El Nido

Santa Fe


Helmed by chef Enrique Guerrero, the culinary action at this beautiful old steakhouse revolves around the open flame, with a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and pizza oven taking center stage in the main dining room. But don't overlook the housemade pastas either (pappardelle with wild boar ragu, or Roman favorite cacio e pepe) – it's all simply perfetto. Reservations essential.

Take Bishops Lodge Rd or Hwy 285 north from Santa Fe to exit 168.


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