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Leona's

17 Santuario Dr., Chimayo, NM - (505) 351-4569
Leona's, a casual eatery adjoining Chimayo's holy shrine, serves carne adovada that is a blazing red heap of chile-marinated shredded pork. The green chile and red chile stews will make your lips tingle.
100% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Tamale
Chili Relleno
Carne Adovada Burrito
Chicherrones

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (8)
Roadfood.com Editor
" Leona started selling her tortillas nearly thirty years ago from a roadside stand in the village of Chimayo. She has since grown to become a major tortilla producer whose products are sold in markets throughout the southwest, as well as via her website. The most ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

17 Santuario Dr., Chimayo, NM
(505) 351-4569

http://www.leonasrestaurante.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
One of the best chile rellenos anywhere, here wrapped inside a Leona-made tortilla
"One of the best chile rellenos anywhere, here wrapped inside a Leona-made tortilla"
Michael Stern





A sign across the way from Leona's captures the spiritual air of the village of Chimayo.
"A sign across the way from Leona's captures the spiritual air of the village of Chimayo."
Michael Stern


You can get chicherrones wrapped in a tortilla with beans, or in a small tub for munching on the side of a meal. Either way, they are indescribably succulent.
"You can get chicherrones wrapped in a tortilla with beans, or in a small tub for munching on the side of a meal. Either way, they are indescribably succulent."
Michael Stern


Chile ristras are a common decorating motif on homes and businesses throughout New Mexico.
"Chile ristras are a common decorating motif on homes and businesses throughout New Mexico."
Michael Stern


Leona's semi-al fresco dining area
"Leona's semi-al fresco dining area"
Michael Stern


Leona's is located just a few steps from Chimayo's legendary Santuario, the dirt floor of which is said to have miraculous healing powers.
"Leona's is located just a few steps from Chimayo's legendary Santuario, the dirt floor of which is said to have miraculous healing powers."
Michael Stern


Tamales are available made with pork, chicken, or all-vegetables.
"Tamales are available made with pork, chicken, or all-vegetables."
Michael Stern


Carne Adovada wrapped in a tortilla: It's as hot as it looks.
"Carne Adovada wrapped in a tortilla: It's as hot as it looks."
Michael Stern


Leona is a very warm, caring person. Her place is bright, cheerful, and very welcoming! It was a pleasure to visit her as well as enjoy her good food.
"Leona is a very warm, caring person. Her place is bright, cheerful, and very welcoming! It was a pleasure to visit her as well as enjoy her good food."
Shari Dyer



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