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113 1 / 2 E. Palace Ave. & 505/982-9030. www.sfshed.com. Reservations accepted at dinner. Lunch
$5.75-$9.50, dinner $8-$17. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 11am-2:30pm and 5:30-9pm.
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Tomasita's Cafe NEW MEXICAN When I was in high school, I used to eat at
Tomasita's, a little dive on a back street. It's now in a modern building near the train
station, and its food has become renowned. The atmosphere is simple—hanging plants
and wood accents—with lots of families sitting at booths or tables and a festive spillover
from the bar, where many come to drink margaritas. Service is quick, even a little rushed,
which is my only gripe. Sure, the food is still tasty, but unless you go at some odd hour,
you'll wait for a table, and once you're seated, you may eat and be out again in less than
an hour. The burritos are still excellent, though you may want to try the chile rellenos, a
house specialty. Vegetarian dishes, burgers, steaks, and daily specials are also offered.
There's full bar service.
500 S. Guadalupe St. & 505/983-5721. No reservations; large parties call ahead. Lunch $6-$15, dinner
$6.25-$16. AE, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 11am-10pm.
Upper Crust Pizza Kids PIZZA Upper Crust serves some of Santa Fe's best piz-
zas, in an adobe house near the old San Miguel Mission. The atmosphere is plain, with
wooden tables; in summer, the outdoor patio overlooking Old Santa Fe Trail is more
inviting. Meals-in-a-dish include the Grecian gourmet pizza (feta and olives) and the
whole-wheat vegetarian pizza (topped with sesame seeds). You can either eat here or
request free delivery (it takes about 30 min.) to your downtown hotel. Beer and wine are
available, as are salads, calzones, sandwiches, and stromboli.
329 Old Santa Fe Trail. & 505/982-0000. www.uppercrustpizza.com. Pizzas $7.95-$18. DISC, MC, V.
Summer daily 11am-midnight; winter Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm.
SOUTHSIDE
Santa Fe's motel strip and other streets south of Paseo de Peralta have their share of good,
reasonably priced restaurants. Note that the Blue Corn Café and Bumble Bee's Baja Grill
have southside locations (see above).
mu du noodles PACIFIC RIM If you're ready for a light, healthy meal with
lots of flavor, head to this small restaurant, about an 8-minute drive from downtown.
The two rooms have brightly painted walls, pine tables and chairs and sparse Asian prints
on the walls. The carpeted back room is cozier, and a woodsy-feeling patio is definitely
worth requesting during the warmer months. The waitstaff is friendly and unimposing.
I almost always order the Malaysian laksa, thick rice noodles in a blend of coconut milk,
hazelnuts, onions, and red curry, stir-fried with chicken or tofu and julienned vegetables
and sprouts. If you're eating with others, you may each want to order a different dish and
share. The pad Thai is lighter and spicier than most, served with a chile-vinegar sauce. A
list of beers, wines, and sakes is available, tailored to the menu. I'm especially fond of the
ginseng ginger ale. Menu items change seasonally.
1494 Cerrillos Rd. & 505/983-1411. www.mudunoodles.com. Reservations for parties of 3 or larger
only. Main courses $9-$18. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Tues-Sat 5:30-9pm (sometimes to 10pm in summer).
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5 WHAT TO SEE & DO
One of the oldest cities in the United States, Santa Fe has long been a center for the
creative and performing arts, so it's not surprising that most of the city's major sights are
 
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