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El Queretano

4.9 (24 reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Dogs allowed

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English menu found in the binder
Alexis Y.

Quick taco truck to satisfy your taco needs. It's close to the airport which makes it a great spot if you need to go there to pick up friends or if you want food before you leave. There aren't really tables to sit when we came but a little side counter with high seats off the side of the truck. We came here after seeing a few reviews and wanting actual Mexican food and not New Mexican food. Tacos were pretty standard and tasty. We ordered extra rice and beans and were a little disappointed in the two. Both could have used a little extra flavor. Come support your local taco truck!

Gordita de barbacoa, de rajas con queso, y de Chicharrón
Julie H.

Came to visit some family in Santa Fe from San Diego, CA and were looking for a great place to grab a bite. Found this hidden gem and wow was it amazing. The customer service is one of a kind. They treat you like family and are very attentive and friendly. If you are ever in the area you MUST stop by and try it for some authentic Mexican food. I personally tried the gorditas de chicharrón, rajas con queso, and barbacoa and they were to die for. The torta cubana is also amazing. Vinimos a visitar una familia en Santa Fe desde San Diego, California, y estábamos buscando un gran lugar para comer algo. Encontramos esta joya escondida y fue increíble. El servicio al cliente es único. Te tratan como familia y son muy atentos y amables. Si alguna vez se encuentra en el área, DEBE pasar para probar comida mexicana auténtica. Personalmente probé las gorditas de chicharrón, de rajas con queso y de barbacoa y estaban para morirse. La torta cubana también es increíble.

Carnitas tacos
Lexi G.

Food was great! I had carnitas tacos and my boyfriend has el pastor tacos. I preferred mine but both were really good. The rice had a nice hint of flavor and was cooked right. I also liked the lettuce and tomato on the side.

Melissa T.

Was looking for a place to get dinner "late" at night around 9pm and this was one of the few places that was open (till 10pm). SO GLAD we came. One of my favorite meals of the trip! Great menu, great service. Food made quick and delicious. I got a barbacoa sincronizada which kind of felt like a quesadilla with added ham. My girlfriend got two gorditas. I wish we had more of an appetite or time to revisit because I really wanted to try a torta or gringas. Not sure if the server spoke English - we knew enough Spanish to get by. It was 9pm and people were still coming through picking up to go orders. We chose to sit outside to eat - there's like two or three tables. Seems very popular with the locals. Would really recommend.

Intestine tacos, Al pastor tacos and the beef tongue tacos. The salsa rojo is the best ever.

We were recommended to have the beef tongue and intestine tocos here, so we planned our special trip from Santa Fe downtown to this food truck for the tacos. The beef tongue are juicy and well seasoned, and the beef intestine are very crispy with the aroma. And the Al pastor ones are so good that we had all the tocos with our thumbs up, and decided to try quesadillas the next day. We made a dive-through for the Gringer quesadilla on our way to ABQ, the marinated pork quesadillas just worth all that effort. Best salsa rojo I have ever had. Definitely worth a special plan for their tacos!

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3 years ago

Awesome Mexican (not New Mexican) food truck on Airport Road. Tostadas are huge and a good lowish carb option.

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They have simply the best barbacoa in Santa Fe! The barbacoa taco plate is wonderful.

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My husband had carne asade tacos and I had the chicken burrito. Everything was delicious. Very friendly staff too!

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PERFECTA! Mouth watering tacos with incredible flavor and generous portions! Sweet & thoughtful staff! Treat yourself!!!

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El Callejon Taqueria and Grill - Barbacoa Taco Plate

El Callejon Taqueria and Grill

4.3(1k reviews)
5.9 mi
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OK, I'm giving this place 5 stars for the food. The service actually sucked, but the food was…read moreoutstanding! I had the Pollo Asada Burrito and my wife had the Shrimp Fajitas. The topped the burrito with green and red sauce... delicious!!! The flour tortillas were warm and soft awesome. As for the service... not good! The bartender is a rockstar, but the other server was not good. Forgot to give our drink order, forgot we asked for water, and forgot the beer I ordered. Actually, the food made up for it! Give ECT a try if you're in the Santa Fe Plaza area.

Walked in at 850 pm Saturday night was forcefully told that the restaurant is closed and the waiter…read morerudely escorted me out. Would never come back again. ============= This review got flagged by Yelp HQ, let me rewrite this and be clear of what happened. I walked into El Callejon Taqueria and Grill, located on 208 Galisteo St Santa Fe, NM 87501 on Aug 22 2026. It was on a Saturday night, right before 9pm. This was my first weekend in the city of Santa Fe, on both Yelp and Google this location shows the restaurant closes at 11pm. When I walked in the bartender told me that it was closed. I wouldn't care that a business is closed before the listed hours; it was the way the bartender went about it. He could have politely told me that the kitchen was closed, and I would not have had any problem with it. He walked up to me within arm's length and continuously repeated "sorry we are closed" multiple times while getting closer to me. It was one of the worst experiences I have had to get escorted "asked" out of a restaurant. The experience was not good. To be clear I never get to try the food here.

