New Mexico Nomad Dining Guide

NEW MEXICO

Dining Guide

New Mexico has delicious food, with Santa Fe widely recognized as a culinary treasure. Not only is the locally inspired, chile infused cuisine delicious, but there are an extraordinary number of talented chefs statewide crafting world class epicurean delights. When visiting New Mexico, avoid chain restaurants and treat your taste buds to local fare.

Dining

The Pantry | Santa Fe

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George Myers founded The Pantry in 1948 and set the standard of quality and excellence that has been associated with the restaurant for over...

La Nueva Casita Cafe | Las Cruces

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Established in 1957 and located in the Historic Mesquite District, along the original Camino Real Route, La Nueva Casita Cafe has become a staple...

Clafoutis | Santa Fe

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There are so many superlative compliments that you can make about Clafoutis Bakery and Restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Owned and operated by...

Cornerstone Bakery | Ruidoso

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Steven and Marie Gomez purchased Cornerstone Bakery Café in February, 2010. They had been loyal customers of the Bakery for 8 years, first as...

Where To Grab A Great Green Chile Cheeseburger

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In New Mexico is known for chile and most residents have an affinity for piquant peppers. The state question is "red or green." In...

El Paragua | Española

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Located just 24 miles north of Santa Fe in historic Española, El Paragua has received national recognition for its New Mexican dishes. With décor...

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Jambo Cafe | Santa Fe

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The exotic locale of Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, with its fusion of Swahili, Indian, Arabic, and European influences, is at the...

Pueblo Harvest | Albuquerque

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On a revitalized stretch of 12th Street just north of I-40 in the heart of Albuquerque, there’s a restaurant with a story to tell—well,...

Central Grill and Coffee House | Albuquerque

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Looking for the perfect place to unwind on a busy day – or even just the right spot to take the entire family for...

Wendell’s | Mescalero

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Wendell's Wendell's is Inn of the Mountain God's signature dining establishment. Their menu features fresh seafood, aged steaks (including elk), delicately crafted desserts, and an...

Recipes

Red Chile Steak Marinade

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Spice Up Your Steak Marinade This steak marinade is actually delicious on a variety of meats; however, it is my 'go-to' when grilling steaks, with...

Spice Up Your Next Quiche With Green Chile

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I considered writing up a specific quiche recipe using green chile, like ham, swiss, mushroom, green chile, or bacon, cheddar, green chile, but the...

Green Chile Meatballs

Spicy Salsa Recipes

Mom’s Perfect Pie Crust

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hatch green chile and cheese stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon

Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon

Tamales

D.H. Lawrence

"In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly, and the old world gave way to a new."

Lodging

Hotel Luna Mystica | Taos

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Hotel Luna Mystica is a vintage trailer hotel and starlight campground in the vast Mesa of Taos, one of the most mystical locations on...

Inn of the Mountain Gods | Mescalero

Pendaries Lodge | Rociada

History

Dawson, New Mexico

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Ghost towns litter the back roads in New Mexico. Miners settled most of these abandoned communities, extracting a variety of precious minerals and ores...