Nestled along Highway 28 in La Mesa, New Mexico, Chope’s Bar & Cafe is a legendary, multi-generational institution that has been serving authentic, home-style New Mexican cuisine for over a century. Housed in a historic converted family residence with a lively adjacent cantina, this iconic spot offers an unpretentious, old-school charm that immediately makes guests feel like family. Renowned across the region for its generous portions, warm hospitality, and time-tested recipes, Chope’s remains an essential destination for locals and travelers alike seeking comforting, bold regional flavors.
Fast service, great cocktails, great beer selection, happy-hour food, kids’ menu
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Parking
Free parking lot, free street parking
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Legendary Chile Rellenos: Celebrated by diners far and wide as some of the best in the state, made with rich, flavorful green chile pods and golden batter.
Authentic Home-Cooked Flavor: Traditional New Mexican recipes—ranging from rich red and green enchiladas to hearty chile con carne—that taste just like they were made by family.
Rich Historic Heritage: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering guests a unique look into small-town New Mexican culture and history.
Warm, Welcoming Atmosphere: Friendly, attentive staff and a comfortable setting split between a quaint residential dining room and a vibrant neighborhood bar.
Complementary Chips & Fresh Spicy Salsa: Guests are greeted with complimentary house-made salsa and crispy chips upon sitting down.
Menu & Offerings
Appetizers
Item
Description
Doña Lupe’s Trio
Small chile beans a La Chope, small chile con queso, and one large flour quesadilla
Chile con Queso
Rich cheese and green chile dip served with flour tortillas
Quesadilla
Flour tortillas with melted cheese (optional add-on for beef or chicken)
Quesadilla Supreme
Flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheese, beef or chicken, green chile strips, and sour cream
Traditional Nachos
Tostada chips topped with beans, cheese, and jalapeños
Nacho Supreme
Tostada chips with beans, cheese, beef or chicken, jalapeños, and sour cream
Tacos & Burritos
Item
Description
Tacos (Soft or Crispy)
Ground beef or chicken tacos served individually or as a plate with rice and beans
Rolled Tacos
Four rolled ground beef or chicken tacos, available solo or as a plate with rice and beans
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Classic burrito stuffed with beans and cheese
Meat Burritos
Burrito options filled with ground beef, chicken, or ground beef and beans
Chile Relleno Burrito
Burrito filled with chile relleno, optional with added beans
Chile Verde / Colorado con Carne Burrito
Hearty burritos filled with green or red chile meat
Specialties & Favorites
Item
Description
Chile Beans a La Chope
Signature bowl of chile beans combined with chile verde con carne
Chile Verde con Carne
Savory green chile meat served in a bowl or as a plate with rice and beans
Chile Colorado con Carne
Rich red chile meat served in a bowl or as a plate with rice and beans
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs on a corn tortilla topped with red, green, or chile con queso, served with rice and beans
Gordita Plate
Two gorditas served with rice and beans
Tamale Plate
Three tamales smothered in red or green chile, served with rice and beans
Stuffed Sopapilla Plate
Filled with beef, chicken, beans, chile verde, or chile colorado, served with rice and beans
Chile Rellenos Plate
Three signature battered chiles served with rice and beans
Combinations & Enchiladas
Item
Description
Combination Number One
One taco, one enchilada, and one tamale (optional relleno) served with rice and beans
Combination Number Two
Two tacos and one enchilada (optional relleno) served with rice and beans
Combination Number Three
Two enchiladas and one taco (optional relleno) served with rice and beans
Combination Number Four
One taco, one red enchilada, and one green enchilada (optional relleno) served with rice and beans
Combination Number Five
One gordita, one enchilada, and one relleno served with rice and beans
Combination Number Six
Chile verde con carne, one enchilada, and one relleno served with rice and beans
Cheese Enchiladas Plate
Three red or green cheese enchiladas served with rice and beans
Christmas Enchilada Plate
One red enchilada, one green enchilada, and sour cream served with rice and beans
Hamburgers & Salads
Item
Description
Hamburger
Classic beef burger served with french fries (optional cheese or green chile)
Hamburger Steak
Ground beef patty topped with chile con queso, served with rice and beans or french fries
Tapatia
Crisp corn tortilla topped with mixed vegetables, mayo salad, and your choice of meat or beans
Vegetarian Plate
One bean taco, one chile relleno, one cheese enchilada, rice, and beans
Taco Salad
Crisp corn or flour tortilla loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, ground beef, sour cream, or ranch
Child’s Plates & Desserts
Item
Description
Child’s Enchilada Plate
Cheese enchilada (no chile) served with rice and beans
Child’s Taco / Burrito Plate
Ground beef or chicken taco or small burrito served with rice and beans
Child’s Quesadilla / Grilled Cheese
Small corn/flour quesadilla with rice and beans, or grilled cheese with french fries
Sopapillas
Freshly cooked sopapillas served warm with honey or cinnamon
