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Santo

A Tribute to Northern New Mexico

Inspired Cuisine

Santo is inspired by Chef Hosea Rosenberg's home Taos, New Mexico and its Northern New Mexican cuisine. Northern New Mexico possesses a unique natural beauty unlike any other region. The sky is full of light, the mountains are majestic, and as a result artists have settled in the area for decades. The Taos Valley is a large, high desert valley, full of sagebrush and piñon trees, surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The Rio Grande River cuts a 700-foot box canyon through the center, dividing the valley in half. The views cannot be overstated…

...But there is something else – something mystical that cannot be easily described. It can only be seen and felt.

We aim to shed some light on this unique and special place through the food, ambiance, and Chef Rosenberg's unique interpretation of Santo.

"Red, Green, or Xmas?"

— Official New Mexico state question

interior decor

The Saint

Santo means "saint" in Spanish. Hundreds of years ago, the Spanish conquered lands in the New World.  They brought along cultural change most notably with their faith, Catholicism. They carried with them painted and carved images of saints, called "santos," often used as "visual aids" to help tell stories about holy saints to the native people.


Today santos still live in the homes of Hispanic New Mexican and Native American families. At Santo we feature custom, hand-carved sculptures by celebrated "Santero" Leonard Salazar. These include San Pascual, the patron saint of cooking and kitchens at our restaurant entrance, San Francis, the saint of animals and small children, Santa Cecilia, the patroness of musicians, and more.
Michelin Guide Recommended
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Santo is a recommended restaurant by the Michelin Guide, acknowledging our quality ingredients, chef forward menu, and overall dedication to excellence.

Visit Us

Santo - Boulder

1265 Alpine Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304

(303) 442-6100

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 7 am to 9 pm
Breakfast7 to 11
Lunch11 to 3
HappyHour4 to 5:30
Dinner4 to 9
(HappyhourmenusservedallnightonMondays,4 to 9)
Labor Day: Closed
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Visit our other Little Piggy Hospitality locations: Blackbelly, in East Boulder and Blackbelly Market Denver in the Berkley Neighborhood off Tennyson. 


We are committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience for every guest. Our allergen guide at our establishments are always is available upon request. If you have questions about our menu or any allergies to report, please let a manager or server know. 

*Santo charges a 7% Kitchen Support Fee on dinner checks, which is entirely distributed to our hourly restaurant kitchen staff. This is not a tip but a surcharge distributed through a wage pooling system. Please note, all other tips and gratuities are distributed to our hourly service staff through tip pooling.*
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