If you’re in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, the food options are endless. You might not even think about traveling farther away to find good food. However, we’ve found a hidden gem in northern New Mexico in the quaint town of Abiquiu. This spot might be out in the countryside, but it’s so worth the detour.

Welcome to Cafe Abiquiu!

SunnyW358/TripAdvisor This northern New Mexico town in Arriba County is tiny. There are only a little over 200 residents.

If you’re looking for tasty food, Abiquiu Inn is a hidden gem in this tiny town.

Ja S./Foursquare And you can experience this awesome restaurant whether you’re a guest or not!

While the town is seriously small, the flavors found here are anything but tiny.

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Cafe Abiquiu will fill you up with traditional southwest comfort food to make you feel at home on your travels.

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Red chile, green chile, you name it!

Adrienne/TripAdvisor Their green chile stew and red chili rubbed ribeye are favorites. Whatever you order is sure to be fresh and full of flavor.

With such beautiful surroundings, this spot is so worth going out of the way for.

CaboDude/TripAdvisor Abiquiu is located within the ancient Rio Chama corridor, and this little inn and cafe are surrounded by beautiful views. This spot is truly worth the drive, and many stop along the way to the popular Ghost Ranch.

Check out Cafe Abiquiu and you won’t be disappointed!

SunnyW358/TripAdvisor Cafe Abiquiu is located inside Abiquiu Inn at 21120 US 84, Abiquiu Inn, Abiquiu, NM. They’re open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. You can find out more about the restaurant on the Abiquiu Inn website here.

Have you gone out of your way to Abiquiu? What did you think? Let us know your experience in the comments!

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This northern New Mexico town in Arriba County is tiny. There are only a little over 200 residents.

Ja S./Foursquare

And you can experience this awesome restaurant whether you’re a guest or not!

Sherstur/TripAdvisor

Tony V/TripAdvisor

Adrienne/TripAdvisor

Their green chile stew and red chili rubbed ribeye are favorites. Whatever you order is sure to be fresh and full of flavor.

CaboDude/TripAdvisor

Abiquiu is located within the ancient Rio Chama corridor, and this little inn and cafe are surrounded by beautiful views. This spot is truly worth the drive, and many stop along the way to the popular Ghost Ranch.

Cafe Abiquiu is located inside Abiquiu Inn at 21120 US 84, Abiquiu Inn, Abiquiu, NM. They’re open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. You can find out more about the restaurant on the Abiquiu Inn website here.

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