Harry's Roadhouse is exactly what its name implies, but it is so much more than a place to have great margaritas. On this visit, we were there for breakfast following our weekly visit to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. Often, there is a bit of a wait for a table (you won't be seated until everyone in your party is there). However, on this Saturday we were seated promptly and our much-needed caffeine was speedily delivered by our polite and efficient waitress.
We started this meal with one of Peyton's amazing cinnamon rolls. These are served on Saturday and Sunday mornings only. What a treat! It's always too much with whatever you ordered for breakfast, but they are impossible to resist.
One member of our party ordered "Huevos Divorciados", which consists of two corn torillas with two eggs cooked anyway you like. One tortilla holds two grilled shrimp and creamy tomatillo salsa, cotija and avocado; the other, pasilla salsa and queso fresco. This is served with refried black beans and a flour tortilla. She declared it to be excellent and the several tastes I had confirmed this assessment.
I ordered brioche stuffed with peaches and mascarpone, topped with powdered sugar and raspberry puree. I almost swooned for a moment after the first bite. It looked beautiful on the plate and tasted even better than it looked. The creamy mascarpone with the sweet peaches and the crisp, delicate brioche was just perfect.
The last item we enjoyed on this day: "Lemon Ricotta Pancakes." (I say we because everyone shared everyone else's dishes. My partner and I have a long-standing practice of treating every restaurant as if it were a Chinese restaurant.) These were light as the proverbial feather and delicately flavored. Our guest had no problem scarfing down every bite.
Harry's is a short distance from the Old Pecos Trail exit from I-25 and well worth the trip. Lunch and dinner are equally good. You will find Harry's filled with locals and travelers at every time of day.
