Ojo Caliente Restaurant and Hotel

Such a disappointment. The Ojo restaurant used to be a joyous, artistic offering reflective of a high food IQ. But this dinner menu was boring and had nothing to do with the spirit of Ojo. The menu barely had any offerings of northern NM cuisine, and it was more of a generic menu catering to the bland tastes of tourists. Worse yet, the menu items that were from northern NM were bland and tasteless, not spicy at all. I ordered a mole chicken dinner, and the sauce was definitely NOT a mole ... instead of chocolate and chile ( like a mile is supposed to be) it was more like a white cream sauce with a weird pink color. Ojo management needs to spend the money to hire Real chef to design the menu, curate the ingredients and train the cooks.

We had dinner and breakfast at the restaurant and each time our food was not hot. Just warm. We had to have the soup taken back, which they did without a problem. It's just not up to the standards we have seen in the past.

Enjoyed a relaxing day in the hot springs ppols and then Thanksgiving dinner after. Couldn't have been a better day. Food was delicious and service was excellent. The turkey dinner was as close to home made as you can get and rack of lamb was escellent.

My husband's dinner was the mole, it was a delicate and unique sauce. My enchiladas were quite disappointing on the other hand. It was plain green chili, not a sauce at all and not really unique in any way. So disappointed! The beans were delicately cooked but had no real flavor, no added spice on any kind, kind of boring. I'll plan to bring my own picnic next time.

The springs are incredible, but lodging is far over priced for what's offered. Spa procedures were unclear and led for a frustrating experience.

We spent a beautiful day relaxing at Ojo Caliente, and our visit was made even more special by a delicious meal at the Artesian Restaurant. It's the perfect way to refuel after soaking in the mineral pools—thoughtful food, fresh ingredients, and a cozy, peaceful atmosphere. 🥗 What We Ordered: •Poblano Fries – Perfectly crispy with just the right amount of heat. The creamy dipping sauce took it to the next level. A must-try! •Beet Salad with Grilled Chicken – Beautifully balanced with earthy roasted beets, fresh greens, and tender grilled chicken. Light, nourishing, and satisfying—exactly what we were craving after the pools. 🍴 Why We Loved It: •Ingredients tasted fresh and locally inspired, and portions were just right. •The restaurant space is warm, rustic, and full of natural light, with friendly staff and a calm vibe that matches the serenity of the spa. •You don't have to dress up—come as you are, relaxed and mineral-soaked, and enjoy a beautiful, flavorful meal. 📍 Tip: Make a reservation if you're visiting on the weekend, and give yourself a little time to just sit and enjoy the surroundings. The views from the patio are lovely! — Whether you're staying overnight or just visiting the springs for the day, don't skip the Artesian Restaurant at Ojo Caliente. It's one of those rare places where the food is just as healing as the waters.

The Artesian Restaurant at Ojo Caliente Resort is a very convenient venue to enjoy a wide selection of menu items from appetizer to dessert. Jacob, our Server, was friendly, attentive, and courteous. He consistently checked on us throughout our dinner, and we never felt overlooked or neglected. We enjoyed a hearty ceviche appetizer, Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp, and also a Scottish Salmon. Finishing off with NY Cheesecake with fresh berries. A very satisfying dinner experience with outstanding service!!

Beautiful restaurant, nice atmosphere, scrumptious food!! Highly recommend the salmon & chocolate cake was to die for!

Jacob, my server, really made the evening. He was engaging, knew his menu - food and wine, and was busy, too. I enjoyed a few glasses of wine with my tomahawk pick chop sub mashed potatoes for polenta, and broccolini. Great evening.

It's a very tiny restaurant that is why they say dinner needs to have reservations. The only item on the menu that looked halfway decent, they were completely out of so I ended up just eating their complementary blue corn muffins which were nice and only got two appetizers which was the grilled artichoke and the ceviche. My two items including just water was about $40 including tip. As soon as my food arrived I asked for to-go boxes so I can just eat privately in my room. I was the only one dining by myself and they should've just sat me at the bar which would've been more comfortable, it seemed like since I was sitting by myself, I received an incredible stare factor! For this location and the incredible hype I was expecting a whole lot more. I did not try their breakfast because I didn't want to dish out another $30 for something I probably would not enjoy at this location. If anything, depending on the room that you stay in, I would recommend just filling up a cooler and using the accommodations that's already in your room!

Few choices if you stay more than 2 days and no other choices around. Some dishes better than others but adequate. Suggest making g reservation prior to your arrival.

Lori is a wonderful server. Food was very fresh and delicious. Loved the kale salad and fajitas.

I only ate dinner. That's all I needed to know. Didn't go back for other meals. Glad I brought my own food for the rest of the weekend. Chile relleno was bland, spinach salad needed to be cut up into smaller pieces to eat and service.....was a lot of waiting.

We waited well over an hour after ordering for our. entrees to arrive. My husband loved the trout, but I had the short ribs and they were a little chewy. Good server but not worth it over all.

Alyssa was a great waitress. The party in side room very very loud. Asparagus gritty. I don't think it got washed. All else great.