The Whole Enchilada – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Perhaps because I was away from the Land of Enchantment for much of my Air Force career, one of my…
Nena’s Food – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The restaurant business, as I well know, ain’t no picnic. And in Mexico City, it’s particularly rough.” ~Anthony Bourdain With…
Sharky’s Fish and Shrimp – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Never mind your tired, your poor or even your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Carlos Zazveta, the effusive proprietor…
Bandido Hideout – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lucha libre, a Spanish phrase loosely translated into English as “free-style fighting,” is not just a genre of professional wrestling,…
Los 6 Hermanos – Bernalillo, New Mexico
Once upon a time (how many of you remember when seemingly all ancient fables and stories began with these four…
El Agave – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Why, this here sauce is made in New York City!” “New York City? Git a rope!” No matter how broad-minded…
Taqueria El Paisa – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The immediacy of a taco, handed to you hot from grill and comal, can’t be equaled. You can stand there…
Mariscos Mazatlan – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
A rotund, ripening, red tomato is featured prominently on license plates issued in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. This is…
El Zarandeado – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it,…
Mariscos La Playa – Albuquerque, New Mexico
There’s deliciousness and there’s delicious irony on the menu at Mariscos La Playa. The deliciousness is more readily apparent. It’s…
Viva Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico
All too often faulty premises are based on a lack of information or experience. Take for example, British author Simon…
El Norteño – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
No Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque has a pedigree that approaches that of El Norteño, a venerable elder statesperson in the…
Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In the entire world, there may not be a national anthem that inspires as much heart-felt pride as the Mexican…
Tacos Mex Y Mariscos – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The taco landscape across the Duke City may well be a tale of two tacos. At one extreme we have…
La Sirenita – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
My good friend and frequent dining companion Bill Resnik is one of the most altruistic and selfless people I have…
El Sarape – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Before the advent of political correctness, the unchecked use of controversial stereotypes was rampant throughout America. Starting in the 1930s,…
Mariscos Altamar – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Forget what you thought you knew about Mexican food!” That should be a cardinal rule for unacculturated diners when traveling…
Mariscos La Playa – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
While New Mexico has always had restaurants featuring the cuisine of the country of Mexitli of Tenochtitlan (Mexico), the distinction…