Julia and Carlos Castro opened Café Castro in 1990 after more than a decade working in Santa Fe restaurants, first with an earlier spot called El Comal. Carlos's sisters, Ruth and Denia, joined the effort and helped grow it into a staple of the local food scene.
Since February 2020, the couple's daughter Alma has run the kitchen alongside the extended Castro-Melgar family, continuing recipes passed down within the family. The menu centers on Northern New Mexican staples — entrees come with a choice of red or green chile and a sopaipilla on the side, alongside dishes like blue corn enchiladas, pozole, and fajitas. Santa Fe Brewing is poured on draft for those dining in.
Sitting on Cerrillos Road, Café Castro draws both longtime locals and visitors making a point of stopping in for a taste of the region's traditional cooking.
Since February 2020, the couple's daughter Alma has run the kitchen alongside the extended Castro-Melgar family, continuing recipes passed down within the family. The menu centers on Northern New Mexican staples — entrees come with a choice of red or green chile and a sopaipilla on the side, alongside dishes like blue corn enchiladas, pozole, and fajitas. Santa Fe Brewing is poured on draft for those dining in.
Sitting on Cerrillos Road, Café Castro draws both longtime locals and visitors making a point of stopping in for a taste of the region's traditional cooking.