I was really dissapointed with Santa Fe's dining scene -- but I was only there for a hot minute. This place, totally did not dissapoint. Excellent food, excellent service. We stopped in for lunch and stayed for the gluten free dessert. The food was very rustic and had more soul than the utterly forgettable fare in the downtown Santa Fe plaza area. Go here before you plunk down a bunch of your hard earned money on some generic Tex-Mex/New-Mex/Mex or some pretentious lounge that refuses to sit you if you don't look like a jeweler. read more

A Santa Fe Treasure - Tune-Up Café Diners like cafe's varied menu, which includes flavorful Salvadoran dishes, delicious pies, and numerous gluten-free options. They also highlight the reasonable prices, generous portions, and the cozy, authentic. I had the Chile Rellenos, and "amazing" feels like an understatement. They were perfectly executed: the chiles were tender yet held their structure, the cheese was beautifully melted, and the batter was light and golden without being greasy. What really sets them apart is the depth of flavor in the sauces. Whether you go red, green, or "Christmas," you can taste the authenticity and the quality of the ingredients in every bite. It's the kind of meal that makes you want to slow down and savor it, yet leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished. Between the incredible service and the standout flavors, Tune-Up Café is easily one of the best culinary experiences in the city. A must-visit for locals and travelers alike! read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Mole chicken enchilada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Everything about this place is amazing. The food selections are all good and we have never had a bad meal here. The margaritas were extremely tasty. I had the fish of the day tacos. The fish was moist and flavorful. It came with a side of rice and beans and you could tell the refried beans were made fresh! My spouse had the softshell crab sandwich on brioche which was absolutely incredible. We topped it off with a piece of Pear and raspberry pie. We are both very particular about our crusts and this one did not disappoint. This is one of those places that from the outside looks like a hole in the wall. Do not let that fool you. Stop in and order! You will not be disappointed. Staff are also amazing - very friendly read more

I have lived in the area my whole life and I have always heard great things about this place and I have to say I was very disappointed. The table was dirty and sticky, the condiments on the table were grimy, and the wall next to our table was splattered with filth. The cups looked like they had been chewed on and were also dirty. As for the food: the chile (both red and green) were unpleasant, bitter and lacked flavor, the fries were burnt, the burger buns were so dry they fell apart into crumbs quickly, and the tomato slices were just about as thick as the burger itself. The service was fine. The only saving grace for this place was the perfectly cooked bacon. read more

This place is in a neighborhood and looks very local. It's cute inside with lots of art, most of which is for sale. Apparently most of the time, you order at the counter, but on the evening we visited, they told us it was table service. The waitress was very nice and helpful with questions we had. She returned periodically, but mostly let us just enjoy our dinner. We ordered a veggie mole enchilada and a veggie Salvadoran combo (tamale and a pupusa). And shared. They both came with a side salad, and some accompaniments. There were a lot of veggies inside each of them, and the enchilada even had some chunks of tofu. Everything was really good. The tamale was soft and had that subtle banana leaf taste. The mole was just delicious. A true delight. read more

Came here for steak and eggs, but couldn't resist ordering the smoked duck hash (subbing bell pepper with jalepeno). Got it Christmas style, but I would recommend the red chile. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Excellence at an affordable price. Didn't quite nail the over-medium egg, but restaurants seldom do. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Smoked Duck Hash. Substituted bell pepper with jalepeno. Red and green chile on the side (goes best with red). - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Always a favorite, great servers in the evening, in the daytime you go up and put your order in, there's always new local art, there's always friendly people there. The desserts are always delicious. read more

Love this spot! The food is so good. one of those local neighborhood gems you can always count on. The service is on point, and the patio is perfect for a relaxing meal. Cozy, charming, and always good vibes. Highly recommend if you're looking to get out of downtown for a nice lunch or dinner. You really can't go wrong here. We've been here a few times now and honestly have not had anything but an amazing time. read more

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Very basic neighborhood cafe. Ample seating and a very large menu. Because it was my first visit I didn't know that there were more menu items listed on a board inside. We got a watermelon juice to share. It was nice - I wish more watermelons were as sweet as this juice and it came with free refills. The vanilla latte was not great. At all. All you got was a burnt flavor and it (the hot latte) came in a glass. Why? The service was friendly. Lots of smiles. I ordered the Irish oatmeal for my daughter. A lot of berries which was a plus but was flavorless. Not worth buying. I got the pupusas and they were decent. The salsa really made it delicious. Otherwise they are borderline plain. My husband got the enchiladas and these were the best. The green sauce was acidic, tangy, but also had a sweet-note. Not like sugar sweet but sweet onion sweet. This is the one dish I would order again. read more

