Still leveling up: Fine cuisine with unmatched views Level 5 is located on the top floor of the Hotel Chaco near Old Town. The patio at Level 5 offers expansive views of the city and Sandia Mountains. Level 5’s indoor dining room is dressed in subdued earth tones. Grilled Half Chicken & Hominy over posole verde broth. Sweet Potato Soup with maple syrup, cayenne and buñuelo, a fried dough fritter. The Botanist, a gin and tonic variation made with kombucha. The Campfire Pot de Crème, a spin on s’mores, is one of five desserts at Level 5. Clothbound Cheddar Fondue, an appetizer at Level 5, with poached apples and brioche. Tres Tamalitos, three mini tamales over black bean puree and salsa verde. Published March 28, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. Modified March 28, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. As featured on - Still leveling up: Fine cuisine with unmatched views Since taking over at Level 5 last summer, Sean Sinclair has earned rave reviews and recently followed former Level 5 chef Marc Quiñones as a James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest. collection_efda3df5-2947-4624-9911-3d0d18da0184.html
As featured on - Still leveling up: Fine cuisine with unmatched views Since taking over at Level 5 last summer, Sean Sinclair has earned rave reviews and recently followed former Level 5 chef Marc Quiñones as a James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest.
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