Nacha Mendez brings an expansive, genre-defying sound rooted in pan-Latin traditions, fearless experimentation, and lived experience. Guided by a powerful, expressive voice, her music weaves ranchera, flamenco, classical, and contemporary influences into something wholly her own.
Raised in southern New Mexico, Nacha learned traditional canción from her grandmother and went on to study classical voice and electronic music before an acclaimed career spanning opera, international touring, and collaborations with groundbreaking composers and artists. A New Mexico Platinum Music Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and winner of the 2025 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, Nacha performs original, eclectic songs that are as soulful as they are expansive.
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PARKING AT THE MYSTIC
Option 1 – Overflow Parking at AUTOZONE
Lot at AutoZone ( 2710 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505)
Option 2 – Overflow Parking at BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS
Lot at BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS ( 2860 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505)
Option 3 – STREET PARKING
Located along Clark Rd between Jackalope and BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS.
Option 4 – On-site at The Mystic Santa Fe
Parking here is extremely limited
Parking beyond the gates is for Motel guests only.
***NOTE: Parking at Jackalope next door is PROHIBITED. Guests will be subject to parking violations or towing if/when they close their gates for the night.
Chef Randy Tapia’s Mystic Mesa
The kitchen is back! Randy Tapia’s Mystic Mesa is now serving a full dinner menu at The Mystic Thursday–Saturday, 5–10pm. Created by Chef Randy Tapia of Santa Fe’s Poki Tako, the menu blends high-end soul food, bar favorites, and seafood into bold, satisfying dishes made for real nights out.
Come early for a legit dinner, then stay for drinks and music as the night unfolds.
Check out the menu in the graphic and join us at the table.
» View The Mystic Mesa Dinner Menu
» View our Mystical Concoctions Menu
Happy Hour Drinks: 5-7pm
