94231 Thu Apr 17 11:25:06 -0700 2003 6 6 Southwest 0 516446 I'm a New Yorker who's going to be visiting Santa Fe, NM, for the first time ever next week. I'm looking for recommendations on where I can get the best sopaipillas, as they are a New Mexican specialty. I've read that they can be sweet or savory, so please specify which type you're speaking of, or if the place serves both types. And if you feel like recommending where I can get the best of any other particularly New Mexican dish, feel free to add that info as well. Thanks!! Thu Apr 17 11:25:06 -0700 2003 0 Alizinha 1 516448 My favorites are at the Plaza Restaurant, located surprisingly enough, on the plaza! A Santa Fe icon that is not just for tourists, it's pretty typical to see locals hanging out there. Try a bowl of posole (pork) with fresh flour tortillas and sopapillas and a Rio Grande beer. Can't go wrong. Link: http://www.flyingmutts.com Thu Apr 17 18:32:50 -0700 2003 516446 0 Alan 2 516521 Maria's just south of the downtown area is really good all around Santa Fe New Mexican food, including an extensive selection of margaritas. Tortillas are made on the premises, behind a window. Sun Apr 27 22:48:39 -0700 2003 516448 0 dpb 1 516453 Those served at the Plaza Cafe are quite fine and authentic. Add to that those served at Cafe San Estevan in the Guadalupe District. Should you get away from Santa Fe to, say, the restaurant in Chimayo, Rancho de Chimayo, you'll find fine examples there, too. Typically they are served with the meal as a "bread" but not put on the table before the entree or, even, before ordering as is often the case in Anglo restaurants with a bread basket. They are an accompianment to food - no big deal - though when they are bad they are awful ! Usually they are served with a squeeze jar of honey though some places offer a honey-butter (which I personally prefer). You mention a savory version... I've not had this but have noted "stuffed" versions offered in some Anglo restaurants; meaning stuffed with ground meats, etc. I cannot comment as to the authenticity of this much less their desirability. Fri Apr 18 23:03:46 -0700 2003 516446 0 Bob S II 2 516495 "You mention a savory version... I've not had this but have noted "stuffed" versions offered in some Anglo restaurants; meaning stuffed with ground meats, etc. I cannot comment as to the authenticity of this much less their desirability. " Stuffed sopaipillas, aka "stuffies" are a southern Colorado innovation, IB, not Anglo. I've not had any outstanding stuffies in northern NM, but Tia Sofia's [S. Fe] are adequate. Related are Navajo (frybread) tacos, such as the fine ones served at the Tuba City, AZ Truck Stop, and the Pima/Papago versions, such as the superlative ones at the Gila Indian Center, off I-10 S of PHX. Cheers -- Pete Tillman Tucson & Santa Fe Thu Apr 24 10:29:14 -0700 2003 516453 0 Peter Tillman 3 516523 Thanks Peter... never knew this; always wondered about Navajo Tacos, too. Mon Apr 28 10:19:34 -0700 2003 516495 0 Bob S II 1 516482 When I visit my mom, I like going to Tomasita's on (I think) Guadalupe. They serve piping-hot sopaipillas that you can eat with honey to finish off your meal. They've also got excellent enchiladas. Wed Apr 23 12:48:37 -0700 2003 516446 0 JessicaSophia