Skip to content
Friday, March 31, 2023

Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog

Follow the Culinary Ruminations of New Mexico's Sesquipedalian Sybarite. 1,325 Restaurant Reviews, More Than 13,400 Visitor Comments…And Counting!

  • Home
  • About This Blog
  • Albuquerque Restaurant Index
  • New Mexico Restaurant Index
  • Santa Fe Restaurant Index
  • USA Restaurant Index
  • Gone But Not Forgotten
  • Your Feedback
  • Thrilling Archives
Latest Visits
Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Is on Fire: March, 2023
El Chile Toreado – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jimmy’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
El Chamo Arabe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Most Recent Posts

More
Announcements

Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Is on Fire: March, 2023

Gil Garduno March 29, 2023

NEW MEXICO CHEF NAMED A JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST: The James Beard awards are often referred to as “the Oscars of the food world.” When…

Dog FriendlyFood TruckJames Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef-Southwest SemiFinalist 2021MexicanNew MexicoSanta FeTacos

El Chile Toreado – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 24, 2023
AlbuquerqueAmerican

Jimmy’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 22, 2023
AlbuquerqueMiddle EasternNew Mexico

El Chamo Arabe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 18, 2023
AlbuquerqueNew MexicoPopcornSpecialty

The Cornivore Popcorn Company – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 18, 2023
AlbuquerqueCubanNew Mexico

Havana Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 17, 2023
AlbuquerqueAmericanBreakfastNew MexicanNew Mexico

Milly’s Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 15, 2023
AlbuquerqueNew MexicanNew Mexico Culinary Treasures TrailRated 27Travel Channel Eats New Mexico

MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 13, 2023
AlbuquerqueBrewery-PubDog FriendlyIrishNew Mexico

Quarter Celtic Brewpub – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 12, 2023

2023 James Beard “Best Chef” Finalist and Semi-Finalists

View All
AlbuquerqueFood TruckIndianJames Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef-Southwest SemiFinalist 2021New Mexico

Tikka Spice – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 19, 2020
Fine DiningJames Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef-Southwest SemiFinalist 2021New MexicoRated 26Taos County

THE LOVE APPLE – Taos, New Mexico

Gil Garduno August 11, 2022
FarmingtonFine DiningJames Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef-Southwest Finalist 2023Native AmericanNew Mexico

Pioche Food Group – Fruitland, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 10, 2023
AmericanJames Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef-Southwest SemiFinalist 2021New MexicoSanta Fe

Horno Restaurant – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 20, 2023
James Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef - Texas Finalist 2023MexicanTacosTexas

ELEMI – El Paso, Texas

Gil Garduno February 25, 2023
AsianDog FriendlyFusionJapaneseJBF Best Chef - Texas SemiFinalist 2023MariscosMexicanRamenTacosTexas

El Charlatan – Socorro, Texas

Gil Garduno February 26, 2023
Dog FriendlyFood TruckJames Beard Award (JBF) "Best Chef" Award Nominees: 2023JBF Best Chef-Southwest SemiFinalist 2021MexicanNew MexicoSanta FeTacos

El Chile Toreado – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 24, 2023

On the New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail

View All
BurgersNew MexicoNew Mexico Culinary Treasures TrailNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011Rated 23San AntonioTravel Channel Eats New Mexico

The Owl Cafe & Bar – San Antonio, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 25, 2023
AlbuquerqueBreakfastBurgersNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011

Blake’s Lotaburger – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 12, 2023
BarbecueBurgersDog FriendlyNew MexicoNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011Rated 24

Sparky’s Burgers, Barbecue & Espresso – Hatch, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 17, 2022
BurgersNew MexicoNew Mexico Culinary Treasures TrailNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011Rated 23San Antonio

Buckhorn Tavern – San Antonio, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 15, 2022
AlbuquerqueBurgersDog FriendlyNew MexicoNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011

Laguna Burger (12th Street) – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno July 25, 2022
AlbuquerqueNew MexicanNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011

El Bruno’s Restaurante Y Cantina – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 27, 2022

On the Road With Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

View All
ArizonaDiners Drive-Ins and DivesMexicanTacos

La Santisima – Phoenix, Arizona

Gil Garduno December 22, 2022

Gustavo Arellano, the brilliant writer behind the Ask A Mexican column (and even better book by that title) was remarkably quick with a disarming retort…

AlbuquerqueBakeryDiners Drive-Ins and DivesFood Network Eats New MexicoSandwichVietnamese

Coda Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno December 7, 2022
AmericanBrewery-PubDiners Drive-Ins and DivesFood Network Eats New MexicoNew MexicoSanta Fe

