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The Compound RestaurantvsTune Up Cafe
Both establishments are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Compound Restaurant scores significantly better than Tune Up Cafe. The Compound Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as Gayot, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
The Compound Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
635 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $35/night
Fodor's "Chef Mark Kiffin has transformed this gracious, folk-art-filled old restaurant into one of the state's culinary darlings." Full review
Frommer's "Traditional regional ingredients brought to the area by the Spanish are joined by Mediterranean influences to create dishes like braised veal osso bucco and pancetta-wrapped monkfish." Full review
Gayot15.0
"Designed by architect Alexander Girard, the Compound possesses an enticing mix of simple elegance and flashes of bright modernistic color." Full review
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Make sure to look overhead, where whitewashed vigas balance out vibrant Navajo ceiling tiles, and a snake discreetly traverses one of the interior roomâs ceilings.
Lonely Planet "A longtime foodie favorite, featuring the contemporary American creations of much-lauded chef and owner Mark Kiffin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chef-owner Mark Kiffin has perfected his summer menu, from the first course of San Danielle prosciutto and green-strawberry salad to the main course of roasted rack of lamb. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The elegant, grown-up Compound on Santa Fe's Canyon Road caters to devoted locals and tourists alike with a Southwest and Mediterranean focus." 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
