Just beyond Taos lies the small community of El Prado. This suburb has the same spectacular views as Taos, along with one restaurant in particular that takes full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty. Farmhouse Café and Bakery is located in a gorgeous setting.

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As you approach this charmingly rustic restaurant, trees provide shade from the sun, while plants cover the fence, almost spilling out of the flowerbeds. This creates a feeling of lushness that isn’t common in New Mexico.

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It’s fitting that this eatery’s beauty is so tied to the land because Farmhouse Café and Bakery is a farm-to-table restaurant, serving fresh and locally sourced breakfasts and lunches. The farms that furnish the restaurant with ingredients are listed right on the menu.

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Although the restaurant’s interior is quaint and colorful, you’re coming here for al fresco dining.

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Kick back on the patio, which is dog-friendly.

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Watch kinetic sculptures twirl in the breeze.

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The tiny waterfall splashing into the fishpond is especially soothing.

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Breakfast arrives beautifully plated. Doesn’t this make you crave waffles…

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…Or eggs Benedict?

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Lunch consists of burgers—including bison and veggie patties—along with sandwiches and salads. Anything involving bread is delicious, and you can bet that those greens taste really fresh.

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If you’re in the mood for heartier fare, tuck into the beef empanadas or lasagna.

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Whatever you order, allow some room for dessert. After all, this place is called Farmhouse Café and BAKERY. Everything from pie…

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…To carrot cake is finger lickin’ good.

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Dining here also makes you feel good from a karmic perspective. That’s because the restaurant helps to support school garden projects, which get kids engaged with the food they eat.

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So next time you fancy a dining experience that doubles as a mini-escape, you know where to go!

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Farmhouse Café and Bakery is located at 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte in El Prado. It is open every day, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, check out the restaurant’s website.

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If the stunning setting of this culinary haven appeals, you may also be interested in these 9 New Mexico restaurants that are known for both their food and their views.

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