I’ll post more about the fun we’re having in the Santa Fe area soon, but for now, I’m going to cut to the chase.

Place: Rancho de Chimayo

Variety: Chile relleno entree.Two chile rellenos on top  of salsa, with rice, calabasitas and OMG FRY BREAD. Wow. Presenting the rellenos above rather than below the salsa meant that the breading was as crisp and hot as could be. The salsa and chiles were perfectly spicy and for folks who might find them too hot, there’s fry bread dipped in honey to cool your mouth down. Exceptional! I’m going back to try their combo plate before I leave the area.

And there was flan for dessert. Also extremely delicious.

Rancho de Chimayo is tied with Chope’s for the best chile rellenos I’ve ever eaten. Yum.