Savor Santa Fe: Exceptional Cuisine, Signature Cocktails, Cirque Confessions & Fresh Crops
Santa Fe is a world-class dining destination, renowned for its diverse culinary scene. One highlight is Santa Fe Restaurant Week, held February 19-26, where top restaurants offer multi-course dinners for $15, $25, $35, or $45 per person. Many also feature prix-fixe lunches, and select hotels provide special rates, ideal for a budget-friendly gourmet escape.
Santa Fe also shines for food and margarita lovers. Pair your meal with a stop on the iconic Santa Fe Margarita Trail. Before exploring, grab a $3 Margarita Trail Passport at any TOURISM Santa Fe Visitor Center or participating restaurant. Collect stamps for exciting prizes while enjoying refreshing cocktails alongside delicious dishes.
Here are standout recommendations to kick off your adventure:
Intimate Dining at Anasazi Restaurant
Dishes embrace native heritage with fresh, seasonal ingredients. (Photo courtesy of Anasazi Restaurant)
At Anasazi Restaurant, Executive Chef Edgar Bea’s innovative menu and creative plating shine in a cozy 38-seat dining room with sophisticated leather, linen, and wood accents. Pair your meal with the signature “Sandia y Pepino” (watermelon and cucumber) margarita.
Comfort Meets Creativity at Derailed Bar and Lounge
From comfort classics to inventive plates using local ingredients. (Photo courtesy of Derailed Bar and Lounge)
Visit Derailed Bar and Lounge at Santa Fe Sage Inn and Suites, near the Railyard. Enjoy entrees like Fettuccine Alfredo or open-faced meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Try the Tequila Mockingbird Margarita on the Trail.
Contemporary American at Georgia
Restored Victorian elegance. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
Georgia, a Santa Fe gastropub favorite and recent Restaurant of the Year by Santa Fe Reporter, occupies a renovated historic building inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe. Starters include grilled romaine and lamb satay; entrees feature seared duck or New Mexico ruby trout. Sip the “Desert Bloom Margarita.”
New Mexican Authenticity at La Plazuela
Santa Fe’s beloved gathering spot. (Photo courtesy of La Fonda Hotel)
In La Fonda’s historic La Plazuela Restaurant, under a wrought-iron chandelier and hand-painted windows, savor appetizers like roasted green chile corn chowder. Entrees include pan-roasted chicken or ruby red trout, plus desserts like flourless chocolate torte. Order the Centennial Margarita with premium tequilas.
Explore more Trail participants like Amaya, Luminaria, Osteria d’Assisi, Santa Fe Bar and Grill, and Terra at Four Seasons Rancho Encantado.
Beyond the Plate: Cirque: Cuisine and Confessions
Check out this video from Cirque: Cuisine and Confessions!
Experience a theatrical feast at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on February 21 at 7:30 pm. From “The 7 Fingers,” this multi-sensory circus blends acrobatics with sound, smell, touch, and taste. Get tickets today.
Extend the Feast at Santa Fe Farmers Market
Fresh since 1968. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
Visit the Santa Fe Farmers Market, a top-10 pick by Sunset Magazine, open Saturdays 8 am-1 pm at the Railyard. Beyond produce, find honey, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and body products.
Discover unexpected flavors and joys in Santa Fe this February. Order the 2017 Santa Fe Travel Guide and browse Deals and Specials. Salud and buen provecho!
