Santa Fe’s Lago Café Expands, While Food Assistance Faces Cuts
Santa Fe, NM – November 6, 2025 – Lago Café, Santa Fe’s sole Cuban restaurant, is expanding its menu and hours of operation to include Mondays, offering a welcome addition to the local dining scene. The declaration comes as food security concerns rise nationally and locally, with recent developments impacting SNAP benefits.
Lago Café first gained attention from The Fork in June,and the restaurant’s continued growth reflects a community appetite for diverse culinary options.According to a recent post, patrons are “just psyched that such a place exists.” The expansion signifies a positive progress for Santa Fe’s restaurant landscape, providing more opportunities to enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine.
Simultaneously occurring, national and local food assistance programs are undergoing meaningful changes.instacart announced a 50% discount on groceries for SNAP users on October 31, as reported by Food & Wine. However, this benefit is occurring alongside reductions and potential delays in SNAP benefits themselves.
A recent report from NPR details that SNAP benefits will be distributed, but at a reduced rate. The changes have sparked concern among food security advocates,especially given the ongoing need for assistance.
In response to these challenges, The Fork is once again urging readers to support The Food Depot, Santa Fe’s local food bank. Donations are crucial to ensuring access to food for those in need,with the association emphasizing that monetary contributions are more effective than individual food donations.
Readers can donate or learn more about The Food Depot at https://thefooddepot.org/?campaign=586411.
