Restaurants of New Mexico

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We've organized the reviews by geographic regions. Use the links below to read the reviews for that region:

Northwest with Gallup and the Four Corners area.
Northcentral with Santa Fe, Taos, Española and Chama
Northeast with Clovis, Fort Sumner
Central with Albuquerque, Grants, Belen and Socorro
Southwest with Las Cruces, Silver City, Deming and Lordsburg
Southeast with Alamogordo, Ruidoso, and Roswell

Restaurants of Northcentral New Mexico

Anthony's on the Delta in Española, reviewed by Robert L. Williams.
The Apple Tree in Taos, reviewed by Carolyn and Leo Ortiz.
The Apple Tree in Taos, reviewed by Boyd Edwards.
Bobcat Bite north of Santa Fe.
Casa de Cordova in Taos, reviewed by Patrick Jose Dawson.
Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe, reviewed by Virginia & Frank Freyre.
El Ferol in Santa Fe, reviewed by Bruce Joba.
El Nido in Tesuque, reviewed by Linda & Bill Foulds.
El Paragua in Española, reviewed by Jacqueline Blakeslee.
El Patio in Taos, reviewed by John Grieco.
El Rialto in Las Vegas, reviewed by James and Carmen Flores.
Embudo Station in Embudo, reviewed by Marty Halvorson.
Fred's Place in Taos, 2 reviews, one by Duncan Rawls and another by Marc Lieber.
Fred's Place in Taos, reviewed by Andrew Cisco.
Gabriel's in Santa Fe, reviewed by David Schwoegler.
Gardunos in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, reviewed by David Culotta, and Elizabeth Drotning.
Giron's in Ojo Caliente, reviewed by Gary Dorst
The Green Onion in Santa Fe, reviewed by Jon Glenn.
Guadalupe Cafe in Santa Fe, reviewed by Bernard J. Baca.
Horsemans Haven in Santa Fe, reviewed by Dan Seitz.
Jacquelina's between Taos and Rancho de Taos: a good review by Marilyn Todd and a "so-so" evaluation from Marc Lieber.
Jo Ann's Ranch O Casados in Santa Fe, reviewed by Marc Lieber.
Josephs Table in Rancho de Taos, reviewed by Kive Weinstein.
Katherines in White Rock, reviewed by Lisa Fields.
La Choza in Santa Fe, reviewed by Mark Reis.
La Folie in Taos reviewed by Connie Moser.
Los Ojos in Jemez Springs, reviewed by Anne Lear.
Maria's in Santa Fe, reviewed by Norma Samide.
Maria's in Santa Fe, reviewed by Betty Guerra.
Michael's Kitchen in Taos, 2 reviews, one by Kathy Lew and another by Marc Lieber.
Michael's Kitchen in Taos, reviewed by .
Monroes in Santa Fe & Albuquerque, reviewed by Carol Anne Byrnes.
The Outback in Taos, reviewed by James Di Francesco.
Papa Joe's Diner in Gallina, reviewed by Dwayne Rogers.
Pasqual's in Santa Fe, reviewed by John Grieco.
Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, reviewed by John Garrison.
Pranzo Italian Grill in Santa Fe, reviewed by Betty Guerra.
Red Rooster in Pojoaque, reviewed by Marty Halvorson.
Roberto's in Taos, reviewed by Vicki Robbins.
Santa Cafe in Santa Fe, reviewed by Chister Sjoeberg.
The Shed in Santa Fe, reviewed by Robert L. Williams and Marc Lieber.
The Shed in Santa Fe, reviewed by Betty Guerra.
Spic & Span in Las Vegas, reviewed by Dennis R. Montoya
The Stakeout in Taos, reviewed by Doreen Marchetti
Tia Sophia's in Sante Fe, reviewed by Michael Macklin
Tomasita's Santa Fe Station in Santa Fe, reviewed by Edna Marie Villareal, and Mark Quick.
Tortilla Flats in Santa Fe, reviewed by Shane Yowell.
The Trading Post Cafe, Taos reviewed by Glen Ellis,
by Lisa Garrette,
by Betty Guerra,
and by Claude Hayward.
Vera's Mexican Kitchen in Chama, 2 review, one by Jim and Beth Thomas and another by Marc Lieber
Whistle Stop Cafe in Chama, reviewed by Glen Ellis

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Restaurants of Northwestern New Mexico

Panz Allegra in Gallup, reviewed by Karen Greenstein.

