Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Santa Fe / Mountains

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Arroyo Vino

4.9

4.9 (1883)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Arroyo Vino serves an ever changing seasonal menu of Contemporary American fare. We source the best seafood, meat and produce from local purveyors and farmers. In addition we have a full bar serving Santa Fe's best craft cocktails.

Top review

HmmMmmVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Arturo was a wonderful and knowledgeable server. Thank you!!!

Joseph's Culinary Pub

4.8

4.8 (2555)

$31 to $50

Continental

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Chef Joseph Wrede is a Food & Wine Best New Chef, the winner of several AAA Four Diamond Awards, several DiRoNA Awards and has received both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast distinctions. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is a creation of Chef Wrede and his creative and business partners. This is the third incarnation of Wrede’s original Joseph’s Table, conceived in Taos, New Mexico, not quite 20 years ago, for which he is well known and loved within the region and beyond. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is designed to be a platform for Chef Wrede’s unique and uncompromising vision on traditional and contemporary cuisine, both regional and international. Regarding the restaurant as a process much like theater, Wrede envisions the experience of dining in his restaurant as an interactive play between the pub and the public, with his sights aimed at rivaling high art.

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RobertVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The soup, the salad, and the halibut were excellent - as were the last five dinners at Joseph's - not to mention the dessert. Joseph's has the best bussers in town.

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JoeChef's Rabbit Bolognese Lasagna

Zacatlan

4.8

4.8 (1338)

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

The name Zacatlán surged from the origins of our chef, Eduardo Rodriguez. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico (north-central Mexico), which is defined as "the habitants of the land where grass grows". Zacatlán is the nahuatl translation for "land with an abundance of grass", and that is where our idea of Zacatlán Restaurant began.

Zacatlán Restaurant desires to continue to preserve the traditions for our upcoming generations, while bringing forth new flavors. These new flavors incorporate Southwestern and Mexican influences. We are established near the Santa fe Plaza, right off of Guadalupe Street. We want to unveil a new fusion of food for everyone in Santa Fe and those who visit.

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Jaime

Dined 3 days ago

We came in from Boston for my birthday and had an excellent meal. Great flavors and well integrated cocktails as well. I wish I’d saved room for dessert! Elk chops were cooked perfectly, bone marrow was juicy, pork belly super tender. Will recommend to anyone visiting!

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Popular dish

Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Duo of Poached Pear Salad

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Dou of Poached Pear Salad

Beef and Leaf Cafe

4.8

4.8 (70)

$31 to $50

American

Los Alamos

About the restaurant

Enjoy reimagined comfort foods that incorporate seasonal ingredients and a touch of whimsy into dishes we all know and love - paired with unique wines, craft beers and creative cocktails.

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Richard

Dined 1 day ago

Beef & vegetable stew was incredible. Chicken pot pie was excellent. Fish & chips were among the best served in Los Alamos. Banana brulle for desert was good, though a bit bland. Service was great and they allowed us to stay passed closing since we had a late reservation. Overall 5/5.

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Experience

Tapas, Cocktails and Wine Dinner 5/3/25

El Nido

4.7

4.7 (2303)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS. HONEST COOKING. UNPARALLELED AMBIANCE. At El Nido we present exceptional ingredients from sources we know and trust. Our menu follows classic cooking with intelligent innovation. Wood-fired pizza, steaks and seafood cooked on the Argentine grill along with homemade pastas are the basis for our food. Our seasonal craft cocktails and Sommelier procured wine list compliment our diverse selections.
With many options we are sure you will find amazing ambiance in this historic building. You can enjoy the relaxed vibe of the Zozobra Bar or dine al fresco on our beautiful covered patio during the temperate Santa Fe summers. In the colder months you can keep warm and enjoy one of three fireplaces in our dining rooms, or dine at our Chef's Counter and view our open flame grilling. Something for everyone. We hope to see you soon, come relax and enjoy the best hospitality and ambiance in Tesuque!

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Liz

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely ambiance & such a secret little gem!! Don’t let the exterior dissuade you, the aesthetic is so understated & tasteful!!

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Caesar Salad

Experience

Mother's Day Brunch @ El Nido

Experience

Mother's Day Dinner @ El Nido

Lino's Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.7

4.7 (149)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Please visit our website www.linostrattoriapizzeria.com

With Lino's and Chile Line, one can see that two are better than one! Charming, with an old-world atmosphere both European and distinctly Santa Fe. Northern Italian Cuisine & local New Mexico brewed beer and spirits

For years, Lino Pertusini, owner of Osteria D'Assisi, wanted to do justice to pizza in this country. So when the opportunity to open Lino's Trattoria & Pizzeria presented itself, he jumped at the chance to create authentic wood oven pizza from the freshest ingredients available.
One block from the Santa Fe Plaza on Guadalupe Street offers a full menu of pasta, salads, gelato, extensive wine, spirits and beer produced in New Mexico. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.

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RyanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Low key place with a nice ambiance, and great food and service. The place is underrated in the Santa Fe restaurant scene.

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Burrata Pizza

Aceq Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (482)

$31 to $50

American

Taos

About the restaurant

located in the heart of charming Arroyo Seco, ACEQ restaurant is unique and eclectic. Chef and Owner Elijah Safford takes pride in sourcing the best quality ingredients, eclectic and exciting wines, craft beers and fantastic cocktails. At the young age of 23 Chef Safford has managed to take ACEQ to new heights. Backed by a team of service industry veterans and professionals, ACEQ strives for true quality service and experience. The art and passion that ACEQ represents can be felt the minute you walk through the door.

When you join us, there are a few things you can not miss out on, locally sourced Wangus steaks, the Whisky Basil cocktail and of course the Bison Chile Fries. ACEQ has food for everyone. Any dietary restriction will find something tasty. Don't be afraid to strike a conversation with your server and allow them to guide you through your experience

Reservations are always recommended. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Martha

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food and great service. The menu we ate from was the spring 2025 menu. My husband had the wangus steak which was perfectly seasoned and prepared. I had the duck pasta, the duck was flavorful and moist and the pasta tasted very fresh. Great service even in a busy night.

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4.5

4.5 (1726)

$30 and under

American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Midtown bistro, featuring Executive Chef Angel Estrada, offers Santa Fe gourmet fine dining with a Southwest flair.

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Andrew

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

great as usual great as usual great as usual great as usual

Pranzo Italian Grill

4.4

4.4 (785)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Since 1987 Pranzo Italian Grill has been serving the community of Santa Fe, New Mexico and tourists from all over the world. Something that we want to give everyone is a fantastic family experience. We are a casual fine dining restaurant.
Our seafood is always fresh from Above Sea Level. Our mussels are from the pristine Atlantic waters off the coast of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island mussels are known for their jet-black shells and sweet flavor. Our halibut and salmon wild caught and sourced from Alaska.

We work with many local nonprofits such as Kitchen Angels, and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Chef Steven Lemon also Works with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

We have beautiful private dining rooms and our bar area available for private parties. We invite you to come and visit us to enjoy those special moments with the people you love and care about! Thank you for all your years of patronage!

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MartinVIP

Dined today

Outstanding Italian at a reasonable price. The Pizza was also oustanding!

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4.3

4.3 (134)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

We invite you to experience the quality and authenticity of our mouth-watering lunches, dinners and desserts, and we look forward to sharing our passion for the cuisine of the Bel Paese with you!

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KRISTINEVIP

Dined 6 days ago

A wonderful gem tucked into an unassuming location. Food was amazing and the staff was very attentive and offered excellent recommendations. I will definitely be going back.

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