  | New Mexican Restaurants in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico AlbuquerqueEl Bruno's Restaurante Y CantinaMonday-Wednesday 11 am -9 pm
Thursday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm
Sunday 9 am-9 pm (subject to change) $$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Lounge
New Mexican food in the Garduño’s vein—plus burgers and booze—in a bucolic valley setting. In fact, El Bruno’s does indeed occupy the site (and, one might assume, the demographic) of the former North Valley Garduño’s. (Alibi Staff, April 10, 2013) Add a Review Little Anita's menu is New Mexican to the core, with enchiladas, burritos,
carne adovada
and stuffed sopaipillas. The red chile is generally milder than their green but is seasoned just right. Consistency, generous portions and fair prices make Little Anita's an Albuquerque mainstay—not to mention its many locations ranging from full-service dining to quick and easy take-out counters. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Loyola's Family RestaurantTues-Fri: 6am-2pm
Sat: 6am-1pm
Sun: 7am-1pm
Closed Monday (subject to change)
If you spend just one Saturday morning at Loyola’s, we swear you’ll leave feeling like a regular. And at that point, you probably will be. The food is down-home good and the service is friendly and fast. Wander in for the awesome late ’60s diner atmosphere and stay for the tortillas and gorgeous red chile posole, made fresh to order, or the tender (!) country-fried steak. But you can’t go after 2 p.m. or on Mondays. It’ll be closed. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Downtown Barelas Coffee HouseMon-Fri 7:30am-3pm
Sat 7:30am-2:30pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) Cuisine: New Mexican
This is the place to get the Best Posole in town, according to our restaurant polls. You’d better get to Barelas early on Saturday morning if you don’t want to wait in line for a table. This homey New Mexican joint is popular, and though it’s much bigger inside than you can tell from the street, regulars pack the place tighter than a tamale. Barelas is known for huevos rancheros and they are tasty here, slathered in particularly good red chile and served on a fresh flour tortilla. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ] No indoor seating. Take-out or outdoor seating only. (Alibi Staff, June 16, 2011) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ]  Café LushMon-Fri 7am-3pm
Sat 8am-1pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) Read more: Locovore: Café Lush for life (11/10/2011)
Café Lush is like a daydream of the way things might be in some future hybrid of Europe and Albuquerque. It’s an urban café on a quiet street corner, with a small menu of simple yet well-crafted dishes and a pledge to use local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible. But unlike in Europe, the red and green chile won’t disappoint. Now serving brunch on Saturdays! (Alibi Staff, November 17, 2011) Add a Review This little restaurant clings close to the heart of Downtown on Sixth Street and Silver, and the food is actually made by Cecilia herself in the kitchen. The tacos, burritos and enchiladas are traditional, tasty and pretty friggin’ cheap, too. The red chile packs a wallop, and Cecilia’s is even open on Sundays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 11 ]  The Daily GrindMon-Fri: 7am-4pm
Sat: 7:30am-4pm
Sun: 9am-3pm (subject to change) Read more: First Taste (5/3/2007)
Owner Nancy Rogers makes at least two flavors of mouthwatering scones every morning near the Artichoke Café on Central. Try the raspberry: a buttery little nugget served warm, perfectly crumbly and bursting with real raspberries. Inhale it and lick the plate. D.G. also serves good coffee, omelets, breakfast burritos and more. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review If it’s salt-of-the-earth, tried-and-true New Mexican favorites you’re after, hit up a Garcia’s in your area. It has daily specials, breakfast anytime and even a "gringo menu" that’ll fill you up without depleting your wallet. The huevos rancheros with green chile will leave you licking the plate and contemplating seconds. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 24 ]  La Esquina Restauranté and CantinaLunch: Mon–Thurs: 11am–2:30pm Fri: 11am-8:30pm
Happy hour: Thurs: 4–7pm (subject to change) Cuisine: New Mexican Full review: Pretend it’s not in the mall (8/10/2006)
Everybody has salsa in New Mexico. It’s in restaurants, sold by the pint or glass jar, and your neighbor’s mom makes it, too. La Esquina’s salsa stands out from the crowd because it just tastes so darn fresh—so fresh, you’d have trouble believing it’s not sold at a roadside stand. But owner Roy Venaglia makes it every morning, and he must be an all right guy because his staff has been working for him since the ’80s. Go for the salsa, stay for the flan, and don’t be frightened that it’s in the Galleria. Oh yeah—and happy hour rocks. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review We like Lindy’s for their retro-ish décor, Downtown convenience and $5 pitchers of beer. The food here is pretty typical diner fare with a good amount of New Mexican and Greek specialties thrown into the mix, served in hefty portions. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review We like to wobble over to Milton's when we’re all hungover and scarf down a killer breakfast burrito or Monte Cristo. They’re not an all-night diner (contrary to their “always open” signage), but the 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours serve us just fine. Delish. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Plaza Eatery, steps away from Civic Plaza, is an ideal location to eat lunch and spot your local elected government officials, whether it be city councilors or the mayor himself. With some of the lowest prices Downtown and a large menu of tasty American, Greek and New Mexican lunch specials, and lots of fresh baked goods, Plaza Eatery is one of Downtown’s best-kept secrets. Try a chicken walnut sandwich, served on a croissant with grapes, and get an iced sugar cookie for dessert. Or try the Spanakopita—delicious homemade spinach pie served with pita bread, tsatsiki sauce and a green leaf salad on the side. Plaza Eatery also offers a sizeable breakfast menu. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review The Red Ball CaféTues-Fri: 7:30am-2pm
Sat: 7:30am-1:30pm
Closed Sunday & Monday (subject to change)
J. Wellington Wimpy said, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today." Now, we don’t condone cattle rustling, but Red Ball Café’s famous "Wimpy" burger is only 99 cents, so give yourself a full stomach and a full wallet at the same time. This Barelas landmark has been around for 80 years, but old timers and newbies alike can dine like it’s 1939. Try the tacos, eat the enchiladas and bite into the Brutus burger for posterity. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Weck’s, oh Weck’s, where have you been? Or, rather, where have we been? Until recently, we had not discovered your bottomless drinks, your enormous coffee cakes and your sausage and bacon gravy? How we long to return for another “bowl o’ stuff” filled with hash browns, carne adovada, red chile and an over-easy egg. How we dream at night of your belly-bustin’ biscuits and gravy. How stupid we were to have ignored you for so long! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review This bright and colorful café caters primarily to Downtown office workers (Weekdays—get it?). We like that it has substantial salads and New Mexican fare to choose from that hit the spot. The selection of housemade baked goods is huge and very tempting. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Albuquerque - FairgroundsWeck’s, oh Weck’s, how we yearn for your bottomless drinks, your enormous coffee cakes and your hangover-killing, sausage-and-bacon gravy. How we long to return for another “bowl o’ stuff” filled with hash browns, carne adovada, red chile and an over-easy egg. How we dream at night of your belly-bustin’ “freedom toast”! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Far Northeast HeightsWe're pretty sure if you take any food and stuff it with cheese, dip it in batter and deep-fry the sucker until it's crunchy and golden-brown, it's going to be good. But try the relleno at Papa Nachos—you’ll taste art. While you’re at it, try the unique green chile sauce (which happens to be excellent on turkey) or any of the burritos wrapped in fresh, tender tortillas. Closed Sunday and Monday. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review
Gobbling down a perfect Belgian waffle with homemade strawberry sauce, you might see this restaurant’s founder, Tim Harris, sitting with a table full of diners. (Besides having a knack for people, he’s won dozens of medals in Special Olympics track and field, hockey, and basketball.) Tim’s menu is New Mexican home cooking with a twist—green chile cheese grits, burritos, huevos and omelets for breakfast; sandwiches, burgers, salads, enchiladas and a daily homemade cobbler for lunch. Generous portions are all comfortably below the $10 mark, and the hugs are always free. (Alibi Staff, June 14, 2012) Add a Review Weck’s, oh Weck’s, where have you been? Or, rather, where have we been? Until recently, we had not discovered your bottomless drinks, your enormous coffee cakes and your sausage and bacon gravy? How we long to return for another “bowl o’ stuff” filled with hash browns, carne adovada, red chile and an over-easy egg. How we dream at night of your belly-bustin’ biscuits and gravy. How stupid we were to have ignored you for so long! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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