Santa Fe
Chocolate addicts simply can't miss this loving ode to the sacred bean. This isn't your mom's marshmallow-laden hot chocolate, though – these rich elixirs…
Must-see nightlife in New Mexico
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Albuquerque
The views of the city are superb from this relaxed rooftop bar atop the Hotel Parq Central. The craft cocktails are a highlight – we like the prickly pear…
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Santa Fe
The local distillery's tasting flight includes an impressive amount of liquor, including shots of Colkegan single malt, Wheeler's gin and Expedition vodka…
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Albuquerque
Convivial downtown brewpub, attached to its namesake brewery, with a snug interior for winter nights and a beer garden where local bands play early…
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New Mexico
A glorious melange of Wild West opulence, all dark wood and velvet hangings, this fabulous old bar on the Plaza is an atmospheric spot for a cocktail. The…
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Santa Fe
This one's for the beer geeks: this place specializes primarily in sours – one of which is brewed on-site – and saisons (Belgian-style farmhouse ales),…
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Albuquerque
Despite its location in a lightly industrial zone, this low-key spot feels like a neighborhood pub. And though the vibe is local, solo travelers will do…
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Albuquerque
An excellent spot for a game of pool, Anodyne is a huge space with book-lined walls, wood ceilings, plenty of overstuffed chairs, more than 100 bottled…
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Albuquerque
The name pays tribute to the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, so this brewery is, unsurprisingly, a gathering spot for members of the…
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Taos
This hangar-like space out by the airport has great beers, live music and à la carte tacos, making it a can't-miss après-ski/hike hangout. Indoor seating…
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Taos
The little World Cup coffeehouse is one of those places that looks too obvious, perfectly poised between the Plaza and the highway, to be any good. Or…
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Santa Fe
From baseball caps and beards to kale-pesto connoisseurs, this gastropub is often overflowing with an eclectic bunch filling up on green chile poutine and…
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Second Street Brewery at the Railyard
Santa Fe
Santa Fe's long-running brewery makes a good place for a pint after a long hike, serving its own handcrafted English-style beers plus a hearty selection…
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Taos
There's something about the Adobe Bar. Everyone in Taos seems to turn up at some point each evening, to kick back in the comfy covered atrium, enjoying no…
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Santa Fe
The flagship location of New Mexico's oldest brewery is a bit of a haul, 13 miles southwest of town, but fans of Happy Camper IPA will want to make the…
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Beck's Roasting House & Creamery
New Mexico
This compact coffee shop may sit beside one of the oldest roads in the country, the Camino Real, but its coffee is thoroughly modern. Beans are imported…
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New Mexico
The local brewery of choice, the Spotted Dog is located rather incongruously next to a gas station at the southern tail of Mesilla. No matter, the 11…
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Santa Fe
With just enough room for a counter, an espresso machine and two or three customers, plus two tables somehow squeezed onto the sidewalk, there’s not…
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Truth or Consequences Brewing Co
New Mexico
Opening its doors in 2017, this spacious and welcoming watering hole already feels like a longtime neighborhood bar. The festive patio is the place to be…
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New Mexico
We're not sure if Blu Dragonfly is a microbrewery that happens to serve good BBQ or a BBQ joint that makes great beer. Either way, this appealing indoor…
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Albuquerque
Minimalist taproom with a horseshoe bar and concrete floors that fills up almost every night of the week thanks to the central Nob Hill location. Five or…
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Santa Fe
This spacious, relaxed indoor-outdoor cafe at the eastern end of Canyon Rd makes the perfect break while gallery hopping. More than 160 teas from all over…
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Taos
If you don't fancy the 15-minute drive out to the brewery, the in-town taproom will hook you up with the same beers, plus wood-fired pizzas ($13 to $19),…
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Santa Fe
The second-largest winery in New Mexico has a lovely bar in the Hotel St Francis, where you can sample five wines for $12. Wines are mostly sparkling and…
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New Mexico
Opening its doors in 2017, this small brewery and taproom in a former department store has brought a refreshing burst of cool to the sleepy downtown. The…
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Santa Fe
Hip hangout in the artsy Baca St compound, with loads of good food made from scratch (cinnamon rolls, lemon ricotta pancakes, tom yum soup) in addition to…
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Albuquerque
Best known these days for its explosive cameo role in Breaking Bad, this comfy coffee shop still makes a great stop-off for a java jolt or a bowl of the…
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Albuquerque
Hip, hospitable and, well, humble we guess. If you're traveling Route 66 west of the I-25 and need a caffeine pick-me-up, stop here. We like the raised…
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Borracho's Craft Booze & Brews
New Mexico
The local watering hole features a bit too much corrugated metal, but serves an excellent variety of New Mexico beers, well-mixed cocktails and green…
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New Mexico
A great coffee shop, with seating of all sizes and styles, from couches to love seats to wooden chairs, along with board games, reading material and local…
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Santa Fe
Sip your house-roasted java in steampunk style inside this longtime favorite or grab a sunny spot outdoors. There's a second location downtown (314 S…
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New Mexico
The local brewery has seven of its own brews on tap, plus other New Mexico wines and spirits. It's always packed, with a small pub-style food menu.
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Taos
On the Plaza for happy hour? Stop by for a diverse selection of wines from Europe and the West Coast, paired with charcuterie and cheese boards.
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Santa Fe
Apple and specialty ciders pair up with green-chile bacon hotdogs and a four-cheese grilled cheese sandwich at this kick-back taproom.
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Santa Fe
A Dia de los Muertos motif and younger crowd makes this one of the hipper choices for a cocktail or three in the Old Town.
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New Mexico
A casual, comfy-chair coffee shop, with pastries, bowls of chile and ice cream.
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Taos
Large, ramshackle and very popular coffeehouse and bakery, serving all-day breakfasts – try the chile-smothered Taos Benedict – plus espresso, juices,…
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque's answer to Starbucks lies in these hip coffee shops – look for the five other locations around town – luring lots of laptop-toting regulars…
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Santa Fe
The coffee shop of choice for Santa Fe's artists and writers serves 31 types of tea, plus espresso, pastries and savory offerings, all complemented by a…
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Santa Fe
In summer this bar atop La Fonda hotel is the premier spot to catch one of those patented New Mexican sunsets while sipping a killer margarita. After dark…
