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The best breakfast and brunch in Santa Fe

Start with Tia Sophia's in Downtown for the breakfast burrito smothered in green chile, Cafe Pasqual's in Near the Plaza for breakfast, early and The Pantry in Cerrillos Road for huevos rancheros. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.

4 places · Updated November 14, 2026

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  1. Tia Sophia'sDowntown · Red and green chile, Christmas style

    Get: The breakfast burrito smothered in green chile

    Most often named for the burrito and huevos rancheros.

  2. Cafe Pasqual'sNear the Plaza

    Get: Breakfast, early

    Worth a wait. Crowds form once the doors open.

  3. The PantryCerrillos Road

    Get: Huevos rancheros

    Does a basic breakfast right, with chile from Duran Central Pharmacy.

  4. Plaza Cafe DowntownPlaza · Posole

    Get: A diner breakfast with chile

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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Santa Fe?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Tia Sophia's (Downtown), Cafe Pasqual's (Near the Plaza) and The Pantry (Cerrillos Road). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Tia Sophia's, get the breakfast burrito smothered in green chile. At Cafe Pasqual's, get breakfast, early. At The Pantry, get huevos rancheros. At Plaza Cafe Downtown, get A diner breakfast with chile.

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