Keshi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

1. Keshi

8.3
941 Calle Mejia, Santa Fe, NM
Arts and Crafts Store · Downtown Santa Fe · 4 tips and reviews

H H.H Huffman: Great place for authentic Zuni souvenirs.

Rachel P.Rachel Prinz: Very cool authentic Zuni art. Known for their fetishes. They believe you touch them and they'll choose you...

Liz Z.Liz Zale: Most amazing knowledgeable shopkeepers who sell the authentic work of Zuni artists through direct relationships with each family. Beautiful pieces, range of prices. Best of Santa Fe!

La Choza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

2. La Choza

8.7
905 Alarid St (at Cerrillos Rd), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Avneesh K.Avneesh Kohli: Excellent, authentic Mexican food. I loved the blue corn burritos with chicken. Order them Xmas style so you can try both sauces! Also the sopapilla bread is amazing.

Steven Y.Steven Yackel: Love the enchilada plate with an overeats egg and green chilie

Daryl T.Daryl T: Loved the enchiladas, sopapillas, and the margaritas.

El Meson is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

3. El Meson

8.7
213 Washington Ave (at E Marcy St), Santa Fe, NM
Spanish Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 8 tips and reviews

Grace L.Grace Lapsys: Craving for great authentic Spanish tapas? This is the right place!

Nora C.Nora Chang: Stuffed mushrooms! Small steak was so tasty. Also good : stuffed peppers and crab croquettes

Veronica M.Veronica Moreno: Make reservations for the Chispa room on the first Saturday of the month for an amazing flamenco show!

Tune-Up Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

4. Tune-Up Cafe

8.3
1115 Hickox St (at Cortez St), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

Allyssa M.Allyssa Manning: Authentic and great views!

Galen E.Galen Englund: Incredible homemade mole and pollo pibil

Vanessa B.Vanessa Bowen: One of Santa Fe's gems. Remember to wipe the drool from your mouth before you leave.

India House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

5. India House

7.7
2501 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Indian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

saran s.saran saran: Authentic Indian Cuisine, Masala, Samosa, Indian Restaurant and Biryani

Sharad G.Sharad Ganapathy: Authentic Indian Food

Jen W.Jen Wells: Love the veggie menu. Everything is delicious!

The Shed is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

6. The Shed

8.7
113 E Palace Ave (at Washington Ave.), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 125 tips and reviews

🌎 JcB 🌎🌎 JcB 🌎: Very authentic and great atmosphere. A big tourist spot so be prepared to wait to be seated.

Sharon R.Sharon Raupach: Margaritas, Enchilades with green chili! Great vibe here, and wonderful staff.

Red C.Red Cell: Order Red not Green here. The Green is great, but the Red is outstanding.

Jambo Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

7. Jambo Cafe

8.7
2010 Cerrillos Rd (St Michaels), Santa Fe, NM
African Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Debbie S.Debbie Swanson: Great local hang out. Yummy curry!

Jason F.Jason Fugitt: Best sweet potato fries ever.

Dario G.Dario Gonzales: The coconut curry chicken was excellent!

Cafe Pasqual's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

8. Cafe Pasqual's

9.0
121 Don Gaspar Ave (at Water St.), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 110 tips and reviews

Valerie S.Valerie Schoen: Went everyday I was in town. Wanted to try the whole menu. Worth the wait!!!

Jess T.Jess Toochin: Great food, but expensive

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: When tackling Pasqual’s breakfast chorizo burrito or nearly anything else on the menu, it is helpful to ask for the restaurant’s red chiles—sweet, smoky, and complex.

Los Potrillos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

9. Los Potrillos

8.5
1947 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

SM S.SM Smith: Not to be Confused with New Mexican cuisine. This is authentic Mexican and is very good.

Mark K.Mark Kendrick: The vegetarian burrito was fantastic, broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms

Amanda Q.Amanda Quintana-Bowles: The menu selection is huge and the food is very good. I always try to order new items each visit and have never been disappointed.

izanami is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

10. izanami

8.6
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM
Japanese Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Lobster 🦞 ramen, Wagyu beef, sesam panacota, best sake in the Us 🇯🇵 . You won’t forget the experience in a beautiful patio ( covid safe )

Washington PostWashington Post: Tired of Brussels sprouts? Izanami frys the petals to a frizz and tossing the crunch with mint, lemon zest, chilies and puffed rice. A seat at the counter lets diners watch their meal being made. Read more.

Tricia H.Tricia Heaney: We love the tasting menu.

Kakawa Chocolate House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

11. Kakawa Chocolate House

8.8
1050 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
Dessert Shop · Downtown Santa Fe · 55 tips and reviews

Celena M.Celena McGuill: Delicious chili chocolate has a kick!

Stephen J.Stephen Jackson: The cost is MORE than worth it.. everything is handcrafted on site and exquisite! It's the first place I go when I'm in town...

Food NetworkFood Network: The staff will explain the food's history or take you on a tasting tour of different styles of chocolate. Stop in for truffles, chocolate elixirs, homemade ice cream or spicy drinking chocolate. Read more.

Chez Mamou is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

12. Chez Mamou

8.2
217 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM
French Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 11 tips and reviews

Bryan H.Bryan Hildebrand: Head to toe legit. Amazing pastry counter. Illy Coffee and espresso. Monte Cristo is amazing. Croquet Madame with egg is tiny but so rich one is enough.

Paul A.Paul A.: If you don't like this place, check your pulse. Some of the most incredible pastries I've ever tasted. Unreal.

Hanni R.Hanni Ross: Very friendly and accommodating, if a little slow. The croissants had rave reviews. Wonderful wonderful omelettes and salads, too.

Palace Restaurant And Saloon is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

13. Palace Restaurant And Saloon

7.8
142 Palace Avenue (Grant Street), Santa Fe, NM
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 11 tips and reviews

Papa S.Papa S: Cool ambience (old bordello with authentic cowboy feel). Nice bar area. Music. Good green Chile cheeseburger.

Trudi O.Trudi Obrien: Try the ahi tuna sandwich, fish & chips or the Scottish wild salmon. All exquisite & perfectly prepared! Don't leave Santa Fe before having lunch or dinner at the Palace!

Joy T.Joy Tynan: Late night muchies with class.

Tia Sophia's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

14. Tia Sophia's

7.7
210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 37 tips and reviews

Raphael L.Raphael Langenscheidt: Authentic food and great people. Breakfast burrito is the best in town. Avocado BLT is also delicious. Leave room for sopapillas - they're insane.

Ben B.Ben Barclay: Weekend breakfast burrito (chorizo) was excellent!

Matthew H.Matthew Haag: Definitely get the breakfast burrito. Then take a nap and fast the rest of day. Recommend walking home to burn off the calories.

The Pantry Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Fe.

15. The Pantry Restaurant

8.7
1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Diner · 83 tips and reviews

Sam B.Sam Blye: For those vegans traveling in/around Santa Fe, the breakfast burrito with vegan sausage is life changing. Best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had.

The Santa Fe VIPThe Santa Fe VIP: Are you kidding? Eat EVERYTHING! I love the Pantry. Everything is amazing delicious. Breakfast to Dinner! visit www.thesantafevip.com to get your 20% off VIP Card for your next visit to the Pantry!

Jenny M.Jenny Mick: Everything is great to eat