Lamplight Room Dining Review

Lamplight Room Dining Review
by LA Sharpe
Bronco Bill Pakinis and his lovely wife Colleen invited us to dinner at The Lamplight Room at the Tombstone Boarding House, 108 North Fourth Street, Tombstone, Arizona 85638 (520) 457-3716, (877) 225-1319.

Liz Ingalls had been showing us around town all day and she and her friend Miguel were asked to join the evening party. We arrived to find a delightful private dining room set aside for our group of 7. Owner Sylvia Prysant welcomed us, shared a bit of family history, and left us in the capable hands of her server Andrea. Chips and vesty salsa came to the table right away as our drink orders were being filled. My margarita was delicious, made exactly to order and generous in size.

A very talented traditional Spanish Flamenco guitarist played softly in the background for a wonderful southwestern warm and romantic atmosphere. He even stopped by our table to ask if we had any requests.

The Lamplight Room has a dual sided menu with both Authentic Mexican Fare as well as a more Traditional American Lunch and Dinner Menus. Most of the group chose the Mexican Fare, although Bill’s wife selected the Fettuccine Alfredo off the American Menu.

The Authentic Mexican Menu included such classics as Albondigas soup Cup $2.95 Bowl $4.95, Guacamole, Served with corn chips $5.95, Quesadilla, Monterey Jack cheese & chili $5.95 w/chicken $6.95 w/beef $7.95, and something called The Mother Lode (Nachos Supreme) $7.95.

A nice Taco Salad, served in a flour tortilla basket refried beans, lettuce, cheese and topped with guacamole, sour cream and salsa Mexicana was only $5 .95 w/chicken $6.95 w/beef $7.95 looked good, both generous in size and ingredients.

I chose the 2 Chicken Enchiladas, rice & beans $6.95, taking Miguel’s recomendation since he frequents the establishment regularly. It was a good sized portion with plenty of chicken filling and had a nice flavor. It also came with lots of rice and beans. It was all more than I could eat but delicious!

They also have 2 Cheese Enchildas for $5.95, 2 Beef Enchiladas, rice & beans. $7.95. Or 2 Beef Tamales, rice & beans $7.95, Chile Relleno, enchilada, rice & beans $7.95, 2 Tacos. Soft flour or crispy corn, rice & beans w/chicken $6.95 w/beef $7.95. Macho Burrito, Jumbo tortilla stuffed with refried beans. cheese and mild green chilies topped with enchilada sauce and melted Jack cheese $6.95 Meat & Bean Burrito $7.95. Green Chile Pork Burrito, (a little spicy) and served enchilada style with sauce & cheese $8.95
Pasta a la Petra (Mexican Spaghetti)Small $5.95 Large $8.95.

The Lamplighter featuries a Full Bar with Great Margaritas! Original Margarita $4.25 Grande Margarita (a double) $7.00. Imported Beer $3.25. Domestic Beer $2.75
Open Monday- Thursday 11:30 am until 8:30 pm Friday & Saturday 11:30 am until 9:00 pm and Sunday 11:30 am - 7:00 pm. www.TombstoneBoardingHouse.com (Prices and Menu are subject to change without notice).

I assure you the food will be wonderful and the atmosphere warm and cozy. Tell them you heard about the Lamplighter in the Wild West Gazette and they will give you an extra warm smile!

Find more restaurant reviews and recipes online
at www.wildwestgazette.com