A friend (who is a local), told me that THIS is the place to buy local spices, southwestern ingredients and freshly roasted chilies. Oh my, I was in heaven! Bought $90 worth of spices….with thoughts of filling Christmas stocking, birthday boxes and beef up my own pantry in Las Vegas. Highly recommend!

I've only been to NM twice and the first time I was a kid, the 2nd 8 years ago and after that one visit, The Fruit Basket is on my list of must visit! I bring my carry on suitcase just to be able to take home all my goodies. Had to pick up some fresh crop pinto beans, a rista, anything flavored with red or green chile! Also, nice to just pick up some snacks for us to have while we are visiting for a week. Picked up some XXHot Hatch to make us breakfast while in town. AMAZING! Oh and lets not forget the smell of Hatch roasting, I could hang out there all day just to intake that wonderful aroma!!!!

We always stop here to buy chili peppers and chili powder. They also have a wide variety of fresh produce, jams, salsas etc. This is where the locals go for their peppers. You can watch them roast the peppers outside. There's alway a line for watching the roasters!

Every year we visit New Mexico during the chile harvest season. I stop by the great, aromatic market to pick up lots of local spices and seasonings to bring back home. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly.