Hillsboro General Store Cafe Is Best Historic Store And Restaurant In New Mexico

New Mexico is home to plenty of Southwestern history, but this tiny general store holds some of the richest in the books. What used to be a post office, phone company, and much more is now a historic general store and cafe, serving up our favorite dishes that are made to perfection. This building holds so much history that their guestbook has signatures from every state and dozens of countries. Though the northern part of our state is home to many attractions, don’t pass up this small southern New Mexico town, and make sure you experience this amazing cafe and general store to be transported to an era long ago.

Hillsboro General Store Cafe has been a Hillsboro gem for more than 130 years.

This landmark has been designated as a National Historic Site, and throughout history has been home to many different things such as a stagecoach and a post office. This mercantile store has been in operation for more than 130 years and is still thriving.

Ben and Doreen Lewis have owned the cafe and store for more than two decades now, and are dedicated to keeping the historic adobe building preserved while serving delicious food that can keep up with (and one up) modern day dishes.

Throughout this cafe, you'll find antiques, artwork, and memorabilia from the late 19th century. Even the cherry wood cabinets are still original and filled with jewelry, pots, and other items from an era long ago.

Travelers might be tempted to visit Santa Fe and Albuquerque when coming to New Mexico, but this southern New Mexico town offers a quiet escape from the city and a charming country vibe that's hard to find.

At Hillsboro General Store Cafe, you'll be treated like family while you fill up on Southwestern and American favorites.

Their Green Chile Cheeseburger is to die for, and they pair perfectly with their handcrafted milkshakes. This cafe truly keeps up with the rest of the state, despite being from so long ago.

Hillsboro General Store Cafe is filled with rich history and delicious food that will have you coming back for more. You simply must stop at this charming small town cafe.

Have you been to this awesome old general store and cafe in Hillsboro? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments!

For more tiny but mighty hidden gems, check out these microscopic restaurants in New Mexico that are so worth the find.

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This Tiny General Store In New Mexico Is Also An Amazing Restaurant

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