Santa Fe may be known for its quiet charm, but Santa Fe nightlife comes alive in the evening. There are fabulous Santa Fe Restaurants, live music, performances, dancing or enjoy a peaceful evening of people-watching. These are some of our favorite places to visit and activities to do in the evening in Santa Fe. Here is a variety of experiences to pique your interest.
- El Flamenco Spanish Cabaret
El Flamenco Cabaret is Southern Spain at its best in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Experience passionate, rhythmic flamenco dance filled with soulful, expressive movement, fiery emotion, and percussive footwork, accompanied by intricate guitar and haunting vocals. Explore the authentic Spanish food of the tapas menu, fine wine and good spirits for an unforgettable evening with a flair for the dramatic and storytellers using cultural traditions. A proud Mayor’s Arts Award winner for the City of Santa Fe, the Cabaret also offers Summer Workshops and classes emphasizing technique and dance choreography. Enjoy a night of traditional Santa Fe dance.
- Santa Fe Margarita Trail
Purchase an official Santa Fe Margarita Trail Passport and enjoy forty-five margaritas, especially crafted for the margarita connoisseur at downtown Santa Fe restaurants. Each margarita restaurant along the Santa Fe Trail offers the best tequila for margaritas, and the passport costs just $3, entitling you to $1 off each signature margarita drink. Explore Santa Fe at night and find your favorite margarita mix and earn prizes for the stamps you collect along the way.
- La Fiesta Lounge at La Fonda
Looking for live entertainment and sensational cocktails where the dance floor is movin and shakin? La Fiesta Lounge at La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe was voted Santa Fe’s best live entertainment venue, where you can watch those doing the two-step dance, listen to western swing music, and dance to some of the best local musicians! Enjoy the exceptional nightlife atmosphere with one of their signature margaritas and cocktails,
Summer Scene on The Santa Fe Plaza
People have been visiting the historic Santa Fe Plaza for nearly four hundred years. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, it’s a great place to eat, especially at the Santa Fe Plaza Cafe and enjoy the best things to do in Santa Fe. If you happen to be on a rooftop, the New Mexican sunset can be spectacular. In August, this is the site of the famous Santa Fe Indian Market, Spanish Market and many music events at the Santa Fe Bandstand.
- Second Street Brewery
This popular local watering hole has expanded to fill three locations: the Original Second Street Brewery, the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District, and the massive Rufina Taproom. Enjoy delicious food, including the best fish n chips in Santa Fe, a rotating selection of the brewery’s beers on tap, and live music. And gluten-free beer… is that possible?
After Experiencing “The City Different”
After enjoying Santa Fe’s lively nightlife, relax in one of our Aqui Santa Fe luxury vacation rentals. We can help you find the perfect home away from home where you can explore things to do in Santa Fe, Santa Fe shopping, and Santa Fe art galleries – both day and night!