La Plazuela At La Fonda

La Plazuela At La Fonda is a Restaurant in Santa Fe, NM, located at 100 E San Francisco St. It serves New Mexican and Southwestern cuisine to locals and visitors in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. The restaurant takes an innovative approach to traditional recipes, offering seasonal selections and signature dishes. The dining space is a warm, 1920s-era room built below a dramatic wrought-iron chandelier and lofty foliage, encircled by hand-painted windows that evoke the style of the Southwest. Guests dine beneath expansive skylights that filter natural light and a soothing fountain, creating an intimate setting. The menu features specialties such as Filet & Enchiladas, La Fonda’s Signature Tortilla Soup, and Pan Fried Rainbow Trout. The venue also hosts holiday events, including a Thanksgiving prix fixe menu crafted by Chef Marc Quiñones. La Plazuela is situated within La Fonda on the Plaza, a historic landmark property. The restaurant recently replaced its dining chairs with more functional furnishings to improve service flow, with the previous chairs sold for refurbishing to the owner of historic La Posada in Winslow, Arizona.

The dining room features an inspired mix of New Mexican textiles and furnishings, plus contemporary pieces by local artisans. The historic property holds a coveted place in Santa Fe history, with a 100-year-old heritage that includes an art collection featuring works by renowned artists such as Gerald Cassidy, Paul Lantz, and Vladan Stiha. The hand-painted windows in La Plazuela were created by former employee Ernest Martinez. La Fonda on the Plaza is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America, preserving its history while maintaining hospitality standards. The property has received numerous accolades, including being named the No. 2 hotel in Santa Fe by Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World's Best Awards and ranked among the top Santa Fe luxury hotels. La Plazuela itself was voted #2 Best Guacamole in Santa Fe by the Santa Fe Reporter in 2019.

La Plazuela At La Fonda brings historic charm and innovative Southwestern cuisine to the center of Santa Fe, offering a distinctive dining experience within one of the city’s most celebrated landmarks.

The restaurant sits on E San Francisco St, just over a tenth of a mile from the Soldiers' Monument and the Santa Fe Plaza. It is also within a short walk of the Institute of American Indian Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts.

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