The 5 Best Places to Eat in Santa Fe

The 5 Best Places to Eat in Santa Fe — All Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Santa Fe has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Santa Fe restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 5 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Tune-Up Café

Tune-Up Café — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $$ · 4.5★ (2,235 Google reviews)

Tune-Up Café earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 2,235 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 7 — “Neighborhood Favorites” (January 19, 2009)
• Season 27, Episode 11 — “All in the Family” (October 27, 2017)
Address: 1115 Hickox St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: +1 505-983-7060
Website: tuneupsantafe.com
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2. Jambo Cafe

Jambo Cafe — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.7★ (2,110 Google reviews)

Known for over-stuffed sandwiches, Jambo Cafe still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 2,110 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 6 — “Sammies and Stew” (October 28, 2013)
Address: 2010 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: +1 505-473-1269
Website: www.jambocafe.net
See the full Jambo Cafe listing →

3. Casa Chimayo Restaurant

Casa Chimayo Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican · $$ · 4.6★ (1,292 Google reviews)

The Mexican plates at Casa Chimayo Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,292 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 5 — “Aces of Authenticity” (October 21, 2013)
Address: 409 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: +1 505-428-0391
Website: www.casachimayosantafe.com
See the full Casa Chimayo Restaurant listing →

4. Backroad Pizza

Backroad Pizza — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (1,104 Google reviews)

Backroad Pizza is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,104 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 6, Episode 6 — “Who'Da Thunk It” (May 11, 2009)
Address: 1807 2nd St #1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: +1 505-955-9055
Website: www.backroadpizza.com
See the full Backroad Pizza listing →

5. Tecolote Café

Tecolote Café — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $$ · 4.6★ (516 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a one-of-a-kind menu, Tecolote Café keeps a 4.6-star rating across 516 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 3, Episode 3 — “Regional Favorites” (March 24, 2008)
Address: 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: +1 505-982-9444
Website: pecostrailcaferestaurant.com
See the full Tecolote Café listing →

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