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El Farol RestaurantvsTune Up Cafe
Tune Up Cafe and El Farol Restaurant are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, El Farol Restaurant ranks slightly higher than Tune Up Cafe. El Farol Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 4 publications such as Gayot, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
El Farol Restaurant
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
808 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2726
From $20/night
Frommer's "This is the place to head for local ambience and flavors of Spain, Santa Fe, and Mexico." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Although El Farol serves excellent steaks, most people come to sample the extensive list of tapas (three for $25)." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Depending on the day of the week, you can also partake in trivia challenges, tap your feet to bluesy tunes, or shake your hips to salsa beats on the warped wooden floor." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Canyon Road institution is at its best at the height of summer when you can grab a small table outside and watch half the city walk by." Full review
Tune Up Cafe
Fodor's Gayot Travel + Leisure Frommer's
1115 Hickox, Santa Fe, NM 84505
From $0/night
Fodor's "This cozy locals' favorite has colorful walls and wood details, booths, a few tables, and a community table." Full review
Gayot13.0
"At any time of day, this neighborhood café satisfies diners with a wide range of selections and New Mexican and El Salvadoran specialties." Full review
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Whenever you come, make sure to check the lively specials board, and save room for desserts like root beer floats and espresso chocolate brownie sundaes (made gluten-free).
Travel + Leisure "This always-packed, always-unpretentious neighborhood café...has perfected a sweeter, mellower green chile that still has a spicy kick of an aftertaste." Full review
Frommer's "This small, no-frills spot is a local favorite that serves Latin American dishes and a whole lot more. Order at the counter before finding a table, which the restaurant packs in elbow-to-elbow. " Full review
