  | Restaurants in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico near Movies 8 Albuquerque - Northeast Heights I Love Sushi and Teppan GrillLunch:
Mon-Sat: 11:30am-2pm
Dinner: Mon-Thu: 5-9:15pm Fri: 5-10:15pm
Sat: 5-9:45pm
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice) Full review: A fish-oiled machine (1/13/2011)
I Love Sushi maintains that rare combination of quality and value, with sushi that’s very fresh, amply portioned and reasonably priced. If raw isn’t your deal, anything involving tempura (like the New Mexico roll with crazy-hot fried green chile strips) is a real treat. Or sit at one of the teppan tables and watch the pros sizzle up your choice of ingredients a few inches away from your plate. What we said about tempura also applies to dessert, so be sure to end your nutrient-dense dinner with a softball-sized scoop of ice cream that’s been batter-dipped and fried. Mmm ... fried. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) India Kitchen knows hot. In fact, novice players shouldn't even order medium, and the Pope of Peppers himself, Dave DeWitt, says the lamb vindaloo is the hottest dish in Albuquerque. The intimate India Kitchen also has a large vegetarian menu dotted with exciting combinations of fruits, nuts and vegetables. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Patricia's CafeFull review: In a town filled with New Mexican options, Patricia’s is a cut above the rest (10/31/2013)
So, you’ve got an itch to sit at your tia’s table while she whips up a plate of enchiladas and her special super-fluffy sopaipillas, but there’s a problem: Your tia’s out of town, or maybe just a bad cook, or dead. Good news! This little hole-in-the-wall will serve you a New Mexican meal just as good as tia ever made. Plus you won’t have to listen to her incredibly ill-informed political opinions while you eat. God you hate her. (Alibi Staff, July 18, 2013) Do not leave The Range without ordering something involving bacon and
queso,
even if it means you have to get side dishes of them both. These people serve thick, meaty bacon and obviously understand the power of the dreamy, cheesy goop we call queso to transform simple breakfast items from ho-hum to hot damn! They’ve even rescued the humble bowl of oatmeal from perpetual breakfast boredom by parking a scoop of their fabulous housemade cinnamon ice cream on top of it. Don’t forget to take home a fabulous housemade
tarte Tatin
from the pastry case. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Saigon RestaurantMon, Wed-Sun 10 am-9 pm
Closed Tuesday (hours can change without notice) Full review: A tale of two Saigons (2/10/2011)
A delightful Vietnamese restaurant near I Love Sushi, Saigon has plenty of comfy booths if you want to eat in and speedy service if you plan to takeout. Several dishes you won’t find anywhere else feature quail. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Siam CaféMon-Wed: 12pm-9pm
Thu: 9am-1:pm, 5pm-9pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm (hours can change without notice) Full review: Bangkok’s best in Burque (1/28/2010)
Siam curries are a splendid and lip-smacking affair that cling to every grain of rice like a slinky nightgown. Order anything involving tofu, peanuts, noodles or fried eggplant (which, now that we think about it, is pretty much the entire menu) and you’re guaranteed to walk out with a big smile. Order it extra-hot and you’ll be dousing your head with the waitress’ pitcher of ice water ... and loving it! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Our local casa de carbohydrates will fill you up and still leave you with some change in your pocket. Have a hot cup of Red Rock coffee and choose from a staggeringly long list of bagels like plain, blueberry, strawberry, green chile cheese, sun-dried tomato, spinach pesto, cranberry walnut or double chocolate chip. The schmears are homemade, from sweet honey-cinnamon to savory smoked whitefish. Bagels may not be the food of the gods, but they are definitely our holey little friends. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Albuquerque - UptownThe place is a bit hard to find, but once you’re inside everything about it screams for attention. From the all-caps menu to the irreversibly hot (their words) food, a meal at Thai Cuisine Express is sure to be memorable. Try the pumpkin curry and the guew teaw (Thai style pho) for something really special. (Alibi Staff, July 18, 2013)  The Daily GrindMon-Fri: 7am-4pm
Sat: 7:30am-4pm
Sun: 9am-3pm (hours can change without notice) Read more: First Taste (5/3/2007) Full review: An Albuquerque original resurfaces (12/19/2013)
Owner Nancy Rogers still makes at least two flavors of mouthwatering scones every morning, but the Daily Grind’s new location on Cutler offers change aplenty. It’s now a full service restaurant, for instance, and it serves booze. In addition to the scones, make sure you try the green chile pocket or the steak and frites. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) | 
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