New Mexico is well known for its cuisine. Characterized by southwest flavors, New Mexico is well known for its fusion of Pueblo Native American and Spanish cuisines. However, there are many other types of cuisine that New Mexico does well, and tons of exciting restaurants in the state that provide so much more than just a delicious meal.

1. Izanami (Santa Fe)
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Izanami serves incredible upscale Japanese small plates like wagyu to their guests. But, Izanami is also connected to the famous Ten Thousand Waves Spa, where guests are treated to hot tubs, massages, and spa treatments.
2. Rad Retrocade (Las Cruces)
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Rad Retrocade is an arcade bar with a full menu of delicious bar food. That means you can enjoy snacks like Garbage Pail Nachos and Beer Battered Mushrooms while playing your favorite classic arcade and pinball games.
3. The Grove Cafe & Market (Albuquerque)
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The Grove Cafe & Market serves breakfast and lunch made from local farmers produce. Beyond their outstanding food, the Market at The Grove Cafe lets you take home guest favorites like their housemade granola, breads, English muffins, and hot sauce.

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4. The Bavarian Restaurant (Taos)
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The Bavarian Restaurant is open for lunch and serves German lunch favorites along with German beers on tap. The best part is, you can enjoy these German favorites while watching your friends ski down the slopes of Taos. Then, when you finish your snack, you can strap back on your skis and glide straight from the patio back onto the slopes.
5. The Shed Restaurant (Santa Fe)
113 1/2 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
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The Shed in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been serving up Mexican food for more than 60 years. With nine different dining rooms, every trip there will be a different experience.
6. Cafe Pasqual's (Santa Fe)
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Cafe Pasqual's has long been a staple in Santa Fe. Cafe Pasquel's combines organic Mexican food with an art gallery featuring all kinds of pottery, jewelry, and photography.
7. Pie-O-Neer (Pie Town)
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Pie-O-Neer is found in Pie Town, New Mexico. Yes, you read that right. Stop by for a slice of pie or two from their pie bar, or purchase an entire pie to take home from their shop featuring pies like Apple Cranberry, Chocolate Chess with Red Chile, and Peach Green Chile.

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Featured Addresses
Izanami Restaurant, 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Rad Retrocade, 201 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
The Grove Cafe & Market, 600 Central Ave SE STE A, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
The Bavarian Restaurant, 100 Kachina Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525, USA
The Shed Restaurant, 113 1/2 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Cafe Pasqual's, 121 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Pie-O-Neer PIES, 5613 US-60, Pie Town, NM 87827, USA