Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in New Mexico? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Market Steer Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2161)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Market Steer Steakhouse offers a refreshing new take on fine dining, serving up an atmosphere every bit as charming as Chef Kathleen Crook's creative approach to Prime Steak and Regional American Cuisine.

Top review

JudyVIP

Dined today

The food and service is exemplary and you won’t find better in Santa Fe.

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Popular dish

7 oz Prime Filet Mignon

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14 oz Prime New York Strip

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10 oz Prime Flat Iron

Teddy Roe’s

4.8

4.8 (36)

$30 and under

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

A speakeasy in the lovely Nob Hill neighborhood, with delicious classic cocktails and tantalizing seasonal house libations. An incredible food menu that's small yet thoughtfully crafted. A dark and mysterious atmosphere is where you can enjoy weekly food and cocktail specials, while enjoying the weekly rotating local jazz musicians. If you're looking for the perfect getaway from the daily routine, Teddy Roe's is Albuquerque's best kept secret!

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larryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is the BEST place in New Mexico to relax with a perfectly balanced cocktail while munching on tasty scallops or other fare, while listening to beautiful jazz and songbook standards performed live by musicians that know and live the music. I haven’t found any other place in the state that feels so good to me, and I’ll keep looking, but always come home to Teddys.

La Boca - Santa Fe

4.7

4.7 (5381)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Opened in 2006 by 8 time James Beard Award Nominee, Chef James Campbell Caruso.
La Boca has the feel of a lively European wine bar, featuring an extensive selection of carefully chosen Spanish wines and Sherries. Chef Caruso's Modern Spanish Cuisine is inspired by the exuberance of Spanish cooking combined with fresh, local ingredients. La Boca has been called "the most influential restaurant in Santa Fe" by the Pasatiempo Magazine and the New York Times describes the menu as "modern re-inventions of classic Spanish cuisine" Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide guests to the perfect wine to complement their meals. La Boca also prides itself on being an ambassador of Spanish sherry culture, transporting its guests to Jerez in the crisp cool flavors of Fino, or the deep fig-essence of a Pedro Ximenez.

Join us every Thursday and Friday night for live music on the Taberna main stage!

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Mike

Dined 2 days ago

Set up a request for 4 top on a Sunday night. Showed up and the hostess seated us right away. Soscha was our server and got us acclimated to the small plate way of ordering and also explained any specials while answering our questions about food terms and meanings. We decided to get right into the menu with Estrella Lager, wine from the Duoro and a Jumilla which were all excellent. We started the night with Marcona Almonds/pickle/olives. The Pimenton is a spicy dusting on the almonds…so good with beers. We chose to do round 1 with Fried Manchego w/apricot honey, Artichokes w/goat cheese, and fried pork belly. All were excellent! The baguette w/butter and olive oil served as a springboard into round 2. For round 2, we had grilled shrimp w/ fennel salad, New Mexico flat iron steak w/ caramel sauce…perfect choices for proteins. The big, juicy, flavorful fried chunks of pork were cooked perfectly and served with a semi spicy sauce. Flat Iron NM steak was grilled to a perfect Medium Rare temp—-so good! Finishing off with some fresh raspberry sorbet, vanilla tart with brandied cherries, and a round of hot teas. The sorbet was tart, with perfect consistency. The vanilla tart was a flavorful way to end the meal and the brandied cherries added a bit of acidity to the crunchy and creaminess of the tart. The waitstaff was humming as the night was busy early with diners, then the bar patrons picked up the slack after 830pm. The cute decor and excellent flavors made for a great SFE dinner out. Soscha exhibited the perfect skills of wine education, suggesting the next selection, all wrapped with a great smile and sense of humor. La Boca is definitely a “must do” for SFE diners and wine peeps. Can’t wait—-we will definitely be back for Paella soon!

Coyote Cafe

4.6

4.6 (7266)

$30 and under

Southwest

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Coyote Cafe & Cantina continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant & rooftop bar. Coyote Cafe continues to be Santa Fe's most iconic restaurant, celebrating our 30th year!

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Tina

Dined 4 days ago

it was so nice last night since it wasn't busy and we could actually hear each other talk!(my one complaint about this place is the noise level ) but we always have great service and I like sitting at the bar and watching all the chefs in action! I'm giving CC 5 stars !

