Key Lime Margarita and Strawberry Lemonade. Photo courtesy
Empanadas with beef ribs. Photo courtesy
Review by BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Beef and Leaf is the latest offering from Laura Crucet, chef and owner of Pig and Fig and Sugar and cream. Crucet is an award-winning chef with over 25 years of experience. Beef and Leaf is their newest restaurant offering is located in Los Alamos in the heart of North Community. They opened Pig and Fig in 2016 and Sugar and Cream in 2023. Beef and Leaf offers an extensive Menu of upscale home cooking and features a full bar.
I was there last week with my son. I highly recommend making a reservation, which is easy online through OpenTable. I made a reservation for 5:30 pm the same day, but I saw Days when reservations sell out, so I would recommend booking several days in advance. Advance payment.
I tried the Key Lime Margarita and my son tried the Strawberry Lemonade. They also offer a great Selection of local beers, including from the White Rock Brewery Villa in Piedra Blancaand they have an excellent and inexpensive wine list.
We were not particularly hungry so we decided to share some starters and opted for the Short Rib Beef Empanadas and the crab cakes. The service was quick and friendly, but remember, it is a new Restaurant and it can get crowded! The starters were freshly prepared, tasty and on point!
We left room for dessert, which did not disappoint. He got the blueberry Peach Crisp, and I got the Salted Caramel and Banana Budino. Both were amazing!
You can view the menu and make reservations on the website. Here.
Contact information, address and opening hours:
Address: 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G, Los Alamos, NM 87544
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours:
11am – 8pm, Tuesday – Friday
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Phone: 505.500.8087
My son is an aspiring chef and huge foodie, and he was very impressed! We are both excited have such a great new restaurant in town and look forward to coming back soon.
Crab cakes. Photo courtesy
Banana budino with salted caramel. Photo courtesy
Peach Blueberry Crisp. Photo courtesy
My little foodie! Photo courtesy
