Eat Local Guide

New Mexico has its own unique food traditions—from Hatch to Chimayo —and we’d like to help you find some of the area restaurants and chefs that create the distinctively New Mexico dining experience. Restaurants are chosen for this dining guide because of their emphasis on using local, seasonal ingredients in their menus and their commitment to real food.

ALBUQUERQUE

Annapurna is a woman-owned vegetarian restaurant serving healing cuisine in Albuquerque since 2001 and Santa Fe since 2005. This premier organic establishment focuses on a made-from-scratch menu that is Ayurvedic (a healing system from India), vegan and gluten-free, including its own vegan and gluten-free bakery.  

2201 Silver Ave SE, 505.262.2424
7520 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 505.254.2424

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Farm & Table – Seasonally inspired, locally sourced. Opening 2012 in Albuquerque's North Valley. Visit us at farmandtablenm.com for Grand Opening Dates!

Flying Star Café – Fine cuisine in a friendly scene. We’re your locally-owned neighborhood cafe serving made from scratch food, desserts and fresh roasted coffee. We’re open early and stay open late from breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Diverse magazines and free Wi-Fi. 8 locations in Albuquerque, family owned. flyingstarcafe.com

200 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, 505.404.2100
Downtown -723 Silver Ave SW, 505.244.8099
8001 Menaul Blvd NE, 505.293.6911
(Nob Hill) 3416 Central Ave SE, 505.255.6633
4501 Juan Tabo NE, 505.275.8311
4026 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 505.344.6714
(Corrales) 10700 Corrales Rd, 505.938.4717
8000 Paseo del Norte, 505.923.4211

Los Poblanos Inn – Our cuisine is rooted in what comes from our farm as well as the New Mexico Rio Grande River Valley. Cuisine and ambiance reflect chef Jonathan Perno’s aesthetic, and the farm's long established relationships with local farmers. Please check our website to see when the next dinner will be, or to book your own event or private dining experience: www.lospoblanos.com

Prime – Gourmet sandwiches and delicatessen, fine wines by the bottle, beers and spirits, specialty cheeses and full-service butchery featuring prime cuts of beef and lamb.  

6855 4th St NW, Los Ranchos, 505.890.9150 Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 9-3

cutofprime.com

Savoy Bar and Grill is a casual fine dining, locally owned restaurant in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights. Savoy has a full bar, extensive wine list, serves steaks, oysters, and fresh fish. We have a beautiful patio and lounge, featuring specials and a great happy hour daily.

10601 Montgomery Blvd, 505. 294.9463  

savoyabq.com

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill – Great food and wine with a seasonal flair. Enjoy our wood-fired steaks and seafood while sipping a glass of wine from our award winning wine list. Or, relax on our rooftop patio and enjoy our happy hour with a great view of Old Town, Albuquerque.

2031 Mountain Rd, NW. 505.766.5100

seasonsabq.com

The Grove Café and Market – An artisan café serving breakfast, lunch and brunch. The Grove features local organic produce and products and always uses the highest quality seasonal ingredients available. Enjoy fine coffee, tea, wine and brunch cocktails and peruse our market for culinary gifts and favorite foodie items. Sunday brunch is a true taste of this bustling café scene.

600 Central Ave, SE 505.248.9800 T-Sat 7-4, Sun 8-3, Closed Mon

thegrovecafemarket.com

Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steak House and Jazz Club – voted Best Steakhouse by Albuquerque The Magazine and Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in the Nation by OpenTable.com! Do you have your password?

6855 4^th St NW, Suite A, Los Ranchos, 505.341.0831

thehiddensteakhouse.com

Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro – a three level bistro in the heart of Nob Hill, Zinc features contemporary cuisine with a French flair. The intimate cellar bar serves a lighter menu with live music three nights a week. Serving lunch and dinner daily, weekend brunch, fabulous cocktails and tasty bar bites!

3009 Central Ave, NE. 505.254.9462

zincabq.com

SANTA FE

Andiamo: We prepare the finest, local and seasonal ingredients a la minute with the utmost care and respect. Eating sustains more than the body, dining at Andiamo inspires conversation and evokes memories. We see Andiamo as a collective experience for people who love food, our staff is genuinely happy to work with our customers. At the end of the day, we want our guests to feel better for having eaten here. Across the street from the Railyard.

322 Garfield St. 505.995.9595 Open nightly 5:15 pm,

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Annapurna: Re-opened at our new location in Santa Fe! This premier organic establishment focuses on a made-from-scratch menu that is Ayurvedic (a healing system from India), vegan and gluten-free, including its own vegan and gluten-free bakery.

M-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 10-8, 1620 St. Michaels Drive, next to Cinema Café 505.988.9688

chaishoppe.com

Café Pasqual’s - In 1999 we received the James Beard America's Regional Cooking Classics Award for a "timeless, grassroots restaurant that serves memorable food and is strongly embedded in the fabric of the community.” For thirty years we have been serving emphatically flavored cuisine inspired by the culinary traditions of New Mexico, Old Mexico and Asia. We are dedicated to using fresh, seasonal, organic and naturally raised foods.

121 Don Gaspar, 505.983.9340 or (800)722-7672, Open Daily for lunch from 8-3, Sunday Brunch 8-3, Dinner nightly from 5:30 PM.

El Farol - Santa Fe's oldest restaurant and cantina, dating back to 1935. Enjoy Santa Fe's largest tapas menu, along with a full service bar and nightly entertainment. Flamenco every Saturday! Relax and dine on one of three, covered and heated patios, or choose from one of eight dining rooms. Catering facilities also available.

