Bode’s General Store

Ditto all the positives for selection of useful, everyday goods to a great selection of tourist related stuff. Groceries, cookware, hardware, etc. enough to serve the local community with its needs.
Only food item I sampled was a breakfast burrito with scrambled egg, green chile and sausage. Yummy! They had several with slightly different ingredients. It was a meal that made lunch a second thought!

In the Springtime of my 33^rd year I traveled to the Land of Enchantment on a calling to become an authority on the Green Chile Cheeseburger. With the «Famous the World over» chiles, and the numerous cattle ranches around the state, this regionally accented dish is the perfect vessel to showcase the beauty that is New Mexican cuisine.
From the website — «Bode’s General Store has been serving New Mexico travelers, artists, pilgrims and bandits since 1893.» Typical general store, stocked with 20 kinds of jerky, fishing poles, and native blankets. Atypical is their picturesque Green Chile Cheeseburger, as if ripped from an oil painting of longtime Abiquiu resident and lauded artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. Cool crisp lettuce, fresh plump tomato, gooey cheese, and a generously thick beef patty. Not sure if anything is worth the over 2 hour drive from ABQ but if there were, this would be it.
#4 of 12 on my Green Chile Cheeseburger trail of tears.

Just barely made it here before they closed at 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon. ordered the green chile cheeseburger and tater tots. This burger is huge! You could feed a family of four between the burger and the mountain of tots. My wife enjoyed the blood orange iced tea and the food was delicious! Very glad we went 30 miles out of our way to get these burgers. Looking forward to the next visit.

Heading to Santa Fe from Colorado a stumbled on to this little gem. They have a burger that is featured on the food network. So I Had To try it. This thing was huge, biggest I have ate. It was very good. My girlfriend hot lasagna it was a huge portion also. Everything was delicious

Long an institution in the village of Abiquiu, Bode’s really is an excellent stop for near anything you think you might need (or even not need, but just want). With a week in Abiquiu recently, we sourced, on various visits, groceries, drink, baked goods, postcards, firewood, gas — stopped for sit down coffee, and a chat with the engaging staff. If you’re in O’Keeffe country don’t miss this local business with just about everything.

I love Bode’s !!! It is a small town Market with all the charm that goes with that. All of the workers are always friendly and I love that. They have cute little knick-​knacks/​souvenirs and everything else that you need. I also love the small Café in the store. My favorite is the Green Chile Stew. Can’t wait to go back !!!

Haven’t eaten there but here it is good. However, love the atmosphere of the store and the friendly people there.

Don’t let the name fool you because this store has the most amazingly delicious food. The cheeseburger is juicy, yummy and chocked full of fresh veggies including green chile peppers. My favorite is the grilled cheese sandwich toasted crunchy to the bite and full of yummy, gooey-​cheeses ie, (Boars head) cheddar, muenster and pepper jack and topped off with Boars head bacon on sour dough bread. A nice assortment of wine, beer and sodas are at hand. Fresh veggies for sale as well if your feeling healthy. They bake fresh, delicious pastries, pies, muffins and cookies from scratch daily. If you need staple grocery items and travel gear they can also be found here. Hanging out with around the world travelers and locals makes this a quaint and exciting place to be. Don’t pass by without stopping as it is situated between The Ghost Ranch and a mile from the Abiqui Inn in NM. Do I adore this place? Yes!

Bode’s is a good place to stop for a burger and snacks. It’s a real old-​time general store with everything from hats, shirts and beer to tools and groceries, utensils, postcards, Minnows (yes, bait!) and New Mexico memorabilia. There is even a gas station.
It’s a beautiful ride on Rt 84 and very near the Abiquiu Inn and Georgia O’Keefe’s home and studio. It’s actually between them and Abiquiu Lake.
I had a fabulous Reuben sandwich and M had a green chili burger that was HOT! It’s a simple menu but you’ll be sure to find something you’ll like.
As long as your dog is on a leash, s/​he is welcome.

