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    Black Bird Saloon

    4.5 (136 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    The El Chivato burger and fries
    W B.

    Fantastic experience here. We stayed in Los Cerillos and had a very nice surprise finding Black Bird Saloon. The very unassuming and low key atmosphere was met with friendly staff and amazing high class plates created carefully and thoughtfully. 5/5 stars absolutely recommended.

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    Lou P.

    Los Cerillos is a small town set off the highway. Don't let that fool you. The Blackbird Saloon has exceptional food, excellent service and great atmosphere. The owner and servers are super friendly and very helpful. The menu is NOT run of the mill, and it will take you a bit to see there is a lot to digest (sorry!) The elk burger is excellent. Breakfast dishes are too good for words. We'd easily drive from Santa Fe to eat here.

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    Johnny K.

    Cool rustic spot on the 14! Good drinks and tasty house made chips. Game meat burgers looked killer so another trip back is due.

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    Michaelene K.

    We stopped in for a quick pint and the service was friendly and fast. We didn't eat but the food looked delicious when we peeked at the other tables and the menu was impressive. They have a small shop section selling local meat and pickled goods which I always appreciate. I'd like to drive back and eat a meal when we have time. But the pint was good!

    Menu.  4 October 2024. Yummy!!!
    Lisa R.

    Great food, service, and mellow atmosphere! Love the vibe! . Cerrillos is a lovely place!

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    Nalanie M.

    Best burger I've ever had. The green chili was not too spicy, everything on this handcrafted burger was fresh, and the portions were large... definitely worth the price. I'm pretty sure they were the owners, but there were two guys behind the counter who were very kind and really cool to talk to. The restaurant is in a really small quiet town so the ambiance was very relaxing after a long drive.

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    Great food, great ambiance, great service. Fun too! A little loud but is part of being a saloon.

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    Had lunch at the Black Bird Saloon and enjoyed the good food and service! Great place to stop on the Turquoise Trail.

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    The food was grossly overpriced for the amount you got and for how greasy everything was. I can't say I'll ever go back.

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    Quite a ride from Santa Fe, but worth it if you're in the mood for interesting food in a casual place. Lots of game options.

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    Mine Shaft Tavern

    4.1(389 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    In all fairness ..I live right up the road from this tavern…read more so I've left a lot of reviews But I'm gonna say their FISH and CHIPS are stellar !! served with malt vinegar Very crunchy beer battered Cod with excellent hand cut fries ! Tastes to me just like the pubs in Ireland and England Not a HUGE portion, but enough for me (the coleslaw is also delicious) I have a margarita on the side w this Weird eh ? Plus the music is to DIE FOR incredible We have played here ourselves a couple times but the music keeps getting better and better

    Almost 10 years later, Gayle and I enjoyed another Lunch in Madrid, fresh from landing at ABQ…read more This remains the Turquoise Trail and from there we would later stop in Los Cerrillos on our way to Santa Fe. They call these 2 places "ghost towns" which is a bit of a misnomer. I do think that Madrid and Virginia City Nevada have a similar abandoned mining town vibe that we both found charming. And with the exception of the Virginia City Hat Maker, Madrid has better art. We came in on a Friday and just before a weekend music festival was to begin with the Mine Shaft being a major participant. We missed all than, but wouldn't have minded a little early live music. We snagged a nice outdoor table on the deck and enjoyed 2 different types of delicious brisket, along with generous portion of fries. I had a local beer, while Gayle had wine. We took our time and really enjoyed our time here. Until next time....

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    Sixty Six Acres - Shishito Peppers - not spicy. Still very good.

