Everyone who lives in New Mexico knows we have some of the best fry bread in the country. It’s a wonderful culinary treat and so easy to find here in the Land of Enchantment.
Here are a few places to stop for a delicious bite of fry bread.
Plaza Café
Right here in town, you can sometimes find one of New Mexican cuisine’s most popular dishes on this café’s menu: the fry bread taco. This delicious entrée takes fry bread to a whole new level, layering it with meat, beans, cheese, guacamole, and fresh vegetables. You can cut into it, bite into it like a pizza, roll it up like a burrito, or fold it into a taco. However you prefer to eat it, you’ll love the added layer of texture and flavor that the fry bread adds to this delicious meal.
Indian Arts Center
Head over to Laguna for a short road trip and check out the Indian Arts Center. This family-run arts center features crafts and art made by the indigenous people of the area, including jewelry, soap, blankets, and pottery. This also happens to be one of the most famous stops for fry bread in the Land of Enchantment. You can get it savory or sweet – whatever you fancy. Try the stuffed fry bread, or get one covered with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar, which are customer favorites.
Earl’s Family Restaurant
This eatery in Gallup has been family-owned and operated for several years and is a beloved part of the community. They also have a reputation for their incredible fry bread. They keep to a simple, classic recipe that patrons are willing to drive miles to enjoy.
Tiwa Kitchen Restaurant
a short drive away to the Taos Pueblo, you’ll find this little restaurant with some of the best New Mexican cuisine in the area. Their fry bread options are unique and delicious. Try the fry bread sticks for a delicious snack. And if you’ve got a big appetite, order the Tiwa Taco, which features fry bread topped with beef, beans, cheese, vegetables, and chili sauce, or the epic Fry Bread Burger with cheese and green chili.
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