The Pantry Restaurant ★ 4.2
Open since 1948 on Cerrillos Road, The Pantry plates carne adovada combo plates and chicken-fried steak under $18 in a no-frills diner room.
Try: Diner combo with carne adovada
CuisineNew Mexican and Salvadoran
Price$$
Neighbourhoodagua fria
HoursDaily 07:00-21:00
The dishPupusas plate
Location
Address: 1115 Hickox Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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