Mesa Provisions

Mesa Provisions is tucked into an unassuming storefront with unassuming signage that belies the thoughtful, creative menu and service awaiting you.As many have already said, the green chile cheddar biscuits with red chile honey butter were a delight. The biscuits could stand on their own but the smoky sweet spice of the spread made them sing.The half chicken was epically portioned with a side of cabbage slaw, two homemade naan-like tortillas, and a cup of yummy beans. I would happily eat that dish multiple times a week.The surprise star of the night was the turnips with crispy shallots, chile oil, and aioli. I preferred the turnips without the sauce, which speaks to how well the chef can prepare a humble root vegetable.The only down note of the meal was the lackluster dessert, a slice of gateau marjolaine. Despite the many layers, it was devoid of flavor. The exception? An overly bitter and grainy lemon curd that dotted the cake. A sad end to an otherwise amazing meal, so I won't hold one misstep against the overall experience.

Mesa Provisions is in the old Canvas Artistry digs in Nob Hill. That is, if you remember when Canvas used to be in Nob Hill! It's a nice place, reservations required. Although, you may gamble on bar seating. Which, is what my friend and I did on our visit. We managed to get a reservation at the bar for two. Interestingly enough, even with reservations being required, it is fairly casual environment. I was a bit surprised, but also thrilled, because I arrived in my gym clothes! It was a last minute spur of the moment decision to go, and we were able to get a reservation 30 minutes from when we decided, LOL! We sat at the bar, shared an appetizer, bottle of wine and a dessert. The in house sommelier helped us with our selection of wine for the evening. The food was quite tasty. It was a nice time! I would like to go back and try some of the entrees.

My partner and I visited Mesa Provisions to celebrate the holidays together and it was a feast for the eyes and palate. From the moment we walked in the energy felt warm and inviting. The space is somehow both upscale and casual at the same time. We were greeted promptly by Steve Riley and taken to our table near the rear of the restaurant surrounded by whimsical artwork by local artist, Nicki Zabicki. Our waitress, Erin, explained that the menu is meant to be served family style which is something that appealed to me when searching for good eats in Albuquerque. For starter's we had the BBQ beets (Erin's recommendation), the biscuits, and the grilled shrimp. I've never been a big fan of beets but Mesa Provisions may have changed my mind. Sweet and tangy on first bite and then savory through the middle, I wouldn't skip this one if you're in town. My partner really enjoyed the green chile biscuit and red chile honey butter although they were a little too spicy only because I'm a spice wimp. Next up were the grilled shrimp which were served alongside green curry, winter squash and purple dikon radish. Both my partner and I wish we had more shrimp only because it was so good. It may have been our favorite from the night. Just the right amount of kick. I chose the short ribs for my entree paired with a glass of a full bodied red that was recommended by Erin (can't recall the name). Fall apart tender and served over parsnip puree. If you're one of those people that does a happy dance when you're just so pleased with you're meal then you know how good this must have been. My partner ordered the smoked half chicken. Have you ever had duck fat tortillas? If not, they're amazing. I could have had a whole stack. Did I steal them for myself? Yes. Yes I did.Thank you to all the folks at Mesa Provisions for a wonderful first experience with you all. I hope to visit again next season.

Holy cannoli. Ambiance of this place is amazing. Great art to stare at while you savor every bite. My bartender was so knowledgeable and perfect with her pairings. Every step of this meal was phenomenal. Tried the roasted turnips, BBQd beets, short ribs and parsnip purée. Meyer lemon cake for dessert. Wine pairings for all!!!

I want to eat here daily, but it's kinda hard to get a reservation. Even on a random Wednesday night, we often end up having to snag the final spots around 8pm. Make plans in advance! (I say, to myself)The service has never been anything but incredible, the waitstaff is clearly well versed on everything being served. We've eaten at the tables and the bar - the service has never waivered. At the bar we loved being able to chat with the fun staff while we ate and they polished glassware. The atmosphere is cozy and clean, the restaurant is narrow but long, giving it a wonderful 'discovered' hole in the wall feeling. The wine menu and local beer selection are great, and staff is wonderful at pairing. Our most difficult decision when we go is how to not order everything. I adore that this is a seasonal menu so we are constantly going back to try new things. I've never been disappointed by a single dish, including the desserts.

A hidden restaurant in Nob Hill with a beautiful interior. It's a smaller dining space but it's an amazing experience because the staff are incredible and the food is amazing. You get to try local New Mexican dishes with a modern flair. Standout dishes for me were the mushroom enchiladas, the rib eye, and the kale salad from the fall inspired menu. The entire meal was served at a really good pace. The staff were watching for when we finished current dish before serving the next entree. We were given new dish ware for each entree.The mushroom enchiladas was smokey with a little spice and we couldn't get enough of the cream sauce. I would put that on bread and eat that all day. The rib eye was perfectly cooked, tender and packed with flavor. Definitely give this place a visit next time you're in Mesa Provisions. You'll have a great dining experience. We shared the dishes family style with a group of friends and we spent about $35 per person.

Used to be regulars here. Boy has this place changed. For dropping $250 with tip, this place could loose the pretentious arrogance for producing such a terrible steak covered in fries to the point I didn't even know the steak was on the plate. Tasted terrible and was tuff to chew. No music for vibe. Employees were way too pretentious somewhat rude except one gentleman who has waited on us before. Not worth it for a date night.

I love this place! It's very comparable to a nice dinner spot in Los Angeles. The menu is simple. The service is great. The place is small-ish. Reservations recommended.Parking - street parking is free. I don't think they have a parking lot. Food - I would order the biscuits $8 again. Everything about it was great. The honey butter was tasty. The Mesa Burger $17 was surprisingly very good. The patty was cooked well and to my liking. You can feel the spicy kick, but it's not too spicy. The bone-in bison ribeye $72 was the most expensive item on the menu. It's also bison meat, which I've only had maybe one other time in my life. I did not like the combination of flavors here. The cilantro lime butter was enough in my opinion. I thought the beans and yam were good, but they should have put the salsa macha on the side. [The salsa macha reminded me of Lao Gan Ma sauce!!]I would come back and maybe have room for dessert next time!

ServiceService was amazing as soon as we walked in. Erin greeted us with a big smile. We fortunately got seated right away with our reservation. All the service professionals we attentive and nice!!! AmbianceVery nice clean place. Nice n cool inside. Table aren't too close together. Open concept. Would be nice to see kitchen but we could see the bar. Unfortunately they dont have a full service bar but lots of wine choices.Food We started of with the biscuits with the tasty butter . Wish they would given more for three biscuits but still delicious. We also had the tartar was our least favorite dish. Hit of the night Brussel sprouts with goat cheese on toast!! The chicken and duck fat tortillas the bomb!!!! The sad thing they are going to a new seasonal menu so we got lucky and will be able to try the new menu. Overall this place is amazing for a upper dining experience the prices are so reasonable!! Kudos catering to the locals!! I will continue to support- found a new favorite.

Every bite of food was heaven! I mean this sincerely, things we would never have thought of, their clever chief blew our minds. So glad we indulged in many small plates to sample more! The atmosphere is casual, but upscale at the same time. Take a date to impress them, but also have your dinner out with your bestie here. This is punctuated by their outstanding service. Everyone was warm and fun, and dare I say sincere?! Loved it. Must return