Every spot you visit in New Mexico has its own unique take on chili, and the flavors are always distinct. Breakfast here was definitely different from anything we've tried before in Santa Fe. The prices were reasonable, and the food was delicious. We sat out on the patio, soaking up the warm sun and enjoying the fragrant aromas of blooming flowers. You place your order, take a number, and choose your own seating. The coffee was excellent--bold and strong enough to awaken your senses. We had the smothered chorizo burrito and the huevos Salvadoran style--both were packed with flavor and left us completely satisfied. The burrito stuffed with homemade chorizo and the moisture of red and green chile definitely hit the spot. The saldadorean style breakfast really paired the scrambled egg well with the beans and the friend plantain for sweetness. Reminder me of a home cooked meal that I would get at my in-laws on a Sunday morning accompanied by tortillas. The downfall is I only got 1 tortilla with my meal but despite that I still enjoyed every bite. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the casual ordering system made everything feel relaxed and easy. We'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu next time we're in Santa Fe. read more

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The staff are welcoming and cheerful, the walls are decorated with the work of local artists, lots of natural light, and plenty of seating inside and out. The menu is expansive as is the daily special board. Order from the counter, take a number, grab a seat. The food is fresh and made to order, be patient- it's worth the wait. The green chili stew wasn't especially spicy, and is very flavorful. The salmon tacos were great as well. Notably the rice was light, and the beans were just right. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Salmon tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

A locals hangout with awesome food. Recommend this to some friends from D.C. and one in the group said it was probably the best food he had ever ate! Not sure what he had but it made quite the impression. The lamb burger is over the top! read more

We had the seasonal citrus salad, Chile Relleno, El Salvadorian combo plate with a pupusa and a banana leaf tamale and a cup of beef green chili stew. Oh also a prickly pear margarita. The chili was excellent came with a large side of rice and beans, lettuce, pico sour cream guacamole was absolutely delicious. Same as the salad I replaced the blue cheese with goat cheese and it was excellent. The dressing was so good and the fruit fresh. The margarita, perfect not too sweet not artificial tasting at all. Now, the tamale oh my goodness I've never had such a moist tamale maybe the best tamale I've ever had. The pupusa was delicious and they didn't skimp on the cabbage salad. I expected something different with the beef stew. It was much thinner and Brosier than I expected, but it had an absolutely delicious flavor and plenty of meat. I would definitely come back here and I would definitely recommend this to anybody read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Children's menu - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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GREAT experience! We for there earlier (5pm), by the time we left it was filling up fast. The lime chicken tortilla soup was a delicious start. Fresh salad ingredients with just the right amount of dressing. The MOLÉ...oh my goodness top notch flavor, texture and so much melty, yummy cheese on the enchiladas. The grilled banana was a different and delicious addition to the dish. Our server was fantastic as was the rest of the staff. We left beyond happy and satisfied. Give them your money! You'll be happy you did. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - My very happy momma - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Recently revisited this spot a few times and am feeling a bit conflicted. They've overcharged by $1 each time--not the biggest deal but it's a pet peeve of mine: if menu prices have changed, then please update the menu! It's misleading to suddenly have the price change and they don't give an itemized receipt here. The tres leches cake was huge but the top layer of the cake was very dry. The pupusas were delicious; I wasn't a fan of the curtido though because it was quite dry and very heavy on the herbs (oregano?). Green chile beef stew was alright but nothing special. Coconut cream pie was tasty--huge amount of whipped cream but a much thinner layer of coconut pudding; I would've loved a bit more of the coconut layer! Had a bit of a fridge taste though. Blueberry lemon cake was quite good! Nice fluffy cake, lots of cream frosting but not too sweet. I do like that it's counter service and their hours are good. read more

Service was efficient although not particularly helpful. There is a printed menu for lunch but only a high chalkboard menu for dinner, making it difficult to read. The server also failed to tell us that we could order only off of the one menu that fit the exact time of our visit, which happened to coincide with the time that they switch from offering lunch to the time they serve dinner. The cheeseburger was very tasty. The grilled salmon tacos were good but served with flavorless beans and bland rice. Not a place we'd refuse to visit again, but definitely not one we're eager to return to either. read more

