Dining at the Backcast Cafe
Homestyle dishes with a local touch
Meals at Fisheads are built around fresh, local ingredients and the kind of homestyle comfort food anglers look forward to after a day on the water. Mornings begin with hot breakfast plates made to order. Evenings feature a rotating nightly special plus our lodge favorites, blending New Mexico flavors with generous, down-to-earth cooking. To round things out, we offer beer, wine, and spirits sourced from breweries, wineries, and distilleries across New Mexico.
Have special dietary restrictions? Just let us know before your arrival
"Superb meals served with grace and kindness, with an ideal selection of beverages, including Pinot Noirs and IPAs"
— Tricia M
Breakfast
Daily from 6:00am - 9:30am
Our breakfast service offers hot, made-to-order plates that start your day right, from classic eggs and bacon to New Mexico staples. It’s the perfect fuel for a great day on the river.
- Breakfast is a walk-in service open to all: guests, guides, neighbors, and visitors alike.
- We may close the kitchen early on quieter days
Lunch is to Go
Kitchen closed, everyone's fishing!
We offer packed lunches for pickup during our breakfast service, but if you’re heading out on a full-day trip with one of our guides, lunch is already included.
- If you would like a packed lunch, please try to let us know the day before. Also, we cannot make or serve lunches at lunch-time
- Lunch includes main dish, usually a sandwich, along with a side and a sweet treat for dessert.
Dinner Service
daily from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner at the Backcast Café features a rotating nightly special alongside our fixed lodge menu, blending homestyle comfort with New Mexico flavor.
- Dinner service is open to all, but reservations and orders need to be made at least the they day before to allow us proper prep and planning time
- Dinner is served at set seating times, but we’re happy to try and arrange the time that best suits your schedule.
Have dietary restrictions?
just let us know!
If you have dietary restrictions, giving us a heads-up before your arrival helps us prepare. Our meals are cooked from scratch each day, which makes it easier for us to adjust ingredients when needed. We regularly accommodate allergies, intolerances, and preferences of all kinds. Let us know what you need, and we’ll do our best to make each meal easy and enjoyable.
Practical Info and Reservations
All the details at a glance
We mention most of the below information throughout this page, but here's everything you need to know all in one place
- Breakfast service is walk-in and runs from 6:00am to 9:30am
- We are closed for lunch, but you can purchase to-go lunches they day before. If you have a full-day guided trip with one of our guides, lunch is provided.
- Dinner is reservation-only from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Both the reservation and food order need to be made at least the day before. We use set seating times for our dinner service, but are glad to try and make your preferred time work.
- Guests and non-guests are welcome. As the only restaurant open seven days a week, we’re proud to offer a dependable dining option in the area.
- Winter hours vary depending on bookings. Feel free to call or message us for the latest schedule.
- We are closed for dinner on Christmas Day
- Just call, email, or message us to make a rservation or ask any questions that you may have
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, shellfish, poultry and eggs increase the risk of foodborne illness.

