Informal dining greets Salman Ranch visitors
THE CAFE IS CLOSED FOR THE 2011 RASPBERRY SEASON. The feed back on the raspberry pie, the pulled pork sandwiches, and the chicken apple sausage sandwiches was very positive. Be on the look out for other new items on the menu next summer. Thanks for your patronage!!
Decades ago this small Cafe housed a tidy dairy operation. (Never let it be said that we at the Salman Ranch are anything but practical.) Today, a LUNCHEON COUNTER greets hundreds of visitors, hungry from their time in the field or gardens or from a tour.
We have evolved from a menu of a couple of items to several delicious sandwiches, popular New Mexico dishes, a salad made from vegetables fresh from our garden, and our soft serve ice cream drenched in homemade raspberry topping and fresh raspberries. Please see the menu below for details and prices.
After ordering, you may eat inside at one of our family style hand painted tables or outside at one of several picnic tables placed between colorful flower beds and the quiet tree lined Acequia. Large willows growing on the banks of the Acequia bend to provide shade as you enjoy your meal. Please realize that we are only open two or so months out of the year, and the dining is VERY, VERY INFORMAL. We so appreciate your patience in getting served when we are super busy. Unfortunately, it is difficult to hire people for only a short period of employment so our staffing, while super efficient, is sometimes unable to quickly meet the demands of our customers. For those of you who have waited patiently, we do cherish your good cheer....
Warning... some visitors have been known to skip the meal all together, instead opting for two desserts! You'll have a hard time selecting from our mouth-watering raspberry sundae, yummy raspberry pie, or our assortment of bundt cakes, biscochitos, and extra goodies as we can prepare them.
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches are served on a choice of wholewheat or white bread, with a side salad or chips, and priced at $7.00
The Romero
Smoked turkey breast, swiss-american cheese, alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, red onions
The Rainsville
Black forest ham, swiss-american cheese, alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, red onions
The Guadalupita (Vegetarian)
Guacamole, cheese, alfalfa sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, sliced carrots, sunflower seeds
The La Cueva Wrap
Jalapeno and cheddar cheese wrap with lettuce, tomato, cheese, turkey or ham or both ($1.00 more), guacamole, onions
Los Ninos
Peanut butter with Salman Ranch Raspberry Jam ($4.00)
New Mexico Favorites
La Cueva Tamales (made right here in the Mora Valley) and served with our homemade chile flavored with Chimayo red chile, cheese, and onions
One Tamale $3.00
Two Tamales $5.95
Fidel's Frito Pie
A boat full of fritos smoothered in our home made red chile and topped with cheese, tomatoes and onions $5.00
Beef Dogs
Horace Dog
100% beef hot dog in a bun with your choice of condiments and chips: $3.00
Shorty Dog
Add homemade red chile to the Horace Dog along with cheese and onions $5.00
DESSERTS
Coyote Cone
Vanilla and raspberry swirl soft serve ice cream in a wafer cone $2.50
Raspberry Sundae
The same soft serve ice cream resting on a bed of fresh raspberries and topped with our famous raspberry topping $4.00
Bundt Cake Sundae
Soft serve ice cream, chocolate or lemon bundt cake, all topped with our raspberry topping $5.00
Homemade Raspberry Pie, Muffins, Cookies are intermittently available and priced at the time they are offered
DRINKS
All drinks are $1.50
SPECIALS OF THE DAY
Always a romaine lettuce mixed SALAD with pecans, cheese, avocados (when available) and our raspberry vinegar dressing ($7.00), and OTHER DELIGHTS of the chef posted on the blackboard.
About The Cafe
Hours of Operation
The Cafe is open Tuesday-Sunday ONLY during the U Pick It Raspberry Season (typically mid August to mid October).
Food is served from 11am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday and 11am to 5pm on Fridays & Saturdays.
Cafe Atmosphere
Dining is extremely informal
Pets
Pets are welcome at the outside picnic tables
Tour Lunches
To arrange lunch for your tour in advance of your arrival, please call 866-281-1515
Take Out Orders
Call 866-281-1515 and ask for the Cafe
Credit Cards
May be used for orders over $10
What You've Said
"I drive from Santa Fe just for the soft ice cream with fresh raspberries and the homemade topping"
Mary Margaret Rhodes