Guidebook for Santa Fe
Food Scene
So here’s the deal. There are two Palacio Cafes in Santa Fe. They’re essentially serving food from the same recipes. But, at Palacio Café II, you have “el madre” whipping up all your New Mexican favorites – and more. They’re actually owned by the same family but the kids and mom split off to start Palacio Café II. This is, in our opinion (and my husband John is a total foodie – and the one writing our personal restaurant reviews), the best New Mexican food on the Plaza. And, it’s never crowded as they’re relatively new in a spot that had poor restaurants occupying this space previously. People are still learning this spot exists! Try the green chile (and order extra green chiles) chicken enc
Palacio Cafe 2
227 Don Gaspar AveSo here’s the deal. There are two Palacio Cafes in Santa Fe. They’re essentially serving food from the same recipes. But, at Palacio Café II, you have “el madre” whipping up all your New Mexican favorites – and more. They’re actually owned by the same family but the kids and mom split off to start Palacio Café II. This is, in our opinion (and my husband John is a total foodie – and the one writing our personal restaurant reviews), the best New Mexican food on the Plaza. And, it’s never crowded as they’re relatively new in a spot that had poor restaurants occupying this space previously. People are still learning this spot exists! Try the green chile (and order extra green chiles) chicken enc
This place is underrated which makes no sense because head chef Andy is a kitchen master. It’s a family owned eatery with mom handling some desserts (and running the front host stand), Dad baking up some spot-on bread, and Andy, who is a longtime Santa Fe chef, cooking literally EVERYTHING that patrons put away each night. Don’t pay too much attention to some of the negative review that complain of slow service in the dining room…because they are slow sometimes. Solution…go for Happy Hour from 4-6:30! If you’re sans children, sit at the bar, and revel at the fact the dishes you are eating are $4-$6. Must tries include the Grilled Tenderloin Beef Tips, Coconut Shrimp and the Rib Eye sliders.
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Dinner For Two Santa Fe
106 N Guadalupe StThis place is underrated which makes no sense because head chef Andy is a kitchen master. It’s a family owned eatery with mom handling some desserts (and running the front host stand), Dad baking up some spot-on bread, and Andy, who is a longtime Santa Fe chef, cooking literally EVERYTHING that patrons put away each night. Don’t pay too much attention to some of the negative review that complain of slow service in the dining room…because they are slow sometimes. Solution…go for Happy Hour from 4-6:30! If you’re sans children, sit at the bar, and revel at the fact the dishes you are eating are $4-$6. Must tries include the Grilled Tenderloin Beef Tips, Coconut Shrimp and the Rib Eye sliders.
At Sazon, I ate THE BEST pork chop of my life. After the first few bites, I sat pondering ways to make the experience last longer. I even glanced at my wife’s plate hoping I had incorrectly heard her order the shrimp enchilada and would find yet another one-of-a-kind chop. Nope –she ordered the shrimp. Chef Olea has been spoiling Santa Fe residents and visitors since the early 1990’s. His latest venture Sazon is everything you’d expect from a top-notch restaurant and world-class chef: unique, expensive, exclusive (tough to get a table here many times of the year) and AWESOME. The servers present a number of moles to sample prior to ordering and then inform you on the best dishes that match
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Sazón
221 Shelby StAt Sazon, I ate THE BEST pork chop of my life. After the first few bites, I sat pondering ways to make the experience last longer. I even glanced at my wife’s plate hoping I had incorrectly heard her order the shrimp enchilada and would find yet another one-of-a-kind chop. Nope –she ordered the shrimp. Chef Olea has been spoiling Santa Fe residents and visitors since the early 1990’s. His latest venture Sazon is everything you’d expect from a top-notch restaurant and world-class chef: unique, expensive, exclusive (tough to get a table here many times of the year) and AWESOME. The servers present a number of moles to sample prior to ordering and then inform you on the best dishes that match
Arts & Culture