    Sixty Six Acres

    4.4(550 reviews)
    37.6 miNorth Valley/Los Ranchos
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    Great servers! Everyone was helpful and kind so front of house manager must be doing their job!…read moreFood was delicious. Crispy Brussels sprouts had great flavor but way too much cayenne pepper (which adds nothing but heat) my husband ate them but said he would prefer less heat. I had 2 bites and gave up. Baked brie was amazing I loved the granny Smith apples! My husband loved them too. We also got the hummus duo which has dates on it and I used a date in the brie that was fantastic! I'll ask for that next time! It was the bomb. Hummus duo was good the watermelon radish was beautiful on the plate but gave both hummus a bitter flavor. Shrimp and grits. We live in Alabama currently and this was our least favorite dish of the day. Shrimp were cooked well and so were the grits but there was just something else it needed. Parmesan cheese and some onions maybe. Greek salad delicious. The flash fried chick peas made it. We needed more dressing and the wait staff was prompt and sweet about it. Spicy Lime Ceasar was ok till he requested more dressing then it was amazing. I was afraid of ordering it but the dressing wasn't too spicy . White sangria I had was disappointing it was more of a 1995 wine spritzer than a wine infused with citrus which is the very essence of sangria. It was ok and had I ordered a wine spritzer I would say yummo but I ordered sangria. Pork Belly flat bread was the winner of the night the tomato jam made that dish. I would love more on it next time but we will definitely be ordering that dish again! Yes we had a lot of left over food! But I love sampling a menu and this menu has a lot to offer. We will be back to try 4 or five other things. I look forward to my return.

    We went to this restaurant for a belated Mother's Day dinner. A place we've wanted to try for some…read moretime. It was a very pleasant meal and a lovely evening to dine on the patio. (Except for the noise from an occasional loud vehicle that drove by!) We ordered two appetizers: Korean Chicken Bites and Parmesan Zucchini Ribbons. The chicken bites weren't our favorite. Just okay. But the zucchini ribbons with the lemon basil aioli were so good! I would go back just to order that starter again. One disappointment is that I really wanted to order the Shishito Peppers. No longer on the menu. My meal was the Pastrami Reuben with fries. I switched out the Swiss cheese for cheddar. I liked the meal, and it was enough to bring half of the sandwich home for lunch the next day. The other two ordered the Crispy Pork Belly & Tomato Jam flat bread. One liked it, the other was just okay with it. Two of us ordered sangria. It was white, which came as a surprise to us. It was less sweet than we prefer. Another in our group ordered a mocktail and quite liked it. Got a second one and I don't believe they charged for the refill. Unfortunately, I didn't get the name of it. It might sound like I have too many issues to give a 4-star rating, but I stand by it. The amience was nice. The wait staff was pleasant. The menu was creative. I'll definitely go back.

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    Vinaigrette

    3.8(478 reviews)
    19.6 mi
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    I recently had lunch at Vinaigrette and asked a friend to meet me who had never been. I was…read moreexcited to introduce her to a restaurant I've always thought was first rate and worth the wait as it can get very crowded. I'm not sure what's happened to Vinaigrette, but the entire experience was completely disappointing. I asked the server to bring bread with our meal and was presented with some kind of focaccia bread stick that was hard and stale. What happened to the wonderful bread that used to be served there! I ordered the Tuna Salad, and my friend ordered the Beet Salad. While there was a generous amount of tuna, it was shredded into very small pieces and the salad was dry. It was completely underwhelming and unsatisfying. My friend commented the dressing on her salad was very sweet and the pistachios were ground up into the goat cheese. I'm very surprised at the quality of the dishes as I've never had a less than great experience there prior to this experience. I hope this was an isolated incident but will think twice about returning.

    Giving 4 stars instead of 5 because, with the exception of our primary server, Vinaigrette staff…read morewas inattentive. Upon arrival, I informed the bartender (at a time when the restaurant was not busy) that I'd sit outside. She acknowledged me, invited me to take a menu, and then failed to tell the server that I was sitting in the back patio area. By the time the server saw me, she apologized and said the bartender hadn't informed her. After our server clocked out, her replacement was slow or distracted, never offering me a second beer or ensuring our waters stayed full. Our actual server, though, was outstanding. She's tried enough of the menu items to be able to provide detailed information and smart suggestions. We liked her a lot! Management material, IMO. Started with the Bow & Arrow dark lager and a cup of the mushroom stew. I thought it was a great combo and paired well with the fresh focaccia, which was a steal at $2 for 4 slices (served with quality EVOO and balsamic)! Perfect stew dunker and salad companion. For entree, I got the pepita salad, and my friend got the pear-fessor. We both enjoyed our choices. Cumin dressing in the pepita was light and bright, and it's one of the few salads that comes with a protein (shredded chicken). Lovely little tables on front and back patios. All seating is hard, so BYO cushion. Will return when the peach burrata salad is back on the menu!

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