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Family-owned Mexican and Southwestern restaurant in Historic Old Mesilla serving fresh house-made salsas, red and green chile, enchiladas, and breakfast through dinner. On-site tortilleria makes fresh tortillas daily; dog-friendly outdoor patio. Operating since 1996 in the Oñate Plaza.
Fine dining steakhouse in historic Old Town serving dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood in an intimate candlelit setting. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.
Family-run Mexican restaurant on Paseo del Pueblo Sur serving traditional dishes made fresh to order, including ceviche, enchiladas, tacos, and margaritas. Open Monday through Thursday and Sunday; closed Friday and Saturday.
Neighborhood breakfast and brunch cafe on the Old Las Vegas Highway a few miles southeast of downtown Santa Fe, serving ricotta pancakes, green chile cheeseburgers, eggs, and breakfast burritos with counter-service and indoor and outdoor patio seating. Open Tuesday through Sunday 8 am to 3 pm; closed Monday.
Founded in 1979 by chef-owner Katharine Kagel, this corner restaurant one block south of the Plaza serves scratch-cooked organic Southwestern cuisine in a festive, hand-painted tile dining room. Named a James Beard Foundation America's Classic, the kitchen uses pasture-raised meats, wild-caught fish, and seasonal organic ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Family-owned Argentine-influenced cafe in the Baca Street Arts District at The Trailhead, serving house-made empanadas, milanesa sandwiches, maté, locally roasted coffee, and weekend brunch. The greenhouse patio features local produce and plants from partnered Santa Fe farms. Open daily.
Wood-fired restaurant in Mesilla serving owner-chef Frankie Torres's menu of house-smoked meats, freshly baked breads, chilaquiles, migas, prickly pear pancakes, and wood-grilled entrées. Creative blend of Southwestern and Texas-influenced techniques. Open daily for breakfast through dinner.
Upscale steakhouse near Kirtland Air Force Base serving dry-aged and prime steaks, fresh seafood, and contemporary American dishes with an extensive wine list. Dinner only, Monday through Saturday.
Warehouse-style bakery and cafe serving artisan pastries, chocolate goods, decorated cakes, quiche, blue corn pancakes, and empanadas using locally sourced ingredients. A viewing window onto the commercial bakery floor lets diners watch baked goods being made in real time. Open Monday through Saturday 8 am–4 pm and Sunday 8 am–2 pm.
Chinese restaurant on Montgomery Boulevard serving classic Cantonese and American-Chinese staples including fried rice, lo mein, egg foo young, and combination platters. Open daily.
Third location of the family-owned Cocina Azul group on the north side of Albuquerque, serving New Mexican red and green chile, house-made tortillas, and scratch-cooked traditional fare. Open daily.
Family-owned New Mexican restaurant on Montgomery Boulevard serving house-made tortillas, red and green chile enchiladas, tamales, and scratch-cooked traditional dishes. Second location of the Cocina Azul group.
Vietnamese bakery and sandwich shop on Menaul Boulevard specializing in freshly baked bánh mì on house rolls, Asian-inspired pastries, and Vietnamese coffee drinks. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Southwestern restaurant and rooftop cantina opened in 1987 by chef Mark Miller, credited with pioneering contemporary New Mexican cuisine using regional native ingredients. The main dining room and open-air Rooftop Cantina both open at 11:30 am daily.
Family winery and French-inspired bistro on Avenida de Mesilla in Mesilla, part of New Mexico's oldest operating winery founded by the Lescombes family. Wine tastings, pairings, and bistro dining featuring house wines and seasonal French-New Mexican cuisine.
Breakfast and brunch cafe serving modern American food with Eastern European influences: salmon tartine, chicken paprikash, sourdough toasts, and artisan pastries near Burro Alley. Open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday 7 am–2:30 pm and Sunday 8 am–2:30 pm; closed Tuesday.
Dim sum and dumpling restaurant near the Plaza serving house-made steamed and fried dumplings, pork buns, beef noodle soup, and bubble tea. Everything made from scratch; counter-service with cozy seating. Open daily 11 am to 8:30 pm.
Northern New Mexican quick-service restaurant founded in 1958 by the Atencio family, serving red and green chile-smothered beef tacos, tamales, breakfast burritos, and enchiladas from multi-generational family recipes. The Española location on Santa Cruz Road is the original flagship; multiple locations across northern New Mexico.
Family-owned New Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque's North Valley cottonwoods, serving traditional Hatch red chile, enchiladas, carne adovada, and house-made salsa from a multi-generational family recipe. On-site greenhouse provides organic greens; 250+ pasture-raised laying hens supply eggs. Expansive patio dining.
Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza restaurant near the Nob Hill/Uptown area, using hand-stretched dough and locally sourced seasonal toppings. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Farm-focused cafe and bakery in the Overland Sheepskin Complex just north of Taos Plaza, serving local and organic breakfast and lunch with a commitment to sustainable and community-sourced ingredients. Open daily 8 am to 5 pm.
Albuquerque landmark established in 1971 across from UNM, serving green chile cheeseburgers, breakfast burritos, roasted green chile, house-made flour tortillas, and the famous Frontier Sweet Roll. Counter service in a western-themed space with 300+ seats across five dining rooms. Open daily 5 am to midnight.
Dinner-only fine dining restaurant in an adobe hacienda dating to 1756 on Canyon Road, serving global fusion and eclectic contemporary cuisine. The restaurant holds a AAA 4 Diamond designation and opens nightly at 4:45 pm.
Family bakery near Old Town serving bread sculptures, wood-fired pizzas, biscochitos, empanadas, and traditional New Mexican and Mexican baked goods since 1972. A beloved neighborhood panadería open Tuesday through Sunday.