The 2026 Semi-finalists for the super coveted James Beard Awards are out and New Mexico has several on it, including a Chef well known to El Pasoans and throughout the Borderland.<\/p>\n
Read More: El Paso’s Oldest Restaurants<\/a><\/p>\n One of the best destination spots for El Paso foodies is located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, a bit off the road and nestled snugly up against the mountain. (“Hidden” might be a better word.)\u00a0In a quaint cluster of buildings, travel trailers and other eclectic items … I think they even have a little putting green … sits Ardovinos Desert Crossing<\/a>.<\/p>\n This local legend was first established in 1949 by Frank Ardovino who operated it as a gambling house before going down the “fine dining” road. Following his death, it closed for about 20 years.<\/p>\n Who May Win The James Beard Award?<\/p>\n Ardovinos\u00a0Chef Danny Calleros<\/a>\u00a0is up for the\u00a0James Beard Best Chef\/Southwest<\/a>\u00a0Award. Learn more about Chef Calleros or send him your best wishes on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. Better yet, go see him at Ardovinos Desert Crossing – 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park, NM, 88063 To make reservations, call 575-589-0653.<\/p>\n Ardovinos Keeps It Local<\/p>\n In 1997, Robert Ardovino and his sister completely renovated the place. When they reopened, one of the coolest, tastiest things they did was to keep things local and natural.<\/p>\n For more than 20 years, we have proudly expanded that vision to contribute and commit to the sustainable movement happening in our community. We endorse farms that are locally owned and family operated \u2013 from our own estate-grown produce and estate-raised hens, to our farming and ranching friends throughout the area; who grow exceptional products without the use of pesticides. –\u00a0ardovinos.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ardovinos Is More Than Just A Restaurant<\/p>\n On top of that delicious, locally sourced food, Ardovinos offers lots of other fun and tasty stuff to see and do. Like:<\/p>\n A Farmers Market”Yoga At the Market” with special guest Yoga instructors.”Sip and Paint” Parties hosted by La Buena Paint Parties.Food Literacy ClassesCooking demosFun stuff for kidsGardening tipsVendor workshopsLOOK: 15 of the Oldest Restaurants in Texas<\/p>\n There’s so much history involving restaurants & Texas. But what are the oldest restaurants in Texas? Here are 15 of the oldest places you can enjoy food in the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Daniel Paulus<\/p>\n 10 Texas Restaurants Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives That Are Closed<\/p>\n Just in case you watch a “re-run” that features a restaurant that’s no longer there.<\/p>\n