Traditional and Unique Foods of Santa Fe

Santa Fe Culinary Scene

Traditional New Mexican Dishes

• Blue Corn Enchiladas: Blue cornmeal dough, pork, enchilada sauce, cheese.
• Carne Adovada: Pork shoulder in red chile sauce with garlic, NM spices.
• Sopapillas: Deep-fried dough pockets with beans or cheese.
• Red Chile: Dried red chile peppers for sauces/stews.
• Posole: Hominy corn and pork stew with onion, cilantro.
• Frijoles: Pinto beans with green chile.
• Tortillas: Homemade, warm, fresh.
• Mexican Pizza: Large tortilla with beans, cheese, meat, lettuce, tomato, onion.

Unique Local Specialties

• Hatch Green Chile: Famous NM chile variety.
• Indian Fry Bread: Native American variation.
• Green Chile Cheeseburger: Burger topped with green chile.
• Santa Fe Salad: Greens, black beans, corn, roasted red pepper, chicken/steak.
• Margaritas: Prickly pear, pomegranate, hibiscus flavors.