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 simply 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 Santa Fe
Where is the best Flamenco in Santa Fe? The Flamenco Dinner Show at El Farol is tradition where you can experience the captivating art of Flamenco dance. The dinner is fantastic and is a great precursor to the lively show. El Farol Santa Fe is the oldest bar on Canyon Road, with all the charm of its history dating back to 1835. The locals stop in for a drink, and you have a whiff of New Mexico chile in the air. Yes, this is the most authentic tapas restaurant in Santa Fe, where you can enjoy fine wines and spectacular flamenco dancing.
- 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 with fish n chips being the best in Santa Fe, a rotating selection of the brewery’s beers on tap, and it is a brewery with 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!