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    El Queretano

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

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    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.

    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!

    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.

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    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

    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.

    Don't believe the hype! Seeing that there was such high rating for this restaurant and also voted…read moreone of the best tacos in the country I had to give this place a try! Unfortunately I was highly disappointed by food and service. I ordered fish and shrimp taco. The food wasn't bad but it's didn't come with a side of salsa or any sort of sauce. It did comes with a side of rice which I felt was under seasoned. The service was slow. I walked in around 1pm and door was locked. I was surprised to find them close even though online says that they are open at 11am that day. I checked on google and it was suppose to be open. I called and they said that they are open but waiting for alcohol to be delivered at 3pm. Did they assume that every customer coming in is ordering alcohol? As far as I understand this is a restaurant that serves food and alcohol and not a bar. Shortly after my arrival, there was a large tour with 12 people showed up. I could see that the waiter was a bit flustered because he also had to tend to other customer as well as the tour. I guess this is where the tour take people for authentic taco experience. In my opinion these are more toned down gringo tacos. My taco didn't come with a side of sauce like everyone else. I also noticed that the tour all received a side of salsa which I didn't. I'm not sure if the waiter forgot. I had to flag down the waiter a few time because he also forgot my drink. I also ordered an agua Fresca watermelon and it wasn't made of real watermelon but flavor syrup from the bar. I wished I had known that it wasn't real melon. 2.5 stars for the food and 2 for service. Again food wasn't terrible, but certainly wasn't close to be the best.

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    View walking in
    Chips, salsa fresca, guacamole
    Chips, salsa fresca, guacamole
    Large bar with minimal restaurant seating.

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    Large bar with minimal restaurant seating.
    The Shed

    The Shed

    3.9
    (2.7k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Although I recommend this place because it's so cute, the food good & the wait staff kind, I…read moreprobably won't be back. The atmosphere is adorable. We sat indoors which was nice but the patio looked amazing! The menu has almost no variety but is very gluten-free friendly. Oh & the red sauce is hot, heads up. The margaritas are great. All of the staff we encountered was kind & helpful & happy. On a Friday night at 6:45 there was a 1.5 hour wait so clearly a happening place.

    There are very few things in this world that can withstand the test of time while managing to get…read moreundisputedly better, but The Shed in Santa Fe is an absolute masterclass in doing exactly that. I have been coming here for thirty-five years, and it blows my mind that after more than three decades, it keeps reaching new heights while fiercely retaining everything that made it legendary in the first place: the unbeatable high quality, the remarkably affordable prices, and those effortlessly cool, historic vibes. It is a rare, beautiful gem that refuses to compromise its soul, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. This visit was extra special because my fiancé was a first-timer, and he was instantly converted, falling just as madly in love with the magic of this place as I did decades ago. On this particular afternoon, the lines were wrapped around the courtyard and the energy was absolutely electric. It was hella busy, which is a testament to how beloved this institution remains. Rather than waiting for a table, we decided to grab our food to go--a move that turned out to be pure perfection. We took our feast over to the historic plaza square, found a spot to sit, and ate under the shade of the trees while listening to live music drift through the air. With a beautiful, cool mountain breeze rustling through the plaza, it was the most quintessential, magical Santa Fe experience you could ever ask for. As for the food, it remains an absolute revelation. I ordered my enchiladas "Christmas" style, split right down the middle with both their famous, deeply savory red chile and their bright, perfectly spiced green chile. The first bite instantly reminded me why no one else can touch what they do here. The blue corn tortillas were tender, the cheese was perfectly melted, and the chiles carried that robust, earthy, authentic New Mexico heat that warms you from the inside out. It is a flawless execution of culinary tradition. To be able to deliver that level of world-class, scratch-made perfection at a price point that still feels incredibly generous is nothing short of a miracle. Whether you sit in their enchanting, labyrinthine dining rooms or pack it up for a picnic on the square, The Shed is the absolute pinnacle of the Santa Fe spirit.

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    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
    Carne Adovada Plate
    Carne Adovada Plate
    Exterior/patio area

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    Exterior/patio area
    Tres Colores

    Tres Colores

    4.6
    (317 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Tres Colores lives up to its name... In fact, there were multiple colors throughout the restauran…read more As the sun was setting on our day in Santa Fe, a group of hungry geologists stumbled upon its four humble walls. The service? Impeccable. The ambiance? Delightful. The wait for food? Diminutive. Friends say: "Blessed. The only word I can use to describe my experience. My only negative feelings are that no food will ever taste as good." "I'd eat there again, but their jamaica should be like $3.50." "The mole chicken enchilada will have you patting your head and rubbing your stomach for hours!" "Service so good it knocked my boots off!" "The quesadilla ROCKED!" - Geologist Overall, a pleasant experience. We are so thankful for this establishment. Viva de los Tres Colores!

    If you're in Santa Fe and not ordering the tamale plate at Tres Colores, you're doing it wrong…read more This dish is the definition of New Mexico done right--two perfectly steamed tamales, one smothered in rich red chile and the other in savory green chile. The red has that deep, earthy flavor with just the right kick, while the green brings a brighter, roasted heat that balances everything out. Together? That classic "Christmas style" combo that hits on every level. The masa was soft and flavorful (not dry like you get at some places), and the filling was generous and well-seasoned. The sides sealed the deal--fluffy Spanish rice, hearty beans, and a fresh, crisp salad that cut through the richness perfectly. Portion size was solid, presentation was clean, and everything tasted like it was made with care--not rushed, not watered down for tourists. Service was quick, friendly, and exactly what you want when you're trying to keep a night moving. Authentic, satisfying, and exactly what you hope for when you come to Santa Fe. I'd order this again without hesitation!!!

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    Order up front and food brought to you
    Order up front and food brought to you
    Beet salad.  Fantastic!
    Beet salad. Fantastic!
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    El Queretano - foodtrucks - Updated August 2026

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