Ojo Caliente Restaurant and Hotel

I had my mind made up before arriving because I'd checked out the dinner menu online. But then the soup of the day, chicken pozole, which wasn't listed online, ruled. I do not regret my decision. It was a little spicy & delicious. Also I loved the blue corn muffins. The mango sorbet with some fresh strawberries & blueberries was quite a big portion but so tasty I managed to eat every last bite. I'm looking forward to my next dinner here!

Really incredible food. The mole was amazing and the gluten free blue corn muffins are oh so yummy! Great service and you can't beat the flavor of the place itself

OC is a Wonderful quiet and calming,unpretentiousness feel good retreat in historic NM cliff and desert settings. Highly recommended for a day or two soaking in the healing mineral springs waters as people have done for centuries!

The review is for the Artesian Restaurant, not the spa itself. It was fantastic! Great food and service. The atmosphere was very nice too. The menu was very varied. Something for everyone. I also looked at the plates of other diners and their food looked great too. The prices were surprisingly fair, considering it's the only restaurant there and has zero competition. I thought they would be much higher. We will definitely go back.

Celebrated my daughter's birthday with spa and dinner. Food, outstanding. Service, second to none.

A very dear friend and I met up for a week's travel in New Mexico and our stay at Ojo Caliente was absolutely the high point. We loved the restorative quiet, the amazing mineral baths and the simply magical spa treatment (the Ojo Glow). The staff were universally friendly and attentive. The restaurant turned out terrific meals. Cannot wait to come back!

We had the best experience. The waiter was very nice and recognized it was our anniversary and gave us well wishes. The food was great. Blue corn muffins were the best.

The privacy and serenity are top shelf. We will be back soon.

A truly magical experience, especially during the holidays. Simply joyful. 🙏

Over built - too much construction for far too long. This has resulted in a crowded atmosphere/not relaxing. Expensive! More expensive every year for a less healing, authentic experience, *because too many people! Not well maintained, cleaned, or cared about by owners and managers. The mud, if open, is thin and watery when it use to be thick and healing. The landscape and fires are nice. Not worth cost of entry! Skip. It is just a greedy, greedy travesty.

There is a mouse problem in this building. We watched a mouse run across the restaurant floor and disappear under the large wooden hutch by the kitchen door, yuck!! Another couple dining saw the mouse as well, and the waiter and manager were extremely nonchalant. We were told it's a 'known issue' and there is a 'management plan in place'. ??????? No restaurant should be open with an active mouse infestation. Absolutely horrifying, especially considering the price! The menu is trying to feel expensive and fancy, but when you see a rodent run by and nobody really cares, that's concerning.

The manager comped our meal after we asked them to cancel our order, which was nice. We appreciated that they took care of us, however, the other couple that saw the mouse was told there isn't a rodent discount with a laugh. Yikes.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

I was going to give 5 stars for the place because it has a welcoming and warm atmosphere, but unfortunately, the waitress’s attitude was extremely disappointing. When she brought the bill, she sarcastically commented, ‘Thank you for the amazing tip,’ with a solemn expression. I understand that tipping is a common practice due to historical wage structures for servers. However, rather than addressing her dissatisfaction about her salary with her employer, she chose to make my dining experience uncomfortable by asking extra money. So we have to tip every single worker in that place for just providing different services,it does not make sense.If someone is unhappy with their job, they should seek a resolution rather than taking it out on customers. This kind of behavior is unacceptable and left a bad impression on an otherwise pleasant establishment. I did not spend my 50 dollars in here for 2 desserts and cappuccino for being treated like that. We already paid for everything, but could not make her happy.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ordered the Mediterranean pizza and a hot chocolate to go from the bar. Bartender said 15 minute wait, perfect. I sat waiting in the lobby area for over 30 mins before going up to check. I guess it was ready and just sitting in the kitchen. Why take my name for the order if you're not going to let me know its ready..? Felt like they forgot about me. Pizza was way too greasy and had several hairs in it. Unacceptable, especially considering the price. Not to mention I had two incorrect charges on my card totalling almost $300, in addition to my pizza charge. Definitely do not recommend!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

The spa and the pools are wonderful. The location is lovely and picturesque. We could not have asked for a better experience. We also had lunch and dinner at the restaurant. Most of the dishes were great but a couple were just okay. We didn't love our cocktails either. Overall, it was a great day and I would definitely return again.

The local choices are tasty and give a wonderful sampler of the regional foods. Having greens from the garden on the premises gives them a delightful freshness. The host was very gracious in changing our reservation time to a later hour to give us more time to soak in the pools!