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Albuquerque Japanese Rating: Good Sushi

Ichiban – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoApril 4, 2026April 5, 20263:43 AM

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Albuquerque American Dog Friendly Fusion New Mexico Rating: Very Good

Fuego 505 Rotisserie & Bar – Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Asian Lao New Mexico Rating: Outstanding Rio Rancho Sushi Thai

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Oni Noodles – Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Fei’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Delicias Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoMarch 8, 2026March 31, 202611:59 PM

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SAIGON CITY – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoMarch 3, 2026March 31, 202612:02 AM

On The New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail

Albuquerque Breakfast Burgers New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Very Good

Blake’s Lotaburger – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoSeptember 7, 2025April 5, 202612:01 AM

Blake’s Lotaburger is a premier New Mexico institution founded in 1952 by long-time proprietor Blake Chanslor who owned it for half a century before selling…

American Madrid New Mexico New Mexico Culinary Treasures Trail New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Excellent

The Mine Shaft Tavern – Madrid, New Mexico

Gil GardunoJuly 30, 2024April 5, 202612:01 AM

New Mexican New Mexico New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Excellent

Jerry’s Cafe – Gallup, New Mexico

Gil GardunoJuly 1, 2024March 31, 20262:31 AM

Albuquerque Burgers Dog Friendly New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Very Good Taos County

Five Star Burgers – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoOctober 27, 2023April 5, 202611:20 AM

Burgers Dog Friendly New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Excellent Santa Fe

Santa Fe Bite – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil GardunoSeptember 15, 2023March 31, 20261:29 PM

Albuquerque Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Food Network Eats New Mexico New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Excellent Steak

Monte Carlo Steakhouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoAugust 24, 2023April 4, 20264:48 AM

Albuquerque New Mexican New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Very Good

El Bruno’s Restaurante Y Cantina – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoAugust 20, 2023April 3, 20267:46 PM

Burgers New Mexico New Mexico Culinary Treasures Trail New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 Rating: Very Good

Circle T Burgers – Belen, New Mexico

Gil GardunoApril 22, 2023April 5, 20269:14 PM

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The Owl Cafe & Bar – San Antonio, New Mexico

Gil GardunoFebruary 25, 2023March 31, 202612:01 AM

On the Road With Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

2012 James Beard Foundation Americas Classic Award Arizona Diners Drive-Ins and Dives James Beard Foundation (JBF) Award Nominees & Winners Native American Rating: N/R (Not Rated)United States

Fry Bread House – Phoenix, Arizona

Gil GardunoJanuary 5, 2026April 6, 202612:01 AM

The James Beard America’s Classics Award honors locally owned restaurants with timeless appeal, beloved in their region for serving quality food that reflects the character…

Arizona Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Mexican Rating: N/R (Not Rated)

Salsa Brava – Flagstaff, Arizona

Gil GardunoDecember 21, 2025April 6, 20262:55 PM

Arizona Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Italian Pizza United States

FAT OLIVES – Flagstaff, Arizona

Gil GardunoOctober 23, 2025April 2, 202612:01 AM

American Breakfast Brunch Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Food Network Eats New Mexico New Mexico Rating: Excellent Santa Fe

Harry’s Roadhouse – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil GardunoJune 20, 2025March 31, 20263:12 AM

American Bar & Grill Chicken Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Food Network Eats New Mexico Oklahoma Rating: N/R (Not Rated)Southern United States

Eischen’s Bar – Okarche, Oklahoma

Gil GardunoMay 15, 2025April 6, 202612:01 AM

Albuquerque Bar & Grill Cajun Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Dog Friendly Food Network Eats New Mexico Rating: Very Good Southern

Nexus Brewery – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoJanuary 23, 2025April 5, 20262:47 AM

Arizona Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Fine Dining Food Network Eats New Mexico Rating: N/R (Not Rated)United States

Hush Public House – Scottsdale, Arizona

Gil GardunoDecember 22, 2024April 6, 202612:01 AM

2025 James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Bakery" Semifinalist Albuquerque Bakery Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Food Network Eats New Mexico Rating: Outstanding Sandwich Vietnamese

Coda Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoNovember 5, 2024April 4, 202612:01 AM

American Chicken Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Nevada Rating: N/R (Not Rated)Sandwich United States

Pine State Biscuits – Reno, Nevada

Gil GardunoJune 24, 2024April 6, 202612:01 AM

American Arizona Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Dog Friendly Farm to Table Rating: N/R (Not Rated)United States

Joe’s Farm Grill – Gilbert, Arizona

Gil GardunoDecember 31, 2023April 6, 202612:01 AM

James Beard Foundation (JBF) Nominees & Winners

2003 James Beard Foundation (JBF) "Best Chef - Southwest" Winner 2022 James Beard Foundation (JBF) Outstanding Restaurateur Arizona James Beard Foundation (JBF) Award Nominees & Winners Pizza Rating: Outstanding United States

Pizzeria Bianco – Phoenix, Arizona

Gil GardunoJanuary 6, 2026March 31, 202612:01 AM

2012 James Beard Foundation Americas Classic Award Arizona Diners Drive-Ins and Dives James Beard Foundation (JBF) Award Nominees & Winners Native American Rating: N/R (Not Rated)United States

Fry Bread House – Phoenix, Arizona

Gil GardunoJanuary 5, 2026April 6, 202612:01 AM

2010 James Beard Foundation - "Best Chef" - Southwest Nevada Rating: Exceptional Thai United States

LOTUS OF SIAM – Las Vegas, Nevada

Gil GardunoOctober 19, 2025March 31, 20261:36 AM

2023 James Beard Foundation - "Best Chef - Southwest" Finalist Farmington Fine Dining James Beard Foundation (JBF) Award Nominees & Winners Native American New Mexico Rating: Exceptional

PIOCHE FOOD GROUP – Fruitland, New Mexico

Gil GardunoSeptember 11, 2025April 5, 202612:01 AM

2025 James Beard Foundation "Best Chef - Southwest" Semifinalist Albuquerque Costa Rican New Mexico

Buen Provecho – Albuquerque, New Mexico

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MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil GardunoJune 17, 2025March 31, 20262:17 AM

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Birdies by Chef Kevin Lee – Edmond, Oklahoma

Gil GardunoMay 14, 2025April 6, 202612:01 AM

2023 James Beard Foundation - "Best Chef - Southwest" Finalist 2024 James Beard Foundation "Best Chef - Southwest" Finalist Asian James Beard Foundation (JBF) Award Nominees & Winners Lao Oklahoma Rating: N/R (Not Rated)United States

Ma Der Lao Kitchen – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gil GardunoMay 13, 2025April 6, 202612:01 AM

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Chope’s – La Mesa, New Mexico

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2023 James Beard Foundation - "Best Chef - Texas" Semifinalist 2024 James Beard Foundation "Best Chef - Texas" Semifinalist 2025 James Beard Foundation - "Best Chef - Texas" Semifinalist James Beard Foundation (JBF) Award Nominees & Winners Mexican Rating: Outstanding Tacos Texas United States

ELEMI – El Paso, Texas

Gil GardunoMarch 8, 2025April 6, 202611:01 PM

2025 - James Beard Foundation Seminfinalist in the "Outstanding Wine and Beverage Program Mexican Rating: N/R (Not Rated)Tacos Texas United States

Taconeta – El Paso, Texas

Gil GardunoMarch 7, 2025April 6, 202612:01 AM

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