2 Best Restaurants in The Santa Fe Trail, Day Trips from Santa Fe

On the ground floor of an imposing 1920s stone warehouse on the border between Las Vegas's older and newer downtowns, this bustling gastropub filled with colorful artwork draws a diverse and friendly crowd of creative spirits, students, tourists, and foodies. The reasonably priced menu is a fun fusion of Latin and Asian flavors, including orange-chicken burritos, spicy brisket tacos, and red chile pepper fried chicken sandwiches. Save room for the churro donut sundae with a fresh berry sauce.

Huevos rancheros and burritos smothered with spicy salsa top the list in this friendly, simply furnished New Mexican diner that's been around since the 1950s and is a great bet for hearty breakfasts and lunches. You can also pick up cookies, doughnuts, and pastries from the on-site bakery or a stack of freshly made corn tortillas from the tortilleria.