The Small New Mexico Town That’s Home To An Award-Winning Restaurant
When you’re looking for award-winning dining, New Mexico has plenty of options, but there’s one restaurant that’s located in a small town that you need to visit. Check out Rancho de Chimayó Restaurant:
Famous for its beautiful El Santuario de Chimayó, the little town of Chimayó is home to around 3,000 people. This rural little town is also home to an award-winning restaurant.
Arturo and Florence Jaramillo opened Rancho De Chimayó in 1965, and it's been earning awards ever since. In fact, the restaurant won the 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic Award.
The restaurant is located at 300 Juan Medina Rd., Chimayo, NM 87522.
The bright, airy dining room provides the perfect backdrop for the delicious food here, and the staff makes you feel like a member of the family from the moment you walk in.
New Mexico's state vegetables, the pinto bean and the chile are celebrated here. You'll want to sink your teeth into a chile relleno, cheese enchilada, or crunchy beef taco.
You'll find the most savory lunch and dinner entrees on the menu, from the Pollo Al Estilo Chimayó, topped with green chiles and cheese, to the shrimp enchiladas or tostada dinner, you're certain to find something that will please your palate.
Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
