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The Shed vs La Choza

The Shed and La Choza are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, La Choza ranks slightly higher than The Shed. La Choza comes in at #3 in Santa Fe with endorsements from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Fodor's.

The Shed
The Shed
9 / 10
113 1/2 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The lines at lunch attest to the status of this Downtown New Mexican eatery." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The long lines, even at lunch, are proof enough that this local institution half a block from the plaza is something special." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Superconvenient to the Plaza and with a fun ambience. The food, however, is seriously overrated, aiming straight for the perceived middle-of-the-road tourist palate. There's a nice patio." Full review
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"The dishes are based on the traditional cooking of the Pueblo and Hispanic peoples and are covered with potent red chile." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In a 1692 adobe hacienda with brightly colored walls and a pretty courtyard, the Shed is deservedly famous for its smoky chile, just-hefty-enough blue corn tortillas, and classic recipes. " Full review
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La Choza
La Choza
8 / 10
905 Alarid St, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3041
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The off-the-beaten-path and less expensive sister to the Shed, La Choza serves supertasty, supertraditional New Mexican fare." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The patio is delightful in summer. Service is friendly and efficient. The menu offers enchiladas, tacos, and burritos." Full review
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"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 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