FISHEADS – Seafood
Fisheads is a fly-fishing lodge on the San Juan River in Navajo Dam, New Mexico, whose on-site Back Cast Cafe is open to the public, not only to overnight guests. Breakfast runs daily from 6:00 to 9:30 a.m. as walk-in service for guests, guides, neighbors, and visitors, serving hot, made-to-order plates from eggs and bacon to New Mexico staples. Dinner runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., pairing a nightly special with a fixed lodge menu of homestyle comfort food, plus local beer, wine, and spirits; reservations are requested a day ahead. Packed lunches are available for pickup during breakfast hours.
6427 Navajo Dam, NM 87419Navajo Dam, NM 850-377-1936 https://www.fisheadsofthesanjuan.com/fisheads-lodge/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at FISHEADS
Dairy-Free at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Eggs and Bacon, Rotating Nightly Special and New Mexico Breakfast Staples. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Eggs and Bacon, Rotating Nightly Special and New Mexico Breakfast Staples. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotating Nightly Special, New Mexico Breakfast Staples and Packed To-Go Lunch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Eggs and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Eggs and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Eggs and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including New Mexico Breakfast Staples, Packed To-Go Lunch and Local Craft Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at FISHEADS
FISHEADS in NM 87419Navajo Dam has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including New Mexico Breakfast Staples, Packed To-Go Lunch and Local Craft Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at FISHEADS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Local Craft Beer | 51.7 g | 8.7 g |
| Classic Eggs and Bacon | 7.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Morning Coffee | 0 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
Daily from 6:00am - 9:30am. Hot, made-to-order plates.
- Classic Eggs and Bacon - $12: Classic breakfast plate with eggs and bacon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- New Mexico Breakfast Staples - $14: Regional New Mexican breakfast dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch
Available for pickup during breakfast service. Must be ordered the day before.
- Packed To-Go Lunch - $15: Main dish (usually a sandwich), side, and a sweet treat for dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: lunch
Main Courses
Dinner service daily from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Reservation and order required the day before.
- Rotating Nightly Special - $24: Chef's nightly selection blending homestyle comfort with New Mexico flavor Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Lodge Favorites - $22: Hearty lodge favorites and regional New Mexican dishes Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
A selection of local New Mexican beverages.
- Local Craft Beer - $6: Sourced from breweries across New Mexico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- New Mexico Wine Selection - $9: Selection of local wines including Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Local Spirits & Cocktails - $10: Spirits from New Mexico distilleries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Morning Coffee - $3: Freshly brewed coffee
Frequently Asked Questions about FISHEADS
- Is FISHEADS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FISHEADS has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Eggs and Bacon, Rotating Nightly Special and New Mexico Breakfast Staples.
- What can I eat at FISHEADS on a dairy-free diet?
- Classic Eggs and Bacon, Rotating Nightly Special and New Mexico Breakfast Staples carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FISHEADS have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including New Mexico Breakfast Staples and Packed To-Go Lunch.
- Is FISHEADS gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at FISHEADS?
- Local Craft Beer, at roughly 8.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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