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SEDONA: El Rincon are served in a memorabilia-filled contemporary twist at this
Restaurante Mexicano $ dining room. Located across from popular downtown restaurant
Mexican the University of New Mexico. that offers quality dining.
Tlaquepaque Village, 336 S Hwy 179,
86336 ALBUQUERQUE: Jennifer DK Choice
Tel (928) 282-4648 James 101 $$$
Arched doorways and Spanish- Contemporary SANTA FE:
style furnishings bring the 4615 Menaul Blvd NE, 87110 The Compound $$$
Tlaquepaque charm indoors. Tel (505) 884-3860 Closed lunch; New American
Savor Mexican dishes – from Sun & Mon 635 Canyon Rd, 87501
burritos to tamales – with a In her acclaimed bistro, chef Tel (505) 982-4353
touch of Navajo influence. Jennifer James presents a menu The elegant menu at this
that goes back to basics, with restaurant, set in a historic
SEDONA: high-quality recipes. The seasonal house once known as the
Barking Frog Grille $$ dishes are made with local, McComb Compound, is
Southwestern organic produce. matched by a stylish, art-filled
2620 W Arizona 89A, 86336 dining room and luxurious
Tel (928) 204-2000 SANTA FE: The Shed $ patio. Signature dishes include
A varied menu features creative Southwestern/Mexican tuna tartare topped with Oestra
interpretations of all the favorites. 113½ E Palace Ave, 87051 caviar, and roasted rack of lamb
There’s a choice of three casual Tel (505) 982-9030 with salsa verde and romesco.
dining rooms, outdoor patios, Family-run restaurant, housed
and a bar. Impressive wine list. in a rambling 17th-century
abode, known for its beautifully TAOS: Doc Martin’s $$
TUCSON: El Charro Café $ prepared Mexican staples. Mexican/American
Mexican Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del
311 N Court Ave, 85701 SANTA FE: Tomasita’s $ Pueblo Norte, 87571
Tel (520) 622-1922 Mexican Tel (575) 758-1977
This is one of the oldest family- 500 S Guadalupe St, 87501 Housed in a charming inn, this
owned restaurants in the country. Tel (505) 983-5721 Closed Sun intimate dining room serves great
Their carne seca (shredded sundried A family-friendly local favorite, food and has a welcoming bar.
Angus beef marinated in garlic Tomasita’s is housed in a train
and lime juice) is legendary. station built in 1904. No advance TAOS: Love Apple $$
reservations; be prepared to wait. New Mexican
TUCSON: Café Poca Cosa $$ 803 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, 87571
Mexican SANTA FE: Maria’s New Tel (575) 751-1500 Closed lunch;
110 E Pennington St, 85701 Mexican Kitchen $$ Mon
Tel (520) 622-6400 Closed Sun, Mon Southwestern/Mexican Regional organic ingredients
This casual-chic bistro serves 555 W Cordova Rd, 87505 are used at this eatery to create
inspired Mexican cuisine with a Tel (505) 983-7929 delectable dishes such as chile-
sprinkling of regional flavors. At Maria’s, chicken, beef, and stuffed quail and baked tamales.
Select from a chalkboard menu vegetarian dishes are served on
that changes daily and is listed sizzling platters with pico de gallo TAOS: Orlando’s
in both English and Spanish. and guacamole. Diners have a New Mexican Café $$
choice of over 100 margaritas. Southwestern
1114 Don Juan Valdez Ln, 87571
SANTA FE: Tel (575) 751-1450
New Mexico Café Pasqual’s $$$ Local chili aficionados rave
International about the New Mexican fare
DK Choice 121 Don Gaspar Ave, 87501 here. The café is colorfully
Tel (505) 983-9340
painted, and large umbrellas
ALBUQUERQUE: Church Cuisines ranging from Mexican shade the patio. Have a beer by
Street Café $ to Mediterranean are given a the fire pit on cool evenings.
Southwestern
2111 Church St NW, 87104
Tel (505) 247-8522
This café is filled with Native
American art and rugs. Dine
inside by the kiva fireplace, or
outdoors among the grapevines.
On the menu is highly regarded
regional fare such as carne
adovada al horno (oven-cooked
pork marinated in red chilies).
ALBUQUERQUE:
Frontier Restaurant $
Southwestern/American
2400 Central Ave SE, 87106
Tel (505) 266-0550
Good-value breakfasts, burritos,
burgers, and legendary sweet rolls Alfresco dining at Church Street Café, Albuquerque
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 28–9
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