This Top Rated Restaurant In New Mexico Is Hidden Away In The Mountains

Feeling hungry? If you’re craving a quality meal in a spectacular setting, then we know just the place for you to visit!

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This is Ardovino's Desert Crossing, a restaurant and venue that specializes in offering a fine dining experience that is relaxing and fun.

The location's exterior doesn't hint at the elegance found inside. It has a rustic quality that feels more like a farm.

However, inside you'll find a stunning set up for a dinner or a big event.

And even the patio looks quite pretty with its open space, plants, and elegant set ups.

And we haven't even gotten to the food! Here, you'll find a menu that is refined and features seasonal options.

You can enjoy entrees and monthly specials like a lamb shank, a perfectly cooked ribeye, or a luxurious plate of seafood pasta.

Or, you can keep it casual with a pizza or burger, depending on the month's menu.

And don't forget to finish your meal with a scrumptious dessert! You'll find some fancy offerings here.

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is located at 1 Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. You can find details about their hours of operation and menu as well as make reservations on their website or Facebook page.

Want to read about more fine dining opportunities in New Mexico? Read some of our favorite suggestions in Here Are The 10 Most Romantic Restaurants In New Mexico And You’re Going To Love Them.

Monica Spencer

Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.