New Mexico
Revel was so tasty that we came back again for more. Ingredients for the hearty fare served in these rustically chic digs are sourced from local farms …
Must-see restaurants in New Mexico
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Taos
Consistently hailed as the 'Best of Taos,' this charming old adobe north of the Plaza remains what it’s always been: a cozy, romantic local hangout where…
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Santa Fe
Whatever time you visit this exuberantly colorful, utterly unpretentious place, the food, most of which has a definite south-of-the-border flavor, is…
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Albuquerque
These all-natural paletas (popsicles) straight-up rock: cool off with flavors such as cucumber chile lime, mango or pineapple habanero – or perhaps you'd…
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Albuquerque
Who doesn’t love a friendly neighborhood cafe-bakery? Especially one in a cozy old adobe, with gracious staff, oven-fresh bread and pizza (with green…
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New Mexico
Once part opera house, this venerable saloon is Silver City's most atmospheric dining option, offering serious steaks and seafood amid 1860s Wild West…
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Santa Fe
Blue-corn burritos, a festive interior and an extensive margarita list make La Choza a perennial (and colorful) favorite among Santa Fe's discerning…
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Santa Fe
Hidden within a shopping center, this African-flavored cafe is hard to spot from the road; once inside, though, it’s a lovely spot, always busy with…
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Santa Fe
One of Santa Fe’s greatest pleasures is a meal in the Fonda’s irresistible see-and-be-seen central atrium, with its excited bustle, colorful decor and…
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Albuquerque
Elegant and unpretentious, this popular bistro prepares creative gourmet cuisine with panache and is always high on foodies’ lists of Albuquerque’s best…
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Santa Fe
Helmed by chef Enrique Guerrero, the culinary action at this beautiful old steakhouse revolves around the open flame, with a wood-burning grill,…
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Albuquerque
If you're driving east toward the Sandia Mountains and looking for easy picnic fare, swing south from Central Ave for tasty banh mi sandwiches and…
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Taos
A real 'only in New Mexico' find, from the rustic-sacred setting in the converted 19th-century adobe Placitas Chapel, to the delicious, locally sourced…
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Santa Fe
As Oscar Wilde once quipped, the only way to get rid of temptation is to give in, and that sums up the approach you should take at this super bon French…
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Albuquerque
Whoa, that view. A breathtaking panorama of Albuquerque, flanked by the Sandia Mountains, accompanies your meal, whether dining inside or out at this…
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New Mexico
Burned out on green and red chile? It happens. For a tasty alternative, settle in on the patio at Luna Rossi for decadent pizzas and a host of Italian…
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New Mexico
With house-smoked carnitas and turkey, housemade bacon and chile-pork sausage, plus calabacitas (squash and corn), quinoa salad and organic greens, this…
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Taos
Diner grub at its finest, prepared with a Southwestern, organic spin. Mountain men, scruffy jocks, solo diners and happy tourists – everyone's welcome…
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Santa Fe
This casual longtime favorite on the southern edge of town feels like a rambling cottage with its various rooms and patio garden – and there’s also a full…
Albuquerque
For visitors, the Nob Hill location of this deservedly popular local chain is the most convenient of outlets throughout Albuquerque and beyond. Locals…
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Albuquerque
Wedged in among the chicharronerias and tortillerias across the Rio Grande, unassuming El Paisa will require a bit of deciphering if your taqueria vocab…
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Three Rivers Eatery & Brewhouse
New Mexico
Both trendy and kid-friendly, this hip spot spreads through three different buildings along one block, serving pub grub, pizzas and its own microbrews and…
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Santa Fe
Hole-in-the-wall turned country-hip, this is a weekend hot spot for folks heading to or from Tesuque Flea Market. If you’re hungry and in a hurry, grab a…
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Santa Fe
This exposed-brick newcomer is where you come in your fancy clothes to eat the fancy tacos. You know, the ones with hand-pressed tortillas, pepper-almond…
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Santa Fe
Local artists and visiting celebrities outnumber tourists at this long-standing and always packed Santa Fe favorite. Breakfast is the meal of choice, with…
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Taos
This little Mexican cafe on downtown’s southeastern edge has rapidly established itself as a local classic. Satisfaction is guaranteed, whether you drop…
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New Mexico
Leave I-25 at exit 139, 10 miles south of Socorro, to sample the finest green chile cheeseburgers this side of Hatch. The potent mix of greasy beef, soft…
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Santa Fe
Several downtown restaurants have outdoor seating but this is the prettiest, in the flower-filled garden of an old adobe that also has a snug interior…
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Charlie's Spic & Span Bakery & Cafe
New Mexico
This Las Vegas institution has listened to the town's gossip for more than 50 years, and is still the place to hang out and catch up over a cup of coffee …
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Santa Fe
This romantic old adobe, open for dinner only, is best seen as a fine-dining restaurant rather than a pub. Order from the shorter, cheaper bar menu if you…
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New Mexico
Everyone raves about the salad bar, and with good reason. Follow up the homemade chips with tacos el castor or smothered enchiladas, or just dig in to a…
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Santa Fe
With its juicy barbecue, awesome margaritas, outside patio, billiard room and live music – and its exuberant celebration of the women who made the West –…
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Taos
Hang out where Bert Phillips (the original Doc Martin's bro-in-law) and Ernest Blumenschein cooked up the idea of the Taos Society of Artists. Sit by the…
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Santa Fe
This locavore deli is a top pick for a casual bite out on Cerrillos Rd. Diners can choose between free-range buffalo enchiladas, goat tortas with honey…
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Santa Fe
Let's talk about the green chile. We were warned it was hot, and we like hot, but whoo, that fiery elixir darn near ripped apart our stomach lining, not…
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Taos
Locals and tourists alike converge on this old favorite because the menu is long, the food's reliably good, it's an easy place for kids, and the in-house…
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New Mexico
This amazing, cavernous barnlike structure, on a rundown farm 12 miles east via US 549 (follow Pine St), is filled with stuffed animals from mouflon to…
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Albuquerque
A rare chance to sample the real local cuisine, with dishes such as blue-corn porridge for breakfast, Tewa tacos for lunch – the Pueblo take on Indian fry…
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New Mexico
Diane's is the local restaurant of choice, especially for weekend breakfasts. If you visit then, order the Hatch Benedict eggs, doused with chile. There's…
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New Mexico
A culinary oasis in the middle of nowhere (aka '7 miles west of Reserve'). Aside from creative renditions of typical diner fare, the Adobe features…