This is a great place to stop well on a road trip! Has many necessities and fun local nick nacks. The food is amazing and the people who work here are very helpful and friendly.

Stopped here when passing through and thought to grab a «truck stop» lunch. We ordered a grilled chic and a «Cuben» sandwich to split and share. Chic came with a huge salad and the Cuban with a mound of fries. Well, tasty enough, but halfway through I had to stop because of all of the grease and grilled bread slathered in butter. Or it just may have been dipped in butter, who knows? Kind of strange that the fries were actually dry and extra crispy — a sign that the fryer is kept up to temperature. Can’t actually say «Don’t Bother» but be aware if you have allergies to excess liquid fat… Or ask for dry bread on the grill?
PS: if you are familiar with the traditional South Florida «Cuban Sandwich», this version is a different animal.

While visiting Ojo Caliente we were looking for some good food to eat. The WONDERFUL owner of the hotel we were staying at (Taos Trails Inn) recommended to take the «short» ride (about 35 mins) to Abiquiu and eat at Bode’s. We were very hesitant at first but were bored so we gave it a shot. It was SO GOOD! The store itself is quite cool, selling a solid local microbrew, Monks’ (recommend trying!). We got the Chili burger and green chili fries. They were just amazing! GREAT FOOD and really solid price (whatd you expect for a gas station in price but not quality!!). One thing we didnt do but wish we did was take the food to go (ambiance isnt amazing at Bode’s) and drive down another 10 mins to the lake and eat while looking out over an amazing view (sunset is especially amazing!). Also, Ghost Ranch is just another 15 mins from the lake and is worth checking out if you got the time! So basically, if you are in the area (and that includes Ojo Caliente!!) it is a must! You will not regret it.

My parents live in Abiquiu and I just LOVE going to Bode’s each time that I go home to visit. They’ve got everything under the sun — hand crafted soaps, locally brewed beer, fishing poles and bait, cast iron skillets, dog biscuits, fresh produce… I mean you NAME IT — they’ve got it! Everyone is super friendly and will go out of their way to help you. I just wish that I could visit more often. Don’t miss this little northern New Mexico gem!

Found this place because we were getting low on gas during a motorcycle trip — rolled in and thought — meh another gas station place — HA! foolish mid-​westerners! this place was rocking! it was 10:30 a.m. but so what we stopped for lunch — the philly cheese steak was their own concoction and yummy spicy. The burger with green chili — did I really eat it all? Tater Tots were perfect — the pre-​made enchiladas were fantastic. The vegetarian in the group found something to eat and we all dove in on the hand made soaps and other organic items. Best purchase the Rum in a head shrunk bottle — the bottle made it home to Chicago… the rum kept us happy all trip. Service was fun and engaging. A MUST Stop!

This is such a quaint «general purpose» store, decent selection of groceries, necessities for the locals (livestock feed, etc) and a pleasant little gift area with a nice range of local flavor.
We wanted the Hatch Chile burger… and to my delight they were willing to make with Turkey rather than beef.
Coolest part was, when I said it would be «to go» because we were traveling with our dog, the man suggested I bring her in! There was a dining area off to the side and not only was our dog welcome, but the chef came over and fed her a biscuit!
Bodes is the real deal. Don’t miss it.

We still love Bode’s and I will always go there when I’m passing through, but as another hidden «not recommended» review stated, something is missing. I think Bode’s was more of a fully functioning grocery in the not-​too-​distant past. I guess I miss healthy food on the shelves and the baby chicks in the springtime. There are more souvenirs and less space for other things, so it feels less complete and Amazing like it used to. On the up-​side, there seems to be more focus on good things to order from the deli than there has been in recent years and they have a good selection of postcards and greeting cards.

Great breakfast burritos! I’ve been stopping at this store since Mr. Bode owned it way back in the day. A few things have changed but the essence of the village mercantile is intact.

