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Los Ojos Restaurant Saloon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shortly after the Civil War, General William Tecumseh Sherman had the occasion to conduct an inspection trip of frontier outposts in the southwest. \u00a0He wasn’t impressed by what he saw in New Mexico, writing in a report that \u201cWe should have another war with Mexico and force them to take the Territory (New Mexico) back!<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 As an unabashedly proud native New Mexican, it’s hard for me to comprehend that anyone couldn’t see the incomparable beauty of the Land of Enchantment which to me is obvious everywhere I turn.<\/p>\n

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Los Ojos Restaurant Saloon in Jemez Springs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Were I able to go back to General Sherman’s time, there are so many sights I would like to show him that would certainly change his unflattering perception. \u00a0Near the top of that list is New Mexico’s Route 4, the magnificent two-lane highway which forms the main artery of the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway.\u00a0 Route 4 follows the braided, narrow path of the murky Jemez River which slices through lush wilderness, storied Spanish and Native American pueblos and colossal canyons reaching to the clear, cobalt skies. \u00a0The canyon walls are stratified in deep earthy hues while the color of the river changes from chocolate brown to a brilliant red found only in nature.<\/p>\n

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The Dining Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Route 4 bisects the resort town of Jemez Springs which in 1995 was selected by\u00a0the National Civic League as an All American City in recognition of its citizens’ cooperative efforts to make their lives a higher quality. Cloistered within a verdant tree shaded valley dwarfed by towering canyon walls lie art galleries, restaurants and multiple lodgings opportunities, including several cozy bed and breakfasts. \u00a0Formerly known as Hot Springs, the village is renown for the salubrious qualities of the springs for which it was named. \u00a0The bubbling, sulfur-laden waters are said to have restorative properties.<\/p>\n

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Unique Seats at the Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Though humans have probably inhabited the Jemez Valley since 2500 B.C., recorded history of the area began when the Spaniards arrived in the area in 1540. \u00a0From then on, Jemez Springs has had an exciting and storied history steeped in sheep wars; disreputable vigilantes, desperadoes and outlaws and wild gaming enterprises.\u00a0 In 1912, Moses Abousleman<\/strong><\/a>, a Lebanese immigrant, built a general store that would eventually become in 1947 Los Ojos Restaurant and Bar. \u00a0Los Ojos (the springs) retains the appearance of the old western saloon it is, both from its faded adobe facade and its interior which celebrates trophy hunting of local wildlife. \u00a0A painting on the west wall depicts cowboys standing around a bar, a site duplicated on a daily basis though today’s cowboys generally have more horsepower at their disposal than their old western counterparts.<\/p>\n

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Old Rifles and Deer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Los Ojos has become a very popular biker bar, but it wouldn’t be uncommon to belly up to the bar next to a brainiac from the Los Alamos scientific community or a mover-shaker from Santa Fe. \u00a0The barstools around the wooden bar were carved\u00a0by chainsaw\u00a0out of logs harvested from the surrounding national forest, but any splinter remnants have long been smoothed down by decades of denim and leather chaps.<\/p>\n

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An Old Piano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In its 2007 edition of the “Best Bars in America,” Esquire<\/em> magazine listed Los Ojos among the three top New Mexico lairs of libation. \u00a0Though I don’t imbibe adult beverages, it’s easy to understand why it would be so highly regarded. \u00a0In a high-testosterone, taxidermist’s dream sort of way, it shouts “fun.” \u00a0Trophy animals–bobcats, bears, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, deer and elk–are mounted on the walls where they share space with antique rifles. \u00a0Wagon wheel lighting and vintage memorabilia abound.<\/p>\n

Los Ojos was also profiled in the October, 2024 edition of New Mexico Magazine<\/em>.\u00a0 A feature titled “Old West Saloons” included a short history of the popular spot.\u00a0 That article also shared an amusing anecdote about a man who brought a presumably killed bear cub to the saloon.\u00a0 It turned out the bear wasn’t dead.\u00a0 Bouncers and patrons had to chase the bear away.<\/p>\n

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Nachos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One thing for which Los Ojos has not been well known is as a purveyor of high quality food. It’s a restaurant foodies might visit more as an experiential aside, not necessarily for the excellence of its entrees. That’s not to say there aren’t some things Los Ojos doesn’t do very well. In fact, historically there have been several items on the menu which might inspire return visits.\u00a0 \u00a0During our visit in July, 2025, we were handed a well-worn, wrinkled menu that could be mistaken for having been through a flood.\u00a0 \u00a0As of that visit the Los Ojos website indicated the menu was under construction.\u00a0 Even on a Thursday, the restaurant tends to pack.<\/p>\n

