on About This BlogThank you for the kind words, Christian. And thank you for an excellent idea. Give me a couple of days...- on About This BlogThank you so much for publishing this blog. Both your writing and your spotlight on local restaurants are gems. I...
- on Placitas Cafe – Placitas, New Mexico (CLOSED)We took the Placitas Cafe for granted, believing it would always be there. Now we regret not having visited more...
- on Al-quds Mediterranean Grill II – Rio Rancho, New MexicoAl Quds is great and so are the people. They are some of the nicest kindest people in our area,...
- on Placitas Cafe – Placitas, New Mexico (CLOSED)Placitas already has a nice coffee shop in the Homestead plaza. We don't need another one. We need a restaurant...
- on Lindy’s Diner – Albuquerque, New MexicoWhat a sad day for Lindy's many habitues and those of us who didn't get to visit as often as...
- on Lindy’s Diner – Albuquerque, New MexicoLindys shut down . Eastside of building just collapsed
- on Al-quds Mediterranean Grill II – Rio Rancho, New MexicoI am not surprised to see a Middle Eastern restaurant among your list of the top rated in the city....
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoIt's more likely they didn't understand my order through my drooling.
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoLol, so you're saying they can't get orders right? 🤣 J/K It still looks yummy.
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoThe hallmark of truly great restaurants is consistency over time. That's what I've found at Mary & Tito's. Great restaurants...
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoA successful restaurant opens a second location and the food is only stellar wherever the owners are! Sad.
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoI went to the sister Sierra on Menaul. The highlight was the red salsa, remarkably good as you say. I...
- on Pollito Con Papas – Albuquerque, New MexicoI'm so glad you and Dorothy enjoyed Pollito Con Papas so much. One of the things I dislike about living...
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoAargh! You're so right, my friend. I was so rapt with joy at the aroma of the Enchanted Enchiladas that...
- on Pollito Con Papas – Albuquerque, New MexicoThat's funny, I always avoided the stuffed potatoe because I thought it was a baked potatoe (I never stopped to...
- on La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoIs it just me, or do the enchiladas look rolled, not stacked? Might just be the angle. I prefer stacked...
- on Pollito Con Papas – Albuquerque, New MexicoThis place is absolutely fabulous! I'm kicking myself for not making it here sooner and I will definitely be coming...
- on Nagomi Japanese Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoWhat a great anecdote, Glenn. I've always thought of the California Roll as "Sushi 101." Apparently some diners never get...
- on Calavida Cantina – Albuquerque, New MexicoIt's Calavida. My spelling can be atroshush. Insofar as veggie items, the Calavida crunch wrap, burritos and signature tacos can...
- on Nagomi Japanese Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoI remember the sushi master Kazunori Nozawa of Studio City, Calif., who used to sell his raw fish under a...
- on Calavida Cantina – Albuquerque, New MexicoCalavino Cantina? Calavida Cantina? Veggie entree options? Beer menu?
- on Vong Sushi Thai and Laos Cuisine – Rio Rancho, New MexicoThank you, Christopher. I'm VERY impressed with your Dining in the 505 Blog and look forward to more of your...
- on Vong Sushi Thai and Laos Cuisine – Rio Rancho, New MexicoStill working our way through the rich menu at Vong, but we agree with everything you have written. The sushi...
- on Gil’s Rating SystemThank you Gil!!!
- on Nagomi Japanese Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoThe Japanese term for a sushi chef's choice is Omakase, which literally translates to "I leave it up to you"...
- on Gil’s Rating SystemHi Kerry Thank you for reminding me to create a link from each of my rating categories to a page...
- on Nagomi Japanese Restaurant – Albuquerque, New MexicoMany thanks to BG for calling my attention to Nagomi on a post under your review of Ichiban. Nagomi is...
- on Gil’s Rating SystemHi Gil. Which restaurant do you find is extraordinary?
- on Oni Noodles – Albuquerque, New MexicoThe great Gene Wilder was indeed the star of Young Frankenstein, but one of the movie's best scenes was when...
- on Oni Noodles – Albuquerque, New MexicoGreat ONI and previous reviews. Movie references another story. “Young Frankenstein” stars Gene WILDER not HACKMAN and the hot soup...
- on Ichiban – Albuquerque, New MexicoIf I see natto or hotate on the menu, I know I'm in the right place 🙂
- on Fuego 505 Rotisserie & Bar – Albuquerque, New MexicoA great smash burger starts with great beef. If you can’t grind your own from good cuts, 80/20 ground sirloin...
- on Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen – Santa Fe, New MexicoHaving been raised in Santa Fe since 1952, Maria’s has been a place we always ate at. We moved in...
- on Ichiban – Albuquerque, New MexicoI think that's a good Idea - but a lot of work.
- on Ichiban – Albuquerque, New MexicoI'm happy you noticed, Bruce. Yes, I'm changing the format and will be explaining it once I'm finished. Initially I...
- on Ichiban – Albuquerque, New MexicoNagomi is one of a very few sushi restaurants in the Duke City area actually owned by Japanese. We've seen...
- on Ichiban – Albuquerque, New MexicoThe best Japanese restaurant in the Albuquerque metro area is Nagomi. It's no-contest. I lived in Japan for a few...
- on Ichiban – Albuquerque, New MexicoGil, Are you changing your rating system from the number score to text?
- on East Asian Kitchen – Albuquerque, New MexicoIm going to abq soon and your blog has been amazing to see where we want to eat, i'm going...
- on Delicias Cafe – Albuquerque, New MexicoAll, sorry for the long delay in giving a review where I had the amazing pleasure to hang out with...
- on Fuego 505 Rotisserie & Bar – Albuquerque, New MexicoThank you, Lynn. The link has been updated. If I had my druthers, I'd have a lobster roll with only...
- on Fuego 505 Rotisserie & Bar – Albuquerque, New MexicoThe URL for their menu has changed from your link. It is https://fuego505.com/albuquerque-fuego-505-food-menu I'm finally considering the lobster roll, Sarita!...
- on Slate Street Billiards Bar & Grille – Rio Rancho, New MexicoIs that all they have are hamburgers and sandwiches? Chile'''' Chilee
- on Fei’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New MexicoI enjoyed their shredded pork with garlic sauce - it hit all the buttons. I had the mapo tofu and...
- on Casa Taco – Albuquerque, New MexicoThe irony of the statement "Any self-respecting new Mexican [sic] idiot should learn how to spell chile' [sic] correctly" is...
- on Anatolia Mediterranean – Albuquerque, New MexicoYes, a whole new menu but fortunately they retained all of the dishes we already love. Not sure why they...
- on Casa Taco – Albuquerque, New MexicoMy wife and I like to share the "Loaded Nacho Mama."
- on Casa Taco – Albuquerque, New MexicoAny self-respecting new Mexican idiot should learn how to spell chile' correctly. Chile'''' Chilee
- on Buen Provecho – Albuquerque, New MexicoBuen Provecho launched its second instantiation in late January, 2026. It's located at 1407 4th, S.W., Suite A., about 400...
