The Yummiest New American in Albuquerque

Coyote Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (720) • $$$

"That was fine the food great the waitresses are good. The managers need a little bit adjustment in being argumentative with customers."

Farm & Table

★★★★☆ 3.8 (681) • $$

"Fancy fancy dinner with friends starting with a fabulous bottle of wine, continuing through barley soup and for mains, a piece of local trout. All delicious, all plated beautifully and all delicious.I found it to be rather spendy so if you're looking for a splurge meal, this is the spot. Service was excellent, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is fantastic.[Review 21076 overall - 123 in New Mexico - 39 of 2024.]"

Sixty Six Acres

★★★★☆ 4.4 (486) • $$

"Such a cute little place; we came here with friends and I picked it for the kids menu. A nice spot to grab lunch/dinner with friends and family. We got calamari as an appetizer and I got the Korean chicken bowl. The calamari and shishito peppers were tasty. The favor was there and expect spicy. Service was excellent; we got seated promptly, ordered in and food came quickly. Cocktail was pretty and well prepared. The entrées are huge including the kids and we did not have room for desserts. Will definitely come back. Parking was easy; plenty of parking in the parking lot. There also a nice patio outside you can seat with your dogs."

Turtle Mountain Brewing - South

★★★★☆ 4 (507) • $$

"100% reliably great. Food. Service. Atmosphere. People. I drive well out of my way to eat here - if I am within 50 miles I will stop by. Can't wait for next year's trip!!"

High Noon Restaurant & Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.8 (551) • $$

"Really enjoyed the experience. The place is true adobe made and has an awesome sky light. Does not say it but there is parking in the dirt lot just to the west. So cool the original adobe door way is so small.Food is great. They did have issue is other the drink machine but they will get that worked out. I had the posole and it was good. I liked that they give a side of lime."

Boxcar Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (499) • $$

"Super cool restaurant in Santa Fe! After flying from Phoenix to Albuquerque and driving to Santa Fe, we were hungry! I opened up the Yelp app and found boxcar was still open and noticed they had a huge variety of menu items to choose from. I started off with a cup of the fire roasted vegan chili, which was really good. The roasted poblano peppers in this chili gave it some heat and also a lot of flavor. I liked that the chili was organic as I believe organic food just tastes better. For the entree I ordered the veggie burger, which was also really good. It tasted like the burger was made in house and the fixins on the side were fresh and bright. I ordered this with sweet potato waffle fries, which were also REALLY good. They were super crispy and seasoned well."

Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (442) • $$

"We had awesome service from Marvin! He was very helpful. For people allergic to soy and/or are gluten intolerant, this place can accomodate you. Please note that the menu has few options, but the food is good and you can have options and options are always good!"

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (416) • $$

"A new friend invited me to join him for dinner at Zinc.  He made us a reservation for a weeknight, and we were seated upstairs; the atmosphere was warm and comforting, with service that was totally on-point.  It was quiet enough at our table to be able to have a conversation without raising our voices unnecessarily :-)Tip: Zinc has a very well equipped wine list; we had no trouble finding something to our liking that paired nicely with our foodAs our appetizer, we both went with the Onion Soup Gratinee (toasted baguette, gruyeye & fontina cheeses).  I completely loved the soup; it was salty (just enough to be tasty, without overdoing it) hearty, and busting with flavor.  My friend went with the Manhattan Steak Frites as his entree, while I ordered the Grilled Lamb Strip Loin (roasted gold potatoes with feta cheese, wilted greens & shallot crips, Rhone red-thyme jus).  I tried a bite of his steak, and really enjoyed the seasoning; the Frites were also perfectly salted and fried to a beautiful golden brown.  My  Grilled Lamb was excellent!  So wonderfully seasoned, tender, and delicious that I made it vanish faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo ;-)I'm not quite sure how we did it, but despite the amazing entrees, we managed to save room to share a dessert.  While it wasn't all that memorable, dessert was the prefect ending to an exceptional meal.  I highly recommend Zinc, and wouldn't hesitate to return!"

