Restaurants: Don’t leave us in the Vacation Home when it’s time for dinner.
A dog’s gotta eat too! Wendy and I can point you towards a great sidewalk cafe, the very best of Santa Fe’s high-end restaurants, New Mexican restaurants, a brew pub, a coffee shop, a steak house (which seems to be a real favorite of our Texas visitors and mine too) or other eateries that will not only welcome us, but will gush all over us, want to pet us, and tell us how cute we are. Of course they will bring us water while we patiently wait for left- overs. It is kinda hard sometimes because as we have to be on our very best behavior. We have to lay down the whole time. No begging… ever, no barking, no sniffing, no pulling on the leash. I try to just roll up in a ball and go to sleep under the table, but it’s hard with all the wonderful smells. Also, everybody wants to pet me, and if I wag my tail Wendy gets mad because I am so big I can knock something over. So, Wendy trained me really well and that’s why I can go with her. I do have my favorite, dog friendly restaurants and patios. Some are a lot more hectic than others. Make sure your master knows how much stimulation you can handle before picking out the best place for you. There are so many pet friendly restaurants in Santa Fe that it would take you several visits to try them all, but that means more variety for your human and you. Bone appetite!
If you get exhausted, like me from a very long day of hiking, sometimes your owners might want to go out by themselves. They can bring you back some of the best left overs in town while you relax on your own patio at your Two Casitas Rental. Ahhh-alone at last!
Below are two restaurants that you can send them to that are NOT dog friendly.
Geronimo’s
Address: 724 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 982-1500
Above you can see me with my grandma, famous Santa Fe artist Phyllis Kapp, at Geronimo’s restaurant. Geronimo’s is one of the most bragged about restaurants in Santa Fe; located right on Canyon Road. I just had to show you this picture of grandma and me. Only because I was with grandma did they let me sit down at the patio for this photo op. It’s not actually dog friendly at Geronimo’s restaurant, but grandma and I are special, so they let us sit and talk for a little while.
The Compound
Address: 653 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 982-4353
At The Compound, across the street from Geronimo’s, I waited outside so Wendy could double-check for you guys if we could get into what she says is such a relaxing and romantic patio. She really wanted to take me, but it turns out they are kinda dog snobs and I will just have to enjoy left-overs. So, here I am waiting outside.
Pet Friendly Restaurants
El Farol
Address: 808 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 983-9912
Ok moving onto dog friendly places! Right next to Geronimo’s, on Canyon Road, is the oldest bar in Santa Fe. We love this place and Wendy goes there at night some times with out me for dancing. It’s called El Farol. I hear they have scrumptious Tapas, which mean small dishes in Spanish, but that also means no left overs. However, the patios are very pleasant. We settled in at the back patio as it was more comfortable for me.
The Teahouse
Address: 821 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 992-0972
While we are still on Canyon Road, lets talk about The Teahouse. Man o man do I love it here and it’s not because of the food; it’s the patio. It’s spacious and other dogs are always hanging out here too. You can find shade if you want or sun yourself. It’s just a real cool place to be. The humans say the food is very good. Its all made to order, so we get to hang for awhile and chill. The teas come from China, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Santa Fe- where they create their own flavored teas. Here is a photo of a happy Santa Fe tourist and his little poodle. Very cute don’t you think?
Now here are a few downtown and Rail Yard pet friendly restaurants:
The Shed Address:
113 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 982-9030
Here we are at our very favorite, New Mexican restaurant. The Shed is so much fun! It can be hard to get into and the patio is sometimes hectic for us, but it’s worth it, because our owners are so happy after they drink the margaritas. The good news is even if they are a bit tipsy, they can walk us home to the vacation rental as this joint is right on the Plaza and within walking distance to most of Two Casitas houses! I hear the flat-blue corn enchilada with cheese, red chilli, and a little sour cream is awesome. Personally, I have never tried it. The chilli is too hot for me.
La Casa Sena
Address: 125 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 988-9232
Right next-door from the Shed is the high-end, sophisticated restaurant La Casa Sena. With its innovative chefs, the setting of big trees and gardens; the historic building of La Casa Sena is amazing. You will see for yourself if you are lucky enough to go. It has the most beautiful, pet friendly, patio in town with plenty of room to spread out and watch the birds while your owners talk and talk. Of course we have to be quite, but it’s very relaxing. They let me play with this little boy for a while after we ate. Man, did I make him happy.
