If you are looking for something different but not hard to find, check out this saucy little bistro. Sample steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces or the roasted garlic with Mon trachet goat cheese, bruschetta, roasted red peppers and virgin olive oil. Entrées include Pan-Seared Smoked Duck Breast with apricot-tomato chutney, Chinese five spice sauce and basmati rice with. An extensive wine list is available and prices are on per glass basis.
Located along the Rio Grande Bosque, El Pinto's shaded patio draws diners from throughout New Mexico. Established in 1962, this dining gem has maintained its reputation for serving authentic New Mexican dishes. A number of tables are situated in private nooks for more private, romantic dining. Award-winning salsa precedes each meal. Generous portions of New Mexican dishes such as carne adovada, chile rellenos, enchiladas, and burritos are offered. As ultimate proof of its glowing reputation it has been visited by President Bush and Mick Jagger (separately, of course).
Albuquerque's premium destination when it comes to serving authentic Mexican food, Sadie's of New Mexico fits the bill with its genuine creations, true to family recipes. This award-wining restaurant lives up to its title by using only the freshest and finest raw material to create dishes that are nothing less than spectacular. Be it burritos, stuffed enchiladas or the simple salsa, this restaurant nails it in terms of flavor every single time. So if you are looking for some authentic Mexican affair, Sadie's of New Mexico is the place to be.
M'Tucci's Kitchina is a charming restaurant that embodies the Italian love for good food and family. The restaurant is a comfortable and inviting place where friends and family can come together to share a delicious meal and some quality time with each other. The kitchen serves up a selection of modern Italian dishes that have been prepared with love and care. A few of the scrumptious delicacies on offer include potato leek bisque, five pork bolognese, Cannelloni Al Forno, pan seared duck breast and grilled herb hanger steak. Finish off with a serving of Tiramisu or that week's gelato and you are sure to leave with a happy smile on your face.
This all-day New Mexican eatery serves steaming hot meals prepared from owner Frank Barela's award-winning recipes. Discover the scintillating flavors of the traditional red and green chile sauces on freshly made Mexican treats such as enchiladas, Chile Relleno, Carne Adovada and Sopapilla. Succulent meats also feature in some of their specialties, where the richness of steak is combined with tantalizing Latin flavors - expect Steak Taco Plate, the Rib-eye Steak Burrito and Beef Burrito Plate, among others. With warm service and authentic food, Cocina Azul hits the spot when it comes to a hankering for Mexican delights.
Monroe's is where native New Mexicans go to get their chile fix. The restaurant serves authentic New Mexican cuisine, which is a very particular style of food that draws from Mexican and Pueblo Indian culinary traditions. Almost everything on the menu, from enchiladas to chile rellenos (green chiles stuffed with cheese or meat and deep fried), comes with your choice of red or green chile, both made from the same plant. If you're feeling adventurous and want to sample both, ask for "Christmas". For those who can't take the heat of spicy chile, Monroe's also has a "gringo" menu that includes hamburgers, sandwiches, and fried chicken. Save room for dessert, as the restaurant serves green chile apple pie and chipotle cherry pie, as well as traditional Mexican flan.
Being the closest drinking spot to the University of New Mexico, this pizza and beer joint is predictably popular with the student crowd. Those wanting to avoid large groups of frat boys would do well to stay away on busy weekend evenings, but Brickyard Pizza is nevertheless a convenient place to stop in for a slice when you are in the university neighborhood. Build your own pizza (slice, individual or to share) or opt instead for subs, lasagna, salads or chicken wings. A basic wine and draft and bottled beer menu compliments your pizza, and beer and slice specials are usually offered. -Pip Lustgarten
If you are looking for something different but not hard to find, check out this saucy little bistro. Sample steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces or the roasted garlic with Mon trachet goat cheese, bruschetta, roasted red peppers and virgin olive oil. Entrées include Pan-Seared Smoked Duck Breast with apricot-tomato chutney, Chinese five spice sauce and basmati rice with. An extensive wine list is available and prices are on per glass basis.
Simple, sustainable and fresh is the type of cuisine available at La Finca Bowls. Organic ingredients that are procured from local producers are utilized in the kitchen. The eatery offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes with specific dietary options as well. Generous portions are served on the table and these delights are also quite reasonable. Dig into a farmer or gardener bowl and pair it with a healthy yet tasty Coconut Chia Pudding to go with.
A tiny family-run restaurant that will remind you of a home-cooked meal at your grandmother's house, Cecilia's Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch. Serving up hot and fresh New Mexican fare, this little eatery has hit the nail on the head. Delicious items like the cheese fries, blue corn enchiladas, sopaipilla and others all come oozing with flavor and zing. If you drop by for breakfast, be sure to try the breakfast burrito. For all those with a huge appetite, head to Cecilia's Cafe and take the Firemen's Burrito Challenge, a 10 pound (4.5 kilograms) burrito stuffed with avocado, eggs, bacon, chicharron, sausage, beans, hash browns and red or green chili. Finish it within an hour and your meal is on the house!