SNL's "Real Housewives of Sante Fe" Sizzle (and So Do Their Fajitas)

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Saturday Night Live just served up one of its hottest sketches of the season — literally. In an outrageous and hilarious parody titled “The Real Housewives of Santa Fe”, the iconic late-night show roasted Bravo’s beloved franchise with a spicy Southwestern twist, complete with sizzling drama, margaritas, and — yes — actual fajitas.

The Setup:
Set in a rustic-luxe adobe restaurant with candlelit walls, iron chandeliers, and way too much turquoise jewelry, the sketch opens with four bold, bronzed “housewives” dramatically clinking margarita glasses and throwing shade over their smoking hot skillets. Each character embodies a perfect Bravo archetype: the spiritual crystal healer, the tequila entrepreneur, the backstabbing bestie, and the “accidentally problematic” newcomer.

Their problems? Petty, spicy, and totally on-brand. Think: stolen guac recipes, beef over botched Botox, and one woman furious that someone brought store-bought tortillas to a private enchilada night. The passive aggression sizzles just as loudly as the fajitas.

The Cast Brings the Heat:
SNL veterans like Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim fully commit to their over-the-top roles, complete with glittering gowns, oversized accessories, and explosive one-liners. Chloe Fineman’s take on a yoga-obsessed “shaman housewife” who curses her enemies with sage smoke had audiences in stitches.

And the real MVP? The fajitas themselves. Every time someone started a dramatic monologue, the camera cut to a server dramatically placing down a steaming hot skillet, nearly scalding everyone within a 10-foot radius. Actual flames at the table? Now that’s Bravo-worthy.

A Spot-On Satire
The sketch cleverly skewered the formula we all love to hate: glam squads in the desert, therapy disguised as brunch, and explosive fights over absolutely nothing. One character even throws a taco — “with love and intention,” of course.

Fan Reactions:
Fans and Bravo-lebrities alike flooded social media with love for the sketch. “I’d actually watch Real Housewives of Santa Fe every week,” one user tweeted. Another joked, “Petition to make this a real spin-off. The fajitas have more chemistry than some actual Housewives.”

Verdict:
This SNL spoof wasn’t just funny — it was flaming hot. With sharp writing, perfect parody, and fajitas as supporting characters, Real Housewives of Santa Fe proved that when it comes to satire, no one brings the heat like SNL.