The wood beamed ceiling, exposed brick, adobe walls, wood floors and other rustic Southwestern flourishes, create a warm and sophisticated setting to enjoy upscale Spanish and Native American inspired cuisine.
Price: Expensive- Restaurant
This casual vegetarian restaurant serves "Ayurvedic" cuisine, meaning food designed to promote healing and balance. The menu therefore changes daily and is seasonally focused. Anna purna attempts to use food that is locally grown and without chemicals. No preservatives or animal products, except milk, are used. For those looking for something different, this is the place.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
This smallish and vibrant café is a local favorite for New Mexican cuisine, so count on a wait if you're coming for breakfast or lunch. The colorful décor features festive hand painted Mexican tiles, wall murals, light wood tables and chairs and plenty of authentic charm.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
If you're looking to avoid the crowds and hoopla of the Plaza, consider this very casual adobe styled joint. There are several dining rooms, a bar, and an appealing outdoor courtyard. Think New Mexican diner. The food is eclectic with heartier and richer foods dominating the menu. However big salads, daily specials and seafood should do the trick for those watching their calories. Solo diners can sit at the counter for full meal service.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
Contemporary Italian wood fired cooking. Casual and a bit funky. Another nearby pizza option is Upper Crust which is located in an old adobe and offers free delivery.
Plentiful wood fired thin crust pizzas, entr
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Don't fret the strip mall location, because our local source tells us that this small, African/Caribbean café will not disappoint. The place is casual but artsy with reddish walls and floors, ethnic artwork and basic black chairs and glass-topped tables.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
This organic grocer offers fresh produce, bulk goods, supplements and body care items and other grocery staples. The on site deli is a solid option for those looking for fresh food. Get it to go or eat at one of the tables at the front of the store or outside.
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
This is the largest market in New Mexico with over 100 small growers participating. The year round market held in the Santa Fe Railyard offers fresh produce, nuts, meats, flowers, crafts and more.
Along with the fresh, you will find baked goods, dried foods, jams, jellies, and honey .
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Don't let the adobe location and Mexican tile floors you. Simple wood tables, a sushi bar, bamboo and paper screens will confirm that this is a sushi joint. And the place gets rave reviews for its super fresh fish. If you are in the mood for a more lively meal sit at the bar.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
Need a major veggie fix? Consider this soup and salad buffet. But come here for the price and convenience. If you really want some greens, Whole Foods is the better option. Count on four daily soups, big salad buffet, breads, pizza, baked potatoes and desserts.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
This place is for multitaskers. It's a general store, bakery and also a fabulous NM style restaurant. It's located about 10 minutes from our hotels, but it's worth the trip! It's like an "old world trading post," where people come to enjoy good food, chit chat and pick up some groceries.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
The family owned and operated Shed boasts a menu of Southwestern cuisine and New Mexican favorites that will please both light and hearty eaters. The restaurant is tucked away in a quaint 17th century adobe home.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
If you are looking for some local and authentic New Mexican flavor, this family run eatery with its big wooden booths and casual setting is just the place. Tia Sophia's is known for their breakfast burritos, so work out hard so you can treat yourself to one with all the fixings.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
TJ's offers prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more.
Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJs a great spot for a quick meal hit.
9 am to 9 pm daily
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This organic salad bistro is a find for those looking to fill up on high quality salads, soups and sandwiches. The ingredients here are fresh off the farm and salad lovers are going to go nuts over this menu. The fact that the restaurant is very environmentally friendly is an added plus.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
Located just a couple miles southwest of the plaza, Whole Foods is always a welcome destination for athletic-minded travelers in search of some healthy eats. Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar.
Lots of gourmet goodies for all
Open daily 7:30a to 10p
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This used to be a flagship Wild Oats store and it's only a hop, skip and jump from the Whole Foods on Cerrillos. Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar.
Lots of gourmet goodies for all
Open daily 7:30a to 10p
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