The 12 Restaurants You’ll Want To Eat At In New Mexico In 2020
By Monica Spencer|Published December 27, 2019
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
Can you believe a new year and a new decade are just around the corner? If you’re looking for ways to make 2020 an unbelievably delightful year, introducing delicious meals is the perfect place to start. Lucky for you, we’ve made things easy for you by compiling a list of some of the best restaurants featured in Only In New Mexico in 2019. Read on to see our selections.
Nothing beats a hot plate of hearty food after a day hiking or hitting the slopes. That’s exactly what you’ll find over at The Bavarian Restaurant in Taos, where the German meals will fill your belly and warm your heart. For details, read more in The German Restaurant In New Mexico Where You’ll Find All Sorts Of Old World Eats.
Address: 100 Kachina Road, Taos Ski Valley, NM, 87525
Looking for the perfect burger joint that will tantalize your taste buds? Check out Chef Toddzilla’s Gourmet Burgers over in Roswell, which serves gigantic burgers with hefty flavors. For details, read more in This Awesome Hidden Burger Spot In New Mexico Is Unexpectedly Unique.
When out in the mountains, you highly expect to enjoy hearty meals in a rustic environment. That’s exactly what you’ll get over at Mad Jack’s in Cloudcroft. This restaurant serves up hefty plates of mouthwatering barbecue that will have you feeling full for hours. For details, read more in The Line Out The Door At This BBQ Joint In New Mexico Is Always Worth It.
Address: 105 James Canyon Highway, Cloudcroft, NM, 88317
Everyone loves finding hidden gem restaurants but we’re going to make the process just a little easier for you today. Nuckleweed Place is hidden away in a remote location of the state inside a trailer and you’ll love the humble meals offered here. For details, read more in This Little Country Restaurant In The Middle Of Nowhere New Mexico Is So Worth The Trip
Chile may reign here in the Land of Enchantment, but did you know we have some incredible pie as well? Over in the little community Pie Town, you’ll get a chance to enjoy a slice at Pie-O-Neer, which serves an impressive number of fresh-baked pies at its pie bar. For details, read more in The Pie Bar In This New Mexico Bakery Is Almost Too Good To Be True.
If you’re hoping for a chance to indulge in a bit of retro-style entertainment along with tasty tacos and drinks, you can enjoy all three over at Rad Retrocade in Las Cruces. Enjoy arcade games along with some delicious food and impressive drinks. For details, read more in There’s An Arcade Bar In New Mexico And It Will Take You Back In Time.
Love farm-inspired meals? Radish & Rye offers wonderful meals with farm-fresh food served with gorgeous presentations in an environment that was just as beautiful. You can also enjoy this meal with an artisanal cocktail for a wonderfully refreshing meal. For details, read more in Radish & Rye Is A Creative, Beautiful Restaurant In New Mexico.
If you’re craving a filling sandwich, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Slow Roasted Bocadillos in Albuquerque. This award-winning eatery has been serving creative, hearty sandwiches that are perfect for breakfast and lunch. For details, read more in Slow Roasted Bocadillos Serves The Absolute Best Sandwiches In New Mexico.
Located in Santa Ana Pueblo with a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains, this casual yet fine dining restaurant serves elegant, delicious meals in a historic building. This is also a wine bar with a cruvinet dispensing system, so you can enjoy wonderfully fresh wine at the perfect serving temperature. For details, read more in The Elegant Adobe Mansion Restaurant In New Mexico You’ll Absolutely Love.
Address: 288 Prairie Star Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
Which restaurant do you hope to visit first once the new year rolls around? Are there any others you would add to this list? We would love to hear your responses and even feature your favorite dining spot in a future article! Simply leave a comment below, on our Facebook page, or even send an email!
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