BREAKFAST
Our full breakfast menu is available all day everyday. Choose from our wide selection of Mexican and American favorites including: Huevos Rancheros, the New Mexico Omelet, French Toast……..see full menu.
We are located in the heart of downtown Truth or Consequences providing a friendly atmosphere and Mexican-American food to travelers and locals alike. El Faro has been voted the Best of the Best Restaurant in Sierra County for the last four years and counting.
El Faro was founded in 2014 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico by Armida and Victor Baray.
Armida and Victor are from Cuauhtemoc Chihuahua. It is called “Tierra Manzanera” because there are a large number of apple tree orchards. She started cooking at a local restaurant here in Truth or Consequences in 1994 and continued working there until she was able to open her own restaurant. Armida loves to cook and see her customers enjoying her food.
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House Plates
Wide selection of classic Mexican plates. All dishes served with rice and beans. Most dishes come with choice of red or green and hot, medium or mild.
American classics
Try from our selection of American classics including: 100% beef burgers made exactly the way you want, chicken sandwiches, chili cheese fries, buffalo chicken tater tots and MORE!
Desserts
The best homemade desserts you can find in Sierra County. There is nothing better than walking into our restaurant just after Armida has pulled fresh empanadas from the oven.
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Sierra County Sentinel's
Best of the Best Awards
El Faro won the following Best of the Best categories in 2016:
- Chile
- Enchiladas
- Huevos Rancheros
El Faro won the following Best of the Best categories in 2017:
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Chile
- Posole
- Enchiladas
- Huevos Rancheros
El Faro won the following Best of the Best categories in 2018:
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Chile
- Huevos Rancheros
- Enchiladas
- Posole/Menudo
El Faro won the following Best of the Best categories in 2019:
- Restaurant
- Enchiladas
- Huevos Rancheros
- Chile
El Faro won the following Best of the Best categories in 2019:
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Burrito
- Chile
- Posole
Customer Reviews
What people say about us.
Delicious authentic Mexican food. I ordered chicken flautas and they were the best meal on my 12 day trip of the southwest. Also, very inexpensive.
Laina C.
Friendly and very helpful servers. the menu is true NEW MEXICO flavors.
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Gwen D.
This restaurant is fantastic!! If you want authentic straight from grandma's kitchen Mexican food....El Faro's is the place to go!! The service is always great too!!
Angela G.
Excellent food. Great service. Be careful if you want mild. Even their mild is spicy. Really enjoyed it.
Claudia W.
Warm, inviting clean establishment. The staff was friendly and the grilled chicken sandwiches are very tasty! They can maybe go a tiny bit easier on the mustard and mayo but other than that it was delicious! Stop by and enjoy....I know I will!!
Gabby V.
My all time favorite red chile! Wonderful staff! Owners are delightful!
Mary C.
Location
315 N. Broadway,
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901
Mon • Tues • Wed • Fri: Open 8 am – 8 pm
Thurs & Sat: Open 8 am – 2 pm
Sunday Closed
FAQ
What does El Faro Mean ?
El Faro means lighthouse in Spanish.
What time do you close ?
We are open 8 am – 8 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We are open 8 am – 2 pm Thursday and Saturday. We are closed Sunday.
Is YOUR CHILE FROM A CAN ?
Our Chile is locally sourced in Hatch, New Mexico.
Didn't this used to be a bar ?
It did! Once upon a time, the building we are in was a bar called Rocky’s.
Do you make your salsa ?
Yes we do! We make our salsa fresh twice a day.
Who is the Eagles fan ?
It’s Jesus.
