Santa Fe
Food and
Drink

This is just the tip of the iceberg, but here are some Santa Fe and New Mexico ‘isms worth knowing and enjoying (some events were paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic and may have changed.)

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• Sopapilla: New Mexico’s answer to the donut. This is a sweet, fried bread served typically after a meal. Dip in honey for a sweet ending to your fiery dish.
• Tortilla Burger: Everyone loves a burger, but how about instead of a bun it gets wrapped in a tortilla and smothered in chile? Your mouth should be watering now.
• Christmas: While green chile is good on just about everything, red chile really adds some depth to dishes. Order Christmas style and get the best of both worlds.
• Lava Lamp: This is a special from Coyote Cantina where they pour a frozen margarita into a Mexican lager. The margarita suspends itself (hence the name) and you get a limey, cold, refreshing drink.

A few notable Santa Fe foodie events:

• Taco Wars: Held at the Drury Hotel in June, the Taco Wars is an event where the best kitchens in town try their hand at new and exciting tacos. Likewise, local distilleries offer their take on specialty tequilas and margaritas.
• Santa Fe Restaurant Week: During the waning days of winter, restaurants around town host a series of specialty meals, often multiple-course, to celebrate their diverse menus