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    Five & Dime General Store

    3.5 (81 reviews)
    InexpensiveConvenience Stores
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Liz F.

    I didn't try any of the food, but they did have some in cases at the rear of the store. It smelled good. The guys at the check out were fun and courteous. The overall vibe is relaxed and like a neighborhood store. The prices are pretty good compared to the rest of Santa Fe. I bought socks for my husband, a journal and some pencils (to document our vacation), some magnets and some hair accessories. They also have one of the only free public bathrooms on the square.

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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
    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
    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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    I felt slightly embarassed to not have tried Allsup'sburritos (e.g. chimichanga) for the past years…read morethat I lived in NM! I was recently in Santa Fe running errands and really stopped by Allsup because I just needed an hour to kill. I figured I would grab some snacks to eat...and decided to stop by a gas station that was nearby..and..surprisingly discovered Allsup's burritos for the first time!! I had a green chile and cheese burrito with a cold bottle fo soda..and...wow...I was so hooked that I was debating going in there to get a second burrto! It was so good to the point I had to look up Allsup's burrito online and that was when I discovered the whole cult following Allsup's burrito. Pro tip: the one that people usually talk about are beef and beans ones...but..I swear..I loved the green chile and cheese so much that I don't even think about trying other flavors! They do have other flavors like beef & beans, chicken and green chile and chicken and beans(?) as well. The only one star was..if you were to buy a burrito on its own, you pay close to $4 for one, which, in my mind, is expensive (esp for a gas station food!). I happened to beg the gas station manager to get the $5 soda/burrito combo, which usually only applied to pepsi & beef and beans burrito. Go try this! The next time I pass by Allsup, you bet I'm not necessarily stopping by for gas or restroom...but all for their burritos!!

    Great customer service. Great management. Fuel discount amazing. Clean gas station. Pumps are…read moreclean. Restroom are clean. Inside the store always clean. Food is fresh and delicious.

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    Amaya Restaurant is a beautiful place with delicious food and excellent service. Lady was our…read moreserver and took great care of us with warmth and professionalism. My husband ordered the Guajillo Braised Boneless Short Ribs, which were cooked to perfection--tender, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. In my case, the scallops were slightly overcooked and a bit tough, and the corn purée was a little too spicy for my personal taste. The fry bread and the Picuris salad were excellent and truly memorable. The restaurant is located inside the beautiful Hotel Santa Fe and offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with a wood-burning fireplace and a very friendly staff. The décor is artistic and thoughtfully curated, honoring Native American culture, which I deeply appreciated and which gives the space a unique and special identity. Happy New Year!

    We wanted to try Native American food and try the teepee experience. Make sure when you call to…read moremake reservations you confirm the time as we were told 6:00 but then found out you can only do 5:00 or 7:00 (it's a 2 hour experience). Also make sure to check the bill and if anything seems off, ask there! Thankfully the restaurant was able to explain the bill after we had left where there were errors (we were charged the $75 teepee fee plus a 20% service charge that included the teepee, drinks, and food). Overall though the food was good. We had a newer waiter that was unfamiliar with the process so that was aggravating but overall the food was delicious. We did the set $90 price fix menu. The quail was the best part. My fiancé was upset because his entree was cold but at least the other three of us had warm food. I do recommend if you want this experience to go just make sure to double check some items !

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    If you go on your birthday, you will get a free dessert.  This was an Apple Tart with maple and walnut ice cream. Delicious!
    If you go on your birthday, you will get a free dessert. This was an Apple Tart with maple and walnut ice cream. Delicious!
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