Highest-rated restaurants in Santa Fe by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Santa Fe by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Santa Fe, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. The Pantry Rio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Sabor Peruano Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 Paseo De Peralta Devargas Mall Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Peruvian, Empanadas, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bang Bite Filling Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. BoulTawns's Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 North Guadelupe St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Alicia's Tortilleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 Rufina Cir Ste A Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 451 West Alameda St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: French, Bakeries, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Palacio Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (982 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 East Palace Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Geronimo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (838 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 724 Canyon Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: French, Asian Fusion, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cafecito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 922A Shoofly St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Argentine, Coffee & Tea, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sanchez Tacos - Santa Fe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1901 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tajine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 333 West Cordova Road Body Spa Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Fusion Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5984 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taqueria Gracias Madre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1352 Rufina Cir Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sage Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 535 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tres Colores
- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Marcy St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Joe's Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 303 East Alameda St. Inn On The Alameda Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sagche's Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 St. Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Agapao Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1650 St. Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sopaipilla Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mac Santa Fe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Water St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Anthonys Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1622 St. Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese, Vegetarian, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Chile Toreado
- Rating: 5.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 Early St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Santafamous Street Eats
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 502 Old Santa Fe Trl Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Henry & The Fish
- Rating: 5.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 West San Francisco St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lupe's Andale 2
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1006 Marquez Place Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Crepas-oh!
- Rating: 5.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1382 Vegas Verdes Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Santarepa Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 Johnson St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ras Rody's Jamaican Vegan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1320 Agua Fria St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Angel's Coffee Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Airport Road Ste 13 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Custom Cakes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Queretano
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4430 Airport Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
