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The Shed
113 1/2 E Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-9030
This is the place to find the tastiest, most truly authentic, Northern New Mexican style food in Santa Fe! For over fifty five years, spanning four generations, The Shed is an institution on Santa Fe’s plaza! Its name reflects its history as an actual shed used to house burros in the city’s earlier days! You’ll find only blue corn tortillas (many times more flavorful than standard yellow) combined with their unforgettable chile as the basis of signature dishes such as their enchiladas, either red or green! Grown specifically for The Shed in Hatch, NM (world’s finest chile growing region!) and processed freshly each day at the restaurant – these are the flavors that create the distinct deliciousness of New Mexican cuisine! Hours – Mon-Sat, Lunch 11am-2:30pm Dinner 5:30-9pm
Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
555 W Cordova Road Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-983-7929
Maria’s is another example of a Santa Fe family owned/operated restaurant where you can get your chile fix for the day! With “Red or Green?” the official state question – no kidding – ask for “Christmas” and you’ll get to experience both types! (if you are a chile virgin, ask for it on the side) From the house made tortillas, to fajitas as well as steaks, the authentic taste of Northern New Mexican foods are well represented! Wash it all down with one of over 100 types of margaritas, another sneaky pick! Hours – Mon-Fri, 11am-10pm Sat-Sun, noon-10pm
Los Potrillo's
1947 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-992-0550
This restaurant is one of Santa Fe’s superior places for south of the border Mexican style home cooking! The menu here is full of options that you’d find on the tables south of here! They offer a wide variety of seafood and fish as well as amazing marinated meats, filling the home made tortillas and tacos to the brim! While rice, beans and cheese like you’ve never had – usually treated as an afterthought in many spots - overflows from the plates! Grilled choices abound and some entrée’s are served in traditional volcanic pumice bowls (molcajetes) – not your average serving piece - creating the vibe that you’re not in the States anymore! Hours – Daily 8am-9pm, closed Wednesdays
Bert's La Taqueria
416 Agua Fria St Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-474-0791
In the mood for awesome tacos? Then you’ll want to check out Bert’s! Typical Santa Fe quaintness and charm in the ambiance department! (originally housed a nunnery) And the food is outstanding – from the smallest detail such as their sublime and superb salsas to the mouth watering choices of meats, vegetables and fish tucked into the soft or hard shells! For the adventurous palate, they’ve got chapulines (grasshoppers) on the menu also! Hours – Mon-Fri, lunch 11-2 dinner 5-9 Sat, lunch noon-3 dinner 5-9 Closed Sundays
Castro's Cafe
2811 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-438-0146
Castro’s is centrally located in the “City Different” and slightly away from the touristy part of town. Often that’s a good thing as parking and waiting for tables at popular downtown eateries doesn’t always fit easily into a busy sneaky schedule! A favorite with the locals as the menu offers all the “must have” New Mexican flavors! Fresh, consistently good food and service as well!Hours – Tues,Wed,Thurs, 10am-9pm, Fri,Sat,Sun, 8am-9pm Closed Mondays
Tomasita's
500 S Guadalupe Street Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-5721
A great spot for traditional New Mexican food located in Santa Fe’s historic Rail Yard District. Within walking distance of lots of other Sneaky Sunday recommendations around town. So if you’ve been kickin’ about the city all day this would be the place to eat! Casual, friendly atmosphere that draws crowds and tends to move its customers in and out quickly! The complimentary sopaipillas served at the end of your meal are worth saving room for – puffy little fried pillow shaped delights to drown with honey and devour! Hours – Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm Closed Sundays
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