1Bars
The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina
Madrid, United States
Points
100
The Mine Shaft Tavern is the Turquoise Trail's most characterful stop between Albuquerque and Santa Fe — a wide, timber-framed roadhouse with live music and New Mexico green chile cooking that earns a serious look. Walk-ins are generally fine, the room handles groups well, and the food goes beyond typical bar-snack territory. Come for the combination of space, regional character, and cold beer.