The Retro Dime Store In New Mexico That's As Old Fashioned As It Gets
By E Jamar|Published December 13, 2018
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E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
If you want to get lost for a day, this old fashioned dime store in Santa Fe is the perfect way to spend hours on end looking through unique gifts. This general store is a retro ’50s-style “dime store,” and although the items throughout the store no longer cost just a dime, you’ll still have a blast searching through it all. This retro dime store is also home to New Mexico’s famous Frito Pie, and once you try one, you’ll never turn back.
This store is a drug store with so much more. You'll find shampoo, soap, and non-prescription medicine for your travels, as well as tourist clothing and incredibly unique souvenirs that you just won't find elsewhere.
Take a break from shopping and head on over to the snack bar! You'll find delicious ice cream, hot dogs, and so much more to help fuel you up to keep shopping.
Most importantly, this general store is home to New Mexico's famous Frito Pie.
That's right, Five & Dime is home to the Frito Pie. If you've lived in New Mexico for awhile, you're probably very familiar with this local favorite, but if you don't know, a Frito pie is a a glorious concoction of Fritos, chili, cheese, and onions. The Frito bag is ripped open and then piled high with real New Mexican chili, and topped with gooey cheese and crisp onions. This dish is either a nostalgic memory from childhood for you, or a new favorite.
Five & Dime General Store on Santa Fe's downtown plaza is the best retro dime store to get lost in for hours on end.
