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    Cafecito

    4.5 (343 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Carne Empanada with wagyu beef, bell pepper, egg with chimichurri. Good flavors.
    Monica R.

    Sunday sanctuary in Santa Fe. Service was prompt & welcoming. Ambiance was surrounded in nature. Nature light & air was delightful. Good portions & satiating. Will enjoy returning for more. Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating.

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    Cassandra A.

    Lovely atmosphere and kind staff. Great seating inside and outside. They have a great selection of food and drinks as well. Very clean inside. I got the stuffed trout and while it needed some seasoning, it was fresh and good. Love the side salad that comes with it too.

    Francisca B.

    It's a hidden gem! Good selection of food & drinks. We tried empanada carne and steak salad plus Chimichurri fries. The empanada was ok, the steak salad was perfect choice for something light with meat, too bad that we received it well done instead of medium rare request. The fries were too salty for my taste. Overall it is a good restaurant especially if you are tired of Mexican food while in Santa Fe

    PERUVIAN ROAST CHICKEN
    Andrew R.

    Another excellent meal, today PERUVIAN ROAST CHICKEN and Stuffed Trout, both superb. Great service too. Went at 11 AM just as lunch started, easy to park and get in. By the time we left, it was packed. Highly recommend the trout, it was outstanding!

    Panquque!
    Jamie Y.

    My first visit here was amazing! I was visiting for house hunting and was told to visit this wonderful gem of a place. The panquques are delicious and so are the empanadas! Cannot go wrong with any of them! (Though I do have my favorites ) Our server was a wonderful lady as well! Came with my S/O of course too, and we were so pleased to see that it's such an inviting atmosphere that's also dog friendly. We immediately came here once we officially moved a month later, and we saw the same server and she remembered us! How can you not love a place so warm and inviting with such phenomenal staff?

    Smoked Salmon Tartine

    I had the smoked salmon tartine and it was delicious. Came with lovely salad too. Very light and fresh and beautiful to behold as my first meal of the day at this amazing restaurant. Sat outside by the seated fountain. Lovely location and great staff too.

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    Destiny L.

    I'm reviewing Cafecito as my first spot of 2025 because for me, it was a good reminder of something that I'm trying to focus on, which is it's OK to treat yourself sometimes. Like seriously even if you're going out it alone, we all deserve a beautiful meal every once in a while. I came to Cafecito solo before a work event. I don't spend much time in Santa Fe. You know how it is living in Albuquerque even though it's pretty close it's not always top of mind. Anyways, I've been through Cafecito before, but never for a full meal. One perk of coming somewhere alone is it's often much easier to get a seat. Anyways, I sat down and just enjoyed the environment. It's very open and filled with life. I ordered the Argentine Way with a croissant and the skirt steak, as well as both the jam and the dulce de Leche. It was such a beautiful meal and so simple. I also ordered a latte and that was amazing as well. Service was very friendly. Truly, everything was great. The definition of five stars.

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    Kevin M.

    September 5, 2025 is my first visit to this loveliest establishment. I'm in Santa Fe visiting family. My Google search for breakfast places near me brought me here. There is good parking nearby. Some in their parking lot and some on the street. If you haven't been here before, the streets wind around a little bit and you may feel like you're lost but stay with your GPS and keep your eyes open. Excellent building design with big windows and nice natural light. Seating is both inside and outside. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I came at midmorning, so there was no wait to have breakfast. I chose the empanada and will say I was very impressed. The pastry is thin and delicate, and the inside is packed with a mixture of meats, potatoes and eggs. The chimichurri sauce is a welcome addition to this lovely food. It was very fun to have a little salad on the plate for breakfast! The orange juice was refreshing and delicious and I really like their coffee. Prices are very good.

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    Robin H.

    Had breakfast here and everything was delicious. Plenty of seating inside and out, great service. Our server even told us how certain things were prepared, hand chopping versus blender so leaves would not get bruised for the chimichurri. .

    Mitchie B.

