

The Late Great Chef Estevan Garcia
If you're looking for a restaurant with a chef who was passionate about using fresh, local ingredients, look no further than El Rincon café! The late Chef Estevan Garcia was a true master of southwest regional cuisine, with years of experience and an impressive list of accolades to his name. El Rincon café is dedicated to preserving the standard and quality of food that Chef Estevan Garcia inspired. Our chefs At El Rincon Café were trained by Chef Estevan Garcia.

Introduction To Chef Estevan Garcia
Early on in his career, Chef Garcia discovered his love for cooking while studying under the Franciscan Order in Dixon, New Mexico, where he developed his skills in preparing traditional native cuisine. Today, he is widely recognized as an originator of southwest regional cuisine and has been featured in major publications like Gourmet, Bon Appetite, and the New York Times. El Rincon Café is dedicated to continuing his Legacy of great gastronomy.



Use of local Ingredients
One of El Rincon's secrets to creating incredible dishes is our weekly trips to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. We source Ingredients from the Santa Fe Farmers market, including tomatoes, lettuce, pinto beans, and red chile from Chimayó. We also use organic goat milk from the market to create our signature organic goat milk flan. El Rincon's dedication to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients means that every dish at our restaurant is bursting with flavor and nutrients.

Local Farmers and sustainability
It is not just the quality of the ingredients that sets El Rincon Café apart - it is the relationships that we have built with the local farmers. We are a regular at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market and we are great friends with many of the farmers there. This close connection allows us to hand-select the freshest, most flavorful produce for our dishes.
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At El Rincon Café, we believe that food should not only taste great but also support the local community and the environment. By using locally sourced ingredients like Chimayo chile, we support the hardworking farmers in our area. So come visit us and taste the difference that fresh, local ingredients can make!

Chef Estevan Garcia
In Loving Memory
