Experts' Choice Award La Choza
What the experts agree on
La Choza is where Santa Fe locals escape the tourist crowds for authentic, fiery New Mexican classics—think tamales, sopapillas, and green chile that actually pack heat. The patio is lovely, prices are reasonable, and service hits the mark.
“The off-the-beaten-path and less expensive sister to the Shed, La Choza serves supertasty, supertraditional New Mexican fare.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "The patio is delightful in summer. Service is friendly and efficient. The menu offers enchiladas, tacos, and burritos." Full review
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"La Choza, the sister restaurant of The Shed (a bustling, touristy locale), is the locals' destination for good New Mexican eats off the beaten path." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Heaping platters of shredded-pork and red-chile tamales, ground-beef-stuffed sopaipillas, blue-corn chicken burritos, and soul-satisfying green chile—all packing plenty of fire and flavor." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "La Choza (Spanish for “the shed”), an unfussy eatery which happens to be the longtime sibling of its famed Plaza restaurant – also called The Shed – has maintained its Railyard District..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in the Railyard District, the friendly and efficient La Choza (Spanish for "the shed") doles out traditional New Mexican fare. Start with the satisfying posole (a hominy). Try the..."
Lonely Planet "Arrive early to chow down at colorful La Choza, which is worth the wait"
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