La Choza is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

1. La Choza

8.7
905 Alarid St (at Cerrillos Rd), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

christine y.christine yi: that was the BEST shredded pork tamale i've ever had. topped w some of the red chile sauce, wowzers!

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out La Choza as it was featured on Top 5 Restaurants for #2 - the pork tamale with christmas sauce Read more.

MarcMarc: Food Network's Top 5 "Best of the Holidays": #2 Pork Tamale with Christmas Sauce

Cafe Pasqual's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

2. Cafe Pasqual's

8.9
121 Don Gaspar Ave (at Water St.), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 110 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the tamales - Chicken Red Chile and Jack Cheese, Green Chile and Corn Tamales

Miguel F.Miguel Fernandez: Tamales are a MUST have! Amazing food

Noel A.Noel Adams: Polenta with over easy eggs. Similar to a deconstructed tamale. So delicious.

Inn at Pueblo Bonito is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

3. Inn at Pueblo Bonito

8.2
138 W Manhattan Ave, Santa Fe, NM
Bed and Breakfast · 2 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Boone: Super cozy with great kiva fireplaces. We loved the green chili chicken stew and red chili pork tamales for breakfast.

Aaron H.Aaron Harju: Good tamales and the breakfast stew was awesome

Palacio Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

4. Palacio Cafe

8.5
209 E Palace Ave (Paseo de Peralta), Santa Fe, NM
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Santa Fe · 23 tips and reviews

Morley Z.Morley Zhi: We went back twice in three days. Tamales, breakfast burritos, and breakfast tacos are amazing.

kayla b.kayla b: Absolutely worth any wait. The tamales were delicious and the chili is so tasty with the cheese. Aqua Fresca is bomb

Sarah Invicta W.Sarah Invicta Williams: Great family owned and run sandwich shop, everyone should give them a try great food;()

La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

5. La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza

8.0
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 31 tips and reviews

Grace S.Grace S.: Tortilla soup and torta BBQ pork sandwich all the way! The black bean soup and enchilada, tamale, and chile rellano were just meh.

Mitchell S.Mitchell Spearman: Amazing dinner on the Plaza. Enjoy a margarita, focus on the huitlacoche tamal and then dive into the enchiladas! You’ll be so glad you’re at this amazing Santa Fe spot.

Wendy F.Wendy Forbes: Don't miss out on the tableside guacamole!

Santa Fe School of Cooking and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

6. Santa Fe School of Cooking and Market

8.2
116 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 9 tips and reviews

Lianna D.Lianna Devereaux: Love the hands on class - did salsa 1 - would love to come back sometime for their tamale or Chile relleno classes

Christy W.Christy Wyatt: Took the walking restaurant tour.Worth it! Get business cards from the various restaurants you visit on the tour. Several people in our tour took pictures of their food with the card next to the plate

Debbie S.Debbie Swanson: Try any of the walking tours! 4 or 5 restaurants Yum

Los Potrillos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

7. Los Potrillos

8.6
1947 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

RachellRachell: Try The Tamal de Cazuela! A traditional dish served with a creamy corn sauce! It is delicious very cheesy and creamy! Plus the service is excellent!

Amy V.Amy Voisine: Huevos de Los Potrillos, yummmm!!!!!!! The tomatillo sauce is incredible, and the beans and potatoes. Que Rico!

Amanda Q.Amanda Quintana-Bowles: The menu selection is huge and the food is very good. I always try to order new items each visit and have never been disappointed.

Tia Sophia's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

8. Tia Sophia's

7.7
210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 37 tips and reviews

Buzz C.Buzz Covington: Try the pork-chops with apple sauce! A secret off-menu item is the manatee tamale... Yum!

MLOMLO: It's all good! Green chile with two poached eggs dropped in was a amazing. Blue corn pancake tastes like a normal pancake with a slight blue hue.

Matthew H.Matthew Haag: Definitely get the breakfast burrito. Then take a nap and fast the rest of day. Recommend walking home to burn off the calories.

Tomasita's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

9. Tomasita's

7.7
500 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Historic Guadalupe · 56 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Cahill: If you get the tamale meal, don't get an appetizer.... It's sooooooo much food you'll be stuffed. Great tamales and plentiful!

AndrewAndrew: Maybe it’s because I’m used to texmex, but I found the tamales mediocre and the margaritas lame. Also, the canned refried beans I buy are better. Don’t wait in the insane line for this.

PHRESHAIRPHRESHAIR: Tomasitas. One of the Ultra staple Santa Fe legit stops if you want to taste real great chile. Welcome to Santa.

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

10. Maria's New Mexican Kitchen

7.5
555 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Rick C.Rick Clarke: Try the tamales and any of the many, many margaritas.

Alyssa P.Alyssa P: The salsa was super spicy with no flavor. The tamales were pretty good but after a 50 minute wait it didn't live up to expectation.

Marissa C.Marissa C: One of my favorite New Mexican spots in Santa Fe, great margaritas and blue corn enchiladas

The Shed is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

11. The Shed

8.6
113 E Palace Ave (at Washington Ave.), Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 125 tips and reviews

Anna G.Anna Graizbord: The tamales are amazing. All the plates come with garlic bread — you will need this to counterbalance the heat. It seems weird but it’s really good.

Hannah R.Hannah Rumbarger: Everything was delicious! Nice atmosphere, very cozy and great service. If you have room for dessert I recommend the apple pie!

Red C.Red Cell: Order Red not Green here. The Green is great, but the Red is outstanding.

Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

12. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi

8.6
113 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM
Hotel · Downtown Santa Fe · 11 tips and reviews

K d.K dar: Beautiful restful inn. Lovely detail oriented rooms, beautifully furnished. Great restaurant w wonderful breakfast and dinner. True luxury!

Sam H.Sam H: The fireplaces in each room are a great touch!

Mark B.Mark Bivona: Southwestern style & decor with excellent service

El Parasol is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

13. El Parasol

8.1
298 Dinosaur Trl, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Jimi L.Jimi La Pointe: Tortilla Burger or the Pork and Guacamole Burrito are my favorites

John G.John Gonzales: The green chile stew is more like beef stew with a little bit of chile. Not great. Also, try the relleno burrito.

TonyTony: Get the Chilaquiles. Do it.

Joseph's of Santa Fe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

14. Joseph's of Santa Fe

8.3
428 Agua Fria St (Montezuma), Santa Fe, NM
American Restaurant · Historic Guadalupe · 10 tips and reviews

Ehrin F.Ehrin Feeley: If you find yourself in Santa Fe or Taos you must go here. The food is consistently excellent and the presentation lovely. The New Mexican Lamb burger and the Cloud cake. You are welcome.

Jesse B.Jesse Belcher: The steak au poivre and the duck confit are to die for!

Tom M.Tom Moore: Great wine list and loved all of our dishes.

The Pink Adobe & Dragon Room Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Fe.

15. The Pink Adobe & Dragon Room Bar

8.2
406 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Fe · 17 tips and reviews

The Santa Fe VIPThe Santa Fe VIP: THE DRAGON ROOM and New Tapa's Outdoor bar and the beautiful patio! Read more.

Mat L.Mat L: Gypsy Stew is a must try for lunch....

Terance W.Terance W.: Half price bar menu on quiz night Wednesdays!