Red or Green: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch Immersion
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Skip to the front of the famously long lines to savor authentic New Mexican flavors with a seated luncheon at one of Santa Fe’s most beloved generational eateries. Enjoy award-winning chile, top-shelf Margaritas, artisan confections and our rich local history on this flavorful journey. Led by a formally trained culinary expert, this immersive lunch tour explores the origins and evolution of NM’s distinct cuisine through a guided comparative tasting that highlights the key differences between Mexican and New Mexican flavors. To elevate the experience, we’ll celebrate Santa Fe’s status as the Margarita Capital of America with a top-shelf margarita pairing for each course, showcasing different styles and expressions of this iconic cocktail. After indulging in a feast of local flavors, we’ll finish on a sweet note with a locally inspired dessert at Santa Fe’s premier craft ice creamery.
Inclusions
What's included
- Locally inspired food and beverage tastings.
- Fun, passionate and knowledgeable local guide
What's not
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Customary gratuity for your guide
Itinerary
Guided walking tour of the Farmer's Market
Guided walking tour
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 122 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Enjoyable, and such a tasty experience
Lauren who is Managing Director/gastro guide was great. Very experienced, had a lot of prior related jobs which she shared when introducing herself. Our host/owner at La Choza was very accommodating and added to the experience. The food was great, we were just sad we had to do the tour our last day as there were other restaurants Lauren suggested that we would have tried. There were 7 in our group.
5Wonderful Food Tour and a Great Guide!
We had a wonderful time on the Wander New Mexico Red & Green Lunch Immersion! There were five of us in our group, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive to our group’s needs. She explained everything clearly and was respectful of our individual preferences and abilities. The walking portion was just right and gave us a great opportunity to experience Santa Fe while learning about the food and culture. One person in our group is vegetarian, and the tour company was very well prepared to accommodate her. She had plenty of delicious options and never felt like an afterthought. Overall, we thought the tour was an excellent value. It was informative, fun, delicious, and very well organized. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santa Fe!
5Excellent
Our tour guide Lauren was excellent and very knowledgeable. The food was authentic to NM and a great way to try it and learn about it. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!
5Recommended
Great time. Lauren was so informative. Really had an enjoyable time. Would definitely recommend. We had a small group - felt like a private tour. Lauren also provided helpful tips for other tours and made recommendations on places to eat/visit.
5Great way to get introduced to NM cuisine
The entire experience was very good. Lauren was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. The food was excellent. Would do this tour again with others or other tours with her. Thank you!
5Well worth it!
Lauren was entertaining, engaging, and educational and informative. She helped us all enjoy the total experience!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet underneath the Santa Fe Railyard Water Tower. This is directly across the railroad tracks from the Violet Crown movie theater.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Wander New Mexico
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- PLEASE SPECIFY AT TIME OF BOOKING (or no later than 48 hours prior to tour) if you or your guests require GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN OR NON-ALCOHOLIC substitutions. We can only guarantee those options but will do our best with any other critical allergies.
How it compares in Santa Fe
- Its from-price is 10% above the median of the 99 experiences we list in Santa Fe.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 99.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Fe
Santa Fe, capital of New Mexico, is a high-desert city of adobe buildings, art galleries and Native American and Spanish traditions below the mountains.
Santa Fe lies at about 2,200 metres at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and it is the highest state capital in the United States. Spanish colonists founded it around 1610, and the Palace of the Governors, an adobe building on the central plaza, dates from those early years. Portals along the plaza are where Native American artists sell jewellery and pottery. The spiral staircase of the Loretto Chapel and the Cathedral Basilica of St Francis, in Romanesque style, stand within a few streets.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Fe: Loretto Chapel.
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