"Bourdain explores the many ways that New Mexico represents American culture and the myth of the American West. He takes to the open road, shares a meal with members of the Zia tribe, tries a Frito pie, and hunts for aliens."
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
State park · Cottonwood
Matanza (traditional barbecue) at Dead Horse Ranch Bourdain had: roast pork in multiple forms (tacos, stewed with beans, grilled tenderloin, etc.), beer, and margaritas Lunch dates: Frank (owner of Poncho’s Barbecue in Albuquerque), Parts Unknown crew and their families
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New Mexico
8 Places
"Bourdain explores the many ways that New Mexico represents American culture and the myth of the American West. He takes to the open road, shares a meal with members of the Zia tribe, tries a Frito pie, and hunts for aliens."
Ladron Peak
Mountain peak
Bourdain ate: local beef with puréed green chiles, beans, potatoes, and cornbread Lunch dates: Musician Max Manzanares; his father, actor David Manzanares; his grandfather, Herman Manzanares; and historian Dan Flores
Horseman's Haven Cafe
Mexican restaurant
Bourdain ate: enchilada with carne adobada (pork marinated in red chile sauce), beans and rice, pozole (hominy), sopapilla (fried pastry), and green chile salsa Lunch date: Dan Flores
Zia Pueblo
At Ivan Pino’s home Bourdain ate: deer bone stew, red chile stew with dried elk, roasted corn, chiles, tortillas Lunch dates: Governor of Zia Pueblo, Ivan Pino, and his family
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
State park
Matanza (traditional barbecue) at Dead Horse Ranch Bourdain had: roast pork in multiple forms (tacos, stewed with beans, grilled tenderloin, etc.), beer, and margaritas Lunch dates: Frank (owner of Poncho’s Barbecue in Albuquerque), Parts Unknown crew and their families
Ghost Ranch
Ranch
Tony went horseback riding in this area near where Georgia O'Keeffe spent her last years. Bourdain helped with a red canyon cook-out.
Santa Fe Plaza
Historical landmark
A mish mash of trinkets and souvenirs for sale, including Native American jewelry.
