Guidebook for Raton
Food Scene
Go see our friends at Enchanted Grounds for a yummy breakfast or lunch. They have all the fancy pants coffees that you crave, and breakfast burritos and sandwiches as well as fresh baked pastries. Check their lunch menu for something fresh, healthy and delicious!
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111 Park - Espresso Bar & Cafe
111 Park AveGo see our friends at Enchanted Grounds for a yummy breakfast or lunch. They have all the fancy pants coffees that you crave, and breakfast burritos and sandwiches as well as fresh baked pastries. Check their lunch menu for something fresh, healthy and delicious!
Did someone say BBQ? Here's the place. You cannot go wrong with their brisket, pork ribs, giant burgers, smoked turkey or fried catfish. Or anything else they have. Get their mac and cheese if you are wanting some serious comfort food! They serve beer and wine, and sometimes they've got live music.
The Historic Ice House
945 S 2nd StDid someone say BBQ? Here's the place. You cannot go wrong with their brisket, pork ribs, giant burgers, smoked turkey or fried catfish. Or anything else they have. Get their mac and cheese if you are wanting some serious comfort food! They serve beer and wine, and sometimes they've got live music.
We can honestly say that Bruno's has some of the best pizza, anywhere. Try one of their regionally inspired pizzas, like the green chile chicken Alfredo. If you need a great starter, our favorite is the jalapeno and onion straws. Or maybe the fried pickles. They serve beer and wine, and will deliver around the corner to the brewery.
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Bruno's Pizza & Wings
133 Cook AveWe can honestly say that Bruno's has some of the best pizza, anywhere. Try one of their regionally inspired pizzas, like the green chile chicken Alfredo. If you need a great starter, our favorite is the jalapeno and onion straws. Or maybe the fried pickles. They serve beer and wine, and will deliver around the corner to the brewery.
K-Bob's has the famous "Salad Wagon" (it's not a salad bar, it's a dang wagon!) that includes all your salad faves and comes with a home made soup and a simple dessert. They also make a mean Reuben sandwich as well as a full menu of classic American fare.
K-Bob's Steakhouse
1228 S 2nd StK-Bob's has the famous "Salad Wagon" (it's not a salad bar, it's a dang wagon!) that includes all your salad faves and comes with a home made soup and a simple dessert. They also make a mean Reuben sandwich as well as a full menu of classic American fare.
OK, it's in the Conoco station, but don't let that stop you! Great place to go for a big breakfast burrito, or lots of yummy Mexican food favorites.
Alfonso's Mexican Food
412 Clayton RdOK, it's in the Conoco station, but don't let that stop you! Great place to go for a big breakfast burrito, or lots of yummy Mexican food favorites.
Excellent Mexican food at an affordable price. Not one bit fancy, but the food is great. Los Chanquis has more shrimp on the menu than anywhere else in town, and even offers ceviche. They also have a full range of Jarritos bottled sodas, and the best Coca Cola (in case you didn't know, that's the made in Mexico version, with cane sugar, in a glass bottle). Only a couple blocks down from you! You can get it to go and wander over to the little park down the street for a picnic.
Los Chanquis Mexican & Seafood
134 North 2nd StreetExcellent Mexican food at an affordable price. Not one bit fancy, but the food is great. Los Chanquis has more shrimp on the menu than anywhere else in town, and even offers ceviche. They also have a full range of Jarritos bottled sodas, and the best Coca Cola (in case you didn't know, that's the made in Mexico version, with cane sugar, in a glass bottle). Only a couple blocks down from you! You can get it to go and wander over to the little park down the street for a picnic.
Only open a few days a week, but if you want to sample authentic northern New Mexican cuisine, this is it. Check ahead for days and hours, and make sure you get a side of sopapillas.
La Cosina Cafe
745 South 3rd StreetOnly open a few days a week, but if you want to sample authentic northern New Mexican cuisine, this is it. Check ahead for days and hours, and make sure you get a side of sopapillas.
A Raton tradition, the Sweet Shop has been in the same family for almost 100 years. They are open for breakfast and lunch Weds-Sun (check their Facebook page for hours) and have traditional diner food, as well as some great New Mexican specialties. Their breakfast enchilada is really something special!
Pappas' Sweet Shop Restaurant
1201 South 2nd StreetA Raton tradition, the Sweet Shop has been in the same family for almost 100 years. They are open for breakfast and lunch Weds-Sun (check their Facebook page for hours) and have traditional diner food, as well as some great New Mexican specialties. Their breakfast enchilada is really something special!
Drinks & Nightlife
Gate City Craft Bar features craft beer, wine, and liquor, all made in New Mexico! DeadEye Kitchen, located inside, has several delicious menu selections, as well as Saturday Night Specials. During warmer weather there is plentiful outdoor seating in addition to indoors. It's just downstairs from you, so yes, it's within walking distance. Check their Facebook page for hours!
