dip was chunky- similar to Rotel melted w Velveeta. The decor was cozy & well chosen, consistent w Southwestern theme. Felt like a local eatery- best kept secret. Kids had chicken strips (2 HUGE pieces) & grilled cheese. Both were fully eaten. Mom had 2 chicken enchiladas w red sauce & Dad had a special. Both came w a sopaipilla & honey. We cleaned our plates. But the crowning glory was the massive piece of 4-layer chocolate cake. We're talking Guiness World Book level size. So big that the 4 of us couldn't finish it!!! Will be back again- no question!“

“Wonderful service! Green chili cheeseburger and fries were so good!“

“Great meal- Friendly and Interactive Wait staff. Fresh salad, hand cut french fries, juicy and delicious burgers and a wonderful menu of available drinks! GF options ( including fresh hamburger buns) and the dog friendly patio were key! If you are near Santa Fe this is a MUST TRY! ( Oh and the prices were incredible)!!!“

“We visited Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen for vegan options and overall had a good experience.

We tried the Garlic + Herb Stuffed Mushrooms (VG) with cashew cream dipping sauce and the Chile Relleno (VG) stuffed with quinoa, mushrooms, and zucchini, served with roasted tomato sauce and creamy cashew “cheese.” Both dishes were flavorful and well-prepared, and we appreciated the clearly labeled vegan options.

We also tried the chocolate cake, which was okay but not our favorite compared to the savory dishes.

Overall, a solid spot in Santa Fe for plant-based food, especially if you’re looking for vegan-friendly meals.“

“Was good experience, food was on point“

“Came here for dinner after a long day and it was really good. Staff were super nice and quick. There is limited seating so we did have to wait a bit to get a seat by the bar but people seemed to not linger too much. The pizza we got had arugula on top it was the perfect crust!“

“Friendly fast service, wonderfully tasty dining.“

“I was with a friend we ate in the last 45 minutes of their lunch time and we did not feel rushed. the food came out promptly and was delicious. I had the curry soup with shrimp which came with a nice piece of toasted French roll. I had three or four large shrimp in my soup and it was very satisfying. service was attentive. all in all, a lovely experience“

“Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Brandy was an excellent server very friendly. Good food good service!! Family friendly“

“Last Saturday night we celebrated my husband's 80th birthday. I called and spoke with Ricardo Gutierrez about our wish to make this a memorable event. He could not have been more helpful and pleasant to deal with, sending me sample menus and tolerating my changes and many questions. He and the staff went out of their way to make the dinner party a success - providing several shiny balloons proclaiming happy 80th birthday and even making 2 birthday cakes, which were very good by the way, one to eat there and one to take home. The price fix menu provided great selections and the food was very good and reasonably priced. A good time was had by all.“

“We stayed at the Drury Inn and Suites during our visit to Santa Fe, NM this week. The primary hotel bar/restaurant at the Drury is Kitchen + Bar, which we visited twice. It’s a very nice space, modern and airy, and a well stocked bar. The staff is friendly and pour great drinks. The Santa Fe after Five was pretty darn good. The only food we had was a couple of tacos, the brisket with green chilis and the el pastor. Both were good, but we’d have to give the edge to the brisket taco, it was very good. We cannot vouch for anything else on the menu, what we had was nice.“

“Great breakfast burrito. I had the brisket and it was amazing.“

“We had a very enjoyable experience at Cottonwood Kitchen. Our server, Dan, was so friendly he made us feel very welcome and at ease. He promptly greeted us with cold waters and lemon slices, and returned moments later with delicious drinks from the bar and a delicious appetizer. He recommended entrees for the two of us, which surpassed both of our expectations. They tasted delicious, and the food presentations were so appealing. He frequently checked on our needs without ever interrupting our conversations. He seamlessly and unobtrusively weaved between his many tables, keeping everyone happy and satisfied. His calm cheerful manner complimented our dinner. He attended to needs we did not even know we had, like bringing us extra napkins during the meal. It was an outstanding dinner experience.“

“We are here at Vinaigrette in Albuquerque, NM. Fantastic place to eat!!! Our first time. We are from Sacramento, CA. We had the duck tacos, gumbo soup and the duck arugula with creamy goat cheese…super tasty!!! Love the decor, it was bright, relaxing and cheery at the same time. Our waiter, Christopher, was super!!! He was cheerful, polite, very interesting person to talk to, had some wonderful info about Old Town, and overall good guy!!! Thank you Christopher for making our dining experience lovely!!! Highly recommend this restaurant!!! Beth & Emre“

“A very rural but stylish place for breakfast/brunch !“

“We had a wonderful experience here. Our waiter, Gabriel, was friendly and attentive. The food was great. My husband had a salmon and shrimp pasta special, and I had the filet. The filet was so tender that you hardly needed to chew. The peppercorn sauce added to its deliciousness. They accommodated my wish to substitute the garlic mashed potatos with the green chili risotto without issue“

“was okay just got a regular Grand slam breakfast“

“This place is awesome, we are in town visiting from San Antonio Tx. So this chilled little spot was perfect for us to get away and kick back from the crazy loud city life. Oh and we are guests there as well the rooms are cleaned abs well maintained definitely will be staying here next time we are in town!“