What is it about the familiar tastes of home that are so enticing? For award-winning chef, Hosea Rosenberg, it’s the authenticity and seasonal ingredients of his childhood home in Northern New Mexico that inspired him to open his newest restaurant in Boulder. Santo, a farm-to-table restaurant that’s menu is centered around a local favorite – chile, will give customers a taste of the Northern New Mexican region with a delicious modern twist.
The cuisine of his roots is a delicious blend of Spanish, Native American, and Mexican foods with a focus on the flavor of chile throughout a majority of the dishes. Rosenberg is excited to bring the “Real deal” to Coloradan’s who have a great affinity for the beloved chile.
A question you won’t mind answering at all, “Red or green?”
Facebook/Santo Boulder Can’t make up your mind? Just order it, “Christmas style.” You won’t regret it.
Whether it’s the zesty, fresh green or the savory, dried red, just about every great New Mexican dish uses chiles in some form or another.
Santo Boulder From sauces, to salsas, to stews (and even popping up in the desserts) Santo’s menu intertwines that distinct chile flavor throughout.
Your mouth will begin to water as you gaze at their menu which includes entrees like the Blue Corn Enchiladas and the Smashed Green Chlle Cheeseburger.
Santo Boulder
Even desserts get in on the famed ingredient.
Santo Boulder Try the Chocolate and Red Chile Cake (featuring dulce de leche, Mezcal strawberries, and sea salt caramel). Or, maybe the Apple and Green Chlle Pie with it’s cheddar crust and served with vanilla ice cream is more your style.
Many are thrilled to know that most of Santo’s ingredients are sourced from local Colorado farms.
Santo Boulder If not from Colorado, than ingredients are organic and come from other farms in the U.S. through a company called Grower’s Organic.
The menu isn’t the only aspect of Santo that pays tribute to Northern New Mexico, the vibrant ambiance also sheds light on the region.
Santo Boulder The decor includes black and white photographs that celebrate New Mexico’s cultural history and the large light fixture hanging over the bar area is in the shape of a large Zia sun, which is the symbol found on the flag of New Mexico.
A distinct nod to the restaurant’s name, which is Spanish for “saint” is found in the custom hand-carved saints found throughout the dining space.
Santo Boulder
Pull up a seat at the bar to experience a tequila-lovers delight.
Santo Boulder
Santo looks to local breweries and distilleries to bring in Colorado-based spirits to the bar.
Santo Boulder
You may want to taste the “Angel Fire,” which is a delicious mix of Tequila Anejo, Ancho Reyes, Carpano Antica, and bitters.
Trip Advisor/Management
You may be familiar with Chef Rosenberg (Owner and Executive Chef of Santo) who achieved culinary celebrity-status from his appearance and winning title on season 5 of Bravo Tv’s Top Chef in 2009.
Santo Boulder Santo is Rosenberg’s second restaurant in Boulder, his first being the acclaimed Blackbelly Market.
Make your way to Santo where you can experience authentic chile flavor. You can find this restaurant at 1265 Alpine Ave. in Boulder, CO 80304.
Facebook/Santo They are open seven days a week, starting at 4 p.m.
To take a closer look at their menu or to make a reservation, check out Santo’s website.
Facebook/Santo Boulder
Can’t make up your mind? Just order it, “Christmas style.” You won’t regret it.
Santo Boulder
From sauces, to salsas, to stews (and even popping up in the desserts) Santo’s menu intertwines that distinct chile flavor throughout.
Try the Chocolate and Red Chile Cake (featuring dulce de leche, Mezcal strawberries, and sea salt caramel). Or, maybe the Apple and Green Chlle Pie with it’s cheddar crust and served with vanilla ice cream is more your style.
If not from Colorado, than ingredients are organic and come from other farms in the U.S. through a company called Grower’s Organic.
The decor includes black and white photographs that celebrate New Mexico’s cultural history and the large light fixture hanging over the bar area is in the shape of a large Zia sun, which is the symbol found on the flag of New Mexico.
Trip Advisor/Management
Santo is Rosenberg’s second restaurant in Boulder, his first being the acclaimed Blackbelly Market.
Facebook/Santo
They are open seven days a week, starting at 4 p.m.
Have you already had the chance to eat at Santo in Boulder? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments below.
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Address: 1265 Alpine Ave. in Boulder, CO 80304
