Highest-rated cheap eats in Santa Fe by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Santa Fe area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Pho Kim

1 / 29

#29. Pho Kim

- Rating: 3.3/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 919 West Alameda St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Blake's Lotaburger

2 / 29

#28. Blake's Lotaburger

- Rating: 3.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2004 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Cleopatra Cafe

3 / 29

#27. Cleopatra Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Cerrillos Road Ste 4 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Betterday Coffee

4 / 29

#26. Betterday Coffee

- Rating: 3.7/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 West Alameda St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Des Artistes

5 / 29

#25. Cafe Des Artistes

- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 Lincoln Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Sandwiches, Wine Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Baja Tacos

6 / 29

#24. Baja Tacos

- Rating: 3.9/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2018 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Chopstix Oriental Food To Go

7 / 29

#23. Chopstix Oriental Food To Go

- Rating: 3.9/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 238 North Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Revolution Bakery

8 / 29

#22. Revolution Bakery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

El Parasol

9 / 29

#21. El Parasol

- Rating: 4.1/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1833 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Java Joe's

10 / 29

#20. Java Joe's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 West Rodeo Road Ste A Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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Café Castro

11 / 29

#19. Café Castro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2811 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

El Parasol

12 / 29

#18. El Parasol

- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 298 Dinosaur Trl Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Chicago Dog Express

13 / 29

#17. Chicago Dog Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Mucho

14 / 29

#16. Mucho

- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1711 Llano St. Ste G Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Roque's Carnitas

15 / 29

#15. Roque's Carnitas

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Corner Of Washington And Palace Santa Fe Plaza Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Real Burger

16 / 29

#14. Real Burger

- Rating: 4.3/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2641 1/2 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Posa's Tamale Factory and Restaurant

17 / 29

#13. Posa's Tamale Factory and Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1514 Rodeo Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

BoulTawns's Bakery & Cafe

18 / 29

#12. BoulTawns's Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 North Guadelupe St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Ramblin'cafe

19 / 29

#11. Ramblin'cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 2nd St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Kosher, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Red Enchilada

20 / 29

#10. Red Enchilada

- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 Osage Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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Sunrise Family Restaurant

21 / 29

#9. Sunrise Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1851 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Molero Fajitas

22 / 29

#8. El Molero Fajitas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: East San Francisco St. And Lincoln Ave. Santa Fe Plaza, Sw Corner Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Oasis

23 / 29

#7. Oasis

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Cerrilos Road Unit 5 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp

La Cocina De Dona Clara

24 / 29

#6. La Cocina De Dona Clara

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Airport Road Ste 4 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Alicia's Tortilleria

25 / 29

#5. Alicia's Tortilleria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 Rufina Cir Ste A Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Angel's Coffee Shop

26 / 29

#4. Angel's Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Airport Road Ste 13 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Custom Cakes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Gracias Madre

27 / 29

#3. Taqueria Gracias Madre

- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1352 Rufina Cir Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Chile Toreado

28 / 29

#2. El Chile Toreado

- Rating: 4.8/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 Early St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Santafamous Street Eats

29 / 29

#1. Santafamous Street Eats

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 502 Old Santa Fe Trl Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.