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La Choza Restaurant

905 Alarid St, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3041
505-982-0909
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Ranked #26 of 390 restaurants in Santa Fe
Price range: $0 - $10
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We stumbled upon this restaurant driving through the area. We're so glad we decided to stop in....great food, killer margaritas!!!

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Phoenix, Arizona
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

WORTH FINDING! Be sure to make reservations, even on a weeknight. Delicious green and red chili (order "Christmas" so you can try both). Everything we ate was delicious. Even Urban Spoon says this place is terrific. Lots of locals there (which says a lot). Friendly, funky, and worth visiting. The local Santa Fe Reporter rates restaurants every year and this... More

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See 8 more reviews by L Y for Santa Fe
new mexico
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104 reviews 104 reviews
66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Since we had a discount coupon, we decided to try La Choza while visiting Santa Fe. It was good that we had reservations as there was a long waiting list on a Tuesday evening at 7:00. The dining area was packed and noisy with several large groups. Décor is typical New Mexican. Locals appeared to be in the majority. Our... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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375 reviews 375 reviews
94 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 252 cities Reviews in 252 cities
545 helpful votes 545 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Nothing I ate (I ordered the trio) knocked my socks off, but this restaurant is extremely enjoyable. And when they offer a discount through restaurant.com, the value is excellent. Drink prices seemed excessive, however. My daughter raved about the fish tacos, so perhaps you should try that. A bit odd that there's a charge for chips and salsa, especially since... More

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New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This was a busy little place that our guide book recommended. It was a mix of locals and tourists. We were told our wait would be 45 min, which was fine by us, but the hostess just seemed very confused and incompetent (on our own walk-through during the hour wait, there were multiple tables that were free). I ordered the... More

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See 2 more reviews by wen t for Santa Fe
Alcalde, New Mexico
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50 reviews 50 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We ate at La Choza last evening, one of our favorite places in Santa Fe. It's owned by the people who own the Shed, which just won a major award, and was opened back in the '80s because locals could never get into the Shed because of all the tourists. It's always been one of our favorite places. We were... More

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See 5 more reviews by travelingrudy for Santa Fe
Huntington Beach, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

I actually found a Restaurant.com certificate for this restaurant so didn't really have super high hopes but was pleasantly surprised! We had a short wait for lunch which was so worth it. We started with the chips and dip trio - great salsa, queso (spicy and good) and cool guacamole! My friend has the Frito Pie which was delightful and... More

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See 2 more reviews by octwinmommy for Santa Fe
Philadelphia, PA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

Consistent and delicious they have a parallel to the shed, their sister restaurant. I had the best margarita at the shed , with its close duplicate at La choza. We njoyed all the food, and the atmosphere without the wait time of the shed. Great tacos. La Choza or the Shed , they are both gems in Santa Fe.

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See 3 more reviews by Christopher E for Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM
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35 reviews 35 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

After a very long and trying day this restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel. It was virtually across the street. Walked in to a very friendly staff and were seated immediately. Nice atmosphere. Menu had lots of great choices. I had the combination that I was able to put together myself from several choices which was great. The... More

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Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
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30 reviews 30 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Food is fantastic! Service is great! Prices are reasonable! Love the patio! I have been here many, many times and it's always high quality!

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