Phenomenal. We wanted a great meal, away from the Plaza scene, specifically with local food. This place did not disappoint. The service was great, prompt and friendly (even with my yappy little Mini Schnauzer--dog friendly!). The food was so fresh and flavored well. They also have an extensive fresh made pie menu. It's not fancy, but it doesn't need to be. The people and the food speaks for itself. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Coconut shrimp with spicy bbq sauce dip - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This (the pupusas) was a flavor I had never tasted before and I'm so glad I did. These were absolutely unique and terrific. It was my first time in New Mexico and my uncle had suggested I check this out for lunch. Delicious food, great price. Nothing fancy by any means, but when you go to a lunch cafe with an eclectic food blend, what you're looking for is well priced and tasty food. This fit that. Green chile stew was good, pupusas were awesome. Seating was manageable. Vibe was, well I guess NM (coming from the major coastal cities it's a change of pace) but yeah overall definitely a solid choice for some authentic NM and El Salvadoran cross over food combos. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - El Salvadoran Pupusa & Green Chile Beef Stew - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Enchiladas de mole colorado and strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert. Mole sauce could have been a wee spicier, but you can tell it's not overly sweet like the Dona Maria jar sauce. The rice and platanos were yummy. Pie was served cold. On a beautiful spring day, it's okay but would be even better heated. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Try the Chile Relleno dishes--always delicious. Their desserts are lovely too. We like to sit outside if the weather behaves. Their breakfast dishes are hearty too. Easy neighborhood to park in if the parking lot is full. Small bar in the back which is small but friendly. read more

Wow! One of THE best breakfasts in Santa Fe! I always get "The Omelette" substitute the meat with asparagus. Today I wanted to try something different. The goat cheese and asparagus omelette, NOW this is the one! It also had zucchini, tomatoes, guacamole with chile. Definitely recommend! I attached a picture. NOM NOM NOM read more

Tune-Up Cafe - I ate the whole thang!!! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Yes, yes, a hundred times YES! Do not miss this stop while in Santa Fe. It's nestled in a neighborhood and has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They have standard menu items for breakfast and lunch and some dishes with Nee Mexico and El Salvadoran flare. You walk-up to order inside and then choose your seat. They will deliver to your table. It was a crisp sunny day, so we ordered two Mexican cokes and took time to peruse the menu and specialties while seated in the outdoor patio. We stopped in around brunch time and ordered a little bit of everything. I have a lighter palate and ordered all sauces on the side, but the heat wasn't bad at all, so I recommend you keep all smothered meals smothered! I ordered a basic bacon, egg, potato, and cheese burrito with avocado because I needed some eggs. The tortilla was homemade and wow... gigantic burrito! We tried their chili relleno, banana leaf wrapped chicken tamale, and steak pupusa. You can order most of these items al la carte if you don't want a full plate. It was all delicious, but the papusa was by far our favorite!! The pupusa had great flavor and the perfect crunch to it. We ended the meal with a fried banana that had a dollop of sour cream sauce on it. The serving sizes are generous, so we did not finish the food, but wow, every bite we did have was well worth it! We will for sure add this top to our top places to eat in Santa Fe! read more

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I came here with my coworkers and the food was pretty good. I think we got there close to right when they opened as there weren't anyone there. The staff were efficient, friendly, and attentive. They have an extensive menu with specials as well. I got the chilaquiles and thought it was pretty good but I thought it was just a little too salty. Definitely would go back to try other menu items! read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Chilaquiles - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Yummy, glad we found this little place tucked away off the beaten path. The homemade croutons and grilled plantains are great additions. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Interior - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Loved the green chile stew- bowl was very large. I intended to get a side of Pupusas but got a 2 - one steak and one cheese. I thought the cheese pupusa was amazing. Hubs said duck hash was good, but soup was better. Huge long line when you walk in. It goes fairly fast, you order at counter and seat yourself. It looked packed but we had no trouble finding a seat after we ordered. Outside seating or inside. read more

we ordered an enchilade dish for my wife with chicken and no cheese as she is lactos intolerant and cannot have dairy products. i it was delivered with tofu. asked to have it replaced. came back with chicken but has cheese over the top. and it took a long time to be served and reserved. very poor! read more

