Nestled within Albuquerque’s Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, Campo stands as a premier destination for upscale dining, making it a perfect venue for special occasions, or vacation dining. Over the past three years, its wine list has proudly received the Best of Excellence award from Wine Spectator, highlighting the restaurant’s dedication to offering a top-tier selection, which wine lovers will be thrilled to try.

The culinary experience at Campo Los Poblanos is deeply rooted in sustainability, featuring a menu that showcases the freshest ingredients from their on-site organic garden and local farmers. This combination of fine wine and masterfully crafted dishes promises an unforgettable dining experience, solidifying Campo’s reputation as one of Albuquerque’s best restaurants.

The Location & Atmosphere: What to Expect  

Campo at Los Poblanos is a farm-to-table restaurant located in Albuquerque’s Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm. The restaurant sources most of their ingredients from the on-site gardens, as well local farmers and meat producers. 

True to the inn’s garden theme, Campo restaurant at Los Poblanos has a rustic, but comfortable farmhouse interior that fits perfectly with the farm-to-table vibe. Inside, you can sit at the bar and sip cocktails or enjoy local wines, or sit at a table in the main dining room and peer into the open kitchen to watch the chefs crafting your meal.

If outdoor dining is your thing, try the patio. The atmosphere out there is relaxed and you will enjoy views of the gardens.

The Campo at Los Poblanos Menu  

Campo at Los Poblanos restaurant describes their menu as Rio Grande Valley Cuisine, which is a delightful fusion of South Texas and Northern Mexican flavors. This typically includes a vibrant mix of traditional Mexican dishes and Tex-Mex favorites.

Fresh ingredients like tomatoes, chilies, avocados, and cilantro are used to make tacos, enchiladas, and tamales, while Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and nachos add a hearty twist. The region’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico brings fantastic seafood dishes like shrimp ceviche and fish tacos. Barbecue lovers will savor the grilled meats paired with beans, rice, and tortillas. Bold spices and fresh produce, including zesty citrus fruits, create tons of flavor that celebrate the rich cultural heritage and bounty of the Rio Grande Valley.

Some of the most popular dishes are:

• Eggs Benedict with house-made English muffin, poached eggs, seasonal vegetables, house-made ham, hollandaise, crispy potatoes, with Herbs de Poblanos

• Blue Corn Pancakes served with organic maple syrup, seasonal fruit compôte, choice of meat

• Chilaquiles served with corn tortillas, red chile, Tucumcari jack and cheddar, onion, crispy potatoes with Herbs de Poblanos, eggs any style

• Carrot Cavatelli with lemon-chicken sausage, green chile cream, charred carrots, chicken-skin breadcrumbs

• Braised Lamb Birria made with roasted seasonal vegetables, blue corn hominy, house-made Sonora wheat tortilla

The Wine List  

The wine list is top-notch at this upscale Albuquerque restaurant. So much so that Wine Spectator awarded Campo a Best of Award for Excellence for 2021, 2022, and 2023. There’s a great selection of wines here, and we have no doubt that they will be awarded the same recognition for 2024.

Not only does the wine list have a nice lineup of wines from both traditional and up and coming regions, but they also have a section of around 20 local New Mexico wines. We love that they aren’t just leaning into recognizable names like Matthiasson, Ian Brand, and Trefethen Winery, but they’re promoting local winemakers too.

Kudos to Wine Director Dylan Storment and Head Sommelier Graham Unverzagt for putting together a superb list to match the superb food!

Our Experience  

Our experience at Campo at Los Poblanos was excellent. Every dish we had was top notch, and we had a great conversation with the restaurant’s Wine Director Dylan. They have done a wonderful job with the wine list.

Not only did Dylan share with us some of his favorite local New Mexico wineries and wines, but recommended a bottle that was perfect with our meal, the Luna Rossa Reserve Nebbiolo from Mimbres Valley, New Mexico; it was fantastic. This wine was aged for 60 months in French oak, and it was a delight. As an aside, it’s awesome to see newer wine regions like those in New Mexico experimenting with varieties like Nebbiolo. It reminds of the Nebbiolo we tried in Valle de Guadalupe!

We enjoyed:

• Ceviche made with seasonal fish, chiles, mint, cilantro, lime, house-made corn tostadas

• Grilled Niman Ranch Beef served with roasted potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables, chile-lavender demi glace, with preserved berries

• Carrot Cavatelli with lemon-chicken sausage, green chile cream, charred carrots, chicken-skin breadcrumbs

Tips  

• Campo at Los Poblanos restaurant requires reservations, and does not take walkins. This Albuquerque restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists, so be sure to plan ahead.

• Celebrating a special occasion? Give Campo a try. This spot would be perfect for celebrating a birthday or anniversary.

• If you stroll the grounds before or after your meal, be ready with your camera. There’s a peacock roaming the property!

• We’re big fans of doing corkage at restaurants, but keep in mind that corkage is illegal in New Mexico. So if you want to enjoy wines from that local Albuquerque tasting room, you’ll have to wait until you’re back at the hotel or at home.

When is Campo at Los Poblanos Open?  

The restaurant Campo at Los Poblanos is open for:

• Breakfast Monday to Wednesday from 8 AM to 10:30 AM

• Brunch Thursday to Sunday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM.

• Dinner daily from 5PM to 9PM

 Right now, Campo is not open for lunch, but that may change in the future.

Closing Thoughts  

The bottomline: if you’re traveling to Albuquerque, and you appreciate a good food and wine experience, head to Camp at Los Poblanos. Everyone from our server, Adam to the wine team, was great. And we could not have asked for a better introduction to the cuisine of Rio Grande Valley.