Cowgirl BBQ ★ 4.3
Cowgirl BBQ spans nearly a block of Guadalupe Street with patio, billiards, live music most nights and mesquite-smoke barbecue plus a Frito pie on the menu.
Signature: Mesquite-smoked brisket plate, Buffalo burger, Frito pie
CuisineNew American with New Mexican accents
Price$$
Neighbourhoodeastside
HoursWed-Mon 08:00-21:00; closed Tue
Signature dishes: Green chile cheeseburger, Buffalo burger, Sunday brunch huevos
Location
Address: 96 Old Las Vegas Highway, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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