Santa Fe offers a wide variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines. Below are just a few venues a short ride from The La Fonda. If you plan to visit, it is recommended you call first due to changing capacity limits and hours of operation. We also recommend that you make a reservation.
It’s our way to describe simple yet innovative food and drinks sourced locally whenever possible. Because we are passionate about fresh food, and proud to support local farmers and ranchers, our menu changes with the seasons. In addition to shopping at the Farmer’s Market every Tuesday and Saturday, we work closely with local farmers and ranchers to build our menu from the freshest meat, dairy and produce available.
Innovative, American cuisine with New Mexican influences
Ristorante Mamma Gina is proud to serve the Coachella Valley with their very own taste of Italy. Founded in 1986, Mamma Gina brought over its Italian heritage from Florence to serve the residents of Palm Springs with authentic and traditional Italian cuisine.
Celebrating over 30 years of service, Coyote Cafe has garnered a world-wide following as a staple of international tastes and world class service. One of the City Different's most beloved and iconic establishments, the Cafe’s creative menu of eclectic, modern Southwestern Cuisine has set the bar for fine dining in Santa Fe and the nation.
Contemporary American Menu, using new world influences combined with the culinary style and flavors of the Mediterranean
The Compound’s seasonally contemporary American menu focuses on Mediterranean influences highlighting available regional ingredients and local sourcing making the restaurant truly farm-to-table. Equally impressive are the wine program, cozy bar, and attentive staff. Much like its dynamic menu, The Compound’s wine-sourcing vision looks globally beyond France and California to Baja, South America, Australia, and Greece and features over 400 selections.
Fine dining in a 1756 adobe home. Warm and inviting, the elegant "Borrego House" was built by Geronimo Lopez in 1756. Thick adobe walls, kiva fireplaces, and wood beams surround. Geronimo is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond and Mobil/Forbes 4 Star Awards. Voted OpenTable "Top 100 Restaurants in the Country" and TripAdvisor "Top 10 Restaurants in the US" Executive Chef Sllin Cruz creates the "Global Eclectic" menu that changes seasonally.
The name “Sassella” comes from a hamlet of 60 residents known for its vineyards near where Chef Cristian Pontiggia grew up. In addition to working at two Michelin Star restaurants in Europe, Lombardy native Chef Cristian Pontiggia has received several awards from La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society. The Italian government recognizes him as a Master Chef, and he holds a culinary degree that certifies him as a Doctor of Enogastronomy.
Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible. Nothing evokes the mystery of Mexican cuisine more than mole, a regional dish from the heart of the country.
Chef Joseph Wrede has carefully curated a menu that not only showcases his love for local product & cuisine but also cuisine of the world. Known for his playful use of flavors, textures and of course Duck Fat, Chef seasonally changes his menu keeping it fun and fresh all year round. Our Wine List features Wineries of the world and focuses on small producers, natural Wine Makers, Organic & Biodynamic wines. We believe the journey you take with the wine and beverage should be just as exciting as it is with our food. We feature local craft beers on tap & Local Spirits from Altar Spirits, our neighbors in the Railyard!
Nestled in the charm and elegance of one of Santa Fe’s most beloved historical homes, Santacafé has been a restaurant icon for over 40 years. It was bought in 2019 by Santa Fe restauranteur Quinn Stephenson – the driving force behind another Santa Fe legend, Coyote Café. Boasting one of the best outdoor patio dining experiences the City Different has to offer, Santacafé combines the traditions of modern American cooking with exquisitely locally sourced ingredients.
Nestled among the hills and trees of Santa Fe, New Mexico's historic Canyon Road, you will find a high desert oasis of worldly flavor and refreshment. With a passion for discovering premium loose-leaf organic teas and unique botanicals and the drive to share those discoveries with others. Each tea is of the best quality and hand blended for the perfect balance of flavors. Our acclaimed restaurant is a true gastronomic delight, boasting an impressive menu that covers everything from breakfast to lunch and beyond. But what really sets us apart is our dedication to quality tea. We offer more than 150 varieties of loose leaf tea from around the globe, so you're sure to find something that suits your palate. With indoor and outdoor seating options available, along with our tranquil garden patio, The Teahouse offers an ambiance that can't be beaten, making it the ultimate destination for foodies and tea lovers alike.
Modern American Brunch with Eastern European Influences
Great espresso and coffee. Freshly baked pies sold by the slice or whole, and other selection of baked goods. Freshly made soups to be served in house or to be purchased as a takeout. Simple breakfast and lunch menu. Packaged and prepared foods that are ready to go.
Vinaigrette is a salad bistro that raises the “salad bar” with delicious entrée salads. With locations in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Austin, the perfectly dressed gourmet salads boast innovative flavor combinations from the savory All Kale Caesar to the sweet Nutty Pear-fessor and balanced Salacho taco salad. It’s decidedly nutritious-delicious food for thriving.
Authentic and Historic Drinking Chocolates Elixirs
Kakawa is an artisanal chocolate shop located in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 2007, Kakawa supports local organic farming, promotes the history and anthropology of chocolate, and most importantly, produces a huge variety of delicious chocolate creations of the highest quality. Since its founding, Kakawa has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and original chocolate shops in the world.
The Best of The Santa Fe Red & Green Chile and Fantastic Margaritas
We offer locals and visitors alike a time tested taste of the best that Northern New Mexico has to offer both in cuisine and hospitality. We are a family owned and operated business now under the management of the 3rd generation of Carswells. Visitors and locals returning to Santa Fe don't feel like they have arrived in Santa Fe until they have tasted the Shed chile once again.
Our menu of lively dishes includes authentic and fresh interpretations of Mexican cuisine. All ingredients are carefully and sustainably sourced. The bar is agave-focused with a festive selection of freshly-made cocktails and a stellar list of mezcal, tequila, sotol, and other agave spirits.
The Cowgirl BBQ occupies almost the entire block where it started, adding a Billiard Parlor, a commercial catering kitchen, and several private party rooms. The patio is one of the most inviting summertime venues for locals and tourists, and the Cowgirl has become a local institution.
Mon: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, Tue-Thu: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm,
Fri-Sat: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm, Sun: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
This family-owned restaurant caters not only to tourists, but to a large and local clientele. Chef Rios, a native of Guadalajara, Mexico grew up in Santa Fe starting in the restaurant business as a 17-year-old dishwasher, eventually working his way up to Executive Chef at several restaurants and hotels. Chef Rios received his formal training at the Culinary Institute of America and supplemented that with experience and training in some of the world’s most honored restaurants and with well-known culinary masters.
Alkemē is Culture-to-Table dining with an innovative spirit. What does this mean? Similar to the “Farm-to-Table” movement that recognizes knowing where your food comes from, Alkemē’s “Culture-to-Table” concept celebrates the culinary heritage rooted in the food we eat. Alkemē’s vision is to honor culinary roots by bringing to life ancestral recipes, stories, and memories of flavors combined with an innovative approach.
The exotic locale of Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, with its fusion of Swahili, Indian, Arabic, and European influences, is at the heart of Owner-Chef Ahmed Obo’s spirited cuisine. It was there, in his mother’s aromatic kitchen, that Ahmed mastered his homeland’s unique and fragrant cooking style, beginning a culinary adventure that eventually led him to Santa Fe, New Mexico where, in 2009, he opened Jambo Café. We’re proud to have celebrated 12 years of service in Santa Fe.Jambo Café has a legion of loyal fans who wax eloquent over Chef Obo’s mouth-watering fare. Whether it’s take-out or a catered meal you crave, Jambo Café will tempt your palate with spices just right.
