Santa Fe's A5 Japanese Wagyu, Tapas, Elk Steak and Corn Mush: Top 4 Culinary Gems You Have to Try!

Join Adventure Sena as we carve out the Mount Rushmore of Santa Fe’s fine dining scene! In this foodie travel adventure, we’re diving into four unforgettable restaurants that blend ancient flavors with modern mastery. From the transcendent Wagyu and izakaya vibes at Izanami at Ten Thousand Waves Onsen Resort, to the sizzling tapas at El Farol, the elk steak at Geronimo, and a tequila flight paired with blue corn mush and ancho-chile short rib at Escondido (you’ll see why it’s a hidden gem!), this is a taste tour you won’t forget. Ready to drool? Hit play and let’s eat our way through Santa Fe! NOTE: Escondido reached out to fact check- they were in fact nominated as a James Beard Award candidate, but have not formally won the award- just yet! Give them some love, they'll be making waves before too long. Fun Bites: Izanami: Nestled at Ten Thousand Waves spa, this spot boasts the West’s best sake list—over 100 varieties! El Farol: Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant (since 1835) once hosted Billy the Kid for a meal—talk about a spicy history! Geronimo: Housed in a 1756 adobe, its elk dish has locals claiming it’s “better than a canyon sunset.” Escondido: This spot fuses Pueblo traditions with a modern twist—blue corn mush dates back over 1,000 years- A James Beard Award Nominee! Shout out to Robert McCormick and the Santa Fe Foodies group on Facebook for advice on best restaurants- check them out:   / 1hxhzbdt54