Red or Green: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch Immersion
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a walking tour. Moderate amount of walking required -- tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, but spread out between the four stops. You MUST be in good walking condition to enjoy this tour. No refunds will be give to those who are unable to complete the tour route
Locations visited are subject to change
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Fe Farmer's Market
Guided walking tour of the Farmer's Market
Railyard Arts District
Guided walking tour
What‘s Included
Locally inspired food and beverage tastings.
Fun, passionate and knowledgeable local guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Customary gratuity for your guide
Options
Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch
2 hour chef guided lunch: Chef-curated, two-course luncheon with a guided exploration of New Mexican cuisine
Reviews
109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Casual, fun and friendly tour!
Salty888,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was amazing! We had the best time getting to know about the area, and we learned all about how the food was influenced by the culture, and we appreciated all the fun details. It was fun to try things I might not have ordered so I could taste all that Santa Fe has to offer. I highly recommend this tour!
A wonderful way to start a special weekend
Roam43849750154,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was a tremendous host for a delightful outing, the perfect kickoff for our 30th anniversary celebration. In addition to great food and drinks, the conversation, history and insights, plus more tips for the rest of our trip, left us eager to leave a 5-star review. Sign up already - you’ll be glad you did!
A Great Food Comparison
Patricia M,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very enjoyable tour. Lauren was knowledgeable about the food as well as the history of the restaurant we visited. She had some great pictures of the past appearance of the restaurant as compared to now. My husband uses a mobility scooter and the tour was fully accessible. For us that was another plus and one of the reasons we selected it. He had no problem navigating to and from the sites. The food and margaritas were delicious! Who knew honey made a difference in the flavors of red or green chili!! Ice cream topped it off! I certainly recommend the tour for the flavor comparison!
Food, culture, and laughs!!
kristinasX1889YA,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learning about food is such a wonderful way to learn about the culture of a geographical area. This tour was so well done. It was perfectly timed to allow enough time to learn, walk, enjoy the outdoors, eat, drink, and enjoy each other. Lauren creates such a fun experience, and clearly has an amazing repoire with the restaurant staff as we were treated SO well. The food was INCREDIBLE (we went back the next night for round #2!!) I'm so glad we started our Santa Fe adventure with this wonderful tour.
Enjoy the Santa Fe food scene with a local guide
BoardingPass604801,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun, informative, and delicious experience! Don’t hesitate to book with Wander New Mexico. Our guide, Lauren encouraged questions and with the help of local businesses, created an unforgettable afternoon!
Great experience!
michael g,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The food and tour were excellent. We would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Santa Fe. A great exposure to the food of the region and history of the Railyard.
Delicious and informative
Rebekah D,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous food tour! We loved learning history about Mexican food and New Mexico food. Lauren was very fun and informative. And she was able to accommodate a dietary restriction which I was very grateful for. She also gave us fabulous recommendations so we could try a few other places during our stay in Santa Fe. Highly recommend.
Palate pleasing from start to finish
clairerZ1443TA,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on this tour with Chef Lauren! We appreciated her knowledge colorful culinary background, mixed with the history of the area and the, of course, the food and marg tastings were so good! The top off was an interesting twist and we would recommend it to all! We hated to see it end!
The best way to compare Mexican and New Mexican cuisine
Sue H,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lauren is a great guide. It is obvious she loves what she does and that enthusiasm quickly spreads to any group she leads. We were 8, and I was traveling solo, and by the time the tour was over, we were fast friends. She knows a lot about New Mexican cuisine, and she explains things in an entertaining way. The tour includes lunch with two different margaritas, as variety of great dishes, and a stop at an ice cream shop to try local flavors as well. A wonderful tour for foodies and history buffs, and also a way to get great recommendations for further meals and shopping.
Amazing guide, amazing food
P9479KMmadisons,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was an incredible guide! The tour was educational and so much fun. We got to eat like locals and try things we never would have chosen on our own. So delicious. Thank you for the experience! We will remember it forever.
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