Santa Fe, NM
Cowgirl BBQ
🍔Cheeseburgers · Santa Fe, NM
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Cowgirl BBQ
Santa Fe, NM
Cowgirl BBQ on Guadalupe does a green chile cheeseburger that's top tier. The outdoor patio with live music on weekends is one of the best hangs in Santa Fe.
La Choza Restaurant
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La Choza is the locals' version of The Shed without the tourist line. Same family recipes, smaller space, better green chile stew. The carne adovada tacos are the order.
La Choza Restaurant
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the breakfast burrito at La Choza with green chile, eggs, and cheese. simple, fiery, perfect 505 breakfast
Market Steer Steakhouse
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Market Steer does a proper steak dinner in Santa Fe. The 16oz ribeye with green chile butter is the signature. Old-school steakhouse vibes on Cerrillos.
La Lecheria
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La Lecheria does small-batch Mexican-style paletas and ice cream. The mango chile and horchata flavors are standouts. The DeVargas Center location has a nice patio.
The Ranch House
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Whoos Donuts
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Whoo's Donuts makes artisan donuts with local flavors. The lavender honey and the piñon are uniquely Santa Fe. Small batch, sell out early.
Chocolate Maven Bakery and Cafe
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Chocolate Maven has been baking in Santa Fe since 1990. The chocolate chip cookies use Callebaut chocolate and the brownies are intensely fudgy. Wedding cakes and pastries are their specialty but the cookies are why I keep coming back.
Mizus Boba Tea Spot
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Mizu's does solid boba in a town that doesn't have many options. The taro milk tea with tapioca pearls is the move. Nice study spot too.
Pho Ava Vietnamese Restaurant
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Pho Ava serves proper Vietnamese pho with fragrant star anise broth. The combination pho with all the meats is generous and warming. Best pho north of Albuquerque.
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Mampuku does a rich tonkotsu ramen at 7,000 feet elevation. The broth is surprisingly deep for a small mountain town. The karaage is crispy and well-seasoned.
Izanami at Ten Thousand Waves
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Izanami's gyoza are delicate with crispy bottoms. The setting at Ten Thousand Waves, surrounded by pines and Japanese architecture, makes the whole meal feel transportive.
