New Mexico is filled with historic places, some the oldest in the country, and we have another incredible place to add to your must-see list. Let’s take a look at the place widely hailed as New Mexico’s oldest bar!
El Farol is a restaurant and bar in Santa Fe that has been in business since 1835.
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The bar and restaurant may not quite look like it, but it is 183 years old! Initially, it was a saloon known as La Cantina del Canon that served food and drinks. The building’s ownership changed hands several times over the decades, though it always remained a restaurant and bar.
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It became El Farol in the 1980s and the award-winning restaurant has been serving tasty Spanish food (like tapas and paella) to the community since.
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You can find the usual cocktails at the bar…
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…as well as sangria to enjoy in the summer with a plate of tapas…
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…or a spicy jalapeño margarita…
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…or try some wild hibiscus flower in your prosecco.
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Are you ready to enjoy a meal and drink at this historic place?
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El Farol is located at 808 Canyon Road in Santa Fe. You can find details about the restaurant and bar’s menu, events, and more by visiting their website or Facebook page.
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