C3’s Bistro – Corrales, New Mexico
A case could be made that “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” the name of a 1977 hit by Santa Esmeralda,…
La Guelaguetza – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“I am tenacious. And I love to eat. I go into the field and see some delectable things they’re cooking,…
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…
Federico’s Mexican Food – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
in February, 2020, Chef’s Pencil crunched the numbers of Google searches for ethnic cuisines to determine the most popular ethnic…
FORGHEDABOUDIT SOUTHWEST ITALIAN – Las Cruces, New Mexico
Genius, it’s oft been said, is ninety-nine-percent perspiration and one-percent inspiration. Apply that equation to Bob Yacone and you’d be…
Arrey Cafe – Arrey, New Mexico
About halfway between Truth or Consequences and Hatch on I-25, you may have espied a billboard audaciously proclaiming “world’s finest…
Noodle Works – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“To witness the birth of a noodle is a glorious thing. I have listened, spellbound, as an 85-year-old noodle chef…
Cazuela’s Mexican Grill – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Here’s an interesting bit of Jeopardy level trivia which you might contemplate the next time you dine at this Rio…