Tailgate Picnics

Experience the fun of this Santa Fe Opera tradition! You are welcome to bring your own or enjoy one of our delicious Tailgate Picnics. Choose from a range of Starter and Dinner Boxes. Due to seasonality of fresh ingredients, menus vary slightly. Seating availability on Twomey Terrace (adjacent to the Box Office) is limited and non-reserved. Tailgate picnics are prepared and presented by Walter Burke Catering.

Tailgate Picnics must be ordered by 3 PM two days in advance. Not offered on August 16 and 23.

Starter Box

$25

Dinner Box

$36 and $45

Picnic Menu

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Parking Lot Rules

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SAMPLER BOX – Serves 2 Guests

CHEESE BOARD V $25
Sampling of Artisanal Cheeses,
Marinated Olives, Dried Fruit,
Imported Crackers

MEZZE PLATE VG $25
Lemon Zest Hummus, Baba Ghanouj,
Sumac Dusted Cucumbers, Toasted Pita Chips,
Dolmas, Beldi Olives

SKEWERS GF $25
Dried Apricot Goat Cheese Truffle
Italian Sausage, Aged Cheddar, Green Olive,
Grilled Vegetable
Served with Basil Pesto

CHICKEN TENDERS $25
Four Chicken Tenders
Celery and Carrot Stalks
Red Chile Ranch, Classic Bleu Cheese

GF Gluten Free | V Vegetarian | DF Diary Free | VG Vegan

DINNER BOX – Serves 1 Guest

STUFFED SWEET POTATO GF VG $36
Roasted Sweet Potato stuffed with Black Bean Chili,
Pico de Gallo on a bed of Red Quinoa, Cilantro,
Tomato, Chickpea, and Fresh Lime
Lavender Chocolate Pot de Creme

CHICKEN BREAST $36
Sliced Oregano Grilled Chicken Breast
Tomato Crema
Orecchiette Primavera
Limoncello Tartlet

FLANK STEAK GF $36
Achiote Seared Flank Steak, Chimichurri
Mixed Greens, Pearl Drop Peppers, Orange Sections,
Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Tangy Lime Vinaigrette
Espresso Chocolate Ganache Tart, Raspberry Coulis

SALMON $45
Lemon Glazed Salmon, Green Chermoula
Bruised Kale, French Lentil, Roasted Butternut Squash,
Pecans, Farro Salad, Chevre Vinaigrette
Lemon Panna Cotta, Fresh Berries