The Cowgirl Hall of Fame
Address: 319 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 982-2565
Now for one of the most fun joints in town, The Cowgirl Hall of Fame! Wendy’s friend, who is from Kewa Pueblo (which is just a half hour drive from Santa Fe) and I are featured in this photo. Not only is The Cowgirl Hall of Fame pet-friendly, it’s kid-friendly too. It features a varied menu, my favorite of course is the barbeque! The patio is a bit crowded, although this can add to the fun if you are up for it. I always run into friends here because they have great music and have lots of locals and visitors coming to eat, drink, and dance. It’s right in the Rail Yard, so you will get to walk here as well.
The Pink Adobe and Guadalupe Cafe
Address: 406 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 983-7712
The Pink Adobe Patio; man oh man is this a great place! Wendy says it’s one of her very favorite dog-friendly patios, because we both like the atmosphere and the menu. For breakfast and lunch you can lay down at the very same patio, but enjoy the Guadalupe Café menu. I don’t like it as much as the evening’s steak dungegon; Wendy always orders the Southwest chicken salad and never gives me any. She says I don’t like salad. The Pink Adobe is one of the oldest, fanciest restaurants, established in 1944. The locals like to call it “The Pink” and say it’s a national landmark. The cuisine is inspired by Louisiana-style cooking with a Southwest kick.
Restaurant Martin
Address: 526 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 820-0919
Fancy, shamncy; Restaurant Martin in the Rail Yard is spacious and luxurious. Here, I truly can relax. It’s so good here that I don’t even get left overs. Check me out chilling once again. This is how they want you to behave. It has refined, modern American dishes served in a contemporary, artsy, space with a garden-lined patio.
Tomasita’s
Address: 500 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone:(505) 983-5721
This patio is Service Dog friendly only, but I had to tell you about it either way because it’s a tourist and local fave of the Rail Yard. This is a Santa Fe institution and consistently voted best New Mexican food. Here they say go for the green! Tomasita’s restaurant is a Santa Fe tradition that serves classic Northern New Mexican Cuisine and is locally owned and operated for 40 years. Fast service, which I like since it’s right next to this great park and walking trail. Plus, usually the guests seem to have a lot of fun, because of their famous margaritas.
Now for a short drive to get out of town and experience some more incredible patios
The Tesuque Market
Address: 138 Tesuque Village Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506 Phone:(505) 988-8848
Three blocks from our home/office or a seven minute drive North of Santa Fe is the little village of Tesuque. The Tesuque Market is where the regulars hang out along with a lot of other local dogs. We always tell our visitors to check it out if they have the chance. Tesuque Market has the friendly atmosphere of “Cheers” and I always get a dog biscuit here. They have New Mexican local fair and some say the best, oven baked pizzas in the area. Plus they have a funky, little grocery store in back for the humans. There are hiking trails around here, ask Wendy about her favorites, as she has explored this area thoroughly. I am one happy dog to live in a community with get this- no leash laws!
Gabriel’s
Address: 4 Banana Ln, Santa Fe, NM 87506 Phone:(505) 455-7000
Dinner on the patio at Gabriel’s is one of the best ways for me to enjoy our beautiful summer evenings. The smell of chicken fajitas and tender pork are enough to drive me crazy. This is such a gorgeous and spacious patio. Every time I go the humans are always talking about the scrumptious table-side guacamole. When I listen to Wendy talk to your family about Gabriel’s, you might be under the impression that it is one of the best Mexican and Southwestern restaurants in all of New Mexico. To me the best part is the spacious patio with its fountains, colorful flowers, and spectacular view.
