Guidebook for Espanola Valley NM
Food Scene
Hearty pizzas are topped with your favorite toppings and can be conveniently ordered online; for our pizza-movie nights, we often default to the deep-dish Veggie Delight with additional toppings of eggplant or sausage.
Pizza 9 Espanola
819 N Riverside DrHearty pizzas are topped with your favorite toppings and can be conveniently ordered online; for our pizza-movie nights, we often default to the deep-dish Veggie Delight with additional toppings of eggplant or sausage.
This locally owned and operated pizza joint has been serving the Española Valley for over 30 years!
Home Run Pizza
701 NM-68This locally owned and operated pizza joint has been serving the Española Valley for over 30 years!
If you happen by Zuly’s when it’s open, stop in for delicious coffee and a diverse menu that ranges from chile-smothered burritos to juicy hamburgers to fresh calabacitas to great desserts!
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Zuly's Cafe
234 NM-75If you happen by Zuly’s when it’s open, stop in for delicious coffee and a diverse menu that ranges from chile-smothered burritos to juicy hamburgers to fresh calabacitas to great desserts!
Since 1965, this restaurant has thrived in a gorgeous, many-roomed historic adobe building on a beautiful property and is decked out with authentic northern New Mexican décor and artwork. It received the 2016 James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classics Award, and its co-founder, Florence Jaramillo (“Mrs. J”), is recognized as a State of New Mexico “Culinary Treasure” and Woman Restaurateur of the Year. It is a wonderful place for food, margaritas, and traditional music for a celebration or after a day of visiting nearby sites!
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Rancho De Chimayó
300 Juan Medina RdSince 1965, this restaurant has thrived in a gorgeous, many-roomed historic adobe building on a beautiful property and is decked out with authentic northern New Mexican décor and artwork. It received the 2016 James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classics Award, and its co-founder, Florence Jaramillo (“Mrs. J”), is recognized as a State of New Mexico “Culinary Treasure” and Woman Restaurateur of the Year. It is a wonderful place for food, margaritas, and traditional music for a celebration or after a day of visiting nearby sites!
A breathtakingly scenic 45-minute drive will lead you to this rustic café in the center of Peñasco, one of northern New Mexico’s historic mountain villages. Sugar Nymphs creates delectable cakes and other baked goods, unique pizzas, and original dishes made with fresh, locally grown ingredients. A great place to stop after a day of skiing at Sipapu or hiking!
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Sugar Nymphs Bistro
15046 NM-75A breathtakingly scenic 45-minute drive will lead you to this rustic café in the center of Peñasco, one of northern New Mexico’s historic mountain villages. Sugar Nymphs creates delectable cakes and other baked goods, unique pizzas, and original dishes made with fresh, locally grown ingredients. A great place to stop after a day of skiing at Sipapu or hiking!
"Gourmet" magazine proclaimed Sugar’s to be one of America’s top-10 drive-ins! This roadside stop, named for a lovable bulldog, grills savory and satisfying fare in a beautiful spot, just a stone’s throw from the Rio Grande River. I am partial to their amazing green chile beef burrito.
Sugars Bbq And Hamburgers
1799 NM-68"Gourmet" magazine proclaimed Sugar’s to be one of America’s top-10 drive-ins! This roadside stop, named for a lovable bulldog, grills savory and satisfying fare in a beautiful spot, just a stone’s throw from the Rio Grande River. I am partial to their amazing green chile beef burrito.
This gem of a counter-café is tucked inside a gas station, of all places, and serves up amazing burritos and other northern New Mexican staples; my grandson swears the pork chicharron burrito is the best burrito he’s ever had!
Michael's Mini-Mart featuring Your Favorites by Alice
1410 NM-68This gem of a counter-café is tucked inside a gas station, of all places, and serves up amazing burritos and other northern New Mexican staples; my grandson swears the pork chicharron burrito is the best burrito he’s ever had!
The incredible variety of sushi and other Japanese cuisine will please everyone in your group!
Jo-Ji's Sushi & Teppan Grill
1508 N Riverside DrThe incredible variety of sushi and other Japanese cuisine will please everyone in your group!
Located in the heart of Española, Joann’s is a popular local haunt known for its flavorful and traditional northern New Mexican dishes.
JoAnn's Ranch O Casados Restaurant
938 N Riverside DrLocated in the heart of Española, Joann’s is a popular local haunt known for its flavorful and traditional northern New Mexican dishes.
This easy-to-find, family-owned restaurant is known for its traditional northern New Mexico fare, including favorites such as sopaipillas (with honey!) and chiles rellenos, all day long.
Angelina's Restaurant
1226 N Railroad AveThis easy-to-find, family-owned restaurant is known for its traditional northern New Mexico fare, including favorites such as sopaipillas (with honey!) and chiles rellenos, all day long.