    Such a hidden gem! Heading out to Santa Fe for lunch with my GF was well worth the trip. We arrived separately and I was seated in a sunny part of the restaurant. It was perfect as the weather still had a chill,in the air. Lots of natural light fills this cafe. The sun rays gave warmth to the space. We ordered hibiscus tea, hot. Tea was just what we needed to warm up. I later ordered the avocado toast. My egg was cooked as I liked it ...hard scrambled. My plate arrived with a beautiful green salad on the side which complemented my avocado toast. Perfect meal for lunch. Our wait staff was attentive but also gave us our space to enjoy the atmosphere and conversation. I have added this place as a nice stop when looking for new places to bring a friend.

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    The Dulce de leche here is amazing! All of the food I tried was top notch and prepared with high quality and service. Bravo!

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    Loved it!! Everything was incredible. The service, the food, and the atmosphere were perfectly on point!

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    6 years ago

    Amazing atmosphere, delicious food, excellent customer seevice. Highly recommend, recommended the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.

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    The breakfast from Argentina was fresh and tasty. The Yerba mate was refreshing. The decor is cozy and pleasant. I will be back for dinner.

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    Location is well off the beaten path, but the place is very nice. Definitely the place to see and be seen, trendy even.

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    Great place for lunch because we like to eat healthy and the food here caters to people like us

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    Delicious food in a wonderful setting. Was there for dinner. Looking forward to trying breakfast.

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    Great food and great people! New place we found thanks to YELP! We will be back many more times. Get a side of beef strips!

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    5 years ago

    Awesome place! great atmosphere and delicious food! The empanadas were spectacular as was the homemade tomato basil soup!! We'll be back

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    The service was good, however the food was very bad and small . Small menu and it took forever to get the food

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    Empanadas were yum, we had all the vegan and vegetarian ones as well as the two desert empanadas. Delicious food in a great ambiance!

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    Gorgeous little place! Had the best latte and wonderful breakfast. Will definitely be back when in Santa Fe!

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    Iconik Coffee Roasters - Scone and cherry matcha

    Iconik Coffee Roasters

    4.1(380 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Iconik reminds me of those coffee houses in the late '90s where people would come hang out for…read morehours, talk with friends, and bring their laptops to work. The employees/baristas and customers were so friendly here! I'm from San Diego and was visiting Santa Fe for a week with my family. I tried to sample many of the coffee shops in town and this one stood out for its friendly service and warm atmosphere, plus quality coffee. I ordered the horchata latte and it was delicious! However, it didn't seem very strong coffee-wise (I believe my latte had two shots of espresso?), so I had to come back like an hour later to get a second one to satisfy my caffeine needs. The breakfast/brunch options looked amazing and were reasonably priced, but during our stay we did not end up eating here...we simply ran out of time! The space is within a shared work building right off the street, walkable from where we were staying and close enough to walk to the Plaza. I enjoyed walking here on a few mornings and getting the feel of what it might be like to be a local in town, while scanning the many clothing and other types of shops along the way. Overall I'd recommend this coffee shop for friendly vibes and yummy coffee drinks...but next time I'd add an extra shot to my latte.

    A cool spot to grab a coffee and relax. Not the easiest place to find and then find parking, but…read moreworth it. There were a lot of customers with their laptops and tablets enjoying the free wifi. They have a limited coffee menu when compared to Starbucks, but who needs that many choices. I enjoyed drinking coffee from a ceramic mug instead of a paper cup. They have a really large roaster right next to the seating area. Just which I could have seen it in action.

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    Iconik Coffee Roasters - The vibe is vibing!

    The vibe is vibing!

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    Iconik Coffee Roasters - More baked goods, i think they're all GF

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    More baked goods, i think they're all GF

    35 North Coffee

    35 North Coffee

    4.4(297 reviews)
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    BEST COFFEE EVER! As my family and I were walking around the plaza, we wanted some coffee. We ended…read moreup coming across this hidden gem! The minute we walked into this coffee shop, we were kindly greeted by everyone working. Then, we were given a sample of their caramel sauce that is house made. Apparently, a majority of their syrups and sauces are made in house which is a PLUS. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with caramel drizzle. I've been to a lot of coffee shops and dare i say that this was the BEST VANILLA LATTE i've ever had! We sat outside (they have outdoor and indoor seating which is nice). We had accidentally spilled some coffee, thankfully Kagome was so SWEET and HELPFUL, she immediately came to clean up the mess. Thank you again Kagome! We truly appreciated the staff and the entire ambiance of the shop. Definitely will be coming back!!! Last note. If you're not a big fan of coffee, then I 100% recommend the horchata (it's made in house). SO GOOD!