Rowley Farmhouse Ales – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno November 28, 2022
ContinentalDiners Drive-Ins and DivesDog FriendlyFood Network Eats New MexicoNew MexicoRated 23Taos County

Gutiz – El Prado, New Mexico

Gil Garduno August 14, 2022
AlbuquerqueClosed in 2022Diners Drive-Ins and DivesFood Network Eats New MexicoGone But Not ForgottenNew MexicoVegetarian/Vegan

The Acre – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Gil Garduno July 22, 2022
AlbuquerqueDiners Drive-Ins and DivesFood Network Eats New MexicoNew MexicoPolishRated 24

Red Rock Deli – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 20, 2022
ArizonaDiners Drive-Ins and DivesDog FriendlyMexican

Barrio Cafe – Phoenix, Arizona

Gil Garduno December 21, 2021

Better Dine With Saul Goodman

View All
AlbuquerqueBetter Call SaulBreakfastItalianSandwich

Limonata Nob Hill Crepe Escape – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno January 14, 2023
AmericanBetter Call SaulBreakfastLos Ranchos de AlbuquerqueNew MexicanNew MexicoNew Mexico Culinary Treasures Trail

El Camino Dining Room – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno November 15, 2022
AlbuquerqueAmericanBetter Call SaulBreakfastNew Mexico Culinary Treasures TrailTravel Channel Eats New Mexico

K&I Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno July 16, 2022
AlbuquerqueBetter Call SaulBrunchDog FriendlyFine Dining

Vintage 423 – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 18, 2021
AlbuquerqueAmericanBetter Call SaulBreakfastDog FriendlyRated 23

The Grove Cafe & Market – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno June 6, 2021
AlbuquerqueAmericanBetter Call SaulBreakfastBrunchDog Friendly

Cafe Lush – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno October 7, 2020
AlbuquerqueBetter Call SaulBreakfastNew Mexican

Loyola’s Family Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 4, 2020
AlbuquerqueAmericanBetter Call SaulBreakfastBurgersDog FriendlyNew Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011

The Owl Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno April 18, 2019

Red or Green: New Mexico's Culinary Scene is On Fire

AnnouncementsRed or Green - New Mexico Food Scene is on Fire

Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Was on Fire in 2022

Gil Garduno January 1, 2023
AnnouncementsRed or Green - New Mexico Food Scene is on Fire

Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Was on Fire in 2021

Gil Garduno January 1, 2022
AnnouncementsRed or Green - New Mexico Food Scene is on Fire

Red or Green: New Mexico’s Food Scene Was On Fire in 2020

Gil Garduno January 1, 2021
AnnouncementsRed or Green - New Mexico Food Scene is on Fire

Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Was on Fire in 2019

Gil Garduno December 31, 2019
AnnouncementsRed or Green - New Mexico Food Scene is on Fire

Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Was on Fire in 2018

Gil Garduno December 31, 2018

Gil's Best of the Best

AnnouncementsGil's Best of the Best

Gil’s Best of the Best for 2022

Gil Garduno January 5, 2023
AnnouncementsGil's Best of the Best

Gil’s Best of the Best for 2021

Gil Garduno January 1, 2022
AnnouncementsGil's Best of the Best

Gil’s “Best of the Best” For 2020

Gil Garduno December 30, 2020
AnnouncementsGil's Best of the Best

Gil’s “Best of the Best” for 2019

Gil Garduno December 30, 2019
AnnouncementsGil's Best of the Best

Gil’s Best of the Best for 2018

Gil Garduno December 31, 2018
Restaurant Categories
Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 419 other subscribers
Blogroll
  • Aceto Balsamico of Monticello (New Mexico)
  • Alonna Smith's My Indian Stove
  • Barry Popik’s “The Big Apple”
  • Cheryl Jamison: Excited About Food
  • Ed Levine’s Serious Eats New York
  • Kristin Satterlee's Unfussy Epicure
  • Larry McGoldrick's ABQ Top Ten List
  • Ryan Scott's Break The Chain
  • Steve’s Food Blog: Oklahoma, El Paso and New Mexico
One Of New Mexico’s 20 Best Blogs
New Mexico Blogs
Blog Stats
  • 6,184,528 hits
Recent Comments
  • Don't you mean chile' or mabye chile""''? on MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Gil Garduno on Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Is on Fire: March, 2023
  • Gil Garduno on MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Sarita on MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Ken Hulsey on Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene Is on Fire: March, 2023
  • Lynn G on Viva Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Lynn G on Christy Mae’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Gil Garduno on Christy Mae’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Lynn G on Christy Mae’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Gil Garduno on Viva Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Copyright © 2023 Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog