Park yer ass, come on In

San Rafael’s local bar since 1950

Drinks and things to do

Come for a drink, stay for the experience

Ice cold beer, a full bar and cocktails with all the trimmings. Then there’s the pool, the dancing and the music.

  • Cold beer

    Ice cold beer and a full bar with a good selection of liquor.

  • Cocktails

    Colorful drinks, cherry and little umbrella included. Watch for Jell-O shots on holidays.

  • Dance floor

    There’s real room to dance. Bring a partner or find one here.

  • 2 pool tables

    Grab a cue, rack ’em up and call your shot.

  • Live music

    We bring in live music. Check our Facebook to see who’s playing next.

  • The swing

    Yes, we have a swing. Yes, you need a picture on it.

  • Outdoor seating

    Take your drink outside and sit under that big New Mexico sky.

  • Bar games

    Something to play between songs, and maybe a friendly bet.

We don’t have a kitchen, so grab dinner before you come. And bring cash, because we don’t take cards and there’s no ATM here.

What folks say

Rated 4.5 stars on Google

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About us

Family run on Main Street

Palomas Bar opened in 1950, and the Garcia family still runs it today. It’s a small neighborhood bar with a fresh remodel and the same old-school feel.

We keep things simple. Cold drinks, good music and a room where everybody gets treated like a regular, even on their first night.

Park yer ass, come on In

Old black and white photo of the Palomas Bar building: a stucco storefront with a Coors sign on a pole and Palomas BAR hand painted in script on the wall
The original Palomas Bar storefront

Plan your night

Dinner in Grants, then come see us

  1. Eat first

    Grab dinner in Grants or Milan on your way.

  2. Head south on NM-53

    Take NM-53 south from Grants into San Rafael. Tap Get directions for turn-by-turn.

  3. Stay late

    Shoot some pool, hit the dance floor and close the place down.

Riding through? Y’all are welcome

We’ve hung banners for the Rugged West Rally and for ATV riders, and we’d love to see your group too. We’re walk-in only, so if you’re planning a ride stop, a birthday or a party, call ahead and we’ll get ready for you.

Call (505) 240-2441

Good to know

Quick answers

Are you cash only?

Yes. We don’t take cards, and there’s no ATM here, so bring cash with you.

How far are you from Grants?

8.6 miles, about a 10-minute drive.

Can kids come in?

No. Palomas Bar is 21 and over, so bring your ID.

Do you serve food?

No, there’s no kitchen. Eat before you come.