 808 Canyon Rd, 505.983.9912. Open Daily 11am - 9pm daily 

Flying Star Café - Fine cuisine in a friendly scene. We’re your locally-owned neighborhood cafe serving made from scratch food, desserts and fresh roasted coffee. We’re open early and stay open late from breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Diverse magazines and free Wi-Fi. 505.216.3939 500 Market Street, next to the Railyard.

Il Piatto Italian Farmhouse Kitchen- Located One Block North of the Historic Santa Fe Plaza. Nationally acclaimed bustling trattoria featuring farm fresh, local produce, wine bar, private wine room, patio dining, Enoteca. House-made everything - award winning Chef.

95 west Marcy St, 505.984.1091  Lunch Mon – Sat, Dinner 7 nights, Enoteca 2-5 Mon-Sat

ilpiattosantafe.com

Jambo - Check out the buzz! Chef Ahmed Obo's subtle, East African-inspired cuisine has taken Santa Fe by storm. Try the Souper Bowl-winning peanut, chicken, coconut stew, stuffed phyllo, jerked chicken, succulent locally-raised goat or lamb, curries, wraps, more.

2010 Cerrillos Road. 505. 473.1269 Open Mon-Sat. 11a.m.-9p.m.

Menu at www.jambocafe.net

Joe’s - Since 2002 Santa Fe’s largest purchaser of Farmers Market meats and produce, expertly prepared by European trained chef / owner. Mesquite grill, pizza, brunch, wine, beer. Excellent quality, exceptional value.

2801 Rodeo Rd. at Zia. (505) 471-3800 T-Sun. 11:30 am-9 pm, 2801 Rodeo Rd. at Zia. 505.471.3800

joessantafe.com

La Boca is an intimate 50 seat restaurant in the heart of downtown Santa Fe that feels like a lively European tapas/wine bar. Exploring widely within the narrow focus of Spanish food, Spanish chef James Caruso creates small dishes and authentic tapas.

72 W. Marcy St, 505.982.3433

labocasf.com

La Casa Sena – A local favorite for over 27 years! Chef Gharrity features modern, sustainable cuisine, infused with Southwestern influences and fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. We also feature an award-winning wine list. Located in the historic Sena plaza.

125 E. Palace Ave 505.988.5232. Lunch Mon-Sat 11 -3, Sun Brunch 11-3, Dinner 5:30-10 nightly.

lacasasena.com

Museum Hill Café: Museum Hill Cafe, a beautiful setting situated between two world class museums serves lunch daily. An eclectic menu, Asian Shrimp Tacos, Traditional Reuben, Roast Beef on Grilled Sourdough, Curried Lentil Salad, Cobb Salad Wine and Beer, lots of free parking

710 Camino Lejo, 505.984.8900 9-4 T-Sun, Sun 11-3

museumhill.org

Palace Restaurant and Saloon - Old world elegance meets creative, contemporary cuisine at this iconic Santa Fe eatery. Award winning chef Joseph Wrede crafts inspired seasonal menus that are complemented by a substantive wine selection and a slate of classic and craft cocktails.

142 W Palace Ave. 505.428.0690 Open Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-Midnight, Sat. 4 pm-Midnight

Menu at www.palacesantafe.com

505.988.2740

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Tree House Pastry Shop & Café - Named one of the country's "Top 100 Farm to Table Restaurants" by Gourmet Magazine, this sweet neighborhood café has been serving all-organic, locally-sourced, vegetarian meals—as well as scrumptious cakes and pastries—since 2006. Family friendly and conveniently located just off Second Street.

1600 Lena Street, A2. 505-474.5543. Tues-Sat 8:30-3:00pm.

www.treehousepastry.com

Vinaigrette: A bright and lively bistro and wine bar in a historic adobe near downtown Santa Fe. Specializes in creative, gourmet entrée salads that highlight local and organic ingredients, including produce from the owners’ farm!

709 Don Cubero Alley, 505.820.9205 M – S 11 – 9, Closed Sun

vinaigretteonline.com

TAOS

Doc Martin’s at the Taos Inn: Doc Martin's Restaurant is a true Taos tradition, an acclaimed dining establishment located in a registered historic landmark. Executive Chef Zippy White specializes in fresh local food with a splash of the southwest, sourcing from regional farms and gardens. With over 400 wine selections, our world class wine list has earned Wine Spectator's "Best Of" Award of Excellence for twenty one consecutive years.

125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. 575.758.2233 Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday

taosinn.com

El Meze Restaurant: Regionally inspired rustic New Mexican, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine from Chef/Food Historian Frederick Muller. Dinner only Monday – Saturday 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda, 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte (1.2 miles north of the TaosPlaza). Reservations recommended 575-751-3337.

www.elmeze.com 

Taos Diner and Taos Diner II: Home to New Mexican and American homemade, homegrown and organic breakfast, lunch and dinners. Gluten-free choices. Beer and wine. Many ingredients from local farms and ranches. Fair trade organic coffee, where the locals go!

908 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, 575.758.2374 or Taos Diner II at 216B Paseo del Pueblo Sud, 575.751.1989.

The Gorge Bar and Grill - Located on the historic Taos Plaza, The Gorge Bar & Grill is a fun and casual restaurant, perfect for a delicious meal or cocktails and appetizers to top off the day. Here at the Gorge, we are providing a clean, fresh and modern sense of casual dining without sacrificing quality of service and the quality of our food and drinks. The menu is straightforward and yet eclectic, chock full of favorites with the special twist of The Gorge. Every dish on the menu is made from scratch using as many fresh and local ingredients as possible.

103 East Taos Plaza Taos, NM 575. 758.8866

thegorgebarandgrill.com  

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