"a true hidden gem"

New Mexican CUISINE X For Chile lovers

"The trail to something special"

By Tantri Wija

For The Santa Fe New Mexican

The Pecos Trail Café is a true hidden gem — you may have never even heard of it, or even driven by it. The name lets you know where it is (2239 Old Pecos Trail). It’s near nothing except the Old Pecos Trail Inn next door, with which the café has a symbiotic relationship. But Antuna has quietly owned the Pecos Trail Café for five years, catering to a loyal cadre of regulars and guests of the inn, serving some of Santa Fe’s best New Mexican food to those lucky enough to have discovered the place.
As the Pecos Trail Café, it is a warm, unassuming place with a vaguely cowboy kitsch, family-friendly vibe. Everything is prepared fresh in the kitchen, including its own flour tortillas.
Jorge Antuna and Jesus Rivera are both from Durango, Mexico. They have been in the food industry for over 20 years. These years of experience were needed to make your dining experience the best it can be.
“You can come and enjoy your family and relax. That’s the main idea of what we’re doing … people are guests the first time, and then they become family.” - Jorge Antuna
“It is important for us to give you a New Mexican cuisine experience with a hint of Mexican culture.” - Jesus Rivera