A Historic Restaurant Located on the Santa Fe Plaza

Our Story

Established in 1978, The Burrito Co is a downtown family owned institution. A restaurant that has touched generations of locals and has survived the changing landscape of downtown clientele and merchants for over 45 years. Originally opened to accommodate downtown workers, churchgoers, neighborhood families, nearby students, evening cruise lines, plaza kids, and all other citizens of Santa Fe. A trusted and reliable New Mexican meal that locals could afford.

Many recall the days of chef/owner Arquimides ”Kimo” Castro as a permanent restaurant fixture through the late 90s/ 2000s.  Chef Kimo cooked in the kitchen for many years exuding great passion and pride for his culinary dishes, his workers, and customers. Mentoring his staff as family who remain today. And introducing Central American flavors, artwork and music to infuse the more traditional NM theme. His dedicated presence and love for his restaurant left a lasting impact.

Today, the Burrito Co is operated by the 2nd generation of Castros, as Kimo passed away in 2015.  His surviving family, all raised working in the business, strive to maintain its local familiarity while expanding upon a new generational chapter.