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    Five & Dime General Store

    3.6 (79 reviews)
    InexpensiveConvenience Stores
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HoyMay P.

    The Five and Dime General Store is located near the Santa Fe Plaza. I don't know of too many of these left. It's a fun journey to go in and see the old vintage items. Now it carries mostly touristy and souvenir items. The store makes the famous Frito pie. If you like Fritos, corn chips, you will probably like this. It is made of Frito corn chips, chili and cheese. Many places now add beans, onions, rice, salsa, and anything else your heart desires. Lot and street parking available

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    Krista V.

    I came here for the world famous Frito pie. The food area is in the back of the store with a very nice cashier. I ordered the Frito pie with cheese and onions. It was inexpensive and very filling but for me there were too many Frito's and it was a touch too salty. The food area was clean. The general store had tons of items to choose from.

    The infamous Frito Pie
    Tim S.

    I had forgot that the Five & Dime was on my spots to hit. The famed ol' school frito pie was known to be served here. The other day we were walking by and I exclaimed, "oh heck, we gotta pop in here". My gal was wondering what did I need from the general store. We worked our way upstairs to where the little food counter was. There wasn't much to it, basically a hotdog counter. But there isn't really much to a basic frito pie either so it made sense. The lady popped out behind the counter and made mine pretty quick. She used a small bag of fritos as is the street way of making em. I was eating them before we were out the door, as good as I would have hoped. It's just a hidden food counter inside a general store, but it is for sure worth a stop in. especially if you are hungry but don't want to sit down for a big mean, this is the spot.

    Best frito pie!!
    Eric B.

    Well, I didn't expect this! A colleague and I decided to find this little gem in the rough after a local fire fighter told us we couldn't leave Santa Fe until we tried the Frito Pie at the Five & Dime. We didn't know what to expect when we walked in looking for a restaurant and found a general store but, if ya follow the signs to the Snack Bar upstairs, you'll find their best kept secret... FRITO PIE!! I don't want to spoil it but, for around $8 you get this AWESOME Frito Pie!! If you're in Santa Fe, you have got to try the Frito Pie at the Five and Dime, you will not be disappointed.

    October 2020 - The image depicts the storefront of Five & Dime General Store in Santa Fe, NM, with a sign reading 'FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORE' above the entrance. There are outdoor tables with umbrellas and people seated, along with potted plants nearby. A stop sign and street signs are visible on the left side, and the sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day.
    Mary Margaret M.

    Souvenir shop with a snack bar in the back and allegedly the home of the original Frito Pie. This shop while you may or may not find exactly what you're looking for, is something to see when visiting downtown Santa Fe. Merchandise, like most merchandise sold in the immediate area, seems a little pricey, but it's fun to peruse. There's a little bit of everything. Hopefully you'll find exactly what you're looking at a price that seems reasonable to you. If you're a tourist like me, you might really enjoy a Frito Pie on your way out. It's a great shareable snack for two. It is the best Frito Pie ever, no, but it's a classic tasty treat with a fun story from your vacation. As we ate our original Frito Pie we grabbed a park bench in the square and enjoyed the people watching and danced to the beat of the local buskers. It's a memory I'll always cherish. We actually found ourselves in the Five & Dime more than once on our trip...there's so much to see. It's worth a ten minute trip in to see what it's all about. Next trip to Santa Fe, I'm sure I'll find myself wanting to wander back in.

    Home of the Frito Pie - A hand holds an open bag of chili topped with shredded cheese, with a white plastic spoon inside. The background shows the storefront of Five & Dime, a general store in Santa Fe, NM, with a sign reading 'FIVE & DIME' in red letters. The scene is outdoors, with sunlight illuminating the bag and the store facade.
    Leland S.

