Can I give 10 stars ? !!!!! I just ate the best cheeseburger I've ever had in my entire life in little Cerrillos New Mexico ! The "Fuddled Outlaw" at BlackBird AMAZING!! Yeah, I've had a burger by Bobby Flay and I've had a burger by Guy Fieiri. I've even had a burger in Vegas by Gordon Ramsay. Nothing. I mean NOTHING!!! Compared to this Part of the reason is a local beef that is cooked, medium rare and they're not afraid to make it an actual medium rare As you can see, they serve venison and wild game so this guy knows what he's doing with meat His name is Patrick. The owner. By the way. He's super cool and his wife Kelly is in the kitchen. Corah ( What a dear ! ) was my bartender and she's also super cool ! They did not want me to bring my snake in the restaurant which I guess is understandable but other than that 10 stars for this fine joint The best part is, they are six minutes from my mountain top home up the Goldmine Road read more

Hosting a retreat in Santa Fe and stopped by here to have brunch. Great service and adorable on the inside! Made me feel like I was in an old-timey saloon hence the name. Very unique menu! Will definitely be back to try some more things. We had: Grilled Avocado : really good and excellent sauce Burger + fries: massive burger! Very flavorful, fries were only okay Homemade chips: good crisp and seasoning, went great with the avocado Campfire: the rabbit and rattlesnake sausage was cool! Very herby and regular sausage texture, the elk & bison lil smokies were good and had a cool texture similar to jerky Lavender sparkling water was nice, the lavender lemonade was delicious read more

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Do nachos and other stuff like that. Your foo foo food is ridiculous and takes way way way too long. Im thinking the vibe is entirely off base here. An old west bar, with a bar, but no stools but instead tables in the way of that. Expensive prices for no one to serve you but instead order everything from the counter yourself? The business model is a bit confused so good luck with this in the future. Your place left such a bad taste in my mouth ill never go back. read more

Well worth the trip, especially if you find yourself near Madrid The food is incredible, as well as the staff, and Black Bird Saloon fits in perfectly with this quaint old town read more

When you get tired of red chile and tacos go here! Food was the best we've had in NM. The plates are very thoughtful and fresh ingredients made everything delicious. Fun drinks and the atmosphere is really cozy. The owner was really helpful and on top of things. Can't wait till they reopen! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Black Bird Saloon - Dining room - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

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Wife and I each got a burger. Medium was undercooked and medium well was overcooked. Flavorless. Fries were so salty my tongue bled and I can still taste the salt two hours later. Nope. read more

This past Saturday evening we stopped to eat. We found out the management decided the night before to limit their menu on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to just one salad and their burgers. The rest of menu disappeared apparently overnight for some mysterious reason that was never explained. One sandwich was great. Two salads had wilted lettuce and a tomato and cucumber slices. The hamburger came out rare when it was ordered well done. I could see why friends told us to stop by but something was amiss. The place has it cool saloon vibe but the lack of service, never was asked if we wanted water and it felt it was an inconvenience to eat there for the staff. Maybe their chef quit, who knows but good luck to the business and the people who drive out for the experience. read more

Way off the beaten path but so worth the effort. Game meat influenced dishes galore. You will never ever believe that menu choices in this one horse town rare find. read more

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

Black Bird Saloon - Cool woodburning stove - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

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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! read more

Black Bird Saloon - the outside of the building - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

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

Black Bird Saloon - Menu. 4 October 2024. Yummy!!! - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

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

Local flavor. Marginal quality food with a hearty price tag. Johnny's in Pecos is much better local restaurant with rural NM vibe and great food reasonably priced read more

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

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.

