Posted: 3/24/2021 6:35:02 PM EDT
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Silver City, New Mexico The topic of restaurant recommendations in Silver City comes up from time to time. I thought I'd kick off and maintain a few recommendations here. Please add your own recommendations and feel free to criticize mine. Additional Notes The name of each restaurant is a hyperlink to its web site (if available). I've included a direct link to each restaurant's Facebook page (if available). I'm a big fan of Yelp. I've included a direct link to each restaurant's Yelp page (if available). Please take the Yelp reviews into consideration in selecting a restaurant. Dog-Friendly Restaurants I know a lot of people travel with their dogs. I've attempted to identify restaurants with dog-friendly patios. Other restaurants may have dog-friendly patios. I'd encourage you to call to confirm. Alcohol New Mexico recently (March 2021) passed legislation creating a new category of restaurant liquor license. More restaurants will be offering alcohol in the near future. I've attempted to note the restaurants which currently serve liquor. As my screen name implies, I'm a bit of a beer nut. I won't eat dinner at a restaurant that doesn't have craft beer on draft. Just my thing. The one exception is The Jalisco Cafe which has excellent margaritas. Of course, most restaurants that serve craft beer also serve "domestic" beer. The one exception is the Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery. This is a function of the state small brewer's license. Don't visit the Toad expecting to order a Bud Light, however, you may be able to stomach their Lucky Toad Lager or Smarte Blonde Ale. Ask for samples. Same situation with Open Space Brewing. As with craft beer, Grant County as a whole isn't real big on wine. Most of the restaurants that serve beer also serve wine. Obviously, the nicer the restaurant, the better the wine. Several restaurants serve New Mexico wine. If you're interested and you've never tasted New Mexico wine, ask for a sample before you order a glass. Events
Tour of the Gila (Five Stage Iconic American Bicycle Race)
In alphabetical order, here are the restaurants I frequent ... (All of the restaurants are in Silver City unless otherwise noted) Adobe Springs Cafe $$
The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House (Pinos Altos) $$$
The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House The Buckhorn Saloon Diane's Bakery & Deli $$ Don Juan's Burritos $ The Duck Stop $$
Forrest's Pizza $ - $$
Iron Door BBQ and Grill $$ - $$$
The Jalisco Cafe $$
The Jalisco Cafe is a MUST! Mick's 33 Lounge $$$
Club House Café (at Golf Course / Scott Park Golf Links) $
View from Scott Park Golf Links Patio Whiskey Creek Zócalo (Arenas Valley) $$
Breweries Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery (Silver City) $$
If you happen to be in the mining district (Santa Clara, Bayard, and Hurley) ... M & A (Mexican & American) Bayard Cafe (Bayard) $
Chili Charm (formerly The Patio Restaurant) (Hurley) $ If you happen to be in the Deming area ... Adobe Deli (Deming) $$ - $$$
The Happy Camper Clubhouse (Deming) $ - $$
If you happen to be in the San Lorenzo / Mimbres area ... 3 Question Coffee Shop / Living Harvest Bakery & Restaurant (San Lorenzo) $
The Log Cabin Restaurant (Mimbres) $ Other popular Silver City eating and drinking establishments ... Coffee Houses Tranquilbuzz Coffee House Javalina Coffee House Donuts Daylight Donuts Donuts N Boba of Silver City
The Ice Cream Emporium June June's (formerly The Mint Chip Creamery)
Chaos SandwichesCorner Kitchen $$
Popular Silver City restaurants with terrible ratings ... Wrangler's Bar and Grill $$
Wineries D. H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room (Deming) $ La Esperanza Vineyard & Winery (Hanover)
Attached File Luna Rossa Winery (Deming) $ |
I made a few COVID-related updates (May / June 2021) to my restaurant recommendations, most notably,Food and drink establishments: 75% of maximum capacityand the following restaurants have re-opened, The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera HouseI'd strongly encourage you to make reservations at both restaurants. All of the restaurants in Grant County are struggling to staff back up with the induced labor shortage. Many restaurants still have reduced hours as a result. The Buckhorn, Mick's, and the Toad are back to offering live music. Check their respective event calendars. Unfortunately, Diane's Restaurant and Parlor remains closed. Rumor has it she's looking to reopen in the Fall. |
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I updated my restaurant recommendations, mainly to remove the COVID restrictions. Huzzah! About time. Again, I encourage you to add your own recommendations and feel free to criticize mine. All of the restaurants in Grant County are still struggling to staff back up with the induced labor shortage. Many restaurants still have reduced hours as a result. Wait times are longer than usual. Service is slower than usual. Please don't take it out on the wait staff. Diane's Restaurant and Parlor remains closed. Rumor has it she's looking to reopen in August. The Tour of the Gila returns to Silver City September 29 – October 3, 2021. This is an absolute blast ... especially stage 4, the downtown criterium, on Saturday, October 2. Cancelled
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I like the little Burrito place in the trailer on Pinos Altos Rd up from McDonalds. Cash only, and usually has a wait around lunch. I frequent La Cocina on College fairly often, usually crispy red carne asada enchiladas, but their burgers are pretty good too. Irma's in Deming is worth a visit. The Gateway in Hurley used to be part of my weekend routine, but I haven't been there since they changed owners. ETA: Been going to Sunrise Espresso on Hudson for my morning coffee for years. They used to be in the shack by Billy Casper's but moved down by the carwash (used to be the tobacco shop). |
