La Mancha is Galisteo's world-class restaurant under the watchful eye of chef Enrique Guerrero. The cuisine is Nuevo Hacienda, a delicious and innovative fusion of Spanish, and Mexican with sophisticated touches. The tiny La Mancha wine bar borders the patio, and is clearly a place to gather as well as have a delicious margarita or glass of wine. There's a mouth-watering tapas menu. But, for that romantic evening, stroll into the night and enjoy dinner either outdoors on the patio or in colder weather inside by the fireplace. On a recent visit the Ranchito Roasted Figs appetizer combined the sweetness of figs and warm port honey with Spanish Queso Azul. Served with grilled bruschetta. For the main course the Honey Brined Pork Chop served with blue cheese potato puree, sauteed bitter greens and roasted pear and black currant conserva blended unusual flavors into a delicious melange with each keeping its own uniqueness. But Chef Guerrero clearly has a sense of humor. My Mac & Cheese is like no other. With orzo pasta, black truffles, New Mexico goat cheese crema and seasonal mushrooms it left all other versions in its dust. If you can, leave room for the luscious desserts.





