The Shed - Santa Fe
  • Cuisines: American, Mexican, Local Traditional, Steakhouses
    • User Rating  
  • NileGuide Expert Says:

    Tucked into a pretty courtyard on Palace Avenue, the Shed is a favorite for New Mexican cuisine and margaritas. Instead of sopapillas, they serve garlic french bread with their entrees—the best of which include green-chile chicken enchiladas and pollo adobo. Small, low-ceiled rooms and corner fireplaces (kivas) give the building great Santa Fe ambience.


  • Description:

    • This longtime locals' favorite is so popular that during lunch lines often form outside. Half a block east of the plaza, a luncheon institution since 1953, it occupies several rooms and the patio of a rambling hacienda that was built in 1692. Festive folk art adorns the doorways and walls. The food is delicious, some of the best in the state, and a compliment to traditional Hispanic and Pueblo cooking. The red chile cheese enchilada is renowned in Santa Fe. Tacos and burritos are good, too. The green-chile stew is a local favorite. The Shed's Joshua Carswell has added vegetarian and low-fat Mexican foods to the menu, as well as a variety of soups and salads and grilled chicken and steak. Don't leave without trying the mocha cake, possibly the best dessert you'll ever eat. In addition to wine and a number of beers, there's full bar service. The cantina style bar is a fun place to schmooze, and the brick patio is well shaded.

    • © Frommer's 2013

    User Reviews for The Shed

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      Definitely not worth the wait...

    • We've been coming here for years, and each time, the wait for walk-ins gets longer and longer (2 hours), and the service more inconsistent. In the future, I wouldn't bother...

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      It's okay.

    • Went to get some Christmas style. :) It was pretty good. I don't know if I'm a pod judge of New Mex/Mex since I'm from Texas and everything was so different from TexMex....

    • Read full review on TripAdvisor

    Awards:

    Frommer's
    Santa Fe Reporter
    •  says Best of Santa Fe 2008
    Frommer's
    •  Highly Recommended 2010
    • Details
      • Contact:

      • visit website
      • tel: +1 505 982 9030
      • Address:

      • 113 & 1/2 East Palace Avenue
      • Santa Fe, NM 87501
      • Neighborhood:

      • The Plaza
      • Payments:

      • amex mastercard visa discover diners
      • Hours:

      • Daily 11a-9p

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