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I added a new category to the original post in this thread titled, "Recommendations from Other ARFCOM Members". It directly links to your post. Feel free to edit your post if you have additional recommendations. Originally Posted By Pro_Patria_431: I like the little Burrito place in the trailer on Pinos Altos Rd up from McDonalds. Cash only, and usually has a wait around lunch. Originally Posted By Pro_Patria_431: I like the little Burrito place in the trailer on Pinos Altos Rd up from McDonalds. Cash only, and usually has a wait around lunch. I frequent La Cocina on College fairly often, usually crispy red carne asada enchiladas, but their burgers are pretty good too. Your La Cocina recommendation is noted. I hope others will chime in with their recommendations as well. Irma's in Deming is worth a visit. The Gateway in Hurley used to be part of my weekend routine, but I haven't been there since they changed owners. ETA: Been going to Sunrise Espresso on Hudson for my morning coffee for years. They used to be in the shack by Billy Casper's but moved down by the carwash (used to be the tobacco shop). |
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On a related topic ... We were discussing the Chino mine (aka, Santa Rita mine, Santa Rita del Cobre, ...) vista point / overlook in another ARFCOM thread. This open-air vista (which has panels with historical information) had been closed due to COVID. I drove by this morning and it's open again. This picture doesn't do it justice. But if you're traveling through Bayard or Santa Clara on your way to or from Silver City, it's worth going a few minutes out of your way. If you're traveling to San Lorenzo, Mimbres or possibly La Esperanza winery in Sherman from Silver City, you'll pass by it on your way. |
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We visited the 3 Question Coffee Shop / Living Harvest Bakery & Restaurant in San Lorenzo / Mimbres this morning for breakfast. As I pulled up, I noticed there was a length of thin blue painters tape stretched diagonally through the word "Restaurant" on the sign out front. Humm. As we walked into the restaurant, I noticed a similar strip of painters tape across the menu on the wall. I thought to myself, "That's odd." The breakfast is normaly "All You Can Enjoy!!!" for $6.50. We proceeded to have a wonderful breakfast after which I walked up to the cash register, "I'd like to pay for two breakfasts, please." The young woman said, "We don't charge for breakfast." Huh? She proceeded to explain that the state had imposed so many rules with COVID they decided to drop the word "Restaurant" from their name and not charge for breakfast. Needless to say, I left a $20 "tip". The "All You Can Enjoy!!!" breakfast is simple, hearty, and a tremendous value. The buffet-style breakfast includes coffee (the chocolate piñon / pine nut coffee is excellent), milk, orange juice, green chile stew, an assortment of baked goods including homemade cinnamon rolls, several scrambled egg dishes, hash browns, and more. The only downside ... the dining area tends to be rather warm during the Summer months (no air conditioning combined with ovens / stoves). |
| I have been trying to hit The Living Harvest on Saturdays since I learned they were no longer a "restaurant". They were flexible before covid, and I like to reward their determination to stay open. My breakfast is more than they historically asked for that reason. |
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Just a few updates ... The Tour of the Gila five-stage bicycle race scheduled for September 29 – October 3, 2021 has been cancelled due to COVID-related concerns. Carnitas Musica y Mas Fiesta is this weekend, September 3 - 5, 2021, Tickets At Gate: $7 Per Day | $15 All 3 Days La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery 12th Anniversary Celebration is September 18, 2021, $4 cover charge per person |
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A few updates I just incorporated into my existing "frequented" list (original post above)... Diane's Restaurant
Mick's 33 Lounge
Revel
Scott's Tap Room
Restaurants soon to be added to my "frequented" list ... Iron Door BBQ and Grill
W&Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar |
| Thanks for the good info here OP. We spent a day in Silver City earlier this week while driving all around NM and AZ. We happened on The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House and I remembered it from this thread. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit if in the area. We stayed at the Murray Hotel in the downtown section. A great place if you want a flashback to the Art Deco era. It was a nicer stay than we'd had at the modern chain hotels used earlier in the trip. |
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Originally Posted By Cut_Nail: Thanks for the good info here OP. We spent a day in Silver City earlier this week while driving all around NM and AZ. We happened on The Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House and I remembered it from this thread. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit if in the area. We stayed at the Murray Hotel in the downtown section. A great place if you want a flashback to the Art Deco era. It was a nicer stay than we'd had at the modern chain hotels used earlier in the trip. |
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I've made a few changes to the original post ... I've added the following "food truck" (permanently located in Silver City),
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I've made a few changes to the original post ... I've added,
The jury is still out on Roxy's Diner. I still haven't visited,
And I need to add,
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Now Serving Alcohol The Log Cabin Restaurant (Mimbres)
Now Open Donuts N Boba of Silver City Open Space Brewing (Santa Clara)
Out of Business Two Piece Fried Chicken High Desert Pies |