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…
Must-see nightlife in New Mexico
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Mexico
A casual, comfy-chair coffee shop, with pastries, bowls of chile and ice cream.
Taos
Large, ramshackle and very popular coffeehouse and bakery, serving all-day breakfasts – try the chile-smothered Taos Benedict – plus espresso, juices,…
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…
Southeastern New Mexico
Modern brewpub restaurant and bar in a 1905 building in downtown Artesia, halfway between Roswell and Carlsbad. As well as decent pub grub, which round…
Southeastern New Mexico
Sample the 'spirits of the west' at this rustically chic new distillery on the Billy the Kid Scenic Trail between Ruidoso and San Patricio. Also has…
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…
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…
Taos
The Anaconda is a work of art, a real feast for the eyes. The bartenders and chefs take care of the other senses, with perfectly made drinks and gourmet…
Central New Mexico
This local brewery with big views has teamed up with the Pork Belly Deli to serve good sandwiches and fish tacos to munch on ($10 to $19). Occasional live…
New Mexico
Within the Plaza Hotel and named for its resident ghost, this upscale saloon occasionally hosts live jazz, blues and country acts.
New Mexico
In an old adobe building, this historic bar has been rocking Mesilla since the 1930s. It serves cocktails along with live rock and jazz. You can shoot…
Albuquerque
Just west of the UNM campus, you'll find a friendly, mixed crowd and daily drink specials at this hip place, which has a casual patio and a dark lounge…
Santa Fe
One-time favorite for Hollywood visitors, this 300-year-old adobe remains a popular spot among locals. Drop by for a signature Black Dragon margarita.
New Mexico
If you're zooming along the I-10 and need a caffeine pick-me-up or a specialty coffee, it's an easy detour to this bright coffee shop downtown.
Santa Fe
For a rooftop view with your margarita, try the convivial Rooftop Cantina perched atop Coyote Café – for the young and young at heart.
New Mexico
This outpost of the Albuquerque brewery serves a winning selection of New Mexico's finest, just across from the NMSU campus.
New Mexico
Large and basic coffee shop, a few blocks north of the main drag, also serving sandwiches ($4 to $7) and muffins.
Albuquerque
Fancy cocktails here get all the attention. If you like Moscow Mules, there are seven varieties on the menu.
New Mexico
A quaint drug store off the plaza with an old-fashioned soda fountain as well as ice cream.
Southeastern New Mexico
The town bar, Quarters has DJs, karaoke nights and live music throughout the week.
Pow-Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge
New Mexico
Though it serves a predictable menu of steaks and Mexican specialties ($6 to $16), the real draw here is the lounge. It's the only place that's open late…
