Whole Hog Cafe
320 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
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Address :
320 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM, 87501 - Phone (505) 474-3375
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Kimberly D.
After a quick Yelp search for what looked good near the railyard in Santa Fe, we trekked over to the Whole Hog Cafe and were greeted by... a totally empty establishment. Okay... It had rave reviews. Where were all the people? We were kind of early at 4pm on a Sunday, so maybe it's not prime BBQ time. We went for it anyway. And man, what a good choice it was. Tried the brisket and the pulled pork, the texture was a perfect tenderness that was not tough to eat at all which I love. The baked beans were great, and the coleslaw wasn't bad either. The nachos were totally worth it. The only thing I wasn't impressed with were the sauces, not a ton of variety in taste there but they also weren't bad. I tried them all! Didn't find a favorite. Also as a weird aside? There wasn't a lot of staff interaction which is actually okay with me but a little odd at first. Again, it was a weird time on a Sunday. Altogether, this will probably be a place that I'll be bringing some family to and hitting again the next time I'm in Santa Fe!
(4)I T.
I had the pulled chicken and my husband had the baby back ribs... both were amazing!!! Better than any others we had in the area. Ambiance could use an uplift yet the food left nothing to be desired!! If they added some live music and better seating, the place would be a '5'. We subsequently visited the Whole Hog Cafe in Albuquerque- not quite as good as the Santa Fe restaurant
(4)Vin S.
It's rare that a place qualifies as Best in the Nation. But the Whole Hog Café may warrant that status. I've eaten a lot of barbecue all over the US. And I certainly never expected to find this quality in New Mexico (sorry, Chamber of Commerce). But I did! On my recent visit, I had the pulled pork and sausage combo plate, with baked beans and potato salad as my two sides. The pork was absolutely succulent - I wish I had ordered a double order of the pork - not that I didn't like the sausage; it was great, too. Sauces were served in the traditional style - on the side. Each table was provided with a nice selection of six different choices. Plus, you can ask for the Volcano if you're looking for something really hot. I tried a couple of the sides, including a little bit of the Volcano, and enjoyed all of them. The Whole Hog has won numerous international awards. It's pretty easy to see why.
(5)Gavin B.
Absolutely delicious, great sauces good music. Pulled pork, brisket, nachos are all must haves.
(5)Tom B.
Gotta give 'em five stars, especially because they're in Santa Fe not Memphis, Kansas City, or other barbecue capitals. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, the brisket, and the short ribs, and they were all fantastic! Six wonderful sauces, although we didn't taste the Volcano, as we didn't want to drown out the great smoky taste with a sauce too hot to tolerate. A wonderful value and excellent food. Highly recommended. All those trophies from barbecue contests across the country speak more loudly than this review could ever do!
(5)Kat C.
Yummy yum yum! I really really really loved the food here and I don't do gluten or dairy so I pretty much could only eat the cucumber salad, potato and meat. Not the roll or other sides, etc. What I did try, and all different cuts and flavors, was fabulous. I dug the low key vibe, the condiment fest on the tables, paper towels (cuz you need 'em) for napkins. I absolutely HATED the twangy country playing in the background, but it's a small price to pay for delicious ribs. I liked sauce #2 and #6. Also, this place closes surprisingly early even on weekend nights, so you should get there early and maybe even take a bunch of yummy things to go.
(4)Erin M.
Delicious BBQ! The six sauces they have are all really well blended. None are very spicy except the "volcano" which is hot but still has great flavor! I had pulled pork and tried some of the sausage and baked beans. All was amazing! Very inexpensive and high quality!
(4)James W.
Tender cuts of meat with little or no smoke. How in the world do you call yourselves a BBQ restaurant? I am simply a big BBQ fan and have very high expectations. Especially from a joint that proudly displays trophies. The baby back ribs I ordered were tender, juicy and the meat pulled off the bone relatively clean. Unfortunately, it was deprived from any smokey goodness. The pull pork sandwich had a mixture of good cuts of meat, but needed more fat mixed in. It was not dry, but just lack smoke and more flavor. Their side dishes are very good, and deserving of high marks. The six different kinds of sauces at the table for self serve is a very nice touch. I enjoyed this immensely.
(2)Megan T.
Friendly service, chill atmosphere, good food. We were there early on a Sunday so it was pretty dead. Had a brisket sandwich and it was tasty. The bun was a little sad and wimpy but I'm into the sauce choices. Still wish we had a Rudy's up here but all things considered its decently priced and tastey.
(4)Leahi M.
I'm not a big fan of BBQ...but these guys do it right! I can't say much about the staff only because I've never actually eaten inside the restaurant, but my mom always orders a huge family takeout! (Which we love!) The side dishes are pretty yummy too! I'd eat here over cowgirl any day of the week...and I like cowgirl, but these guys are a lot more consistent!