    Stopped by while visiting Santa Fe and craving a strong morning coffee. The café is super cute with…read morecharming décor and plenty of cozy seating to soak in the Santa Fe vibe. The girl at the register was really friendly. They had brewed coffee ready in a thermos, and when I asked if it was fresh, she let me taste it first, which I appreciated. It was smooth but a little lighter than the dark roast I was hoping for. My daughter ordered an iced mango espresso, but it had an unexpected cucumber-like flavor that wasn't really our thing. Overall, it's a great little café with a welcoming atmosphere and definitely worth stopping by if you're exploring Santa Fe.

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    35 North Coffee

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    Sagche's Coffee House - Guatemalan rellenitos, smashed plantain filled with refried beans Guatemalan cream on side

    Sagche's Coffee House

    4.6(127 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    My wife and I recently spent $17 on pancakes at a certain restaurant in Tesuque. How refreshing…read more to come to a place where the pancakes were not only better, but less than eight dollars. My wife's vegetable omelette was terrific... The staff friendly and professional. The atmosphere is warm and the entire experience was most pleasant. Better yet, this tucked away corner is open from seven in the morning to 9 o'clock at night. Draft beer available for the later hours and an enticing afternoon evening menu.

    We stopped by this spot during our trip to Santa Fe, and let me tell you--the excellent reviews are…read more100% legit. It's a charming, smaller shop with a wonderful, cozy ambiance the second you walk in. The owners were nice. Everything here is made to order, and you can really taste the quality and freshness. We tried their coffee, which was okay, but the food completely blew us away. The green chile breakfast burritos are an absolute must-try--deliciously flavorful, especially when paired with their house sauce. We also ordered the egg and bacon sandwich, which came loaded with bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onions. Every single item was a decent, satisfying size and tasted amazingly delicious. If you are passing through or looking for a fantastic breakfast and coffee spot with great service, do not skip this place. We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

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    Sagche's Coffee House - Chicken taco salad cucumbers carrots and mixed greens black beans and sour cream.

    Chicken taco salad cucumbers carrots and mixed greens black beans and sour cream.

    Sagche's Coffee House - Christmas chile breakfast burrito with black beans

    Christmas chile breakfast burrito with black beans

    Sagche's Coffee House - Guatemalan chile rellenos vegetable salad and rice handmade tortillas salsa.

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    Guatemalan chile rellenos vegetable salad and rice handmade tortillas salsa.

    La Boca - Tablas Mixta

    La Boca

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    La Boca was a standout Santa Fe dining experience. Our server, Jonathan, was exceptional -- he…read moreimpressed us right away with his extensive knowledge of at least five specials, plus wonderfully nuanced details about the wines and cocktails. That kind of hospitality makes the whole meal feel elevated. I had Le Flor, a gorgeous pink gin and elderflower cocktail that was as lovely as it was refreshing. The mussels with green sauce and dipping bread were an absolute must-order -- we could have made a meal out of that alone. The mango gazpacho with honey drizzle was bright, unexpected, and delicious. We also loved the chicken thigh skewers, which were flavorful and tender without being fatty, served with a beautiful yogurt smudge on the plate. The grilled eggplant with capers and manchego was another favorite, and the jamón croquettes were crisp, savory perfection. Creative food, thoughtful service, and a warm Santa Fe atmosphere. La Boca is the kind of place you leave already thinking about what you'll order next time.

    This was my personal favorite dining spot we patronized in Santa Fe…read more I am very partial to small plates and there were plenty to choose from. I suggest mixing in an item or two from each section of the menu so you can experience tapas from each part of Spain. Extensive wine and sherry list adds to the authenticity although the girls reported that their sangrias were outstanding. Service was spotty and the only reason it's not 5 stars.

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    La Boca - Cozy bar area...look at that wine selection!

    Cozy bar area...look at that wine selection!

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    Tapas Sampler

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