What People Are Saying About Chimayo Restaurant
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The Scene – The terra-cotta tile, rough-hewn wood beams and punched-tin lanterns evoke Chimayo's namesake New Mexico mission. Subdued lighting and soothing music upstairs make for a romantic meal, while low ceilings and adjoining booths make the downstairs dining room particularly noisy. – – The Food – Soup-lovers should begin with the four-soup taster (corn chowder, pumpkin bisque, spicy Southwestern wild mushroom, tortilla), but shouldn't overlook other options, because Chimayo's sauces are exquisite. The corn-habañero sauce that accompanies the seared scallop…
07/23/08
Very Nice Restaurant, delicious food
by ithinkfoodisgreat
We visited this wonderful restaurant during Sundance '08, and were very impressed. We arrived a bit early for our reservation, but were promptly seated by the fire at our request. The ambience was lovely, with the fire, candles, and the perfect amount of lighting. Our waiter arrived, and quickly proved himself to be knowledgable in every respect. He guided us through the ordering process, including some great wine recommendations. The food was incredible. We ordered the Goat Cheese and Mozzarella Chile Relleno and ate every last bit of it. Next I had the pumpkin bisque, which was very welcome on a freezing January evening - it was velvety and delicious. I had the Avocado salad, and couldn't have been happier with the fresh and beautiful flavor of the avocado offset by some kind of chile-vinaigrette, greens, and papaya. Finally, I had the Filet Mignon, which was out-of-this-world scrumptious - juicy, tender, flavorful, and seasoned uniquely. I had sorbet for dessert, which wasn't anything special, but it was a refreshing finish to an amazing meal. I definitely recommend this restaurant--you'll love it!
- Pros: Amazing food, very unique, lovely setting
- Cons: None that I can think of, unless you're on a budget. :)
05/04/06
Incredible
by rlein14
We had an incredible experience at Chimayo. It's expensive but worth every penny. I had the prime rib because of the accompanying potatoe stuffed with shrimp and spinach. It was simply amazing. The other member of my party had the elk, which was exquisite. We highly recommend it.
- Pros: Food, atmosphere
03/17/06
Eat fast
by nortonmax
Had a group of 4 and the waitress wouldn't let us order appetizer seprately! She wanted the entire order at once then the food came out very quickly, entree out before appetizers 1/2 finished. We were treated like they couldn't wait to turn the table. Too expensive for such poor service. Food was good if you are allowed to enjoy it, which we weren't.
- Pros: Parking, Ambience, Food
- Cons: Service, Cost/Value
The Details on Chimayo Restaurant
Reservations Required:
In the winter, call days ahead to get a table.
Where to Sit:
If you're dining with children, ask for a table downstairs; if you want quiet conversation, sit on street level.
Save Room:
The desserts are works of art, and you won't regret ordering either the trio of chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla crème brûlée; a toasted coconut parfait; or warm chocolate cake filled with dark-chocolate peanut butter truffle.
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