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Native American tribe and settlement in New Mexico
Photo: Harrison Frazier from santa fe, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pojoaque (pronounced poh-WAH-kay) is a small town in north central New Mexico, USA, not far from Santa Fe. While of limited interest itself to the traveler, it is a good jumping-off point for many northern New Mexico attractions.
As much "Old" Mexican as New Mexican. The guacamole appetizer is fantastic, as are the fajitas. Dinner with guacamole and sangria will cost $25 or so. The art gallery across the parking lot is worth a look too, when you're done with your meal.
The creation of casinos at Native American pueblos and reservations during the 1990s was controversial, and many locals resent the fact that operations like this one exist, citing serious problems with gambling addictions in the community — while others point with pride to the revenue it has created for the town and pueblo. Like it or not, it's there, and you can find a drink, some entertainment, and a chance to lose your earnings on site. Alcohol is served and the bartenders will sure likely to get you real drunk.
Cities of Gold Road. At the casino. Free shuttle service to Santa Fe and some other local points of interest.
Paintings, sculpture, jewelry; across the parking lot from the excellent Gabriel's restaurant (see below), and combines well with a meal there.
Pojoaque is about 15 miles north of Santa Fe on US highway 285. The nearest major commercial air service is via Albuquerque, while Santa Fe has limited air service.
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