(4)Christopher C.
Right across the street from Cowgirl, which also serves BBQ, but I was looking for food, not music or entertainment, so I chose the place where's that's the only focus. I biked here and there are no sidewalk racks, but there are perfectly usable beams on the driveway side of the place. Standard, comprehensive BBQ menu. I wanted as much meat as possible with nothing else. The trick to doing that here is ordering from the To Go Menu (posted on the wall next to the regular one). I got a little over a quarter-pound each of pulled pork, brisket, and pulled chicken for a grand total of ten bucks, which is a great deal for BBQ and also friendly for my protein-focused eating regime. All three meats were lean and delicious, with the pulled pork winning the show with a moist, deep flavor. The table features six of Whole Hog's sauces and I found them all to match up with their descriptions
(4)Marqui R.
This place hits the spot every time even when I'm not sure what I want to eat. Can't go wrong with bbq! The location is a bummer for me since they moved downtown. I don't go here as much as I used to when they were located on cerillos. I usually get a bbq chicken sandwich and substitute baked beans for the slaw. They do this at no extra charge which is nice. If I'm feeling really hungry I get a combo plate and this leaves me with enough for left overs later. It's a good value. Although since I first discovered them their prices have gone up a bit. Also im a huge sauce lover and I love that they have 6 different sauces to choose from, my faves are 3 and 6 cause I gotta have my spice.
(4)Laura N.
I know I'm supposed to eat New Mexican food in Santa Fe but I can't help but eat here for lunch. So amazingly delicious with 6 different BBQ sauces to choose from. A 7th (volcano) is kept at te counter because it's so hot. I recommend the sausage sandwich with BBQ sauce #2.
(5)Kira F.
Most disappointing nachos ever. $11 for small plate of chips with canned liquid cheese, baked beans, and pulled pork on top. Seriously, the same cheese you're given at a movie theater, ball game, or circus. And baked beans. For $11. What on earth?! The meat was fine, but dear lord, don't order nachos.
(1)Bronwyn W.
The pork ribs and pulled pork were excellent! Smoky, moist, tender mmmm. There's a selection of sauces to adorn the meat, all of them pretty solid choices. The beans were good (because they have meat in them) but the potato salad had too much mayonnaise, and the coleslaw was distinctly lacking in zing. My giant and I went on a Friday night early, and it was empty. The ambience is decidedly casual - help yourself to soda, silverware and paper towels. I would definitely go back to try more meat, but I would have to take a pass on their side dishes. Their catering prices are reasonable but you should stick to making your own mac salad.
(3)Dave L.
Dave goes to New Mexico part 11. Last day of my trip. We left the conference hotel at about 11:00 for a 1:00 train back down to Albuquerque. We got dropped off at the train station at about 11:15. That gave us some time to get an early lunch. On the way to the train station, I happened to notice a restaurant called the Whole Hog Cafe. Now, if you know me, you know I would want to give this place a try. So, we walked over from the station to check it out. On the way in the door, I saw an article that rated the Whole Hog Cafe as number 8 on someone's top BBQ restaurant list for the U.S. I am not sure how many BBQ joints the author visited, but I take that rating with a grain of salt. Whole Hog Cafe is fast casual, so you walk up to the counter to order off a giant chalk board. I opted for a combo of pulled pork and brisket with sides of cole slaw and cucumber salad. Other available sides were beans, mac & cheese, and greens. After ordering, we found our table. The place is pretty small, so it probably packs out at lunch and dinner. The food came out pretty quickly. They do not sauce the meat for you so you can choose your own sauce from the six bottles on the table. They have a standard, a spicy standard, a Carolina mustard, a thick molasses, and a couple others. I think I opted for what they called the Spicy No. 2. It was a pretty standard sauce that had just a bit of kick to it. I tried all the other sauces. All were pretty good. I liked the fact that they allow their customers to choose the sauce they like best instead of imposing a certain flavor on the eater. The only sauce I did not care for was the Carolina mustard. The meat was well cooked. Not a real heavy smoke flavor, but you could taste some smoke. I failed to ask what kind of wood they use, but it seems like they must use something pretty mild. Sides were nice and fresh. They off both sweet and regular iced tea. Whole Hog Cafe is recommended. I would definitely go back if I am in the area.
(4)David N.
