TIKKA HUT PIZZERIA AND KABOB HOUSE – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“I’ll give you three guesses to tell me what tabula rasa means,” I challenged my friend and Wordle phenom Carlos. …
Namaste Restaurant – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Several years ago while leading my organization’s e-business marketing and communication effort at Intel, I had the great fortune of…
Tikka Hut – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The cynosure of Tikka Hut, an Indian Fusion restaurant on First Street, is a colorful mural that pays tribute to…
It’s A Punjabi Affair – Amarillo, Texas
During our last full year at Intel, my friend Bill Resnik and I had the distinct honor and privilege of…
Marigold Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
It’s not all parents who can give birth to two children in a six week period, but that’s precisely what…
Tikka Spice Food Truck – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Fly once more like you did before, Sing a new song chicken tikka!” ~Chiquitita Misheard Lyrics You might think by…
Curry Leaf – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Leonard: Is it racist that I took you to an Indian restaurant? Priya: It’s okay, I like Indian food. Leonard:…
Taste of India – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Don’t go and cook Indian food if you never cooked Indian food, you know?” ~Wolfgang Puck Those who can’t do,…
African
Albuquerque
Burgers
Closed in 2021
Dog Friendly
Gone But Not Forgotten
Indian
New Mexico
Rated 23
The Safari Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless longing for some solitary company I know that…
Taj Mahal – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Don Shirley: “How is that?” Tony Lip: “Salty.” Don Shirley: “Have you ever considered becoming a food critic?” Tony Lip:…
Albuquerque
Closed in 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Indian
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Rated 24
Vegetarian/Vegan
Paddy Rawal’s OM- Fine Indian Dining – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
It wasn’t New Mexico’s Chamber of Commerce winter weather that enticed Chef Pramad “Paddy” Rawal to remain in the Land…
American
Bakery
Closed in 2014
Food Network Eats New Mexico
Gone But Not Forgotten
Indian
Taos County
Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery – Taos, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In 1989, the tarantula hawk wasp was designated the official state insect of New Mexico, joining the roadrunner (state bird),…
India Palace – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
When many of us think of romantic destinations to visit or in which to honeymoon, our choices probably mirror closely…
Saffron Tiger Indian Cuisine Express – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Is there anything that screams monotonous, tedious homogeneity louder than the typical food court at any mall in cosmopolitan America?…
Annapurna Ayurvedic Cuisine – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans, are a persistent irritant to any chef worth a damn. To me,…
Taj Palace – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Indian cuisine is one of the world’s most diverse and sophisticated cuisines, fashioned over time by ancient traditions, diversity of…
Bombay Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The unmistakably pungent aroma of exotic spices wafts through the air and remains with you long after you’ve finished your…