The food service operation at Ohkay Owingeh Casino and Hotel provides a different angle on the Española dining scene: the casino restaurant serves standard American fare alongside some New Mexico regional dishes in a large, comfortable setting that is open to all visitors, not just gamblers. The pueblo's enterprise operation is one of the area's larger employers.
For travellers who want to support the pueblo economy directly, eating here is an option worth knowing about. The quality is consistent and the prices are reasonable. The casino complex is also useful as a practical reference point — it is one of the more conspicuous landmarks on the highway heading north from Española toward Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, and the complex includes a full hotel if you are looking for accommodation in the area.