Escondido
Mexican•Santa Fe
Escondido is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the debut restaurant from Chef Fernando Ruiz, three-time Food Network Champion of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, and Guy’s Grocery Games. Inspired by the Coastal, Central, and Northern regions of Mexico, the menu features fresh ceviches, fish tacos, oyster montaditos, calamari, wagyu picanha, locally sourced Chama Valley short ribs, and Chef Ruiz’s signature Chiles en Nogada, the dish he used to defeat Bobby Flay.Located in Midtown Santa Fe near Meow Wolf and minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza, Escondido offers lunch, dinner, vegetarian options, weekend brunch, craft cocktails, and rooftop patio dining in a colorful, welcoming atmosphere.Beyond the kitchen, Chef Ruiz is committed to the New Mexico community through his work with the EINNM Culinary Reentry Program, helping create meaningful opportunities, mentorship, and pathways forward through culinary training, food, and hospitality.