Don't walk, run to this restaurant in the tiny town of Cerrillos, NM. Excellent menu with outstanding ingredients. Dining room looks like an old saloon. read more

The most enjoyable dining experience of our three day's between Santa Fe and ABQ. We were treated to terrific food, wonderfully imagined and prepared. We'll be back many many times in the future...it's just that innovative!! We love it! Thank you Patrick (owner) and your wife for "getting it" ...nice atmosphere, engaged owners, great hospitality and a terrific, innovative menu! Kick A"" is all I can say. We are so impressed. read more

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. read more

Black Bird Saloon - Zia root beer next to their business card - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

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Great game meat cooked in relateable items. Great waygu salad and Bison Pastrami "Rueben" Cool old west tavern with friendly staff and diverse clientele. read more

I keep thinking about Blackbird Saloon's response to an honest review and it really chaps my a$$. I'll get down to the nitty gritty. The food is not good; I got a breakfast burrito and it was alllllllll tortilla. They do not accept any substitutes, so good luck to those who "get the vibe"; you lucked out! The meat is overcooked -- in every dish (we have eaten here more than once). Too much black garlic in one dish, too many foraged foods so you cannot even taste one thing over the other. If they respond with another mean mention, I'll respond too. This site is for honesty and the food, no matter how many weird jams and foodstuff you put in, does not equal a great meal. They re-did the space nicely, so great for that. read more

Amazing food, friendly service! Local ingredients... fun ambiance, like I stepped into a western movie with an attitude. But not fake-y Disney. I had a "Cult of the Ancestors," and it was the best sandwich I have ever had... Great beers on tap, yummy house made chips. Everything we got was great. If you're nearby, this is the place. Stop. You will not be sorry. Really, eat here. read more

Black Bird Saloon - Today's menu. - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

This saloon has fantastic food. The elk burger with blue cheese and blueberry compote was amazing. read more

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This spot was recommended to us as a place with amazing food. We were also told their prickly pear margarita was delicious...Let me just say this, we'd drive back to New Mexico from Dallas just to come eat here! The food is exceptional and the prickly pear margarita is so delicious you can't have just one, or two... If you're in the area, Make. It. Happen! read more

Black Bird Saloon - Must try items, fries, saloon chips, the Ortiz and el Chivato! Adults don't forget to order the prickly pear margarita! - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Awesome place. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. We've been there several times so we'll go back again. read more

Green chili cheese burger is sublime. Big basket of match stick French fries completed the experience. Wooden tables on the front portal were perfect. What a delight to find a top flight restaurant in a little out of the way historic New Mexico town. And it's a great ride to get there on a motorcycle. Will be back again soon. read more

Happened in, total accident, liked the outside of the bldg and viola! loved the menu & our selected choices. Very attractive Wild West ambiance, intriguing menus selections (focus on unique burger flavor combos), just feels like a good resting place to refresh - and is it ever. Four orders: green chili burger, wild boar, elk, and dry-aged beef plus two string fry orders. Place was packed on a Sunday at 1pm w/everybody smiling over their menu choices, food arrived fairly promptly considering and was still hot, and OMGreat Gosh A'mighty did the meal deliver on flavor! Juicy, cooked as asked, crispy yet tender bun, a symphony of flavors! We live 12hrs away but we'd be regulars if able! Keep this place afloat for it is a rare gem in a small town. read more

Black Bird Saloon - Inside seating - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

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Wife and I split an order of the Elk Sliders and the Sweet Cucumbers. Both were delicious, certainly would recommend stopping here for a meal when traveling along the Turquoise Highway. read more

Absolutely fantastic place! Off the beaten path but well worth the drive. Food was excellent (don't miss their shoestring fries, whatever you do), and the hospitality was TOP-NOTCH! Burger was great, and had the trout grilled cheese which was divine! Thank you Patrick and team for a wonderful meal and conversation. If we're ever back in the area, we'll most certainly stop by. read more