Gate City Craft Bar
244 South 1st StreetGate City Craft Bar features craft beer, wine, and liquor, all made in New Mexico! DeadEye Kitchen, located inside, has several delicious menu selections, as well as Saturday Night Specials. During warmer weather there is plentiful outdoor seating in addition to indoors. It's just downstairs from you, so yes, it's within walking distance. Check their Facebook page for hours!
Entertainment & Activities
The El Raton has been showing first run movies since 1930. That's almost 90 years, guys!! Of course the staff has changed, but the vintage atmosphere still exists.
El Raton Theatre
115 N 2nd StThe El Raton has been showing first run movies since 1930. That's almost 90 years, guys!! Of course the staff has changed, but the vintage atmosphere still exists.
One of the most lovely little 9 hole golf courses you'll ever find. Take your check in receipt and they'll let you play a round for free!
Raton Country Club & Golf Course
510 Country Club RdOne of the most lovely little 9 hole golf courses you'll ever find. Take your check in receipt and they'll let you play a round for free!
Arts & Culture
This museum is a treasure, full of info about the area, great artwork, and items of interest. If Roger is working, and he usually is, let him share his vast knowledge of Raton with you. He's a treasure, himself!
Raton Museum
108 S 2nd StThis museum is a treasure, full of info about the area, great artwork, and items of interest. If Roger is working, and he usually is, let him share his vast knowledge of Raton with you. He's a treasure, himself!
The Shuler Theater opened its doors in 1915, and is amazingly well preserved and absolutely beautiful. You can often find the doors open if you'd like to take a tour--don't miss the original WPA-era artwork that is inside. If you can catch a show there, do it!
Shuler
131 N 2nd StThe Shuler Theater opened its doors in 1915, and is amazingly well preserved and absolutely beautiful. You can often find the doors open if you'd like to take a tour--don't miss the original WPA-era artwork that is inside. If you can catch a show there, do it!
Stop by the Old Pass Gallery. Located by the Amtrak station, it features a number of different exhibits yearly, and has a nice little gift selection.
Old Pass Gallery
145 S 1st StStop by the Old Pass Gallery. Located by the Amtrak station, it features a number of different exhibits yearly, and has a nice little gift selection.
Parks & Nature
Only 15 minutes from Raton is Sugarite (we say Sugar-eet) Canyon State Park. Three lakes for fishing or kayaking (hey, you can rent kayaks from us in the summer), plenty of hiking/biking trails, and a number of campgrounds. Stop at the ranger station and do the interpretive hike that starts there if you want to get out and stretch your legs but don't have hours to kill.
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Sugarite Canyon State Park
160 NM-526Only 15 minutes from Raton is Sugarite (we say Sugar-eet) Canyon State Park. Three lakes for fishing or kayaking (hey, you can rent kayaks from us in the summer), plenty of hiking/biking trails, and a number of campgrounds. Stop at the ranger station and do the interpretive hike that starts there if you want to get out and stretch your legs but don't have hours to kill.
Only a few blocks from us is Climax Canyon. There is no park fee, and offers well kept trails and gorgeous views.
Climax Canyon Nature Trail
1000 Apache AveOnly a few blocks from us is Climax Canyon. There is no park fee, and offers well kept trails and gorgeous views.
Shopping
Solano's is more than just a clothing store. Mr Solano is still doing custom leather work, and the store is full of great Western garb, including both contemporary and classic Old West styles.
Solano's Boot & Western Wear
101 S 2nd StSolano's is more than just a clothing store. Mr Solano is still doing custom leather work, and the store is full of great Western garb, including both contemporary and classic Old West styles.
This little shop is packed with fun items. Need a gift to take back to someone, or a little something for yourself to remember you trip? Shop here.
Buffalo Chip
112 S 2nd St
This little shop is packed with fun items. Need a gift to take back to someone, or a little something for yourself to remember you trip? Shop here.
Essentials
We have one grocery store in town, and Super Save is it! They have a large liquor section and also a selection of New Mexico specialties. They also make tortillas in house. The molcajete tortillas are super yummy!
Super Save Discount Food
1265 South 2nd StreetWe have one grocery store in town, and Super Save is it! They have a large liquor section and also a selection of New Mexico specialties. They also make tortillas in house. The molcajete tortillas are super yummy!
Apollo Laundry
100 N 3rd StThe only laundromat in town. :) Gotta clean your duds, go see em.
Mesa Pharmacy
1279 S 2nd StFor your prescription and health care needs.
The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy
1275 S 2nd StFor your prescription and healthcare needs.
Dollar General
1160 S 2nd StForget a basic item that you really need? You can probably find it at Dollar General.