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K&I Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jul 16, 2022 Gil Garduno

In 1960, Albuquerque’s population reached 201,189, more than doubling the city’s tally from the 1950 census. The start of a…

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MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jun 4, 2021 Gil Garduno

Old-timers whose opinions I respect consistently rate Mary & Tito’s as Albuquerque’s best restaurant for New Mexican food, a restaurant…

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Duran’s Central Pharmacy – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jan 22, 2020 Gil Garduno

In an early episode of the Andy Griffith Show, while contemplating a job offer in South America, Andy tried to…

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El Pinto – Albuquerque, New Mexico

May 24, 2019 Gil Garduno

Over the years, perhaps no restaurant across the Land of Enchantment has garnered as much recognition from the national media…

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Dog House Drive In – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Apr 3, 2019 Gil Garduno

Culinary history is in dispute as to the origin of the term “hot dog” to describe frankfurters, a cooked sausage…

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Lindy’s Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Nov 9, 2017 Gil Garduno

“Get your kicks on Route 66” is the mantra of nostalgic motorists who have lobbied for generations to preserve the…

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The Owl Cafe & Bar – San Antonio, New Mexico

Apr 7, 2017 Gil Garduno

7 March 2017: Over the past five years, the Owl Cafe in San Antonio, New Mexico has been the most…

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Casa de Benavidez – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jan 3, 2017 Gil Garduno

There are restaurants throughout the Duke City that have seemingly always been “there.” They’re as much a part of the…

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Western View Diner & Steakhouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Apr 3, 2016 Gil Garduno

Since the 1930s, neon signage has been a prominent and vital part of Route 66 as it meanders through Albuquerque.…

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Mr. Powdrell’s Barbecue House – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dec 9, 2014 Gil Garduno

If you believe in forever Where baby backs are never bland If there’s a barbecue heaven Well you know Mr.…

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The Mine Shaft Tavern – Madrid, New Mexico

Sep 10, 2014 Gil Garduno

“You load sixteen tons and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St. Peter, don’t you…

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El Comedor De Anayas – Moriarty, New Mexico

Aug 30, 2014 Gil Garduno

For years, one of the Land of Enchantment’s most renowned launching pads for political campaigns and careers has been Moriarty’s…

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La Posta De Mesilla – Mesilla, New Mexico

Jul 6, 2013 Gil Garduno

If only walls could talk, you’d want the adobe brick walls at La Posta (The Inn) to recount their impressions…

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Bert’s Burger Bowl – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Aug 28, 2012 Gil Garduno

The tee shirts worn by a nattily attired and enthusiastic wait staff at Bert’s Burger Bowl say it all: “Since…

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Bobcat Bite – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Jul 11, 2012 Gil Garduno

Update: In a twist of cruel irony, the Travel Channel’s May 13th airing of the Burger Land program celebrating the…

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Restaurante Rancho De Chimayo – Chimayo, New Mexico

Jun 11, 2012 Gil Garduno

The humble Northern New Mexico village of Chimayo has a reputation far and wide as a place in which miracles…

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El Farolito – El Rito, New Mexico

Jul 16, 2011 Gil Garduno

The most contentious seasonal difference of opinion between Northern and Southern New Mexico residents isn’t whether Chimayo produces better chile…

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Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Jul 4, 2011 Gil Garduno

In 1712, the provincial governor for the kingdom of New Mexico decreed that henceforth, an annual reenactment of Diego De…

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K&I Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Duran’s Central Pharmacy – Albuquerque, New Mexico

El Pinto – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dog House Drive In – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lindy’s Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Owl Cafe & Bar – San Antonio, New Mexico

Casa de Benavidez – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Western View Diner & Steakhouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mr. Powdrell’s Barbecue House – Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Mine Shaft Tavern – Madrid, New Mexico

El Comedor De Anayas – Moriarty, New Mexico

La Posta De Mesilla – Mesilla, New Mexico

Bert’s Burger Bowl – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Bobcat Bite – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Restaurante Rancho De Chimayo – Chimayo, New Mexico

El Farolito – El Rito, New Mexico

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Better Call Saul for Lunch

K&I Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Vintage 423 – Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Grove Cafe & Market – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cafe Lush – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Loyola’s Family Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

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