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Restaurants of Northeastern New Mexico

Juanita's in Clayton, reviewed by Sheila Bee.
Eklund Hotel in Raton, reviewed by John Montoya.
El Matador in Clovis, reviewed by Rebecca Kear.
Leal's Mexican Resturante in Clovis, reviewed by Airam Inman.

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Restaurants of Central New Mexico

Adobe Rose in Albuquerque, reviewed by T. Peterson.
Barellas Coffee House in Albuquerque, reviewed by Larry Salas.
Bill Powdrell's Barbeque in Albuquerque, reviewed by Mark Swinney
Buenos Dias Cafe in Albuquerque, reviewed by Sylvia Prado
Cathy's Carry Out in Albuquerque, reviewed by Melanie Rivera
Cervantes in Albuquerque, reviewed by Tom & Susan Fleming.
County Line BBQ in Albuquerque, reviewed by Anne Kaider.
Dion's Pizza in Albuquerque, reviewed by Glen L. Loveland.
Dog House in Albuquerque, reviewed by Antonio Aranda III.
Dog House in Albuquerque, reviewed by Melanie M. Rivera.
Duran's Central Pharmacy near Old Town in Albuquerque.
Double Rainbow Bakery and Cafe in Albuquerque, reviewed by Ravishankar.
Eat At Dan's in Socorro, reviewed by Leonard Padilla.
El Camino in Socorro, reviewed by Tommy Ray.
El Patio in Albuquerque, reviewed by Marc Lieber.
El Patio in Albuquerque, reviewed by S. Davison.
El Sombrero in Socorro, reviewed by Tom Tongue, and Amy ???.
Evetts Cafe in Magdalena, reviewed by Lee Scholes

Magdalena Cafe in Magdalena, reviewed by Tommy Ray.
The Fortune Cookie in Albuquerque, reviewed by Michael Verdi.
The Frontier in Albuquerque, 2 reviews, one by Judy Sanson and another Marc Lieber..
Garcias in Albuquerque, reviewed by Brian Owen.
Gardunos in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, reviewed by David Culotta , and Elizabeth Drotning.
Grandma's in Albuquerque, reviewed by Charlotte Bellville
Il Vicino in Albuquerque, reviewed by Robert Lim.
Julia's in Albuquerque, reviewed by Robert Bernstein
Little Anita's in Albuquerque, reviewed by Willie Zacarias.
Los Cuates in Albuquerque, three reviews: Michael Rivera, John Archibeque, Fred Garcia, and Glen Loveland.
Los Cuates in Albuquerque, reviewed by Brian Owen.
Magdalena Cafe in Magdalena, reviewed by Tommy Ray.
Martha's Black Dog Coffeehouse in Socorro, reviewed by Leonard Padilla.
May Cafe in Albuquerque, reviewed by Cliff Coy.
M & M Cafe in Albuquerque, reviewed by Kathy Abrams.
Macarios in Albuquerque, reviewed by S. Chapman.
Monica's Cafe in Albuquerque, reviewed by Phillip Sanchez.
Barry's Oasis Restaurant & Lounge in Albuquerque, reviewed by Rob & Tammy Hall.
Barry's Oasis Restaurant & Lounge in Albuquerque, reviewed by Ed & Ellen Kuhn.
Par's Diner in Albuquerque, reviewed by John R. Owens.
Petroleum Club in Albuquerque , reviewed by John Owens.
Ramon's Mexican Kitchen in Albuquerque, reviewed by an anonymous T-VI student.
Red Lobster in Albuquerque, reviewed by Tony Lopez.
Sadies Dining Room in Albuquerque, 3 reviews for this Albuquerque landmark: by Rusty Bell, Ravishankar, and Dawn & Steve Johnson.
The Ragin' Shrimp in Albuquerque, reviewed by Bob Fiorentino.
The Ragin' Shrimp in Albuquerque, reviewed by Arnold Chiari.
The Range in Bernalillo, reviewed by H. Callihan.
The Rio Grande Cantina in Albuquerque, reviewed by Stephanie Baca.
Ron's Camino Real in Albuquerque, reviewed by M. Price.
Scalo in Albuquerque's Nob Hill area, reviewed by Robert Lim and William Torres.
Season's near Albuquerque's Old Town area, reviewed byStephanie Baca .
Spectators-The Sporting Grill in Albuquerque, reviewed by Jack Jordan.

