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Is Pepper Pot Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Hatch, NM)

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As of September 2026, Pepper Pot is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed May 2026.

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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: Tripadvisor's May 2026 update and Google's business listing both indicate Pepper Pot is open and operating in Hatch.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

S15E11 ('Destination Delicious') featured Pepper Pot's Hatch red and green chile dishes and its breakfast menu, according to the restaurant's Facebook page (facebook.com/PepperPotRestaurant). Pepper Pot is a New Mexican restaurant in Hatch, New Mexico, owned and operated by sisters Melva Aguirre and Rosaria Varela, according to Tripadvisor (updated May 2026). Tripadvisor's May 2026 update rated the restaurant 4.0 from 178 reviews and ranked it third of nine restaurants in Hatch, according to Tripadvisor. Yelp, also updated May 2026, listed 173 reviews for the restaurant along with hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a phone number of (575) 267-3822, according to Yelp. Google's business profile for Pepper Pot, checked 2026-09-08, listed the same Hall Street address in Hatch, according to Google.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Destination Delicious
What was featured
Hatch red and green chile dishes and breakfast menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Pepper Pot

Frequently asked questions

Is Pepper Pot still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Pepper Pot is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed May 2026.

What happened to Pepper Pot after Food Paradise?

S15E11 ('Destination Delicious') featured Pepper Pot's Hatch red and green chile dishes and its breakfast menu, according to the restaurant's Facebook page (facebook.com/PepperPotRestaurant). As of September 2026, Pepper Pot is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed May 2026.

Where is Pepper Pot located?

250 W Hall St, Hatch, NM 87937. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Pepper Pot?

Season 15, Episode 11 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Destination Delicious”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

Tripadvisor's May 2026 update rated the restaurant 4.0 from 178 reviews and ranked it third of nine restaurants in Hatch, according to Tripadvisor. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Pepper Pot still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

S15E11 ('Destination Delicious') featured Pepper Pot's Hatch red and green chile dishes and its breakfast menu, according to the restaurant's Facebook page (facebook.com/PepperPotRestaurant). Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
250 W Hall St, Hatch, NM 87937
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
Facebook

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Sources

  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g47057-d2075280-Reviews-Pepper_Pot-Hatch_New_Mexico.html
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/pepper-pot-hatch
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pepper+Pot+250+W+Hall+St+Hatch+NM+87937

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