You’ll love this family-owned, locals' favorite that starts the day right with excellent coffee and serves up traditional northern New Mexican flavors and spices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will always be asked, "Red or green?" – chile, that is!
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La Cocina New Mexican Restaurant
415 Santa Clara Bridge RdYou’ll love this family-owned, locals' favorite that starts the day right with excellent coffee and serves up traditional northern New Mexican flavors and spices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will always be asked, "Red or green?" – chile, that is!
Drinks & Nightlife
This winery has two tasting-room locations, one at the winery in Velarde, at the mouth of a canyon carved by the Rio Grande, and one in Taos. Open-mic and live-music nights offer great entertainment!
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Black Mesa Winery
1502 NM-68This winery has two tasting-room locations, one at the winery in Velarde, at the mouth of a canyon carved by the Rio Grande, and one in Taos. Open-mic and live-music nights offer great entertainment!
The Johnson family founded La Chiripada in Dixon in 1977, and it has been going strong ever since, regularly winning state and regional wine competitions! They offer two tasting rooms, one at the winery in Dixon and one in Taos.
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La Chiripada Winery
The Johnson family founded La Chiripada in Dixon in 1977, and it has been going strong ever since, regularly winning state and regional wine competitions! They offer two tasting rooms, one at the winery in Dixon and one in Taos.
This family-owned brewery and winery has tasting rooms in Rinconada and Española; you can also enjoy delicious pizza and sandwiches in their Española location.
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Blue Heron Brewery
2214 NM-68This family-owned brewery and winery has tasting rooms in Rinconada and Española; you can also enjoy delicious pizza and sandwiches in their Española location.
Two local brothers and their wives are the heart and soul behind this lovely winery, which has an on-site tasting room in Embudo and one at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market; you can also schedule winery tours. In addition to sampling wine, you will be tempted by mouthwatering handmade chocolates and cheese!
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Vivác Winery
2075 NM-68Two local brothers and their wives are the heart and soul behind this lovely winery, which has an on-site tasting room in Embudo and one at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market; you can also schedule winery tours. In addition to sampling wine, you will be tempted by mouthwatering handmade chocolates and cheese!
Sightseeing
After just a 40-minute drive through beautiful country, you will arrive at Ojo Caliente, which boasts one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country. In addition to soaks in the natural mineral springs, spa services are offered, and there is a popular restaurant on site.
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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveAfter just a 40-minute drive through beautiful country, you will arrive at Ojo Caliente, which boasts one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country. In addition to soaks in the natural mineral springs, spa services are offered, and there is a popular restaurant on site.
Ghost Ranch is known for its remarkable sandstone formations, its paleontological record of creatures dating back 200 million years to the Triassic Era, and its profound influence on Georgia O’Keefe.
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Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Ghost Ranch is known for its remarkable sandstone formations, its paleontological record of creatures dating back 200 million years to the Triassic Era, and its profound influence on Georgia O’Keefe.
Las Trampas is one of a string of villages that sit on the scenic High Road (NM 76) between Santa Fe and Taos; it was originally settled by 12 Spanish families in 1751. Significant elements of the 18th-century village are preserved, including the San José de Gracia Church, which is a National Historic Landmark.
Trampas
Las Trampas is one of a string of villages that sit on the scenic High Road (NM 76) between Santa Fe and Taos; it was originally settled by 12 Spanish families in 1751. Significant elements of the 18th-century village are preserved, including the San José de Gracia Church, which is a National Historic Landmark.
Tsankawi Pueblo is a section of Bandelier National Monument that is located about 12 miles from the main section of Bandelier. At Tsankawi, you can take a 1.5-mile hike on a dirt-and-sandstone trail along a mesa, viewing cavates, petroglyphs, and the ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo village of Tsankawi. Ladders are a required part of this trail; also, the trail is very exposed to the elements, so it is advised not to hike it if thunderstorms threaten or if snow or ice may be present. If you arrive at Tsankawi under good conditions, you are in for a spectacular experience walking the very paths worn deep into the sandstone by Ancestral Pueblo dwellers.
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Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdTsankawi Pueblo is a section of Bandelier National Monument that is located about 12 miles from the main section of Bandelier. At Tsankawi, you can take a 1.5-mile hike on a dirt-and-sandstone trail along a mesa, viewing cavates, petroglyphs, and the ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo village of Tsankawi. Ladders are a required part of this trail; also, the trail is very exposed to the elements, so it is advised not to hike it if thunderstorms threaten or if snow or ice may be present. If you arrive at Tsankawi under good conditions, you are in for a spectacular experience walking the very paths worn deep into the sandstone by Ancestral Pueblo dwellers.
