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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Santa Fe New Mexican (Pasatiempo) and Santa Fe Reporter. Updated August 2026.
Radish & Rye · Railyard
A Railyard-district restaurant built around 'farm-inspired cuisine with southern sensibilities,' recognized by Edible New Mexico for its kitchen and bar program. The Santa Fe New Mexican's Pasatiempo reviewed it and the Santa Fe Reporter's 'Rad to the Max' feature praised the Southern plates. Order the fried green tomatoes, the fried gulf shrimp and the shrimp and grits, with a bourbon-forward cocktail from the well-regarded bar. Open in the Railyard with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu.
BOXCAR · Downtown
A downtown gastropub on Water Street with live music, reviewed by the Santa Fe New Mexican's Pasatiempo and singled out by the Santa Fe Reporter for its Southern comfort plates. The signature is chicken and waffles finished with red chile butter, a New Mexican turn on the Southern classic. Order the chicken and waffles, and settle in for a night of music and cocktails. A casual downtown room open for lunch, dinner and late nights.