Santa Fe Southwest Grill is the creation of

Micki and Gordon Patterson.

​Good food has been a family tradition since Micki was a child helping her mother prepare family meals. She went on to become a chef herself, and for a number of years, Micki successfully ran Mick's Corral in Saratoga, WY.

While at Mick's Corral, Micki worked hard and passionately to master her natural ability of making amazing food. She also followed the lessons and family recipes passed down from her mother. She had truly honed her God-given cooking abilities into something that can only be

described as magical.

Shortly after Gordon and Micki moved to Rock Springs, Micki realized she missed serving and sharing with people through amazing food. After a little encouragement and convincing from Gordon that it shouldn't be kept from the world, the two embarked on their journey into the restaurant world of Rock Springs!

In the spring of 1991,  Santa Fe Southwest Grill was born.

In the 35+ years since Santa Fe first opened its doors, a lot has changed, but the heart of the restaurant has stayed the same.

After years of building Santa Fe into the restaurant Rock Springs knows and loves, Micki and Gordon eventually stepped back and passed the restaurant on to “the boys,” Shane and Cory. They were able to enjoy retirement together before Micki’s passing.

Today, her influence is still very much a part of Santa Fe. Many of the original recipes are still served just as they have been for decades, while Shane and Cory continue to bring fresh ideas to the menu. Most importantly, the same standards Micki and Gordon built the restaurant on, great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and treating people like family, continue to guide Santa Fe today.

More than 35 years later, Santa Fe has become more than a restaurant. It’s a Rock Springs staple, filled with memories, traditions, and generations of families who have grown up eating here.

We’re proud to carry that legacy forward and to continue what Micki and Gordon started all those years ago.