Santa Fe
This upbeat Mexican restaurant with a hefty menu is another local favorite – choose between shrimp fajitas, chiles en nogada (stuffed with beef, pecans…
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Albuquerque
Pure Route 66 style, baby. Set a quarter-mile east of Nob Hill, Loyola’s has been serving no-frills New Mexican staples, including some of the best chile…
Santa Fe
The delicately seasoned kabobs and bountiful salads are made for lingering at this pleasant bistro on Canyon Rd. The cozy patio is particularly well…
New Mexico
This friendly spot across from the train station is one of the only eateries of note in Raton. Pizzas run from standard margheritas to more local options,…
New Mexico
The best place to eat for many miles, this riverside restaurant, close to the bridge, serves high-class Mexican specialties from carne asada to steak, and…
New Mexico
This roadside shack just west of town has plenty of chile-smothered everything: smothered burgers, smothered fries, smothered potato skins and delish BBQ…
Albuquerque
With just 14 tables in an atmosphere of rustic elegance, Antiquity specializes in steak, seafood and fine wine. The desserts list isn't long, but it doesn…
New Mexico
Effortlessly mixing banh mi sandwiches and Thai noodle bowls with crêpes, sweet potato empanadas and, of course, burgers, this lunch spot embodies Silver…
New Mexico
Downtown Raton is noticeably short on eating options, but you can pick up good sandwiches and coffee at this small cafe, a lively morning meeting place…
New Mexico
Standard but decent grub – burgers, enchiladas, fish-and-chips – in Abe's Motel & Fly Shop, 6 miles west of the dam. Staff also prepare picnic lunches for…
New Mexico
Set comfortably – if a little incongruously – in a former Elks Lodge, Vicki's delights with fresh sandwiches, soup and salad, and filet mignon and pasta…
New Mexico
The most popular place to get your chile fix in Silver City, spanning three dining rooms. The red chile con carne plate is an excellent choice.
New Mexico
Try the Pueblo Taco, served on fresh fry bread. It's located in the Sky City Cultural Center; grab a bite here before or after your tour.
Albuquerque
A delectable no-frills Korean canteen, with housemade BBQ chicken and Korean beef rice bowls, as well as bento meals, sides and soups.
New Mexico
Western-themed restaurant, serving steaks, burgers and salads. Dishes are named for movie stars, on a decidedly pre-feminist menu where 'leading ladies'…
New Mexico
The exterior says '1970s fast food restaurant,' but the interior evokes mid-century diner cool. This is a solid spot to fuel up before heading west on US…
Taos
Pizza dreams come true with every possible ingredient under the sun at Taos' top pie palace; for example, the recommended Vera Cruz has chicken breast and…
Santa Fe
Sure this raucous, cavernous, Railyard landmark is always packed with tourists, and most likely you’ll have to wait, but it’s good – even great – for…
New Mexico
This trademark Route 66 eatery first opened its doors in 1959, and serves homemade chile rellenos and other tasty diner grub dressed up with a New Mexican…
New Mexico
This rambling old adobe was here before Mesilla itself, and became a Butterfield stagecoach stop in the 1850s. Now standing at the corner of the Plaza, it…
Albuquerque
This 18th-century adobe complex makes the nicest setting for a meal near the Plaza, and it has a well-shaded patio. Besides New Mexican favorites such as…
New Mexico
The Stagecoach Cafe is a decent place to eat in Ramah. It offers steaks, Mexican food and a giant selection of pies. Service is friendly. Someone was…
Albuquerque
This smart, see-and-be-seen hotel restaurant serves a fabulous array of tapas-style small plates, including Spanish ham and cheeses, plus substantial…
New Mexico
Cherished by locals, Nellie's has been serving homemade burritos, chile rellenos and tamales for decades now, under the slogan 'Chile with an Attitude.'…
Albuquerque
The best casual eats within walking distance of Old Town, the friendly Central Grill is both reliable and convenient. Expect New Mexican diner fare:…
Santa Fe
This simple cafe makes up for a slight deficit in ambience with taste and value: big platters of delicious kebabs, hummus, falafel and other Greek and…
New Mexico
Family-run Mexican restaurant; enter through the swinging saloon doors, and you’ll doubtless find local families chowing down on huge, great-value plates…
New Mexico
Very popular morning hangout serving breakfast in all shapes and sizes, from huevos rancheros to biscuits and gravy, plus espresso coffees, doughnuts and…
New Mexico
The preferred hangout of crusty old locals, you can slip into a red-vinyl booth here for some straight up, down home, New Mexican grub and solid…
Albuquerque
Two miles north of the tram's upper station, this cafeteria and gift shop has burgers and snacks.
New Mexico
This local spot in Mora is particularly popular for breakfast and ice cream.
New Mexico
Under new ownership, this pub serves 11-in clay-oven pizzas, big calzones, decent pasta dishes, lots of salads and homemade soups. At times, the selection…
