The New Mexico Restaurant With Western Roots That Date Back To The 1860s

The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, offers historic dining and live music in a cozy, old-timey atmosphere.

The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House can be found at 32 Main St in Pinos Altos, New Mexico--right where it has been for the past 150 years. If the walls could talk, it's fascinating to think about what they would say. The Buckhorn Saloon opened in the 1860s as a restaurant and music hall, and has been serving up great music and food ever since. Musicians travel to The Buckhorn Saloon to share their music, and people travel from around the world to hear it.

The Buckhorn Saloon serves a "steakhouse-style" menu with regular rotating house specialities. Open Monday through Saturday, stop by for their Famous Green Chile Cheese Fries, their Ultimate Portobello Burger, or an incredible steak. We recommend the Cowboy-Cut Rib-Eye if you're hungry!

The Buckhorn Saloon is located in Pines Altos, New Mexico, which means it sits at an altitude of 7,000 feet.

The Opera House can be rented out for private parties. With a full bar, a stage, and full service catering, you can give your next event or party an old-timey feel when you book it at The Buckhorn.

With a fireplace inside the dining room, your meal at the Buckhorn is sure to be a cozy one, even on the coldest of nights!

Every Wednesday is Spaghetti Night, which you can enjoy while listing to guitar player, Byron Trammell.

The Saloon also hosts open mic nights along with many other musicians, so next time you are looking for dinner and a show, head on over to the Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House.

When a place has been serving up food and entertainment for more than 150 years, you know it's good. To experience a piece of New Mexico history, head over to The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House for your next dinner or event.

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