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Best Santa Fe Cheap Eats


As the world economy slows down, we may want to tighten our belts, but we still need to fill our stomachs. Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in Santa Fe.

Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

Atomic Grill Mexican
11/20
103 E. Water St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-2866 | Menu
A local hangout for all-day breakfasts, late-night dining and serious drinking. More...

Backroad Pizza Pizza
13/20
1807 Second St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-955-9055 | Menu
The hippest pizza place in Santa Fe. More...

Bobcat Bite Burgers
12/20
Dining Room at Bobcat Bite, Santa Fe, NM 418 Old Las Vegas Hwy.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-983-5319 | Menu
Classic New Mexican burgers to remember in a tiny off-the-beaten-path joint. More...

Cafe Cafe Italian
12/20
500 Sandoval St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-466-1391
No-frills soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas. More...

Counter Culture Café
Quick Bite
930 Baca St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-995-1105 | Menu
Laid-back sandwich shop with notable entrées, too. More...

Harry's Roadhouse American
13/20
96 Old Las Vegas Hwy., Ste. B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-989-4629 | Menu
A colorful roadhouse off the beaten path. More...

Horseman's Haven Cafe New Mexican
13/20
4353 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-471-5420 | Menu
Santa Fe's pit stop for spicy green chile. More...

Il Vicino Pizza
Quick Bite
321 W. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-8700 | Menu
A quick, easy downtown pizza destination. More...

La Choza Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at La Choza, Santa Fe, NM 905 Alarid St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-982-0909
Grassroots New Mexican cuisine on the south side of the Railyard. More...

El Merendero (Posa's) Mexican
Quick Bite
3538 Zafarano Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-473-3454 | Menu
Order the handmade Posa family tamales at this New Mexican joint. More...

Plaza Bakery Bakery
Quick Bite
56 E. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-3858
A sweetheart of a place on historic Santa Fe Plaza. More...

Sage Bakehouse Bakery
Quick Bite
535 Cerrillos Rd., Ste. C
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-7243
A casual breakfast or lunch starring fresh-from-the-oven baked goods. More...


Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

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