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El Callejon Taqueria and Grill - View walking in

View walking in

El Callejon Taqueria and Grill - Chips, salsa fresca, guacamole

Chips, salsa fresca, guacamole

El Callejon Taqueria and Grill - Large bar with minimal restaurant seating.

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Tomasita's

4.0(2k reviews)
5.5 mi
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I discovered Tomasita's on a recent visit to Santa Fe, my first time in New Mexico. The first night…read moreI ordered takeout from UberEats, and it was so delicious that I went back several times. The sopapillas with wild honey butter are nothing short of divine. I also loved the frozen margaritas (I couldn't be convinced to order the swirl, even after raves, because the frozen margaritas were THAT good.) Foodwise, I tried the ground beef burrito and an enchilada plate. Both were really tasty. And, despite the busy vibe, my food and drinks came promptly. All of this is worth the few downsides you get with this place. First, it was crazy busy both times I was there: very few seats at the bar, 20 minute waits, and slightly frenzied staff. One man took my name, promised a five minute wait, and then disappeared. Never saw him again. I also got a bit of attitude from the bartender, as if she only liked locals. It made me uncomfortable, to be honest. As I said, though, the food and drink make it worth it. My favorite restaurant in Santa Fe.

Took my out of town family here for dinner. We arrived about 6:30 to a waiting group of at least…read more100 people. Added my name to the waitlist with not much hope of getting a table. I was told the wait was an hour. Not sure we believed it so we ordered takeout from the car. By the time we finished our order and paid for it, we get a notice that our table was ready. YIKES !!! Ok, so we went inside only to find an almost empty waiting area. This was about 8pm. What did they do with ALL those people???? We were guided to a table and noticed there were a few more empty tables. What did they do with all those people??? Found out it was International Film Festival weekend. So my advice is check the events page for Santa Fe and DON'T GO DURING AN EVENT. However, Tomasita's is a legend and a must so GO. And you might even find a few of those missing people.

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Tomasita's - Interior through the front door

Interior through the front door

Tomasita's - Christmas Chile Tamale Plate ($17)

Christmas Chile Tamale Plate ($17)

Tomasita's - The Swirl

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3.9(2.8k reviews)
6.1 mi
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Located just off the Plaza in Santa Fe, The Shed is a long-standing institution that's hard to beat…read morefor a quintessential New Mexico dining experience whether you're a local or just visiting.. offering food that's very tasty and very reasonably priced, an very casual ambiance that's very casual, a charming space with a rustic, historic courtyard and maze-like layout, and service that makes you feel right at home. We were not able to score one of the coveted reservations for dinner, so we braved the walk-in queue in the courtyard, which actually moved quite fast -- with a wait time of about 45 minutes for a party of two on a weekday night. The menu features all the classic New Mexican flavors you'd expect, from enchiladas to burritos, and the kitchen is happily open to accommodating most dietary restrictions. At our server's recommendation, we split a bowl of the Vegetarian Posole ($9). While it was packed with corn, butternut squash, green chile, and garlic, we both agreed it didn't quite live up to the massive hype. On the other hand, the entrees completely redeemed it. I thoroughly enjoyed the Tamale Plate ($18.50) -- two tamales (your choice of red pork chili or green veggie chili -- I did one of each) served with beans, Spanish rice, and a side of red or green chile that packs the perfect punch. My dining companion loved the Fish Tacos ($17.25), which came loaded with sautéed cod, avocado, cabbage, and a beautifully citrus-forward pico de gallo. Both of us thought the portions were filling without leaving us feeling stuffed and the flavors were completely spot on. Overall, a great 4-star experience with wonderful flavors, great value, and solid service despite the chaotic dinner rush!

If you want to dine with me, first you must solve my riddles three:…read more 1. Good luck finding out when you can and cannot make a reservation. 2. Good luck deciphering the rules for food at the bar vs bar tables 3. Good luck deciding if the lady working evenings hates you or her own life. Midday crew was kind though and the food was good.

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The Shed - The doors from inside to out, showing the low historical door dating back at least a century

The doors from inside to out, showing the low historical door dating back at least a century

The Shed - Carne Adovada Plate

Carne Adovada Plate

The Shed - Exterior/patio area

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Exterior/patio area

El Queretano - foodtrucks - Updated October 2026

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