The menu at the unassuming café is impressive. There is a nice assortment of sandwiches, burgers and specialty dishes. I went for the sliced lamb folded in soft and flavorful naan bread. The sandwich was as hearty as it was delicious. Paired with the Blackbirds perfectly prepared matchstick French fries, this was a great meal in a very relaxing setting. My partner had the egg and green chile burrito. It, too, was a meal in itself. The only thing quirky about the Blackbird is that there is no chicken on the menu. My Dad used to quip, "That's a long way to go for a donut." It may be a long drive from Santa Fe to get to the Blackbird Saloon, but well worth the effort! read more

If you ain't never been here, I swear to all my mother taught me, Git Here Afore It's Too L8 Their cheese puts Wisconsin to shame. The Elk burger and the trout were fantastic. And the beer to wash it down was hand-crafted. Even the cab Sauvignon was great! And the ambiance--wooden floors, old fashioned bar with spittoon and foot rail. It thought Matt Dillon was gonna walk in any minute read more

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Amazing menu! I got the elk & bison shorties w roasted jalapenos and sea salt. It was really hard to decide as the menu had hearty fare as well as local herbs, greens, and spices. The decor is so well kept and clean, you can enjoy the 1800s vibe without the dust of Masrid. This place is special, so go when it's open! 1 star off for guy who "served" us. His bad attitude polluted the place, and his whistling pissed me off. Come on dude, it's a small place and you represent it! Great menu. Amazing vibe. Ruined by passive aggressive whistling. read more

Black Bird Saloon - Beautiful old bar - New American Near Me - Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Love, love, love. Best burgers. And fries! Better than any you'll find in Santa Fe. The saloon is really special. It's authentic old Southwest. Wish they were open year round. read more

This place is a gem! - hours of operation are only part of the week so check before you go! If you are staying in Santa Fe or anywhere else nearby definitely go! It was built in 1885 and was a saloon in the early 1900's. The old west charm is what drew us but the food is out of this world delicious and the chef puts a unique twist on so many dishes! Definitely order the grilled avocado. You won't regret it. Friendly owners and staff and very clean. We will come back again and again whenever we are in town. read more

I Iove driving down here from Santa Fe Best meats beer egg burrito burgers fries Super atmospheric Just super read more

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.

This is the place. Everything was so delicious and well crafted. I had the elk burger with blueberry compote and it was fantastic. Enjoyed my meal and my piñon beverage. read more

I got off work early on Friday and, since state parks are now open, my husband and I decided to drive to Cerrillos Hills State Park and do a little hiking. We realized that we wouldn't get back to Madrid in time to eat there so we planned to head up to Santa Fe and get takeout. As we drove into Cerrillos, I spotted the Black Bird Saloon and remembered seeing it on Yelp; we decided that it was still open when we were done hiking we would go there for dinner. Fortunately for us, they were open and doing a brisk business. The saloon is fantastic; it's in a historic building with an antique wooden bar, wooden floors, a pot-bellied stove, and some creative artwork. The tables out front were full, but one opened up while we were waiting for our order, so we were able to sit outside on the patio next to the heaters and enjoy our meal. Let's talk about the food! My husband had the Old World Swine burger - wild boar topped with back bacon, house-made apple and onion jam, and an Irish whiskey cheddar sauce with a bit of a kick to it. It was really tasty. I loved my Ortiz sandwich - roasted lamb served in naan with tomatoes, cucumber, greens, grated Iberico cheese, and a yogurt sauce. It was delicious and I'd happily eat it again. We skipped the alcohol offerings since we had to drive home, but they have a really nice selection of wines and New Mexico beers. If you're driving the Turquoise Trail, be sure to stop at the Black Bird and enjoy a delicious meal. read more

Doesn't look like much when you drive by however this is one of the coolest western bars with food on this side of town, it's down the road from all the popular shops and restaurants in Madrid. The decor of the bar is rustic with tables nicely spread out, the small patio has two tables and the front doors remained open. Also kid friendly. Beer is cold, the food was delicious, some unique dishes like the lamb sandwich and the pastrami are a must try! If you're in the area you should definitely drop in. read more

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