Art collectors will delight in the variety of genres, ranging from modern and abstract to figurative and Native American, displayed in the galleries along the way, as well as an array of other art, sculptures and graphics. If you are wondering what to see in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Canyon Road is a great place to start exploring. Handmade gold jewelry and traditional Santa Fe silverwork glistens on display, while beautiful pieces of handcrafted furniture, Native American pottery, handwoven rugs and colorful Folk Art highlights the history of the region. If you are wondering what to do in Santa Fe, Canyon Road is a great place to start exploring. A number of restaurants and cafés along the trai
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On Canyon Road The Consignment Gallery
729 Canyon RdArt collectors will delight in the variety of genres, ranging from modern and abstract to figurative and Native American, displayed in the galleries along the way, as well as an array of other art, sculptures and graphics. If you are wondering what to see in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Canyon Road is a great place to start exploring. Handmade gold jewelry and traditional Santa Fe silverwork glistens on display, while beautiful pieces of handcrafted furniture, Native American pottery, handwoven rugs and colorful Folk Art highlights the history of the region. If you are wondering what to do in Santa Fe, Canyon Road is a great place to start exploring. A number of restaurants and cafés along the trai
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson StHome to the ‘Miraculous Staircase’, the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is a former Roman Catholic Church, now a privately owned museum and wedding chapel and one of the unique attractions in Santa Fe. Originally known as Our Lady of Light Chapel, the sanctuary was built for the Sisters of Loretto in 1872. Designed by French architect Antoine Mouly, the chapel design was based on the Sainte-Chappelle in Paris and in remarkable contrast to the regular adobe-style churches of the region.
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Chapelle Loretto
207 Old Santa Fe TrailHome to the ‘Miraculous Staircase’, the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is a former Roman Catholic Church, now a privately owned museum and wedding chapel and one of the unique attractions in Santa Fe. Originally known as Our Lady of Light Chapel, the sanctuary was built for the Sisters of Loretto in 1872. Designed by French architect Antoine Mouly, the chapel design was based on the Sainte-Chappelle in Paris and in remarkable contrast to the regular adobe-style churches of the region.
Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera DrEntertainment & Activities
The classes are so much fun! Bring a bottle of wine or two and enjoy laughter, meet new friends and pickup some new cooking skills. You can find classes on their website. Strongly suggest signing up early!
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Santa Fe School of Cooking
125 N Guadalupe StThe classes are so much fun! Bring a bottle of wine or two and enjoy laughter, meet new friends and pickup some new cooking skills. You can find classes on their website. Strongly suggest signing up early!
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirA must see for adults and children!
Sightseeing
Leaving out of Alburqueque and have a few hours to kill before your flight? We commend taking the Turquoise trail back to the ABQ sunport. It takes about an extra hour to drive if you go straight thru to ABQ but you could spend hours along the trail exploring the small mining towns and shops and even a stop for lunch.
New Mexico 14
New Mexico 14Leaving out of Alburqueque and have a few hours to kill before your flight? We commend taking the Turquoise trail back to the ABQ sunport. It takes about an extra hour to drive if you go straight thru to ABQ but you could spend hours along the trail exploring the small mining towns and shops and even a stop for lunch.
Parks & Nature
Parc d'État de Hyde Memorial
740 Hyde Park RoadGreat hiking & fishing
Essentials
Market Street
600 N Guadalupe StClosest grocery store to the home.
Sprouts in the same shopping center as Albertsons - both very close to the house.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3201 Zafarano DrSprouts in the same shopping center as Albertsons - both very close to the house.
Getting Around
Private care service without the 3 hour minimum. You can schedule online, request rates and get a quote. Rates are close to Uber and you can pre-schedule.
Capital City Valet
1719 Santa Fe River RdPrivate care service without the 3 hour minimum. You can schedule online, request rates and get a quote. Rates are close to Uber and you can pre-schedule.
Shuttle service that picks up from downtown Santa Fe and drops at ABQ airport and also picks up at ABQ.
Groome Transportation
2426 Cerrillos RdShuttle service that picks up from downtown Santa Fe and drops at ABQ airport and also picks up at ABQ.