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Is Tune-Up Café Still Open? Update (Santa Fe, NM)

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As of September 2026, Tune-Up Café is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
tuneupsantafe.com ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for the flagship Hickox Street address, updated September 2026 with 1,619 reviews including July 2026 reviews, shows current operation matching the restaurant's own website.

  • Season / episode Season 27, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 1115 Hickox Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'All in the Family' episode (aired 2017-10-27), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives returned to Tune-Up Café, a Santa Fe cafe co-owned by Jesús and Charlotte Rivera. According to nmgastronome.com, Guy Fieri tried the pupusa, El Salvador's national snack, for the first time, along with the Tune-Up burger. The segment highlighted the couple's blend of Salvadoran, Mexican, and New Mexican cooking as a family-built menu.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tune-Up Cafe in Santa Fe for the 'Neighborhood Favorites' episode (S5E7), which aired 2009-01-19, spotlighting the restaurant's New Mexican breakfast and green-chile dishes. Tune-Up Cafe operates from 1115 Hickox Street in Santa Fe, according to its own website, tuneupsantafe.com. According to Yelp, whose listing for that address was updated in September 2026, the cafe has posted 1,619 reviews, including reviews dated as recently as July 2026 describing the food and service favorably. Tune-Up Cafe has also expanded: a sister location called Tune Up Bistro opened at 204 Montezuma Avenue, according to a Yelp listing for that address updated in August 2026. The Hickox Street location offers delivery, takes reservations, and lists vegan options on its menu, according to Yelp.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 27, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
All in the Family
What was featured
pupusas and the Tune-Up burger from the Salvadoran-New Mexican menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tune-Up Café
Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 7
Original air date
Episode title
Neighborhood Favorites
What was featured
New Mexican breakfast plates and green-chile specialties
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tune-Up Café

Frequently asked questions

Is Tune-Up Café still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tune-Up Café is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Tune-Up Café after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'All in the Family' episode (aired 2017-10-27), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives returned to Tune-Up Café, a Santa Fe cafe co-owned by Jesús and Charlotte Rivera. As of September 2026, Tune-Up Café is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Tune-Up Café located?

1115 Hickox Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tune-Up Café?

Season 27, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired October 27, 2017. The episode is titled “All in the Family”.

Is Tune-Up Café still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The segment highlighted the couple's blend of Salvadoran, Mexican, and New Mexican cooking as a family-built menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1115 Hickox Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Venue type
cafe
Official website
tuneupsantafe.com

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