El Callejon – Mexican
Tucked away like a cherished secret, El Callejon invites guests into a lively space where the air is thick with the scent of toasted chilies and the convivial clinking of glasses over bowls of fresh salsa. The kitchen bridges the gap between festive social bites and deep culinary tradition, offering crisp, citrus-bright ceviche tostadas alongside the rich, soulful complexity of their signature Mole Micaela. It is a destination where every shared plate of golden nachos or steaming soup feels like a warm invitation to linger and savor the vibrant heart of Mexican soul food.
208, Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501 +15059838378 https://www.elcallejonsantafe.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at El Callejon
Dairy-Free at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Basket, Spinach and Cucumber and House Salad (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (8 oz) and Soup of the Day (12 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Basket, Calabacitas Tacos and Spinach and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tofu Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos and Jamon Torta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flautas and House Lime Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach and Cucumber, House Salad (Large) and Rice or Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Basket, Spinach and Cucumber and House Salad (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at El Callejon
El Callejon in Santa Fe has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad (Large), Rice or Beans and Camarones Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at El Callejon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Torta | 54.4 g | 93.8 g |
| Carne Barbacoa Tacos | 0 g | 79 g |
| Calabacitas Tacos | 30.9 g | 50.7 g |
| The Wedge | 3.4 g | 37.4 g |
| Camarones a la Diabla | 67.5 g | 36.2 g |
| Potato Skins | 59.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Pollo Asado Tacos | 25.1 g | 31.8 g |
| Portobello Mushroom Fajitas | 55.3 g | 31.4 g |
| Portobello Sandwich | 79.3 g | 29.2 g |
| Lechon Tacos | 55.8 g | 24.2 g |
| Carne Asada Tacos | 0 g | 23.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day (8 oz) - $8.75: Chef's Daily Creation Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (12 oz) - $15.75: Chef's Daily Creation Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa (Totopos) - $9.75: Crispy housemade tortilla chips accompanied by our zesty salsa fresca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Grande - $17: Crispy housemade tortilla chips topped with black beans, asadero cheese, red or green chile, tomatoes + fresh jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Basket - $12.5: Savory Seasoned Curly fries with chipotle mayo, or a choice of house made Onion Rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $14.75: Potato boats topped with bell pepper, onion + bacon, loaded with melted cheese and served with ranch + salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18: Mexican-style, spicy with pico de gallo, avocado + saltines Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $13: Melted asadero cheese in flour tortilla with your choice of red or green chile, served with salsa fresca + sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Tostadas - $19: Fresh citrus-cured fish with pico de gallo on two crisped blue corn tortillas with chipotle mayo, romaine, tortilla chips + avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mole Micaela - $23: Traditional Aguascalientes-style mole poblano, chicken breast or pork, spanish rice and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Mushroom Fajitas - $18: Grilled with bell pepper, poblano + sliced onions, served with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $20: 4 flautas topped with cabbage shred, sour cream + queso fresco, served with escabeche, guac and chile de arbol salsa Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $22: Roasted poblano chile pepper filled with asadero cheese, lightly battered and pan-fried, accented with chile de arbol salsa, served with rice + beans + corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $18: Mozzerella-filled, rolled enchiladas topped with red or green chile, served with potato-carrot-cactus sauté Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Callejon Burrito Plate - $19: Choice of protein, topped with red or green chile, served with spanish rice and black beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones a la Diabla - $23: Fiery shrimp sauté of chipotle, bell pepper + onion, served with spanish rice, avocado and a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Al Pastor Tacos - $19: Marinated pork with onion and pineapple, cilantro, onion, escabeche, black beans, tomatillo salsas and spicy guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon Tacos - $19: Slow-cooked tender pork loin, spicy guacamole, escabeche and beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tacos - $19: Top sirloin marinated in beer, garlic, lime and black pepper, cilantro, onion, escabeche, black beans, tomatillo salsas and spicy guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Barbacoa Tacos - $19: Slow-cooked beef, shredded, cilantro, onion, escabeche, black beans, tomatillo salsas and spicy guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Tacos - $19: Chicken breast marinated in orange juice + red chile, cilantro, onion, escabeche, black beans, tomatillo salsas and spicy guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabacitas Tacos - $19: Sautéed squash with bell pepper, poblano and onion, queso fresco, escabeche, black beans, tomatillo salsas and spicy guacamole Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Tacos - $19: Tofu marinated in herbs, spices and balsamic vinegar, tri-color bell peppers and onion, cilantro, onion, escabeche, black beans, tomatillo salsas and spicy guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Tacos - $19.25: White basa fish marinated in orange, red chile and spices, habanero salsa, spanish rice and avocado Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Tacos - $19.25: Shrimp in a simple sauté, habanero salsa, spanish rice and avocado Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Burgers
- Lechon Torta - $17.5: Slow-cooked roast pork, spicy guacamole sauce on a hoagie bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adovada Torta - $17.75: Marinated pork filet, jalapeño, onion, lettuce, avocado, mustard and mayo on a hoagie bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Sandwich - $16.95: Grilled portobello mushroom, roasted poblano / basil pesto, on honey wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ruben Sandwich - $16.5: Lean pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing on marbled rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamon Torta - $16.5: Deli ham, queso fresco, avocado, jalapeños, tomato, lettuce, onion, mayo and mustard on a hoagie bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Torta - $18: Top sirloin, bell peppers, mushroom, onion, asadero cheese, chipotle mayo on a hoagie bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $18: Marinated grilled chicken breast, bell pepper, mushroom, onion, green chile, asadero cheese on a brioche bun Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Callejon Classic Burger - $17: 8 ounce beef burger, tomato, lettuce and onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Burger - $17: Beef burger between two corn tortillas, melted cheese, red or green chile Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Santa Fe Burger - $19: Beef burger topped with asadero cheese and New Mexican green chile Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Hail, Caesar - $13: Romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan and croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Cucumber - $13: Spinach, cucumber, tomato, ginger dressing, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wedge - $13: Iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese dressing, bacon, tomato, bleu crumbles, hard-boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Large) - $10.95: Mixed spring greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mushroom, bell pepper, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan Napolitano - $11: Mexican-style silky flan served on a vanilla wafer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bunuelo Ice Cream Sundae - $13.75: Cinnamon ice cream in a fried sweet dough basket, chocolate or caramel sauce, nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churro with Cinnamon Ice Cream - $13.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cake - $10.25: A luscious slice of chocolate heaven Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- House Lime Margarita - $15.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $16.5
- Better Call Saul (Smoked Old Fashioned) - $20: Bourbon Whiskey, Angostura & Orange Bitters, Orange Peel and Cocktail Cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Aguas Frescas - $5: Ask about flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $3.25: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Soda Water
Sides
- Signature Spicy Guacamole - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice or Beans - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about El Callejon
- Is El Callejon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Callejon has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Basket, Spinach and Cucumber and House Salad (Large).
- What can I eat at El Callejon on a dairy-free diet?
- The Basket, Spinach and Cucumber and House Salad (Large) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Callejon have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spinach and Cucumber and House Salad (Large).
- Is El Callejon gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at El Callejon?
- Steak Torta, at roughly 93.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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