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Cafe Pasqual'svsTIA Sophia's
Both restaurants are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cafe Pasqual's ranks significantly better than TIA Sophia's. Cafe Pasqual's has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 7 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Cafe Pasqual's
Concierge
Frommer's
Gayot
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
121 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2119
From $10/night
Concierge "This casual one-room restaurant has long been a local Santa Fe icon."
Frommer's "Needless to say, it's a festive place, though it's also excellent for a romantic dinner. Service is jovial and professional." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Colorful plates and a vibrant décor distinguish this Santa Fe hot-spot." Full review
Rough Guide "Lovely, lively Old/New Mexican restaurant, serving top-quality food (including breakfast) in an attractive tiled dining room a block south of the plaza."
Fodor's "A perennial favorite, this cheerful cubbyhole dishes up Nuevo Latino and occasional Asian specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner." Full review
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Try the chummy communal table, or go late morning or after 1:30 pm to (hopefully) avoid the crush.
Travel + Leisure "Tight, cozy, informal, and always bustling, Café Pasquals is the kind of place where you’ll want to take a first date, especially if you think you’ll want to follow it up with a second." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This downtown Santa Fe establishment has been around for nearly 40 years, and the organic Mexican and New Mexican cuisine is legendary." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The food, most of which has a definite south-of-the-border flavor, is worth every penny of the high prices." Full review
TIA Sophia's Fodor's Frommer's Rough Guide Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2129
From $12/night
Fodor's "This Downtown joint serves strictly New Mexican breakfasts and lunches. Order anything and expect a true taste of local tradition." Full review
Frommer's "If you want to see how real Santa Fe locals look and eat, go to this friendly downtown restaurant, now in its third decade." Full review
Rough Guide "Spicy, very inexpensive Mexican diner west of the plaza that’s a huge hit with lunching locals. Daily except Mon 7am–2pm."
Travel + Leisure "Open for breakfast and lunch, this downtown family-owned restaurant has a regular clientele that is almost as loyal as its waitstaff, some of whom have been working here for more than 20 years." Full review
Afar Magazine "This well-traversed diner-style landmark caters to locals and visitors (open for breakfast and lunch only )." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Know that you'll have to pick between green or red chile for many savory dishes in Santa Fe — or you can opt for a "Christmas" blend of both, a style reportedly invented at Tia Sophia's Mexican diner, best known for its breakfast burritos"
