Red or Green: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch Immersion
Overview
Skip to the front of the famously long lines to savor authentic New Mexican flavors with a seated luncheon at one of Santa Fe’s most beloved generational eateries. Enjoy award-winning chile, top-shelf Margaritas, artisan confections and our rich local history on this flavorful journey.
Led by a formally trained culinary expert, this immersive lunch tour explores the origins and evolution of NM’s distinct cuisine through a guided comparative tasting that highlights the key differences between Mexican and New Mexican flavors. To elevate the experience, we’ll celebrate Santa Fe’s status as the Margarita Capital of America with a top-shelf margarita pairing for each course, showcasing different styles and expressions of this iconic cocktail.
After indulging in a feast of local flavors, we’ll finish on a sweet note with a locally inspired dessert at Santa Fe’s premier craft ice creamery.
What's Included
- Locally inspired food and beverage tastings.
- Fun, passionate and knowledgeable local guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Customary gratuity for your guide
Meeting Location
1612 Alcaldesa Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PLEASE SPECIFY AT TIME OF BOOKING (or no later than 48 hours prior to tour) if you or your guests require GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN OR NON-ALCOHOLIC substitutions. We can only guarantee those options but will do our best with any other critical allergies.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a walking tour. Moderate amount of walking required -- tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, but spread out between the four stops. You MUST be in good walking condition to enjoy this tour. No refunds will be give to those who are unable to complete the tour route
- Locations visited are subject to change
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- This is an adult experience for guests 16 years and over. if you would like to bring your child please contact us to discuss and we are happy to make it work.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Locally inspired food and beverage tastings.
- Fun, passionate and knowledgeable local guide.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Customary gratuity for your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Red or Green: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch Immersion is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Red or Green: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch Immersion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Locally inspired food and beverage tastings.
- Fun, passionate and knowledgeable local guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Customary gratuity for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PLEASE SPECIFY AT TIME OF BOOKING (or no later than 48 hours prior to tour) if you or your guests require GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN OR NON-ALCOHOLIC substitutions. We can only guarantee those options but will do our best with any other critical allergies.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a walking tour. Moderate amount of walking required -- tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, but spread out between the four stops. You MUST be in good walking condition to enjoy this tour. No refunds will be give to those who are unable to complete the tour route
- Locations visited are subject to change
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- This is an adult experience for guests 16 years and over. if you would like to bring your child please contact us to discuss and we are happy to make it work.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