I saw Bode’s on the TV program with George Motz, like a lot of people who have written reviews. I love really great burgers, especially those that have not been fancied up with kale fed organic fat-​free beef and toppings that cost more than the meat. We called ahead to be sure they were open because the previous day we called Sugar’s Barbecue and Burgers in Velarde and apparently they are seasonal, since no one answered the phone all day.
Four of us made the reasonable drive from Santa Fe and it was worth it. This was a great burger. As others have mentioned the ordering process is a little strange. You go to the window in the back and place your order. The guy who waited on us was very helpful and they are flexible on how you get your burger. He gives you a slip or two (separate one for the local beer) that you take to the cashier towards the front and pay. Then you take your paid slip back to the food window and they make your order and deliver it to your table.
Our green chile cheeseburgers were excellent, seasoned well with a very good grill crust. These are cooked on the flat top. The patty is 8 oz which is plenty big enough and is flattened somewhat so that it cooks better than larger thicker patties. You don’t order a level of doneness, but the meat was juicy and flavorful. It is topped with plenty of plain, chopped green chiles. I really enjoyed this and would make the drive from Santa Fe again.
It is nice that they serve the Monk’s Ale and other beers from Abbey Beverage Company. The Monk’s Ale was very good with my burger.
I should probably award five stars, but would like to have another one or two to confirm consistency.

We stopped here because of the new series on Food TV called Burger Land. This place was featured as one of the best cheeseburgers in NM. I agree whole heartedly. It was damn good! We have been going to Corkins Lodge in Chama for about 20 years and never stop at Bode’s. After this weekend we will make it a tradition. The store itself is a freak of nature. It is so homey, but it seems like transients frequent the place. While we ate our most delicious cheeseburger, we listened to jazz and classical music while customers were buying expensive wine, camping gear, and fishing lures. Quirky for sure, but a must if you are passing through the area. I took away a star because the bathrooms were completely dirty, nasty, and no toilet paper.

GEORGIA O’KEEFFE? Hang on I’ll get to her.…
YOU NEED HUNTING, CAMPING AND FISHING SUPPLIES? Well this is the place. .. THE ONLY PLACE!
BODE’S GENERAL MERCHANDISE is the only store for 35 miles in any direction. .. and, in a couple of directions, it probably is even further than 35 miles!
Remember those country stores in the movies with the OLD GUYS sitting around a fireplace or wood stove in rocking chairs «CHEWING & SPITTING» and «SPINNING YARNS?» I swear they filmed all those scenes at Bode’s!
Walk in any day of the week (oh, wait, I think they are closed on Sundays!) and you’ll find those guys spinning fishing & hunting stories from Abiquiu Lake, or the mountains around Chama — both just a few miles up the road.
Bode’s sells just about a little of everything you could possibly want and have been doing so since 1919. AN ORIGINAL STORE. Right out of the movies. A fun place to explore. A place to spin yarns.
Not your usual tourist trap, but a real Northern New Mexico COUNTRY STORE that serves the residents of the small community of Abiquiu and surrounding farms & ranches. (My favorite T-​Shirt is from Bode’s. You can order them online.) Plus they have fishing, camping and hunting supplies for the outdoorsmen headed into the GREAT WILDERNESS OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO.
And. .. .. just so you don’t get the idea that this place is TOTALLY REMOTE, and who in the world would EVER want to stop or shop here. .. . this little merchantile is directly ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE HOME OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST ARTISTS: GEORGIA O’KEEFFE. Up on the hill above Bode’s, facing the Plaza, was her principal residence. She did have a small summer home up the road about 13 miles, but the home across from Bode’s, was where she spent most of her time.
Bode’s is in God’s Country. .. or at least it was Georgia O’Keeffe’s country. Just look at her landscape paintings. .. then step out of the door at Bode’s and look around. .. . they are one in the same.

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