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Cowgirl Hall of Fame for next day hangover burgers (and maybe catch alittle of the college games).

Coyote Cafe – off the Plaza (New Mexican casual – good drinks and quality food – moderately priced); Geronimo Lodge – on Canyon Road (very nice interior – excellent contemporary cuisine – popular with celebs – worth the price); Gabriel’s – a beautiful 20 min drive north of SF – indoor or outdoor seating under huge umbrellas – great New Mexican food (moderate – pricey); The Pink Adobe – off the Plaza – small, quaint, great ritas, popular with the locals so you know it’s good; Pasqual’s – off the Plaza – Italian/ Seafood – very good!

For Happy Hour be sure to hit the following:
The Bell Tower in the La Fonda Hotel – on the Plaza – beautiful views and good drinks – It’s all outdoor seating so have sunglasses/ hat etc.
The Ore House – across the Plaza from the La Fonda. televisions, indoor/ outdoor (covered) seating, overlooks the Plaza – great for people watching.
Coyote Cantina – above Coyote Cafe – good drinks and fun atmosphere.

For breakfast drive out (15 min) to Tesuque Village Market. It’s always had GREAT food. I think it changed ownership but I’m sure they’re still crankin out good NM breakfasts! Plus the drive is really fun. Go the back way (take Bishop’s Lodge Road). Expect a wait if you arrive after 10 am and don’t be shocked if you see Ali McGraw or Gene Hackman.

Santa Fe is casual. So, even if Geronimo’s tells you dressy, it’s not a suit and tie town. Slacks and a nice shirt will do and maybe a blazer if you prefer.

I love the fact that Bobcat Bite still has a “Closed for July Fourth” notice on its website. The place has great Green Chile Cheeseburgers, but it definitely (and appropriately) operates on “old Santa Fe” time.

Coyote Cafe has fun food and a great patio that looks over the street, definitely a happy hour spot you don’t want to miss!

Inn of the Anasazi has a new chef who is a cute young Brit but really knows his way around green chiles. His name is Oliver Ridgeway.

El Farol is great…The bar at Pink Adobe is always fun and the steak with green chile is awesome.

Yes, El Farol at the top of Canyon Road is a great spot to hit at night for dancing. Lots of fun! Also, visit Rio Chama. It’s an excellent restaurant and the comfy/ upscale bar has big booths and is roomy and you almost feel like you’re in an Aspen lodge. Owned by Gerald Peters (visit his gallery, too). My parents have lived there for 20 years and I go several times a year to visit. I can’t say enough about this city! (But I shall now get back to work.)

Harry’s Roadhouse is a great local place a little way out of town. Great food! The bar at the Pink Adobe is a great meet and eat spot

AC:
Pascual’s is the only place you do not need reservations but expect to wait. The others really sell out fast for reservations especially Nostrani and the Compound. They are very much worth the effort. Enjoy!

I spend my summers in Santa Fe most years… one of my favorite cities on earth.

You can’t miss Bobcat Bite, Geronimo, Santacafe, Harry’s or Tecolote. One of my favorites that I haven’t seen mentioned here is Il Piato. It’s a tiny place, but is great if you’d like an intimate Italian dinner. Mudu Noodle is fun too.

Also, don’t skip a Bullseye margarita at Maria’s!

Geronimo, Aqua Sante, Gabriel’s (out by the Opera), La Cantina is where they sing the show tunes, India Palace, Shoko Cafe, Del Charro for Margarita’s and chips and salsa, El Meson, The Compound.

And get a massage at Ten Thousand Waves.

Last time we stayed at Inn of the Anasazi for Christmas, and the food was disappointing. And don’t go to Tulips. Worst (and most overpriced) meal of my life.

Please refer to my most recent blog post- “Eating Santa Fe – Or How To Dine At 8 Restaurants in One Day”. Have a great visit, don’t count calories.

Trattoria Nostrani is indeed fabulous. Be forewarned though, the restaurant has a NO SCENT policy. And they mean it! My parents have a house in SF and they dine there often. They have seen several diners escorted out the door due to their “odor.”

Trattoria Nostrani has no tables thru the wknd. How do I know – I looked, as we will be there. But, they did have some early at 5;30 if you want.

SantaCafe has gone downhill since the chef left last year to open Amavi (in old Julian’s spot.) Geronimo has gone down since Eric Stefani (sp?) left and bought into Coyote Cafe with his wife. Now CC is better than before (Miller was never there). Aqua Santa is excellent and since it has about 12 tables, very hard to get into. Pink Adobe gets more awesome reviews since it underwent new mgt about a year ago. Los Mayas is excellent for regional Mexican cuisine mmixed with northern NM influences. Also very reasonable. Guadalupe Cafe can’t be beat for breakfast, either. El Farol is good, but no better than tapas in Dallas. Try La Boca instead.

It’s the SF Wine and Chile Fiesta this wknd so good luck with finding some openings!

If you love Bobcat Bite, you’ll really love the green chile at Horseman’s Haven, a dive cafe on Cerritos Road near the motels and mall.

Mmmmm, I miss New Mexico. Thinking about it makes me hungry.

I love El Farol on Canyon Road, the rooftop bar of Coyote Cafe, the tamale stand on the plaza, and up in Taos (if you’ll be road-tripping), Joseph’s Table. But so many more, too! Just eateateat.

Rusty is right. Dave’s Not Here is gone, but in the same location there is now Tune Up with good breakfast and lunch, try the bison burgers. Favorite breakfasts are at Pasqual’s, Counter Culture, and San Marcos Cafe (south on the Turquoise Trail. A must is the Inn at Galesteo (about 20 minutes south off of the road to Clines Corner) with outdoor dining in a beautiful setting and great food (try the quail or hanger steak).