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t’s no secret that Santa Fe lures visitors with its climate, art scene, food scene, and ready access to nature. Whether you’re visiting or live here, there are plenty of great guidebooks and websites to help you choose your next adventure—we thought we’d share some of our own favorite things to do as summer moves into fall. DINING One of Santa Fe’s great appeals is its restaurants. From world-class fare to food trucks, the culinary scene goes far beyond green chile (although we love our chile!). Most restaurants have curbside take-out as well as dine-in options—reservations are strongly encouraged. In honor of our Tres Modernos show, here are some of our favorite Spanish and Hispanic eateries: La Boca Chef James Campbell Caruso explores modern Spanish cuisine with exquisite tapas, wine and sherry pairings, and an intimate atmosphere. Try the flat-iron steak with smoked sea-salt caramel sauce, the grilled artichokes, or their famous paella. 72 West Marcy Street 505.982.3433 labocasantafe.com
Photo: La Boca
El Chile Toreado A food truck with a street address! El Chile Toreado’s logo of twinned chiles forming bigotes (mustaches) can be seen around Santa Fe, but most often at their location on Early Street, near the Railyard. This popular destination for burritos, tacos, and hot dogs serves breakfast and lunch every day but Sunday. 807 Early Street 505.500.0033 elchiletoreado.com
Photo: Horno Restaurant
Paloma Paloma is a vibrant, Mexican-inspired kitchen and bar on South Guadalupe Street, just across from the soon-to-open Vladem Contemporary. Tacos, tortas, enchiladas, and other Mexican specialties all get elevated updates in a lively, intimate atmosphere. Wine, beer, and innovative mezcal and agave cocktails are served for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian? Try the cauliflower tacos! 401 South Guadalupe Street 505.467.8624 palomasantafe.com
NEW ON THE SCENE Horno Restaurant Dubbed an “Italian-leaning gastropub” by chef David Sellers, Horno opened this summer with an eclectic menu informed by fine dining, wines by the glass, and Sellers’s food-truck background. Expect a fun, casual atmosphere. We liked the fresh-made pasta and, for dessert, the semifreddo. 95 West Marcy Street 505.310.1065 hornorestaurant.com Photo: Paloma 30
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Photo: EVOKE Contemporary