    Home of the Frito Pie! I'm sure origins are debatable but to enjoy my trip here in Santa Fe, I had to try it for myself. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street/metered parking and in certain areas there are parking structures. Seating: There is table seating in the back for maybe about 4 groups but you're across from the plaza to enjoy the vibes of Santa Fe. Feels: In the heart of Santa Fe and right across from the plaza. Convenient to pick up snacks or traveler goods. The space itself is very casual and the souvenirs speak for its New Mexico culture and history. FOOD: Frito Pie (Recommend) Now to set a tone. I want to remind everyone that the "home" or "original" is always the most decorated, it's where foundation started and in regards to delivering foundation it does exactly that. A bag of frito pie, grounded beef, mixed with chilli beans, and topped with cheese. A simple savory and portable bite. Usually Fritos are the least favorite of assorted chips but this gives it life. Blessed with crunchy, savory, gooey, spicy, bites. You're in for a simple treat. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Solid. Friendly people and quick service. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. For a quick snapshot of basic needs for travelers and tourists. It's here! From food, snacks, souvenirs, this the spot. Nothing flashy, just your everyday supplies. TIPS: * Their snack bar times are different from the store. I would suggest coming around 11:30am for open * Educate yourself! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwxQAgsVRoQ&ab_channel=TheSantaFeNewMexican

    Best prices in town
    Sarah H.

    I found that the downtown shops of Santa Fe mainly seem to cater to the very wealthy. Coming from Cali I'd say this is the Beverly Hills of New Mexico. High dollar turquoise/silver jewelry and overpriced artifacts abound. Even the outdoor sellers want to charge $60 for a Mexican poncho. I wanted some local souvenirs from my visit, but found most places to be out of my price range. We saw the Five and Dime and thought why not check it out. It's definitely a departure from all the shops that surrounded it, and I admired that. I was pleasantly surprised that it had a big variety of inexpensive gift items and souvenirs. Some of it was the same stuff other stores carried for a fraction of the price. It's a good sized store and has a plethora of things travelers might need, including postcards, toiletries, food and candy. I got some nice handcrafted Christmas ornaments from Peru and a small snowglobe, and they were under $10 each. The gentleman who checked me out was friendly, nice and took a lot of care wrapping my purchases. I wish I would have come here first rather than wading through all the $$$ stores.

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    Ed U.

    There were times in my life when the allure of a Frito Pie would have been so intoxicating that I'm sure the bag would be epoxied on my face with telltale crumbs and chili dribble down my chin. Pretty picture, huh? Well, that's what they're most famous for at this expansive souvenir shop which looks out to the plaza. There's a snack bar in the back which I noticed they have in a lot of shops presumably to generate another revenue stream. Gee, remember five and dimes from your childhood? You don't? What are you, twelve? Anyway, Jamie W. and I passed on the $5.95 Frito Pie since we had one double the price and portion at an art gallery/gift store with guess what, a snack bar in the back. We focused most of our attention on the local souvenirs of which they had an endless variety from hemp hoodies (photo: http://bit.ly/2KADWMj) to slingshots (photo: http://bit.ly/2Nbisrv) to Day of the Dead coffee mugs (photo: http://bit.ly/2KAN4As) to postcards ad nauseam (photo: http://bit.ly/2KCTn6q). And speaking of ad nauseam, how's that Frito Pie treating ya? RELATED - Do you know the way to Santa Fe? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2I4mWdq

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    Marcus F.

    Cheap tourist souvenirs are a welcomed sight in this high-end shopping area. Most people in this Five & Dime store appeared to be here for their Frito Pie (as seen on TV) but this is a good store to find souvenirs at walmart prices. Yes, these are cheap souvenirs but sometimes that's okay. They also sell other sundries which is helpful if you left anything at home by accident. This is the cheapest place to shop in Santa Fe Plaza. Tip - If you want quality Santa Fe souvenirs at reasonable prices walk a few store down to Yippee Yi Yo.

    I'm only halfway through!
    John L.

    Five & Dime (formally Woolworths) is an old time gem in Santa Fe. It may seem like a ugly duckling to the Artsy Crowd, but the Five & Dime helps round the corners of the mix. You walk in faced immediately with aisles of everything and anything touristy and last minute personal items left behind. Every keychain imaginable. The flagship of this Duckling is it's huge claim of fame - the World's first Frito Pie!!! I remember seeing this on the television somewhere, forgot about it, and got a pumped seeing this was the place. No challenge this week, such as, over coming some altitude side affects, or hiking the varying terrain, or peering of the edge of Sandia Crest at 10,650 ft, were any greater than MAN vs FRITO PIE in the Bag. Mission accomplished! Spicy bean chili poured over Fritos and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. My only advice - have a drink and a lot of napkins on hand.

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    Yup, the 5 star rating is for that cheap, sweet Frito Pie. May be the best I've ever had! (complete w/NM red chile)

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