16 July 2025<\/strong>: A starter alternative for the tenderbellies who don’t necessarily want to have one of the piquant starters is the de rigueur plate of fried stuff<\/strong><\/em>: onion rings, zucchini and beer-battered mushrooms served with ranch dressing.\u00a0\u00a0It’s all pretty standard stuff and hardly anything to get excited about. \u00a0The onion rings are the best of the fried threesome.\u00a0 If heat is no problem for you, the nachos grande<\/strong><\/em> plate (mountain of chips, ground beef or chicken, green chile, Cheddar cheese, garnish (lettuce, tomato, olives) and (for a bit more) guacamole) is one option.\u00a0 Be forewarned, however.\u00a0 “Grande” is a bit of a misnomer here.\u00a0 So is the descriptor “mountain” unless you’re talking “mountain” in a flat state like Nebraska.<\/p>\n

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Prime Rib Sandwich with Fries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sadly, the “Famous Jemez Burger<\/strong><\/em>” was not on the menu during our July, 2025 visit.\u00a0 Perhaps the most unique and legendary burger on the menu, it showcased a\u00a0 a third-pound burger grilled to your exacting specifications and topped with Swiss cheese and black olives under six-inch sesame seed buns. \u00a0Yes, that’s black olives. \u00a0It’s not a topping you see very often in the Land of Enchantment. \u00a0The black olives lend a mild, softy taste to the burger, but neither improves nor detracts from the burger. \u00a0If you added green chile, you\u00a0 would have found it rather tepid, but not bad. \u00a0The best part of the burger, as it should be, was the beef which is quite good.<\/p>\n

16 July 2025<\/strong>: Much–if not most<\/em>–of the menu showcases New Mexico’s sacrosanct red and green chile.\u00a0 For diners who can’t take the heat, options are limited.\u00a0 Among them–from the burger and sandwich menu–is a prime rib sandwich<\/strong><\/em> served with fries.\u00a0 This sandwich is much like every prime rib sandwich we’ve ever had.\u00a0 That means it’s made with shaved prime rib, thin slices of beef cut from a cooked prime rib roast. A very salty au jus is served on the side.\u00a0 The canvas for this sandwich is lightly toasted white bread.\u00a0 Grilled white onion strips lend a complementary sweetness to the savory beef and helps offset the saltiness of the au jus.\u00a0 The seasoned fries are quite good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Los Ojos Special<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

16 July 2025<\/strong>: The menu offers a number of burger and sandwich options.\u00a0 Catching my eye almost immediately (especially after detecting the absence of the Famous Jemez Burger was the Los Ojos Special<\/strong><\/em> (third-pound open-faced burger served on a bun surrounded by fries, topped with cheese, garnish (lettuce, tomatoes, black olives) and smothered in red or green chile (get both).\u00a0 In three visits to Los Ojos, this has been my favorite entree.\u00a0 Yes, it does bear some similarity to the aforementioned nachos, but where the nachos are a profound disappointment, this is a terrific dish.\u00a0 French fries and chile will do that for any dish.\u00a0 So will a burger prepared at medium well that still has a hint of pink and is seasoned nicely.\u00a0 It wasn’t until reheating the leftover portion that I detected a pleasant piquancy to the red chile that was absent in the green.<\/p>\n

16 July 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0 A limited number of desserts is also available, but who needs a large menu when you’ve got pie.\u00a0 Los Ojos offers apple pie, cherry pie, French silk pie and one called “fruit of the forest pie<\/strong><\/em>” that’s made with strawberries and other berries.\u00a0 I don’t know if those berries actually come from the nearby forest, but do know that this is one delicious pie with both sweet and tart notes.\u00a0 Ask for it to be heated and served a la mode for an even more delicious treat.\u00a0 Without a doubt, however, the best aspect of this pie is the buttery, flaky crust.\u00a0 Every pie should be baked on such a canvas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fruit of the Forest Pie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

General Sherman would undoubtedly have found the food at Los Ojos a tremendous improvement over the soldiers’ rations prepared at the frontier outposts. \u00a0He certainly would have been in awe at the splendor and beauty of the Jemez Springs area, maybe enough to recant his negative statement about my beloved Land of Enchantment and turn it into a resounding song of praise.<\/p>\n

Los Ojos Restaurant Saloon <\/strong>
\nHighway 4
\nJemez Springs, New Mexico<\/strong>
\n(575)\u00a0829-3547\u200e
\nWeb Site<\/strong><\/a>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 16 July 2025
\n# OF VISITS:<\/strong> 3
\nRATING<\/strong>: Good<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 good food, decent service, and a clean environment; provides a satisfactory, dependable, and standard experience
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: \u00a0Los Ojos Burger with Fries, Ham and Cheese Sandwich on Rye, Fruit of the Forest Pie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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