Is Casa Chimayo Restaurant Still Open? Update (Santa Fe, NM)
Current status
As of September 2026, Casa Chimayo Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated August 2026 shows Casa Chimayo still active at 409 West Water Street with over 1,000 reviews and posted lunch and dinner hours.
- Season / episode Season 18, Episode 5
- Original air date
- Address 409 West Water Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Casa Chimayo Restaurant in downtown Santa Fe for the episode 'Aces of Authenticity' (aired 2013-10-21), spotlighting Northern New Mexican dishes such as chile rellenos, carne adovada and blue corn enchiladas. The restaurant, at 409 West Water Street, opened in 2011 and describes its recipes as drawn from family traditions passed down through generations, according to its own website. A Yelp listing updated August 2026 shows the restaurant still operating, with more than 1,000 accumulated reviews and current lunch and dinner hours posted. Tripadvisor lists Casa Chimayo at 4.2 of 5 stars, ranking it 14th of 418 Santa Fe restaurants, and notes it offers reservations, take-out and delivery.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Aces of Authenticity
- What was featured
- Northern New Mexican chile rellenos, carne adovada, blue corn enchiladas
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Casa Chimayo Restaurant
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Chimayo Restaurant still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Casa Chimayo Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Casa Chimayo Restaurant after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Casa Chimayo Restaurant in downtown Santa Fe for the episode 'Aces of Authenticity' (aired 2013-10-21), spotlighting Northern New Mexican dishes such as chile rellenos, carne adovada and blue corn enchiladas. As of September 2026, Casa Chimayo Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Casa Chimayo Restaurant located?
409 West Water Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Casa Chimayo Restaurant?
Season 18, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired October 21, 2013. The episode is titled “Aces of Authenticity”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
A Yelp listing updated August 2026 shows the restaurant still operating, with more than 1,000 accumulated reviews and current lunch and dinner hours posted. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 409 West Water Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- casachimayosantafe.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in New Mexico
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-chimayo-restaurante-santa-fe-2
- Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d2432100-Reviews-Casa_Chimayo_Restaurante-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html
- casachimayosantafe.com — https://casachimayosantafe.com/
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