Joseph's Culinary Pub

★★★★☆ 4.4 (324) • $$$

"Pretty spectacular place. We happened to go on restaurant week, which I didn't know and wouldn't recommend. Around 530 on a Sunday, the place was packed, so we came back at 8pm for dessert and lucked out with some bar seats. The stressed-out bartender ended up being very charming and pleasant. We tried the chicken liver mousse and gluten free tres leches. The mousse was phenomenal, but the tres leches I would skip due to the texture, which wasn't for me despite the lovely flavors. (Most of the menu is gluten-free, which is awesome).I wish we had room for more food! I'd go back in a heartbeat. It's not a cocktail forward place, but it's great for wine, aperitifs, and some classic drinks, like martinis and manhattans. MAKE A RESERVATION OR SHOW UP AS THEY OPEN!"

La Finca Bowls

★★★★★ 4.7 (234) • $$

"Hands down my favorite lunch spot! Always fresh and delicious ingredients. They have a build your own bowl that I always get. Make sure you get the crunchy onions on top. So good. My only complaint is they prioritize call in orders versus people who are in person. It adds a lot of time. Sometimes I call in but I prefer to come in person. Just a heads up."

Restaurant Martin

★★★★☆ 4 (302) • $$$

"We dined at Restaurant Martin (RM) this week during our annual trip to Santa Fe, NM. Our first dinner this trip, and what a treat. All the staff are amazing... friendly, attentive, but not intrusive. Seleste was our waitress, and she did a GREAT job! Thank you Seleste! The restaurant is cool and cozy, with dining areas and tables spaced so each table has a bit of privacy. They place a little business card on your table with the server's name and a little bio... very nice.The food and drinks were exquisite! We started with a couple of cocktails, Lavender Haze and Tequila Twilight... both were delicious! The bread served is $3/person, but well worth it. Awesome thyme butter on the side, and there is a hot rock in the bread bowl to keep the bread warm! For the appetizer, we shared the asparagus and prosciutto salad... sublimely good! Our entrees were the chef seafood special, barramundi, and the prime beef tenderloin. Per our usual practice, we each ate 1/2 of our entree and we swapped plates. The fish was expertly prepared and the steak perfectly grilled. Both dishes were on point! We shared the soft chocolate-espresso pave for dessert, heaven on a plate! A bottle of Veuve Clicquot rounded out the dinner, dunked in an ice bath, and was as good as ever. The restaurant's wine list is extensive, something for everyone, both Old World and New. Highly recommend Restaurant Martin, 5 Stars across the board!"

Tesuque Village Market

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (457) • $$

"Service! I get that we were between seatings, but it's nice to relay that information when specific seating is requested instead of the patron having to ask and then be condescended to. The guy behind the bar was also rude to the guy next to me when asked about the taps, and then, to top it all off, made a deliberate and rude comment upon leaving. As he zipped by he said 'happy holidays' and before I could take a beat, mumbled 'or not' under his breath. The bar has excellent offerings when the 'too cool for school' staff are inclined to provide service. We normally come twice a year when we are in town, but the kitsch is wearing off as the ambivalence rises. The 'guy' in question is an olive skinned brunette... manager? Sad. Two stars are for the selection of to-go booze and pastry cabinet averaged out with negative stars for the service."

Vintage 423

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (403) • $$$

"Recently I was invited to attend dinner with friends at this restaurant. Although I had been to places close by, I had never noticed this place. It's on the NE corner of a "strip mall" area. There is nothing that draws your attention to it - besides its name over the doors. I was in for a surprise. As I stepped in through the front doors I felt like I had stepped through a time & elegance warp. It immediately reminded me of the elegant restaurants my Father used to take us to around the country. And this one was in Albuquerque, NM - he would have loved it! So . . . gold metal for ambiance!Service was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I'll give them points for the fact that it was the middle of the afternoon and we were a large group. Only one server was (available?) to take care of us. She did a good job, but could have used a little assistance. We were so busy talking to each other (and were not in a hurry) that it wasn't probably noticed by anyone but me. Bronze here.Food & wine definitely passed with flying colors. They had one of my favorite wines (Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc, so I was happy. All the meals around the table seemed to be more than satisfactory. I heard comments of "We need to come back here again so I can try the '**' next time. Only have room for one lunch." I will happily come back again and try some of the other great sounding menu items. Of course, I will have more Kim Crawford sb next time. No reason to experiment with great wine. And, who knows, I may find a perfect dish too. Definitely Silver."

