While there are plenty of places in the Land of Enchantment to get authentic New Mexican fare, some simply don’t hold up to the standards that true New Mexicans crave. La Choza is a charming family-owned restaurant in Santa Fe that brings generations of tradition with them to bring you the most quality, authentic, and spicy New Mexican food around. Their red and green chile simply cannot be beaten, and their margaritas are some of the best in the city. If you’re looking for authentic chile relleno, carne adovada, green chile stew, and so many other traditional dishes made to perfection, La Choza needs to be your new go-to.

Welcome to La Choza in Santa Fe!
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This restaurant has been consistently voted the #1 New Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe, and it's not hard to see why.
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From their charming and colorful decor to the welcoming staff members, it's easy to tell that this restaurant is special before you've even take a bite of the food.
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La Choza has been in the same family for generations and has been in operation since 1983.
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The restaurant is located in the old adobe building that used to house Mercer Ranch.

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Traditions that have been passed down for years bring you what is now award-winning New Mexican food that blows other restaurants out of the water.
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Their margaritas are also a top-rated drink. Make sure to pair any meal with the perfect cocktail!
We must warn you: the red and green chile are hot.
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Make sure to check with your server if your spice tolerance isn't very high. Many of the menu items at La Choza have quite the kick, so your server can help you choose a meal that will suit your tastes.
Locals consistently rave about the authenticity of La Choza's New Mexican fare.
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From posole to carne adovada, blue corn burritos, tacos, tamales, and more, everything here is made with heart and is delicious as can be. Get a combo plate to try more than one dish!
La Choza is the perfect choice for authentic and spicy New Mexican food. The restaurant open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
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Address: 905 Alarid Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
Phone: (505) 982-0909

For more information on La Choza, you can visit their website right here.

Have you ever been to La Choza? Was your dish deliciously spicy? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments!

For more great Mexican food in the Land of Enchantment, head over to this small town to visit their iconic Mexican restaurant.

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