Cafe BellaLuca has the finest food in Sierra County and Beyond. They are open for lunch and dinner (closed on Tuesday), and easy walking distance from Blackstone Hotsprings.
Their varied menu includes the pasta and lasagna you would expect, but there are lots of surprises:
For a light meal (either lunch or dinner), try splitting a grilled pizza (thin cracker crust) with a caesar salad and a glass of wine.
The Shaved Ribeye sandwich and fries is always a treat for lunch.
Vegetarian options include lasagna, pasta pomodoro and eggplant parmesan, but the specialty option is "Cannellini Beans & Greens" (with choice of pasta).
Calamari is the most popular appetizer (served on a bed of greens with pepperocini vinaigrette) however all of the appetizers are top-notch!
The Sunday Brunch menu is served from 10am to 3pm. Choose from specialties like New Mexico Breakfast Pizza, Steak and Eggs, Smoked Salmon & Bagels or Eggs Benedict.
Click Here for a FULL MENU to see everything that Cafe BellaLuca offers!
EATING DOWNTOWN
Happy Belly Deli (575-894-3354)
Hearty home-style breakfast, and wonderful lunch sandwiches.
Vegetarian options (like Tempeh Reuben Sandwich), and daily soups.
Open Sunday from 8am to noon.
Little Sprout (575-894-4114)
Grab-and-go sandwiches made fresh daily.
Organic juice bar, grocery and herbal market.
Closed Sunday.
Turtleback Oasis (575-894-0179)
Mercy Omelette is "the word" for breakfast,
with lunch specials and baked goods.
Closed Sunday.
Pacific Grill (575-894-7687)
Salad bar and TorC-style comfort food
(Chicken Fried Steak, Asian Fusion, Grilled Fish, Spaghetti).
Lunch and dinner until 8-ish, with beer and wine.
Closed Monday (call to verify seasonal hours).
Los Arcos Steakhouse (575-894-6200)
Fine steaks and seafood, with full bar.
Open for dinner every evening at 5pm.
SHOPPING DOWNTOWN
El Cortez Theater (575-894-4914)
OK ... it's not "shopping", but a good movie in a historic theater is a great find!
When you are driving down Main Street, you will notice thier neon marquis
that tells you what will be showing on Friday, Saturday or Sunday this week.
Check the box office for showtimes.
Dust and Glitter (575-894-3613)
Somewhere between "Sex In the City" and "Wild Wild West" you will find Dust and Glitter,
and it is right here on Main Street across from the theater.
One look at their great website (www.dustandglitter.com) and you will be hooked!
Make sure to read " about me & D&G " to find out how Susan ended up here doing this!
Second Hand Rose (575-894-4029)
Exotic imports from all over the world -- clothing, incense, jewelry, candles and more.
All items are handmade by indigenous artists that Dee meets on her travels.
Open at reasonable hours every day!
Celestial Creations (575-849-7591)
Showcasing all things Made in New Mexico, with gifts, candles, decor, jewelry and more.
Their Best Of New Mexico website shows the wide range of merchandise, crafts,
fiber arts, jewelry, bath products and gourmet items all made by New Mexico artisans.
Celestial Creations can send custom gift baskets to your friends back home (or your housesitter)!
EATING AT ELEPHANT BUTTE
Big Food Express (575-744-4896)
Food ranges from excellent club sandwich or reuben with fries,
to unexpected Asian dishes that round out the casual menu.
Eating on the shady patio is fun in the summer with a cold beer!
Check out their website for complete menu and details.
Open everyday (call to verify seasonal hours).
Casa Taco (575-744-4859)
Very casual and fun patio for taco baskets (beef, chicken, shrimp or veggie),
enchiladas, burgers and beers.
Closed on Tues/Wed (call to verify seasonal hours).
Turtleback Mountain Resort (575-744-7106)
Golf Course and homesites, with Country club style bar, patio and dining room.
Open for breakfast, and "Lunch" until 7pm during the week
Dinner served on certain nights.
Full bar, expansive deck and beautiful views.
Best place for appetizers during happy hour or at sunset!
Open every day (call to verify seasonal hours).
Elephant Butte Inn (575-744-5431)
Hotel restaurant with full bar and dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Perhaps the best burger and fries in the county, taco or enchilada plates,
and lots more on their full menu.
Sunday brunch buffet.
Open every day (call to verify seasonal hours).