Tiofilos in Los Lunas is reviewed by Jason Arthur Barela.
Tio Tito's Original Mexican Grill & Cantina in Albuquerque, reviewed by Valerie Lopez.
Yesterdaves in Albuquerque, reviewed by Glen L. Loveland

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Restaurants of Southwestern New Mexico

Buckhorn Saloon Pinos Altos (near Silver City), reviewed by Bruce Joba.
The Blue Note Cafe in Truth or Consequences, reviewed by James Brennan.
The Brass Cactus Bistro in Las Cruces, reviewed by Russ Bergholz.
El Comedor in Mesilla, reviewed by Rose Ann Hernandez.
Double Eagle on the Plaza in Mesilla, reviewed by Dale Wright.
Jalisco Cafe in Silver City. An unparalled review of this fine restaurant with the eclectic flair of Silver City, by Patty Phillips.
La Cocina in Truth or Consequences, reviewed by James Di Francesco.
La Posta in Old Mesilla, reviewed by Greta Wanek.
Las Cruces in WASHINGTON,DC!, reviewed by David Pike.
Little Nellies in Las Cruces, reviewed by Clay Koontz.
My Brother's Place in Las Cruces, reviewed by Ray Fisher.
Nightmare Cafe in Animas, reviewed by David Pike.
Nopalitos in Las Cruces, reviewed by Roberta Scott.
The Owl Bar in San Antonio, New Mexico as reviewed by Karen Greenstein; a second review by Jack Knight.
Pancho Villa in Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico, reviewed by Lee Jacobs.
Ranchway in Las Cruces, reviewed by Jan Altshool.
Roberto's in Las Cruces, reviewed by Michael Taylor.
Si Señor in Las Cruces, reviewed by Lynn Lyman.

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Restaurants of Southeastern New Mexico

Church Street Grill in Carlsbad, reviewed by Cindy Ito.
Circle J Bar-B-Que in Ruidoso, reviewed by Chris Jones.
La Lorraine in Ruidoso, reviewed by "-M-" of Woodstock, Ontario.
La Fonda in Artesia, reviewed by Tom and Bonnie Berry.
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant, reviewed by Bill McIlwee.
Mescalero in Ruidoso, reviewed by Tom and Bonnie Berry.
Nuthin' Fancy in Roswell, reviewed by Bill and Nancy Sider.
Olé Taco in Ruidoso, reviewed by Jeff 'n Maggy Young.
Pasta Cafe in Roswell, reviewed by Tom and Bonnie Berry.
Ramona's in Alamogordo, now has THREE reviews, one by Timothy Williams, one by Eric Brass and one by Laura Williams. Must be good...
Rebecca's at the Lodge, Cloudcroft, reviewed by Ann Davis.
Another review of Rebecca's at the Lodge, Cloudcroft, reviewed by Rebecca Stephens of Alamogordo.
Si Senor in Alamogordo, reviewed by Bryant Hafler of Alamogordo.