Bandelier National Monument preserves prehistoric cliff dwellings and ancient ruins of Ancestral Pueblo communities as well as over 33,000 acres of rugged canyon and mesa country. A visitor center and well-maintained paths provide opportunities for visitors of varying physical abilities to learn about and experience some of the region’s rich history and ecology.
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Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdBandelier National Monument preserves prehistoric cliff dwellings and ancient ruins of Ancestral Pueblo communities as well as over 33,000 acres of rugged canyon and mesa country. A visitor center and well-maintained paths provide opportunities for visitors of varying physical abilities to learn about and experience some of the region’s rich history and ecology.
Puye was home to 1,500 Ancestral Pueblo people who lived there from the 900s to 1580 C.E. and were the ancestors of today’s Santa Clara Pueblo community. Contact Santa Clara Pueblo to arrange a tour.
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Puye Cliff Dwellings
Santa Clara Canyon RoadPuye was home to 1,500 Ancestral Pueblo people who lived there from the 900s to 1580 C.E. and were the ancestors of today’s Santa Clara Pueblo community. Contact Santa Clara Pueblo to arrange a tour.
Chimayó is internationally known for its historic Catholic chapel commonly known as “El Santuario de Chimayó”; it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and attracts close to 300,000 visitors a year. Chimayó is also known for its Spanish Colonial weaving tradition, one of several traditional crafts still practiced in the region; other traditional crafts you will see and can purchase include tin smithing, santos (saints) carving, and religious paintings.
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Chimayo
Chimayó is internationally known for its historic Catholic chapel commonly known as “El Santuario de Chimayó”; it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and attracts close to 300,000 visitors a year. Chimayó is also known for its Spanish Colonial weaving tradition, one of several traditional crafts still practiced in the region; other traditional crafts you will see and can purchase include tin smithing, santos (saints) carving, and religious paintings.
The Mesa Prieta Project seeks to preserve petroglyphs on Mesa Prieta through the ongoing recording of what may be well over 100,000 prehistoric and historic petroglyphs carved into stone on the mesa. Public and private tours are offered, as well as special events and educational opportunities.
Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project
1431 NM-68The Mesa Prieta Project seeks to preserve petroglyphs on Mesa Prieta through the ongoing recording of what may be well over 100,000 prehistoric and historic petroglyphs carved into stone on the mesa. Public and private tours are offered, as well as special events and educational opportunities.
Parks & Nature
The Jemez Mountains provide many opportunities for hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and visiting natural hot springs. The Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive through some of the most stunning scenery in the state.
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Jemez Mountains
The Jemez Mountains provide many opportunities for hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and visiting natural hot springs. The Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive through some of the most stunning scenery in the state.
About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 13-mile-wide circular depression now known as the Valles Caldera. This preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. Fly fishers can contact the Preserve about applying for a special catch-and-release fishing license.
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Pambansang Preserbasyon ng Valles Caldera
39201 NM-4About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 13-mile-wide circular depression now known as the Valles Caldera. This preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. Fly fishers can contact the Preserve about applying for a special catch-and-release fishing license.
Abiquiu Lake, Heron Lake, and El Vado Lake, a series of lakes fed by the Chama River, are fun destinations for swimming, fishing, and boating for the whole family!
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Abiquiu Lake
Abiquiu Lake, Heron Lake, and El Vado Lake, a series of lakes fed by the Chama River, are fun destinations for swimming, fishing, and boating for the whole family!
10 miles northwest of Taos, this bridge is the fifth-highest bridge in the United States and spans the Rio Grande Gorge 650 feet above the Rio Grande.
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Tulay ng Rio Grande Gorge
10 miles northwest of Taos, this bridge is the fifth-highest bridge in the United States and spans the Rio Grande Gorge 650 feet above the Rio Grande.
Located within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Orilla Verde is nestled along the banks of the Rio Grande and within the steep-walled Rio Grande Gorge, where the canyon rises 800 feet from the river to the Gorge rim. Birdwatchers will love this location, as there is an actively nesting pair of golden eagles that can sometimes be spotted. Trails along the top of the canyon allow hikers and mountain bikers unparalleled views of both the canyon and the surrounding plains and mountains.
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Orilla Verde Recreation Area
New Mexico 570Located within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Orilla Verde is nestled along the banks of the Rio Grande and within the steep-walled Rio Grande Gorge, where the canyon rises 800 feet from the river to the Gorge rim. Birdwatchers will love this location, as there is an actively nesting pair of golden eagles that can sometimes be spotted. Trails along the top of the canyon allow hikers and mountain bikers unparalleled views of both the canyon and the surrounding plains and mountains.