As someone who literally just moved to Santa Fe from Atlanta a few weeks ago, I was pretty skeptical about a place around here claiming they're doing southern barbeque. Whole Hog Cafe does a pretty darn good job of it though. My one complaint is that the meats themselves are good but not great until you add sauces to them, whereas when I think of true southern barbeque an external sauce is not really necessary. Whole Hog Cafe's saving grace is that it has seven different sauces, all of which are very flavorful and quite good. As good as the meats and sauces are, I find the sides they have on offer to be disappointing. No mac and cheese, and I really don't find a bag of potato chips to be a fitting pairing with southern barbeque. However, one very interesting pairing that works but you'd never find in the South are their BBQ Nachos. Your choice of barbeque served over tortilla chips with nacho cheese and sliced jalapenos. Add some sauce and you have a tasty if odd meal.
(4)Rick M.
i ordered and I got a huge plate of moist tender brisket and pulled pork!
(4)Will V.
Their ribs are out of control good! Highly recommend, although I haven't gotten anything else on the menu.
(5)Jimmy G.
Number 3 sauce and volcano. Winning!
(5)Tasmerisk H.
At the Whole Hog Cafe, you can't go wrong. You walk into to a friendly group of workers ready to take your order from a chalkboard menu that is full of fantastic meat options. From pulled pork, pulled chicken, sliced beef brisket, pork loin, sausage, and baby back pork loin ribs. All of the meat is smoked with a variety of spices and pecan wood. You can get the meat served in a variety of ways from sandwiches (with coleslaw of course), plates (that focus on the meat with an option of two sides-baked beans with pulled pork, a delicious potato salad, yummy coleslaw, potato chips, green salad, or cucumber salad!), wraps (that come with with a delicious homemade tomato and green chile salsa), platters (that have a variety of meat and sides), and my personal favorite-THE FULLY LOADED BAKED POTATO!!! The baked potato is large and filled with butter, sourcream, cheese, and chives topped with the meat of your choosing! You can't go wrong here, and once you order you help yourself to drinks and silverware! Free refills, very casual, pick a seat anywhere, and they bring the food to you. All of the meat comes without sauce (except for the baby back pork loin ribs that come with an amazing original glaze) because on each table there are six different barbeques sauces: sweet, mild molasses flavor: traditional tangy tomato and vinegar: a spicier version of that last one: traditional spices and vinegar: sweet, heavy, molasses: and mustard and vinegar. DELICIOUS! It is never busy and always has fast and friendly service! BBQ Perfection
(5)Roaming E.
Not bad for an attempt at southern BBQ. The brisket was probably the best. Ribs too sweet
(3)Corey J.
You know that beautiful smell coming from around downtown? That barbecue-y smell? It's not Cowgirl. They've never seen a smoker. They don't know what it looks like. You're in line at Cowgirl? What? No. Look to your left. See that little beige hut across the street? The one labeled "Whole Hog"? Yeah. That's where the deliciousness is coming from. That, my friend, is the source of the heavenly smell that blankets the Sanbusco district. Whole Hog Cafe is definitive Southern BBQ in the heart of the Southwest. Any reviewer who claims that the BBQ is dry, or should be doused in sauce is ignorant of the larger barbecue scene. Memphis-style is dry-rubbed, and sauce is most definitely a condiment. The quality of the rub and the smoky flavor are the stars here. Their plentiful BBQ sauces are all ludicrously tasty (save for the Georgia Mustard sauce, but that's just not my scene). Fans of all regions of barbecue will be assuaged by their KC-style molasses sauce, their regular and spicy Memphis variants, and the tangy, beautiful texas-style vinegar-based sauce. Try the pulled pork. Try it on a sandwich (jumbo-size, you know you wanna), and take some of the meat off. Save that for trying out the various sauces. It's best to do this with the meat before you make a commitment. It's absolutely perfect. You can see the smoke ring, and the crust is rich and vibrant. The inner meat is moist, tender, and luscious. It melts. The beans are lovely, too. Really rich and flavorful. The prices are reasonable, especially for close to downtown, and it's always satisfying. So, dear Santa Fe traveller, before you make an expensive and disappointing mistake at the BBQ restaurant with all of the kitsch and hype, try the underdogs next door. The server may not wear a western shirt and a cowboy hat, but they'll give you the best BBQ you can possibly have in this state.
(5)Rob B.
Best ribs in town. Period. That said, I don't care for their potato salad or slaw.. A bit pricy but expected downtown Santa Fe. Great for take out.
(4)Nick S.
Very good BBQ. Was disappointed that it wasn't eat in, but didn't regret bringing it home to eat with my wine. This is BBQ, but it won't disable you when you eat eat. Like that you can make your own sides, and build a meal to your liking. I like the sauce, wasn't a "repeater" in the night. All in all, you can't neglect this if BBQ is your thing.
(4)Peter C.
