Posted in New Mexico
April 09, 2017
The Remote Restaurant In New Mexico With The Most Fascinating Story
The community of Tres Piedras is a speck on the map between Taos and Chama. It’s easy to blow right through this tiny town, on your way up US-285 toward the Colorado border. However, that would be a mistake because there’s a restaurant here that’s more than just a pit stop; it’s a destination.
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Built near the end of the 19th century, this corridor was intended to be the railway’s main line connecting Denver to the Mexican border. However, that dream proved unrealistic and, during the 1940s, the Chili Line was abandoned.




This place has to be a one-stop shop because there’s nothing else around.





As you savor your food, look around you and marvel at the many different purposes this one building has served throughout history.
You’ll find Chili Line Depot at 38429 Highway 285 in Tres Piedras.
Have you ever eaten here?
If you’re a railway fan, continue on to Chama, where you can take the best train ride in the nation. More interested in out-of-the-way dining? Then check out these other small New Mexico towns with amazing restaurants.