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Popular dish

Seared Diver Scallops

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Albuquerque

4.6

4.6 (957)

$30 and under

Bistro

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Looking for the best restaurant in Albuquerque Old Town? During the summer of 2005, our D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro opened in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, originally under the St. Clair Winery & Bistro name. Enthusiastic to offer the best wine and gourmet food, we have earned an excellent reputation for quality and service while upholding our family’s six-generation winemaking heritage.

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Roberta

Dined 1 day ago

Food was Amazing! Wine was delicious! And Phoenix was a Amazing server!

M'tuccis Bar Roma

4.6

4.6 (882)

$30 and under

Italian

University of New Mexico South

About the restaurant

Welcome to M'tucci's! A locally owned business that loves making dishes from scratch using high quality products. We make our own sourdough bread, pasta, mozzarella cheese and more! Located in Historic Nob Hill, we have an incredible view of route 66 and a beautiful patio. We also work hard to have an amazing beverage program including hand crafted cocktails, 14 beers on draft and a large wine selection. We tend to go on a wait during high traffic hours so reservations are highly recommended. If you have any seating preferences please note them in your reservation as we have a beautiful bar along with two dining areas and a chefs bar for seating.

Parties over eight are subject to a 20% gratuity. Outside desserts are allowed, but we have a $15 outside dessert fee. We do have one complimentary dessert from our menu for celebrations!

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margaret

Dined 1 day ago

Great evening. Even with a small human with us the experience was wonderful. The fried risotto ball appetizer is to die for!

Texas Club Grill & Bar

4.5

4.5 (138)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Ruidoso

About the restaurant

"The Club" changed hands again in 1992 when another local, Leon Grissom, purchased it trying his hand at running the steak house. Then in 1995, Texas natives, Jack and Mary Evans, bought "The Club" and brought in Linda Kelso from Dallas to run the kitchen. After one year, Jack and Mary decided being a restaurateur was not for them, so they sold it to Linda. She turned "The Texas Club" into what most people know it as today. Then in 2005 Linda sold the business to its current owners. While "The Club" has changed hands a few times over the years, it has always been the best place in town to find the most choice steaks, the freshest seafood, and finest wines and cocktails.

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Brenda

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Food was great, the hostess was excellent and we love hearing Suzi sing.

Terra @ Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado

4.4

4.4 (997)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

The flavours of northern New Mexico are on display at our signature restaurant, where global influences meet regional delights. With elegant and inventive cuisine, the sophisticated restaurant is backdropped by iconic mountain views in a sumptuous setting.
We offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm.
Both indoor and outdoor (heated) dining is available, please reserve to your preference!

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JeanVIP

Dined today

We started off having cocktails in the bar, moving on to the lovely dining room for dinner. Everything was wonderful, food was superb and staff superb as well. all in all it was a great evening, we would definitely return.

Doc Martin's

3.9

3.9 (568)

$30 and under

Southwest

Taos

About the restaurant

A truly Southwestern restaurant in the heart of Taos, Doc Martin's celebrates all that is New Mexico. Authentic dishes are handcrafted using local ingredients and served alongside an award-winning wine list.

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Amy

Dined today

We have always wanted to eat here and finally did. We were not disappointed. We were greeted and seated right away. Both the host and the server were very attentive. We had drinks appetizers, entrees, dessert and coffee. My personal favorite was the elk chili with blue corn muffins. My husband had chicken tacos that were nicely done. The natillas and the carrot cake were fresh and delicious. Great service, food and ambiance.

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Doc's Chile Relleno Platter

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DOC'S CHILE RELLENO PLATTER

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Ribeye Fajitas

Rio Chama

3.7

3.7 (440)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Rio Chama in Santa Fe, New Mexico is located not far from the Santa Fe Plaza, next to the state capitol. Since 2001, the restaurant has developed a reputation for simple, elegant dishes made with high-quality ingredients. You'll find a relaxing atmosphere offering a mix of intimate dining rooms, inviting patios and one of Santa Fe's most popular bars. It is a long standing Santa Fe institution, where Executive Chef Joel Hernandez features modern American cuisine serving the best prime rib, steaks and seafood. We serve the Edible Magazine 2023 People's Choice for best green chile cheeseburger. Excellent food, wine, and spirits with great hospitality and service make Rio Chama perfect for any occasion.

We take reservations for the dining room only. Our bar and Doug Montgomery @ The President’s room is first come first serve basis.

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Jim

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Service was excellent. The food was delicious and well prepared. The cheese fondue was a great starter. The elk tenderloin with blue cheese bacon crust was outstanding. Highly recommend you give this place try.

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