There’s one café in New Mexico that locals turn to for some of the best New Mexican flavors year after year (for 75 years!), and that is the Plaza Café located in downtown Santa Fe. The restaurant is so popular, in fact, that it opened up a second location in the city.  Why do folks keep coming back for more? Well, that’s easy! Guests marvel at the southwestern-style blue corn pancakes. It doesn’t get better than this! If you’re in the mood for something both savory and sweet, then head to the Plaza Café Downtown.

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Come enjoy the vibrant fiesta lighting and bustling ambiance at this popular eatery! The Plaza Café has never missed a beat, keeping up with the times in its own unique and vintage way.

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Breakfast aficionados rejoice! At the Plaza Café, you’ll find a large selection of breakfast items. There are traditional favorites like French toast, as well as regional must-haves such as Huevos Rancheros or the Posole, which is a traditional pork and hominy stew.

Tripadvisor/Beth F We can’t recommend the breakfast enough! Served all day long (thank goodness), guests can choose from The Traditional, which includes two eggs with a choice of thick-cut sugar-cured bacon, ham, or premium sausage, plus hash browns or toast. It’s a fan favorite for a reason!

But honestly, there’s one breakfast dish that stands out among them all. They call it the Blue Corn Piñon Pancake. It’s a buttery, sweet, and nutty pancake that incorporates Piñon nuts into the recipe. Served with orange butter and cinnamon syrup, this delectable dish is both a treat and an anytime meal.

Facebook/The Plaza Cafe Downtown You can see the Piñon nuts inside the pancakes! A stack of Blue Corn Piñon Pancakes is a hearty way to start the day or end it, as it makes for a great dinner, too.

Look for the blueish tint and you’ll know you’re in New Mexico! Blue corn leaves its distinctive hue that’s hard to miss.

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At the end of your meal, take a look at the Plaza Café’s enticing dessert selection. Top off your choice with a cup of Mexican Mocha or a warm and soothing cappuccino.

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There’s always time for great food in a fun establishment, especially at the Plaza Café.

Facebook/The Plaza Cafe Downtown This old-fashioned diner has something for everyone, including delicious build your own burgers with New Mexico grass-fed beef. The Plaza Café also has an entire menu section featuring New Mexican cuisines, like the Santa Fe Frito Pie (Upside Down) or Crispy Avocado Tacos among many other delicious dishes to choose from.

Look for the Plaza Café on Lincoln Avenue in Santa Fe for a taste of these delicious Blue Corn Piñon Pancakes. Click here to customize the map below.

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We can’t recommend the breakfast enough! Served all day long (thank goodness), guests can choose from The Traditional, which includes two eggs with a choice of thick-cut sugar-cured bacon, ham, or premium sausage, plus hash browns or toast. It’s a fan favorite for a reason!

You can see the Piñon nuts inside the pancakes! A stack of Blue Corn Piñon Pancakes is a hearty way to start the day or end it, as it makes for a great dinner, too.

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This old-fashioned diner has something for everyone, including delicious build your own burgers with New Mexico grass-fed beef. The Plaza Café also has an entire menu section featuring New Mexican cuisines, like the Santa Fe Frito Pie (Upside Down) or Crispy Avocado Tacos among many other delicious dishes to choose from.

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So, come for the fun southwestern hospitality and stay for some of the best pancakes you’ve ever tasted. You’re sure not to be disappointed at the Plaza Café, where they’ve been getting it right for so long, you just can’t go wrong.

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To learn more about this special Santa Fe eatery, visit the Plaza Cafe’s website here.

Still hungry for more? While in New Mexico, check out these seven amazing restaurants!

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Address: 54 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA