The Painted Desert Soup Served At Santa Fe Cafe Is A South Carolina Favorite You’ve Never Heard Of
By AnneMarie|Published January 18, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
How often do you have something served to you at a restaurant that’s really just too pretty to eat, like a work of art? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Santa Fe Cafe, where you can get Painted Desert Soup, one of the most beautiful dishes and best soups in South Carolina.
Santa Fe Cafe is located on the main road through Hilton Head Island, William Hilton Parkway.
Every year, the decor inside is updated for a fresh look and to keep the atmosphere welcoming and interesting. There's a space upstairs that's smaller and more intimate.
Its climate-controlled rooftop cantina is the most popular dining spot throughout the year, with a kiva fireplace making it a romantic and inviting space.
So if you're looking for a special atmosphere such as the rooftop cantina or dining space upstairs, you'll want to inquire about requesting one of those areas when you make your reservation!
The famous painted desert soup is often recommended by locals to island guests. It’s not only beautiful, but delicious, too, made from red pepper, corn, Mexican cream, and mole sauce, which is emblematic of Mexican cuisine and normally made from cocoa, dried chilli peppers, and corn.
There are plenty of other options on the menu as well if you’d rather have something besides or in addition to soup, such as these cranberry chipotle lamb chops. YUM!
Have you ever had a dish that was a beautiful work of art? What was it and where did you have it? Share about it with us in the comments section below!
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