Santa Fe Grill & Bar

Chef Efrain Farciert and Manari Merino steer the kitchen at this cozy Bronx spot, serving up a menu of Southwestern Mexican and Latin dishes characterized by generous portions and flavorful, approachable seasoning. While the plates lean more toward rich flavor than intense heat, bottles of hot sauce stand ready on every table. The beverage lineup centers on a well-stocked tequila bar alongside a selection of wines and spirits, while the atmosphere blends sports on the TVs with a rotating lineup of weekly entertainment, from live Mariachi bands to karaoke nights. Situated a short walk from Manhattan University and Van Cortlandt Park, it is highly accessible by public transit—a welcome detail given the scarce street parking nearby.