TEN 3

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (376)

"We went to Ten 3 for our anniversary. Sadly (and outside of their control), our anniversary falls on Labor Day weekend AND there was an electrical storm on the top of the mountain. Soooooo..... we waited 90 minutes to go up on the Tram and an equivalent wait to go back down. Oof, right?The three hour buffers aside, the meal was pretty special. My issues were the table placement (right in front of the entry into the kitchen, so we got all of the noise and traffic for the entire restaurant), the so-so fried mushrooms side (lukewarm with so much breading it negated any taste from the mushrooms themselves) and the brisk pacing (we sat later than all of our surrounding tables and got our entrees a brisk 15 minutes later so we were in and out in under an hour). We also got a happy birthday card instead of a happy anniversary card, but it seemed to be on par with the wackiness of the evening. Our waiter was wonderful and he apologized for the incorrect card and the super-fast arrival of the entrees. We appreciated his guidance in ordering our entrees (Cornish Game Hen and a Pork Tenderloin) and the dessert. He also executed the fire on our baked Alaska with aplomb. The dining room was gorgeous and rumor has it that the view was exceptional. A pity we couldn't see it from our way-back-in-the-corner table."

The Bistro At Annie's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (198) • $$

"Really cute place for lunch. So much space outside to sit and relax. They have a cute wine and lunch menu. All their sandwhiches can also be done with gluten free bread! We tried the quiche and tomatoes soup for my husband. Both good the soup was phenomenal. I got a turkey sandwhich on gluten free bread. Overall really nice. Served with chips and it was stuffed with turkey!"

Pajarito Brewpub and Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (223) • $$

"I have been meaning to come here for a long time. Finally had the chance the day after Christmas. I went with the Reuben Burger with the side of Broccoli Piñon Salad. Both tasted really good. The service was great, had the soda refills coming on time. We even shared some laughs. I would like to come back for a few pints and try the chicken wings I saw at some other tables. Stay tuned."

Sunrise Family Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (110) • $

"Rustic and wonderful, the Sunrise is every bit as good as the Pantry without the crowds. It has a big dining room. The chiles were on point and our omelets (chile relleno omelet and bacon avocado omelet) were huge and very good. The sunrise potatoes are touched with some mild red Chile which makes them super tasty. I highly recommend this overlooked spot."

Arroyo Vino

★★★★☆ 4 (124) • $$$

"This was our anniversary dinner for our trip. We planned it a few weeks in advance. I was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, but I was wrong. Jonathan, our waiter, and the staff was on their A game and I doubt they are ever off of it. Beyond the service the food was incredible. Every course complimented the next and stood on its own. If you are in Santa Fe and are a food and dining experience lover you have to come here. Thank you Arroyo Vino staff. Shout out to Jonathan (spelling?). A magical evening."

The Bourbon Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (131) • $$$

"Loved dinning on the patio. The Ribeye was a little thin and overdone. But overall we had a good meal."

Albuquerque City Limits Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (78) • $

"I had been wanting to stop by ABQ City Limits for a long time, but never had a good chance to do so until this past weekend that put my in this vicinity at a right time. Mind you, I was hungry and had been running around all day without anything to eat...so by dinner time, I was HUNGRY!! All I could think of was...great homemade cheesecake that I had seen from ABQ City Limits once I realized I would be nearby the area at the end of the day!I stopped by ABQ City Limits and was greeted by a friendly lady (daughter of the owner) promptly. I ordered a pistachio cheesecake that I had been eyeing..and wanted to order something savory to eat properly before chowing down on my dessert. I was glad they offered "kids" meal options,,..which..I gladly chose meatloaf...in my mind...was not really for small kids!! It's hugeee!!Now, the desserts..my eyes are always bigger than my stomach. So it wasn't a surprise that I ended up getting THREE HUGEEE homemade cheesecake slices to try: pistachio, cotton candy and banana pudding! These cakes were heaven...and I had plenty of leftover to take back and savor at home!I loved the friendly service (the owners were friendly and laidback). The food came out promptly and tasted wonderful! I will be back!!..for both a big meal..AND of course..desserts!!"

Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (114) • $$$

"I arrived an hour before my reservation and enjoyed the service, bread, raspberry jam and creamy butter before dinner.Jay and Francessa were most hospitable and i moved promptly to my table.Since daylight savings time had occurred there was not much to see and my table lacked much of a sightline anyway in early evening in NovemberWe enjoyed an exquisite pear salad with goat cheese and then the Fish special. Dessert was a cinnamon roll with a tiny dollop of vanilla bean ice cream.We spent a good two hours at table and never felt rushed or overly intruded upon There was a noticeable pride and courteous joyfulness exhibited by the staff It seems the restaurant seating area is a bit more diminished than i remember it being. But one did not have to battle with other noise throughout the evening which i find to be rare among the local restaurants We wish the staff a wonder -filled holiday season"

Bien Shur

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (140) • $$$

"My wife and I stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night and we're seated right away. We had the lemon chiffon and the black Manhattan to drink, the tomato bisque, the duck, and the A5 wagyu. Everything was delicious. Prices were as expected for a restaurant of this quality. Service was great. Our server was Diana. Hostess could have been more welcoming. Overall great experience."

Cafe 6855

★★★★☆ 3.7 (93) • $$

"This one is for my one and only true love...Princess PeachPeach, you're so cool...And with my star, we're gonna rulePeach, understand...I'm gonna love you 'til the very endPeaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, PeachesI love you, ohAs we did Cafe 6855...It was a dusty day pulling into 6855 at the crack of 11...We shared for lunch...Served by our lovely Hostess "Season"...French Dip, of Vernon's prime rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, Swiss Cheese accompanied by sweet onion au jus (it was so juicy good..:)...w. Truffle Fries....Washed down w. a glass of Pinot Grigio for the Lass and an Espresso Martini for the Lad. Adding mellow vibes...was live guitar music...Exactly what these Old Folk needed to get on to their day off..Nu?...:) Mario, Luigi, and a Donkey Kong too...A thousand troops of Koopas couldn't keep me from you...Princess Peach, at the end of the line...I'll make you mine..oh..:) Best, Avram J. Black Jr."

Wings Gone Wild

★★★★☆ 3.5 (89) • $$

"I have gone to this restaurant for about 3 years now. They never disappoint. The plates are generous in food portion and their wings are always delicious and prepared well. This is a hidden gem. Today I had their 10 piece combo plate which can easily be shared or if your hungry you can have it in one sitting. I have attached a picture. The Buffalo spice taste really good! My sister had their spicy BBQ and lemon pepper and it was just as tasteful."

Chile Ristra

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (18) • $$

"The food is reasonably priced. We have the 2-egg breakfast and soooooo good. The workers were extremely friendly and a very clean place."

Trini's Mexican-American Food

★★★★☆ 4 (10)

"Food- made with love and knowledge of flavors.Service-Make you feel like you are at home and being waited on hand and foot.Ambiance-Clean and inviting. This is our go to place now. We are constantly looking for a warm and inviting place and this is the place. So far we have had the Keto tacos (unbelievable), Chile Verde, melt in your mouth pork with a very flavorful Verde sauce, Tinga de Polo enchiladas, the chipotle was spot on and complemented the chicken. The rice is just like grandma made. We get double helpings. Next on the list to try is pupusa and quesadillas. Cant wait for our next visit. Remember there is Taco Tuesday, where the tacos, other than the Keto are 1.50 each. THIS IS NOT FAST FOOD, its made fresh to order the way great food is supposed to be prepared. Get in there and don't miss out on a great meal."

Tia's Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"This place is a hidden gem off the beaten path. I came in on a Saturday afternoon and was promptly greeted. Service was super friendly. The Navajo taco was great and everything is made to order so very fresh. It is also very authentic. The showstopper was easily the cup of green chili I got. It's the best I've ever had and I've been craving more ever since. Perfectly cooked and flavored with garlic. This place is well worth taking a detour."

Las Fuentes Restaurant & Bar

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (5) • $$$

"During our family reunion, we decided to come here for dinner. The service was excellent and so was the food. The view from the outdoor patio was great as well. It was nice to dine here on a warm night."