El Chile Toreado ★ 4.7
El Chile Toreado runs an under-$12 breakfast burrito out of an Early Street trailer; the green chile delivers heat and the kitchen turns lines fast.
Try: Breakfast burrito or carne asada taco
CuisineNew Mexican
Price$$
Neighbourhoodrailyard
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-21:00; closed Sun
The dishChile combo plate
Location
Address: 500 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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