New Mexican Cuisine

BLUE CORN CAFÉ & BREWERY

Plaza Mercado, 133 W. Water St., 984-1800;

4056 Cerrillos Road, Ste. G, 438-1800

There's nothing like a cold beer with some hot enchiladas.

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THE BURRITO COMPANY

111 Washington Ave., 982-4453

Convenient and tasty. 

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CAFÉ DOMINIC

320 S. Guadalupe St., 982-4743

A menu for every meal and a great spot for Sunday breakfast.

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CAFÉ SAN ESTEVAN

428 Agua Fria St., 995-1996

SFR's 1998-1999 Restaurant of the Year offers lovingly prepared renditions of traditional foods.

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CELEBRATIONS

613 Canyon Road, 989-8904

A particular favorite for brunch.

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CORDELIA'S

1601 Berry Ave., 988-1303

Lunch every day and dinner on the weekends. 

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***image1***DAVE'S NOT HERE

1115 Hickox St., 983-7060

You'll eat every last fry with every last relleno.

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DESERT MOON BAR & GRILL

4048 Cerrillos Road, 473-9387

Holiday Inn's spot to dish.

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DIEGO'S CAFÉ

DeVargas Center, 193 Paseo de Peralta, 983-5101

A great spot for dinner with friends.

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EL PARAGUA

603 Santa Cruz Road, Española, 505-753-3211

Classic food from our northerly neighbors.

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EL PARASOL

1833 Cerrillos Road, 995-8015

Fast and friendly.

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EL TESORO

Sanbusco Market Center, 500 Montezuma Ave. #104, 988-3886

Has a Central American flair.

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FLYING TORTILLA

4250 Cerrillos Road, 424-1680

A popular new choice, with New Mex choices plus straightforward American choices-and low-carb.

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GABRIEL'S

Highway 84/285 N., 455-7000

Watch them make the guac, then head to the Opera.

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GREEN ONION SPORTS PUB

1851 St. Michael's Drive, 983-5198

When fries and football are what you're after.

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GUADALUPE CAFÉ

422 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-9762

Salads you'll dream about.

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HORSEMAN'S HAVEN

4354 Cerrillos Road, 471-5420

Feel the burn.

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LA CHOZA

905 Alarid St., 982-0909

Tucked away and beloved.

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LA PLAZUELA

La Fonda Hotel, 100 E. San Francisco St., 995-2334

Latin gourmet cuisine plus local faves.

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LAS MAÑANITAS

750 N. St. Francis Drive, 992-5870

The Lodge's restaurant, specializing in local fare.

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MARIA'S NEW MEXICAN KITCHEN

555 W. Cordova Road, 983-7929

The margs will draw you; the food will keep you.

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MOLLY'S KITCHEN & LOUNGE

1611 Calle Lorca, 983-7577

Easy, tasty and comfortable.

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OVER EASY CAFÉ

2801 Rodeo Road, 474-6336

Fast breakfast and lunch.

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THE PANTRY***image2***

1820 Cerrillos Road, 986-0022

A hearty breakfast worth standing in line for.

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PC'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

4220 Airport Road, 473-7164

Generous portions.

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THE PINK ADOBE

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, 983-7712

Try the Steak Dunigan at SFR's 2003-2004 Restaurant of the Year.

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RANCHO DE CHIMAYÓ

County Road 98, Chimayó, 984-2100

Forty-one years old and still fab.

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RED ENCHILADA RESTAURANT

1310 Osage Ave., 820-6552

Surprisingly good, happily affordable.

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ROCKY'S BAR & GRILL

2434 Cerrillos Road, 986-1992

Good for the whole family.

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SAN MARCOS CAFÉ

3877 Hwy. 14, 471-9298

A beautiful environment for breakfast.

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SANTA FE GRILL

7510 Airport Road, 424-6190

Not too many flights out, but at least you can snack.

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THE SHED

113½ E. Palace Ave., 982-9030

The garlic bread makes it different.

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TECOLOTE CAFÉ

1203 Cerrillos Road, 988-1362

Diners wait in line for an unforgettable breakfast.

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TESUQUE VILLAGE MARKET

Tesuque, 988-8848

New owners in a popular spot.

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TIA SOPHIA'S

210 W. San Francisco St., 983-9880

A great meal where everybody knows your name.

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TINY'S

1015 Pen Road, 983-9817

Lots of music, yummy rellenos. 

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TOMASITA'S

500 S. Guadalupe St., 983-5721

Santa Feans' favorite, year after year.

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TORTILLA FLATS

3139 Cerrillos Road, 471-8685

Great chile in a laid-back environment.

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