Harry’s Roadhouse.

Located on the Old Las Vegas Highway, Harry’s Roadhouse is a quintessential Santa Fe institution that successfully straddles the line between a neighborhood diner and a destination garden cafe. The sprawling layout offers distinct moods across several rooms, ranging from a cozy fireplace nook to a vibrant, juniper-shaded courtyard that is a local favorite for summer dining. The menu is famously eclectic, moving seamlessly from New Mexican staples like blue corn enchiladas and huevos rancheros to Thai beef salads and Mediterranean-inspired platters. While the lemon ricotta pancakes draw the morning crowds, the restaurant is equally known for its tart, fresh-squeezed margaritas and a commitment to homemade quality, using bread from a local artisanal bakehouse. It’s a bustling, unpretentious spot where the atmosphere is as colorful as the folk art on the walls.