Tecolote Cafe – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Everyone knows the most sagacious of all creatures in nature is the owl. The owl is to whom all other …
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Loyola’s Family Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
You might think that the etymology of the name Loyola has always been tied to the quality of being loyal …
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Slate Street Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In 2005, Slate Street and an eponymous bistro just north of Lomas became the toast (a garlicky bruschetta) of the …
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Jhett’s Restaurant – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In its halcyon days, the Chamisa Hills golf course and country club in Rio Rancho was considered one of the …
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Gravy – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Gravy is the simplest, tastiest, most memory-laden dish I know how to make: a little flour, salt and pepper, crispy …
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Sandia Chile Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
If perspiration is (as the proverbial “they” have declared) the mother of invention, Mickey and Clinton Coker may just be …
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Cinnamon Sugar and Spice Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Back in the dark ages when I grew up–long before America became the kinder, gentler Utopia it is today–it would …
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Perea’s New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Note: In the twenty years or so in which Gil’s Thrilling (And Filling) Blog has worked hard to earn your …
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The Shop Breakfast & Lunch – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In the 60s and early 70s, movies and television programs would have you believe all spies were hard-drinking, fast-driving, woman-chasing …
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Mick’s Chile Fix – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Addicts are all too familiar with the symptoms, especially the insatiable cravings that can only be quelled by a fix. …
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Los Potrillos – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Faced with a situation that renders us incredulous, many of us might yammer incoherently, complain vociferously or maybe even utter …
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The Grove Cafe & Market – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Voracious readers*, avid aficionados of art and those aflame with a musical ardor know that great books, art and music …
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Hannah & Nate’s – Albuquerque & Corrales, New Mexico
There are just some restaurants at which the stereotypical Ralph Cramden hungry man shouldn’t dine. Hannah & Nate’s is one …
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Hominy Grill – Charleston, South Carolina
In May, 2011, Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine invited some of the most prolific culinary bloggers across the country (including yours …
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Cafe Lush – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Urban Dictionary, that oft hilarious, veritable cornucopia of slang, jargon and streetwise lingo, defines “lush” as “someone who drinks a …
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Nosh Jewish Delicatessen & Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
You see, Elaine, the key to eating a black and white cookie is that you wanna get some black and …
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Kelly’s Brew Pub – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“If you ever plan to motor west Travel my way, take the highway that’s the best A-get your kicks on …
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Breakfast / Burgers / Closed in 2015 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011
Badlands Burgers & Tortas – Grants, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Out through the back door of Rosa’s I ran, Out where the horses were tied. I caught a good one. …
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Rey’s La Familiar Restaurante – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Many similarities exist between writing beautiful lyrics for a memorable song and developing a great recipe for memorable food. Great …
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The Cowgirl BBQ – Santa Fe, New Mexico
You don’t have to be Patsy Montana to have a rip-roaring good time or great meal at Cowgirl BBQ, a …
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The Smokehouse Barbecue Restaurant (CLOSED)
The very best restaurants–those we’re proud to call our favorites–aren’t always the swankiest and most elegant venues. They’re not even …
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Vic’s Daily Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” …
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Breakfast / New Mexico / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 / Santa Fe / Southwestern
La Plazuela at La Fonda – Santa Fe, New Mexico
History and Hollywood have glamorized the Colt 45 revolver as the “gun that tamed the West.” Known as the “Peacemaker,” …
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Tune-up Café – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dave Who? From 1981 until its closing in 2008, the converted residence at 1115 Hickox Street was the home of …
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Albuquerque / Breakfast / Brunch / Buffet / Closed in 2014 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Latin American
La Fonda Del Bosque – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In the millennium year, after years of planning and lobbying, the dream was finally realized of a haven dedicated to …
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The Frontier Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Most college and university areas have at least one restaurant that transcends the “student hang-out” label to become a popular …
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Cafe Castro – Santa Fe, New Mexico
The rich folklore of the Hispanic culture of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado is preserved largely through cuentos and …
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Albuquerque / Bakery / Breakfast / Closed in 2014 / German / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / Rated 23
Dagmar’s Restaurant & Strudel Haus – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
According to the 2000 United States Census, there are 47 million Americans of German ancestry, making them the largest self-reporting …
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The Pueblo Harvest Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pedro de Castaneda, a Spanish explorer who chronicled Coronado’s expeditions through the southwest from 1540 to 1542 observed that corn, …
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Albuquerque / Breakfast / Burgers / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009 / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011
Blake’s Lotaburger – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Blake’s Lotaburger is a New Mexico only institution founded in 1952 by long-time proprietor Blake Chanslor who owned it for …
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Albuquerque / Breakfast / Food Network Eats New Mexico / New Mexican / Rated 23 / Travel Channel Eats New Mexico
Cecilia’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pasqual Baylon’s devotion to the Mass and the Holy Eucharist was so fervent that even when assigned kitchen duty, he …
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Roper’s Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Since the early 1980s when I was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, every vehicle I’ve owned has seemingly had …
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Twisters Burgers & Burritos – Albuquerque, New Mexico
One of the sure signs of spring and summer in New Mexico is the presence of dust devils, those haphazardly …
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Lucia – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
There was a time the name “Hilton” didn’t conjure up images of a ditzy blonde airhead whose celebrity is based …
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Weck’s – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Arguably the very best programming all year long on KNME, Albuquerque’s Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) comes during its four annual …
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