Laughing Lizard Restaurant
Fully renovated 1,820 SF restaurant space in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, available for lease at $1,000 per month plus utilities. The turnkey property is ready to reopen as the historic Laughing Lizard restaurant or launch a new dining concept in this scenic mountain community. Connected to the historic Laughing Lizard Inn and situated directly across from Jemez Hot Springs, the space benefits from a desirable location surrounded by natural attractions and established visitor traffic.
The space features brand-new appliances, flooring, paint, bathrooms, and bar area, along with a commercial refrigerator and freezer, prep table, and a new hood with ANSUL system. An outdoor patio of 365 SF overlooks the Jemez River, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. Climate control includes a mini-split system with a swamp cooler in the kitchen, and electrical service is single-phase with a 200-amp panel. Tenant pays propane, electric, water, and trash. The property sits on NM Highway 4 with 1,573 vehicles per day, anchoring a location with a 3-mile population of 642 residents and average household income of $175,340.
- Fully renovated, turnkey restaurant space with new appliances and bar
- Connected to historic Laughing Lizard Inn; across from Jemez Hot Springs
- 365 SF outdoor patio with Jemez River views
- NM Highway 4 frontage with 1,573 daily vehicles
- Available September 2026; lease terms negotiable
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About this property
This fully renovated restaurant space at 17526 New Mexico 4 in Jemez Springs presents an excellent opportunity to reopen the former Laughing Lizard restaurant or introduce a new dining concept to this scenic mountain community. The property features brand-new appliances, flooring, paint, bathrooms, a bar area, and other updates, providing a turnkey setting for restaurant operations. Connected to the historic Laughing Lizard Inn and located directly across from Jemez Hot Springs, the property benefits from a desirable location surrounded by natural beauty and established visitor attractions. Outdoor patio areas offer beautiful views overlooking the Jemez River, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests and adding to the property's appeal as a destination dining venue.
- Mountain town setting, river views, adjacent to historic inn and hot springs, NM Hwy 4 frontage
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RESOLUT RE is a division of Reliance Retail, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company