This recently created National Monument is comprised of rugged, wide-open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones and cut by steep canyons. The Rio Grande carves an 800-foot-deep gorge through layers of volcanic basalt flows and ash. This National Monument includes a 74-mile stretch of the Rio Grande that is designated as a Wild and Scenic River. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, hiking, and biking opportunities abound.
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Nasyonal na Monumento ng Río Grande del Norte
New Mexico 68This recently created National Monument is comprised of rugged, wide-open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones and cut by steep canyons. The Rio Grande carves an 800-foot-deep gorge through layers of volcanic basalt flows and ash. This National Monument includes a 74-mile stretch of the Rio Grande that is designated as a Wild and Scenic River. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, hiking, and biking opportunities abound.
The Blue Dot Trail trailhead is also located in White Rock and also leads hikers down into White Rock Canyon, which was carved by the meandering Rio Grande river.
Blue Dot Trail
Blue Dot TrailThe Blue Dot Trail trailhead is also located in White Rock and also leads hikers down into White Rock Canyon, which was carved by the meandering Rio Grande river.
The Red Dot Trail trailhead is located in White Rock and leads hikers down into White Rock Canyon, which was carved by the meandering Rio Grande river. Midway down the canyon on the Red Dot Trail is a natural spring that creates a large pool; you can get in the water for a refreshing break!
Red Dot Trail
Red Dot TrailThe Red Dot Trail trailhead is located in White Rock and leads hikers down into White Rock Canyon, which was carved by the meandering Rio Grande river. Midway down the canyon on the Red Dot Trail is a natural spring that creates a large pool; you can get in the water for a refreshing break!
Arts & Culture
Georgia O’Keefe made her home in Abiquiu, a Spanish Colonial village in a gorgeous part of northern New Mexico that inspired much of her work. You can arrange tours of her home by contacting the Georgia O’Keefe Museum in Santa Fe.
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Georgia O'Keeffe House Museum
New Mexico 554Georgia O’Keefe made her home in Abiquiu, a Spanish Colonial village in a gorgeous part of northern New Mexico that inspired much of her work. You can arrange tours of her home by contacting the Georgia O’Keefe Museum in Santa Fe.
The Eight Northern Pueblos are Taos, Picuris, Santa Clara, Ohkay Owingeh, San Ildefonso, Nambé, Pojoaque, and Tesuque. These various Native American Pueblos hold traditional dances throughout the year; visit the Indian Cultural Center website and contact individual pueblos for information about tourism and events.
Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council
327 Eagle DriveThe Eight Northern Pueblos are Taos, Picuris, Santa Clara, Ohkay Owingeh, San Ildefonso, Nambé, Pojoaque, and Tesuque. These various Native American Pueblos hold traditional dances throughout the year; visit the Indian Cultural Center website and contact individual pueblos for information about tourism and events.
This arts center is located on the Plaza de Española, where it manages cultural events for the city and operates a gallery, gift shop, and visitors’ center.
Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center
101 Calle de las EspañolasThis arts center is located on the Plaza de Española, where it manages cultural events for the city and operates a gallery, gift shop, and visitors’ center.
The Chimayó Trading Post, in the heart of Española, is a step back in time. Here you will find traditional local weavings, jewelry, clothing, books on the Southwest, antiques, and other treasures.
Chimayo Trading Post
110 Sandia DrThe Chimayó Trading Post, in the heart of Española, is a step back in time. Here you will find traditional local weavings, jewelry, clothing, books on the Southwest, antiques, and other treasures.
The Ohkay Owingeh Native Arts Gallery supports artists of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and offers a wide variety of traditional artwork, from pottery to jewelry to clothing.
Ohkay Owingeh
The Ohkay Owingeh Native Arts Gallery supports artists of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and offers a wide variety of traditional artwork, from pottery to jewelry to clothing.
Essentials
Every Monday from June through October, this vibrant farmers’ market offers an abundance of locally produced fruits and vegetables, honey, eggs, lamb, and much more. By late summer, many vendors offer incredible varieties of New Mexico green chile, and, a few weeks later, dazzling red-chile ristras adorn the booths.
Espanola Farmers Market
1005 N Railroad AveEvery Monday from June through October, this vibrant farmers’ market offers an abundance of locally produced fruits and vegetables, honey, eggs, lamb, and much more. By late summer, many vendors offer incredible varieties of New Mexico green chile, and, a few weeks later, dazzling red-chile ristras adorn the booths.
A scenic 20-minute drive through a canyon, along the river, and into the historic village of Dixon will take you to this cooperatively operated local grocery store, which provides locally grown and organic products alongside more mainstream items.
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Dixon Cooperative Market
215 NM-75A scenic 20-minute drive through a canyon, along the river, and into the historic village of Dixon will take you to this cooperatively operated local grocery store, which provides locally grown and organic products alongside more mainstream items.