BBQ at 7000 feet presents a challenge in producing really juicy meats, it's due to the very low humidity here. As an amateur BBQ chef with a big ol' smoker in my backyard, I know this challenge personally. You have to take exceptional measures to try to preserve the moisture in the meat, and even then it is never the same as in high-humidity southern states. Whole Hog does a pretty good job. While they may not be my favorite in town (I think Josh's on the South side edges them out), they still turn out some good Memphis style BBQ, and much closer to home for me. No offense intended to reviewer Dave O., but real BBQ is definitely not smoked in the sauce. Do that and the sugars in the sauce burn, ruining the flavors of both the meat and the sauce. Visit any good BBQ joint in any of the traditional BBQ states and you will find that the sauce is either added just prior or immediately after the meat comes off the pit, or offered at the condiments bar or on the table, as at WH.
(4)Sasha V.
AMAZING potato salad!!! The food is delicious here and they have catered events for my work. Highly recommended
(5)Maritza K.
I know BBQ, that is GOOD BBQ!!!! from coast to coast I have tried and had great, and the real thing, best so far in Colorado, yep, Durango CO!! Florida comes second...I know ...right? A little dive in Miami, and another one in Ft Lauderdale... This Sta Fe Hog Cafe BBQ is dry, dry, dry, tasteless, horrible slow service by some kids that kept on chatting and having a good ol' time. Place was deserted that day so there was no excuse, ;( Manager seemed uninterested as well. So I don't believe the altitude/climate are the culprits here...like I said, try Durango. Oh this place was so overpriced as well ;(
(1)Melanie B.
Delicious! I was craving a hearty meal and came here--a good decision. I had brisket with potato salad and green beans. I usually don't like potato salad, but I wasn't interested in any of the other sides. However, I was pleasantly surprised--it was a sour-cream based salad, not mayo. It was like a baked potato with sour cream--yum!
(5)Jill B.
Some people love falling of the bone ribs, but when a barbecue boils ribs to accomplish this all the flavor of the meat disappears and you can only taste the sauce. I could not eat more than one rib. It tasted like a wet dish cloth with sauce.
(1)Dennis M.
One of my favs in Santa Fe. Sauce is the boss here--there's six at your table and there's a seventh behind the counter called volcano. The service is simple and friendly. Never disappointed here.
(4)V E.
Good food by far. The prices are fair as well as their service. They have a good selection and they do hold award winning recognition. Their baby back ribs are worth trying, they were awesome!
(4)Patricia G.
We love this place. Sooo much better than a nearby competitor that is very touristy. This is definitely a family place - loved by locals- with friendly staff, casual atmosphere, WONDERFUL pulled pork, reasonable prices. Their BBQ sauces are a fun trip, too (Number 6 is my favorite). As for the reviewer who was disappointed in the nachos, can't say as I've never ordered them (photo looks ok, though) but am curious as to why anyone would visit Santa Fe, go to a BBQ restaurant and order nachos!!!??? Hmmm....
(5)Larry G.
If you're looking for barbecue, I don't know what more you'd want than what you find here. We spent a week in Santa Fe and I wish we'd found this place earlier, I would have been a repeat customer. Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, fair prices and most important - the food was fantastic.
(5)Anthony R.
It's rare in that it's the only real barbeque place in Santa Fe. For this I salute them. The food is excellent as well if you're in the mood for barbeque and are in Santa Fe where you can't get it anywhere else.
(5)Chris B.
I've sampled only the pulled pork and the brisket. Since for me a BBQ place stands or falls on its brisket, I'd have to say that Whole Hog fails miserably. It's simply incredible that the self-styled BBQ "experts" on this page could think the dry, tasteless meat (devoid of smoke flavor) served here is even edible, let alone "excellent." The pulled pork is okay, but unremarkable. Go to Rudy's in ABQ for real BBQ.
(1)Vicki L.
Amazing pulled pork! Every sauce was awesome - hard to stick with one. Add potato salad to your order.
(5)Fred C.
Great bar b q the only reason it's not 5 star you order at the counter then sit....yea I know no big deal.
(4)Clare M.
It's not Louisiana or Texas BBQ, but when this southern gal is needing a fix, it fits the bill. They have all different styles of BBQ sauces so whatever type of BBQ you prefer (Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, etc) They have a sauce for you.
(4)Harrison D.
Go. Order anything on the menu. Then, sit, and experiment with different combinations of their six, brilliant sauces. I won't even address the issue of how this barbecue compares with places in the South, or what specifically barbecue is and if this does it right or wrong. I will let the overflowing decor of first-place trophies from across the US speak to the official quality of these meats. Go Order anything on the menu. You will not be disappointed, that is, unless you want to be. Tip: Order the potato salad! And combine numbers 3 and 5!
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