Chimayo Restaurant

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The Scene
The terra-cotta tile, rough-hewn wood beams and punched-tin lanterns evoke Chimayo's namesake New Mexico mission. Subdued lighting and soothing music upstairs make for a romantic meal, while low ceilings and adjoining booths make the downstairs dining room particularly noisy.

The Food
Soup-lovers should begin with the four-soup taster (corn chowder, pumpkin bisque, spicy Southwestern wild mushroom, tortilla), but shouldn't overlook other options, because Chimayo's sauces are exquisite. The corn-habaero sauce that accompanies the seared scallop appetizer and the ancho chili and Mexican oregano sauce served with the filet mignon entree are so good, you'll mop up every last drop. Sauce isn't all that's memorable about filet mignon: Rubbed with mole spices, it's fork-tender and cooked exactly to order. Among other entrees, crown roast of barbecued spareribs is equally delicious: pork falls off the bone, and chipotle and caramelized pineapple glaze is the perfect complement. But really, it's hard to go wrong with anything you order.

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