One waitress for over 50 people. 45 min to get a beverage! People were waited on after we had been waiting before them. Orderof pupusa was burnt! Sad looking salads. Our group was seven! This was last night 8/19/26 Wednesday. Flies all over. Sorry I wish I could have given a more positive review!! read more

This is a terrible service review. We sat for 15-20 min, were totally ignored. No one cleaned our table, brought water or took an order. And the food lately has been meh anyway. Take a Miss. read more

Tried a little more of the menu for lunch. The salmon tacos were amazing. The salsa verde just took it to another flavor level. We also ordered a Reuben from the "specials" board by the register. The only knock on our Reuben was that the pastrami wasn't sliced across the grain, but with the grain, which made it chewy. But the flavors were on point for the sandwich. We also ordered a side of sautéed veggies. Delicious! As alway, the staff was friendly and attentive. This is a great local joint that is welcoming to groups or individuals dining alone. read more

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Fun local place with a huge selection of NM classics plus nightly specials. And, oh, the pies!

My husband and I go to Tune-Up Cafe on a regular basis for breakfast. One of the best Huevos Ranchero in Santa Fe. Lovely staff. Nice outdoor dining. Only place in town that serves organic chicken livers. read more

Another great place for breakfast. Very busy but lots of seating inside and out. Neiborhood place. Order at the counter and they deliver to your table. Excellent coffee. I had the basic breakfast, perfect. The wife had a special - pork belly burnt ends tacos. She of course loved it. read more

Always look forward to our trips to Santa Fe and Tune Up Cafe. We very disappointed in the lamb burger and cheese burger last week. Their desserts have always been top notch as with our burgers we were very disappointed. read more

Great food off the usual tourist filled streets of downtown. Good sized portions. Perfect spices. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and carnivores will find tasty options. Homemade pie is so good we had it first. Friendly staff and a great outdoor porch. read more

The food is always awesome! Had some breakfast chow here rec'd by a friend and she was on the money! Wonderful!

Nice restaurant with a lot of locals. The food is consistently good and it's been one of our go-to places for a few years now. The chicken picatta and pizza is our usual. And you can always count on the dessert case to be a special treat. Stop by for dessert and an coffee, they are usually open late! The staff seems to stick around and while they can get a little stressed, they are always nice and considerate. We will continue to keep this place among our regular eateries and look forward to going back. read more

Tune-Up Cafe - Chicken picatta - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Friendly service, lovely patio, and the food is always good. Great for lunch or a casual dinner.

Most satisfying meal I had in Santa Fe. Service was great, food was awesome and prices were very reasonable. Would def go again!

My friend and I were on a roadtrip and I had found this place via yelp for a low key lunch. We came in and the place is very unassuming. You stand in line to order and then find a seat, and they'll bring you your food. I ordered a cup of the green Chile stew which was fine, and the lamb tacos, which were delicious (as were the rice and beans - totally simple, but amazing). My friend ordered the tofu mole enchiladas. I'm not a tofu person, but she suggested I try the mole, and holy mother of god! The mole was the best mole I've ever had. I repeat, I'm not a tofu person, but I regretted my order (albeit it was rather delicious) immediately, and wanted to order a jar of mole to go! We also got two slices of pie to go - I got the chocolate cream and my friend got a key lime pie. These were good, but the mole just blew everything away! read more

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Went for dessert only: - lemon blueberry cake: flavor was really nice but the cake texture was a little off because the filing is very moist. If you like tees leches cake this might do it for you, that's how wet it was. Despite this, I loved the flavors of everything including the cream topping, would get it again! - coconut cream pie: my original very critical review of this pie needed to be edited...I ate the rest of it later when it wasn't AS cold and it tasted better. I think it's kind of like ice cream, it needs to soften up a bit to appreciate the flavors/textures. Original critique remains: too much cream, not enough coconut filling. Coconut filling could be more coconutty, it's lovely but def subtle. The crust edge is wonderfully crisp, almost like a shortbread. I was too hard on this pie and glad I didn't throw it away. Other thoughts: - hard to know what any dessert is without asking, no signage - every pie had about 4x cream and very little filling. I'd be a regular if they worked on their pie recipes/ratios, they clearly put a lot of love into them but they need tweaking. read more