Restaurant Reivew
Clancy's Irish Cantina
Clancy's is perhaps the most unique Irish pub you will ever step foot into. This pub somehow manages to incorporate both traditional Irish and New Mexican food and design elements into one restaurant. For a totally unique experience, be sure to give Clancy's a chance if you happen to be staying nearby or traveling through Farmington, New Mexico.
Food
The menu at Clancy's is quite diverse, with both Irish and New Mexican food on the line up. They even offer a full sushi menu. At Clancy's, one person in your party can order traditional fish and chips, another Tempura shrimp rolls, and another blue corn enchiladas. Thus, making Clancy's a great choice if you are dining with a lot of picky eaters!
We tested out the fish and chips as well as a few sides. While not the best pub food around, it was good enough to warrant the detour. The menu could use a few more vegetarian options as choices were severely limited. They do offer a decent selection of gluten-free choices including GF fish and chips.
Clancy's offers all your favorite appetizers like mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini and mushrooms, mac and cheese bites, nachos, and chicken wings. For those looking for a lighter, healthier meal, various sandwiches and salads are on the lineup.
Clancy's offers a full range of Northern New Mexican specialties including Blue Corn enchiladas, Navajo tacos, Burritos, Chili Rellenos, and more.
Service
Service was really good, with our waiter being friendly, attentive, and willing to make substitutions.
Atmosphere
Clancy's decor is really unique in that the pub incorporates both Irish and Southwestern style design elements into the overall theme. One would think that these 2 totally different cultures would clash, although surprisingly, the ending resulting decor is quite eccentric, in a good way.
Final Remarks
Clancy's is a unique local pub to check out if you happen to be traveling through the area. The diverse menu and unique decor make it worthy of a quick lunch stop.
