Mexican restaurants in New Mexico
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El Norteño
True Mexican - not New Mexican - cuisine is the thing here, with fantastic pollo norteño, chicken mole and the must-have cabrito al horno (oven-roasted goat).
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Gabriel’s
It’s worth the 12-mile drive north of Santa Fe to eat at Gabriel’s. The scenic patio and beautiful interior, hung with Miguel Martinez’s art, are fabulous spots to enjoy fresh guacamole, made to order at your table, excellent New Mexican cuisine and even better ribs. Plan to drop by if you’re headed to the flea market or points north.
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Tesuque Village Market
In the wooded, horsy, upscale village of Tesuque, grab gourmet groceries or an excellent lunch - from subtle cheeses to various fajitas - and enjoy them on the pleasant outdoor porch.
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Plaza Café
Serving hearty meals since before the roads were paved, this Formica-furnished 1918 establishment still makes one of the best breakfasts around and offers great New Mexican food. (The café's 'not responsible for chile that is too hot.') It prides itself on a varied menu, welcomes kids and offers an unusual perk - a list of New Mexico politicians' phone numbers. Give someone a ring and let them know what you think.
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Tomasita’s
Locals hate to admit it, but they love this tourist standby for its outstanding green chile, served atop excellent burritos, enchiladas and, on weekdays, huge $10 blue-plate specials. Save room for desert – sopaipillas with honey butter are included with the mains. It’s a raucous place, perfect for families hauling exuberant kids. Prepare to wait; the restaurant is always packed.
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Tim’s Stray Dog Cantina
Famous for its flame-roasted red and green chile, Tim’s Stray Dog Cantina is a ski valley institution. It serves fabulous northern New Mexican cuisine – the breakfast burritos are perfect fuel-up food – along with fresh margaritas and a big selection of bottled brews. The perfect après-ski or hiking hang-out.
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Santa Fe Bar & Grill
OK, so it's not in a historic adobe, but it is located at the convenient DeVargas Center . The patio, which overlooks a parking lot, and the sleek interior are packed with folks grooving on live acoustic guitar on weekends and grubbing on Southwestern-style salads, piles of nachos with home-made chorizo and big plates of ribs.
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Los Cuates
It’s not unusual for lines to form out the door at this favorite joint serving huge plates of high-quality New Mexican cuisine – including meat-free options. Los Cuates changed ownership recently, but the food is still first-rate.
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Santa Fe Chile Company
This combined salsa factory, grille and gift store offers fresh finds including meals of Southwest barbecue (around US$13) and gifts of New Mexico spice mixes, cactus-inspired tableware and piñon candles. Have lunch and shop in one quick stop.
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Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
Huge portions of New Mexico standards, like the steak and chile rellenos combo topped with green chile, would make this 1952 Santa Fe standby a winner anyway. But with more than 100 margaritas (around US$6-around US$46it's a must.
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Shed
It's touristy, but the location is great, the patio is made for sipping margaritas, and the chicken enchiladas with red chili sauce will send you home satisfied. For fun, award-winning New Mexican fare, stop here.
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Orlando's
After a morning at the Gorge, stop here on your return for Taos' best New Mexican food, period. Those chicken enchiladas and huge burritos are all dressed to perfection and served up in the beautiful dining room.
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Café San Estevan
Settle in at a humble wooden table in this cozy dining room with a stone kiva fireplace. And then start enjoying burgers, steaks, salads and New Mexican favorites prepared by Franciscan monk Estevan Garcia.
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Burrito Company
Because of its prices, this pleasant, plaza-side favorite will allow you to spend more money on art. Enjoy budget blue-corn enchiladas and chorizo burritos that compete with the best of 'em.
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Church St Café
The food is delicious, and the café is historical and the exception to the plaza rule. Try the Albuquerque roast beef, and the French dip with green chile on a flour tortilla.
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Mesa Vista Café
For eats, try the Mesa Vista Café, serving New Mexican diner food with lots of veggie options and a recommended red chile cheeseburger.
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Museum Hill Café
Despite having a captive audience on Museum Hill , the café serves excellent salmon en papillote (around US$9), New Mexico and Navajo-inspired fare.
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Loyola’s Family Restaurant
Pure Route 66 style baby, Loyola’s has been serving fine, no-frills New Mexican fare since before there was even a song about the Mother Road.
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Plaza-side vendors
Tacos, burritos and fajitas are specialties at these city-licensed stalls where you can dispense with table manners entirely.
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Saigon Cafe
Tasty options include huge portions of hot Vietnamese soups; crispy, garlicky salads; and a variety of fried-noodle dishes.
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Gold St Café
This pleasant café serves standard New Mexican and American cuisine and has above-average espresso drinks.
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