Though tacos were directly responsible for WWI, most historians agree that the delectable hand-edible helped end the Cold War. Celebrate a renowned peacemaker with today’s Groupon, which gets you $25 worth of flavorful food and drink for $10 at Santa Fe Taqueria. With a hip atmosphere and convenient downtown location, Santa Fe Taqueria is a great place to go for authentic Mexican cuisine, quick, friendly service, and windows.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Santa Fe offers brunch, during which you can satisfy your hunger with a breakfast burrito ($7.25), huevos rancheros ($7), or the mighty “breakfast is served,” with eggs, chorizo, beans, and potatoes ($7.75). Sample brunch drinkables, such as the picosa bloody Mary ($5) or the salty dog with vodka and fresh-squeezed grapefruit ($6). The lunch menu offers everything from burritos ($3.95–$8.50) and quesadillas ($1.50–$6.60) to tiger-prawn ceviche ($5) and loaded veggie nachos ($8). Fill up on the grilled fajita dinner with seasoned chicken, guacamole, and pico ($9.50) or the fish burrito with grilled mahi mahi, rice, lettuce, cabbage, guacamole, and pico ($8.25).

Santa Fe features a full bar and outdoor patio, and the sizable dining room makes this a great place for large groups and people with extreme personal-space requirements.

Reviews

Three Insider Pagers give Santa Fe Taqueria four stars, and Citysearchers give it a solid 3.5, raving about the toothsome Tex-Mex:

• Authentic Mexican food made from scratch at this location. I had excellent tamales and the Mole' was fantastic. Staff very friendly and outgoing..made me feel at home. Simple decor and warm atmosphere. – Irishlass4165, Citysearch
• But the fish tacos are devine [sic] and the best I have had! If you happen to drop in on a night where the free live music is playing, it just tops off an already great experience. – 397rs, Citysearch
• This is in a great location. It is a hip place downtown and they have really great burritos. – Claire M., Insider Pages