New Mexico Is Home To 6 Of The Best Native American Restaurants

Does this chilly weather have you hoping for some warm, hearty meals? If you want to try something a little beyond your ordinary comfort food, then give some Native American food a try. Here are six restaurants in New Mexico where you can sample Native foods.

1. Ashkii's Navajo Grill (Farmington)

Located in downtown Farmington, this cafe serves simple yet hearty foods you'll find served in any Navajo household. We're fans of the steamcorn stew, but if you're feeling particularly hungry, try the Grandma's Favorite combo.

Facebook: Ashkii's Navajo Grill

Address: 123 W Broadway, Farmington, NM 87401

Phone: (505) 326-3804

2. Cheii's Restaurant (Church Rock)

Located inside the Fire Rock Casino in Church Rock, Cheii's Restaurant features a menu of sandwiches, burgers, and salads. But if you flip to the meals under "Cheii's Shade House," you'll find a list of Navajo meals you can enjoy, such as lamb stew and a Navajo taco.

Website: Fire Rock Casino

Address: 249 Route 66, Church Rock, NM 87311

Phone: (505) 905-7100

3. Grandma's Frybread Shack (Teec Nos Pos)

Editor's note: This restaurant is temporarily closed.

For most Native people, finding food that reminds us of home means stopping by Grandma's house or a roadside food truck. This particular little stop by the Four Corners Monument combines the two and the menu includes food easy to eat on the road or during a pit stop.

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Address: NM-597, Teec Nos Pos, NM 86514

Phone: (928) 221-7708

4. Indian Pueblo Kitchen (Albuquerque)

Formerly known as Pueblo Harvest, Indian Pueblo Kitchen was founded in 1976 and features delicious, Pueblo-inspired meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We recommend opting for a bowl of stew and tortillas (pictured is the feast day stew).

Website: Pueblo Harvest Cafe

Address: 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Phone: (505) 724-3510

5. Tiwa Kitchen Restaurant (Taos)

A restaurant and bakery in one, Tiwa Kitchen has a great menu of handmade traditional and Pueblo-inspired foods. The twah chull combo is a tasty example of their menu, featuring a plate of buffalo meat, squash, corn, beans, and wild rice.

Website: Tiwa Kitchen Restaurant

Address: 328 Hwy, Taos, NM 87571

Phone: (575) 751-1020

6. Y'aak'a Cafe (Acoma Pueblo)

Housed inside the Sky City Cultural Center, Y'aak'a Cafe serves a satisfying menu of Acoma and New Mexican meals. Try the Kadzima or Pueblo taco plates; either one will fill you right up.

Website: Sky City Cultural Center

Address: Haaku Rd, Acoma Pueblo, NM 87034

Phone: (505) 552-7861

Want to learn more about New Mexico's indigenous peoples? Pay a visit to some of the state's museums that will introduce you to tribal cultures. Read some of our suggestions in You’ll Want To Spend All Day In These 5 Museums Learning About New Mexico’s First Residents.