Below I have included a listing of other pet-friendly restaurants Wendy and the Two Casitas Team like to take me to:
Counter Culture Cafe
Address: 930 Baca St #1, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 995-1105
Cafe Fina
624 Old Las Vegas Hwy, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 466-3886
315 Restaurant and Wine
315 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 986-9190
La Fogata Grill
112 W San Francisco St #101, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-7302
Pizzeria Da Lino
204 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-8474
Georgia Resteraunt
225 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 989-4367
Bumble Bee’s Baja Grill
301 Jefferson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 820-2862
Chez Mamou French Cafe & Bakery
217 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 216-1845
El Agave/Los Magueyes
31 Burro Alley, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 992-0304
Arroyo Coffee Bar
102 E Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 795-7655
Betterday Coffee
905 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Clafoutis French Bakery & Restaurant
402 N Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-1809
Raaga
544 B Aqua Fria Unit B, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 820-6440
Jambo 2
1010 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 473-1269
Bang Bite Filling Station
505 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 469-2345
Terra Cotta Wine Bistro
304 Johnson Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 989-1166
La Choza
905 Alarid St, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3041 (505) 982-0909
Tune Up Cafe
1115 Hickox, Santa Fe, NM 84505 (505) 983-7060
Vinaigrette 7
09 Don Cubero Alley, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Cerillos) (505) 820-9205
Gabriel’s
4 Banana Ln, Santa Fe, NM 87506 (Exit 176, Hwy 285) (505) 455-7000
Andiamo
322 Garfield St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 995-9595
Anasazi Restaurant
113 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-3236
Casa Chimayo Restaurante
409 West Water Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 428-0391
Upper Crust Pizza
329 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2707 (505) 982-0000
Burrito Company
111 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-4453
Dr. Field Goods Kitchen
2860 Cerrillos Road, Suite A1, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 471-0043
Osteria d’Assisi
58 South Federal Place, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1967 (505) 986-5858
IL Vicino Wood Oven Pizza
321 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2183 (505) 986-8700
Rio Chama Steakhouse
414 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2770 (505) 955-0765
Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
1512 Pacheco Street, Bldg. B., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Camino De Monte Rey) (505) 795-7383
Tortilla Flats
3139 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-2308 (505) 471-8685
Bistro 315 315 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2774 (Between West Alameda and Paseo De Peralta) (505) 986-9190
Loyal Hound
730 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 471-0440
The Beestro
101 West Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 629-8786
Estevan
125 Washington Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 988-4900
Il Piatto Italian Farmhouse Kitchen
95 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Washington) (505) 984-1091
Caffe Greco
233 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM (505) 820-7996
Staab House
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
330 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 986-0000
Santa Fe Bar & Grill
187 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1857 (505) 982-3033
Pecos Trail Cafe
2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-9444
Shake Foundation
631 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
The Bonsai Asian Tacos
3668 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 316-9418
Posa’s Tamale Factory and Restaurant
1514 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 820-7672
El Parasol
298 Dinosaur Tr, Santa Fe, NM 87508 (505) 995-8226
Guadalupe Cafe
406 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2770 (505) 982-9762
Saveur
204 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2625 (505) 989-4200
La Plancha de Eldorado
7 Caliente Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508-3102 (505) 466-2060
Pizzeria Espiritu 1
722 Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5443 (505) 424-8000
Back Street Bistro
513 Camino De Los Marquez, Santa Fe, NM 87505-1817 (505) 982-3500
Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe
1620 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 988-9688
Blake’s Lotaburger
404 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-4915
Baja Tacos
2621 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 471-8762
Iguana Cafe
Red Sage
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort, Santa Fe, NM 87506 (505) 819-2058
Santa Fe Capitol Grill
3462 Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 471-6800
Chicago Dog Express
600 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3063 (505) 984-2798
Whole Foods
1090 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-5333
Santa Fe Baking Company
504 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 988-4292
Joe’s Diner
2801 Rodeo Road A-5, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 471-3800
Cafe Diem
135 W. Palace, #101, Santa Fe, NM 77501 (505) 780-8318
Tres Colores
Santa Fe Outlet Mall, Santa Fe NM (505) 919-7181
Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge
1015 Pen Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-9817
El Tesoro Cafe
500 Montezuma Ave Ste 104 (505) 988-3886
Ramblin’ Cafe 420 2nd St, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3485 (505) 989-1272
Oasis Cafe
7 Caliente Road, Off Avenida Vista Grande, Santa Fe, NM 87508 (505) 467-8982
Love Your Self Cafe
199 Paseo de Peralta, De Vargas Mall, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983- 5683
Santa Fe Spirit
308 Read Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 780-5906
Bambini’s Steaks and Hoagies (Foodtruck)
905 South Saint Francis Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 699-2243
Boxcar
530 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-7222
Pizza 9
1965 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-8989
Burrito Spot (Drive Thru)
2207 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3265 (505) 474-6202
Caveman Coffee Cave
1221 Flagman Way, Suite B1, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 992-2577
Body Cafe
333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 986-0362
