If you’re in the mood for some good food and, perhaps, some entertainment, head to the small town of Pinos Altos, a former mining community in Grant County. This iconic restaurant in New Mexico has been open for more than 150 years and is worth the drive to get here.
Located 7,000 feet up a mountain in Pinos Altos, The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House is a long-time icon. It first opened its doors in the 1860s soon after this former mining community was established.
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Walk through The Buckhorn Saloon’s doors and you can feel the history right away. Its warm and inviting atmosphere will welcome you to enjoy good food, drinks, and, perhaps, some live music.
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If you love steak, you’ve come to the right place. The Buckhorn is known for its steak dinners, so order yourself a cowboy-cut rib-eye, a rib-eye, a prime filet mignon, or a New York strip.
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How about a little surf ’n’ turf instead of just a steak?
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Steaks aren’t the only items available on the menu. You can try the shrimp scampi over a bed of linguine, the hatch green chili chicken alfredo, the chicken parmesan, or the miso-glazed salmon, just to name a few.
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While you’re here, why not indulge in a dessert like this large slice of chocolate cake? It’s the perfect way to end your meal.
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Have you ever dined at this iconic restaurant in New Mexico? What other historic restaurants do you want to share with your fellow readers? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House, visit the restaurant’s official website and Facebook page.
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Address: 32 Main St, Pinos Altos, NM 88053, USA
