While there are plenty of amazing places to get chile in New Mexico, some might be easily looked over compared to a popular spot in the likes of Albuquerque or Santa Fe. This little cafe in Willard, close to the center of the state in the rural countryside, serves up some of the best New Mexican fare ever. If you think you’ve had good chile before, think again and step into this out-of-the-way converted home that’s now serving up delicious food on the daily.
Welcome to Willard Cantina & Cafe in the small town of Willard. While this tiny town only has a few hundred people, you can flock to Willard for this perfect little chile cafe.
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This unassuming restaurant has been around since 1986, though it’s closed and reopened a few times. It’s also known as “Pack’s”, after the new owners. Many of the locals live miles away on nearby farms, but you’ll find them taking their motorcycles out to the cafe every night. This little spot is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
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Willard’s Cantina boasts of having “chile with an attitude”, and you’ll smell the spicy pepper as soon as you walk in. This spot has also earned itself a spot on the Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail, serving one of the best.
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Nachos, fajitas, and enchiladas are favorites amongst this hefty menu. The beans and rice pair perfectly.
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The Willard Cantina also has many dessert options, including sopaipillas. No New Mexican dish is complete without a side of these puffy pastries.
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If you’re looking for something new, take a trip out to Willard and find this unexpectedly delightful cafe for some of the best New Mexican fare in the whole state. It might not look like much, but it will be the meal of a lifetime!
Leo Girl/Google Address: 21820 US Highway 60, Willard, NM, 87063. Phone: (505) 384-1322 For more information, you can check out the cafe’s website right here.
Have you ever been to this rural cafe in Willard? What did you order? We’d love to hear all about your visit in the comments!
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Address: 21820 US Highway 60, Willard, NM, 87063. Phone: (505) 384-1322 For more information, you can check out the cafe’s website right here.
Are you looking for another countryside gem in the Land of Enchantment? Check out this little cafe in the middle of nowhere that makes food just like Grandma’s.
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