Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated October 05, 2024

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SkyFire

4.7

4.7 (673)

$50 and over

Regional American (Southwestern)

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Cuisine that celebrates storied, southwestern traditions. SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge invites you to slow down, take in the panoramic views of the Tesuque Valley and experience the diverse, rich ingredients and textures of the Land of Enchantment.

Top review

Sydvip

Dined 2 days ago

Great place, great food and more importantly great people offering great service and hospitality!

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Green Risotto

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Bishop's Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Enchiladas

Beef and Leaf Cafe

4.7

4.7 (31)

$31 to $50

American

Los Alamos

About the restaurant

Enjoy reimagined comfort foods that incorporate seasonal ingredients and a touch of whimsy into dishes we all know and love - paired with unique wines, craft beers and creative cocktails.

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Carol

Dined 3 days ago

What a hidden gem!!!! Food was prepared as requested and was delicious!!!! Staff was friendly and helpful!

Indigo Crow

4.6

4.6 (2511)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Indigo Crow is located in the Village of Corrales. Owners Don and Regina Raber, along with their staff, have created an amazing place for friends and family to gather and enjoy great food and wine.
At the Crow, we love food. It is our passion to pair great food with exceptional wine for a memorable dining experience. Join us and enjoy this inspired menu with local produce, southwest touches, as well as international flavors.
Enjoy patio dining under our elm trees or cozy up to one of our two fireplaces in the cooler months.
Please call Indigo Crow for Happy Hour reservations from 3-5pm.
If you are unable to make a reservation during business hours online, we may have limited seating. Please call to make your reservation.
505-898-7000

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Tonileivip

Dined today

Food was amazing. Our table was in the bar so it was loud and bright. That was the only downside. I would highly recommend enjoying dinner at Indigo Crow

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4.6

4.6 (221)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southwestern)

Santa Ana Pueblo

About the restaurant

Santa Ana Cafe, featuring indigenous influenced casual American fare, local New Mexico classics and vegetarian and gluten free options. Dine inside our restaurant or on the beautiful, covered patio with views of Tuyuna Mesa.

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Ray

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Three of us had lunch in the Santa Ana Café. The location and the ambience are excellent. Food was very good. One friend had two chili Rellenos and a cup of the green chili stew both of which she thoroughly enjoyed. Myself and our other friend both had the Santa Fe omelette. She added mushrooms. I added mushrooms and spinach. We were busy talking and not paying attention and the server did not ask for clarification … she ended up getting mine with the spinach and I ended getting hers without the spinach. We were both into them before we realized the error. Our waiter, Will, was excellent! The young man who served the plates pleasant and helpful, but that’s an error that should not have happened. For this reason I give four stars. We also had the green chili apple pie for dessert. Very tasty but disappointing as I said to Will, if I didn’t know there was green chili in there I wouldn’t know. Barely barely just a hint any less and there would be nothing so definitely did not qualify in my mind as a green chili apple pie. It was just apple pie. but, as I said, it was delicious, if a very small for the price ($10).

P.F. Chang's - Albuquerque

4.6

4.6 (165)

$30 and under

Chinese

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Elizabethvip

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

The hostess was excellent and honored our request for a booth with just the sweetest demeanor. Refreshing. Our server was excellent!! Couldn't have been better. We were in a hurry and she made sure we had everything we asked for in a very timely manner (thanks to the kitchen staff, too). The food was great and our server (also an extremely nice person) made sure we had the bill before we finished, as requested. She was attentive and had no attitude whatsoever. Just so appreciated. I hope they give her a raise (and the hostess) because it isn't easy to find such kind and able employees. The kitchen staff also made sure to put peanuts on the side for my Pad Thai dish.

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

El Pinto

4.5

4.5 (7286)

$30 and under

Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.

Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.

Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico.

The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens.

Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

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Ken

Dined 4 days ago

The ambiance and outdoor patio dining was very enjoyable. Our waiter Ryan was over the top in courtesy, suggestions, and making our anniversary celebration while we are enjoying the Alburquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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Famous Red Chile Ribs

De La Tierra at El Monte Sagrado Resort

4.4

4.4 (183)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southwestern)

Taos Ski Valley

About the restaurant

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa is home to the celebrated De La Tierra Restaurant and Anaconda Bar. Executive Chef, Cristina Martinez invites you to explore bold New Mexican flavors made from natural, organic ingredients like local bison, beef, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. You’ll also enjoy vibrant, regionally inspired cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list in the Anaconda Bar.

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Patrickvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. Server was very professional and helpful. Kitchen was a little slow but we were not in a hurry. We will visit again.

The Blue Heron @ Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

4.4

4.4 (1253)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Dining at Ojo Santa Fe is a unique experience that may change the way you think and feel about food and service.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in the newly-restored Blue Heron Restaurant, a historic building overlooking the spring-fed pond. Our Culinary team is committed to creating memorable meals and our Serving Staff is here to to ensure you have a pleasant experience.

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Larry

Dined 4 days ago

The food and wine were excellent but the service was poor. They brought us the wrong food and the bill was not correct. Charged us for the wrong food. It was clear the staff needed more customer service training

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Popular dish

Poblano Fries

Scalo

4.3

4.3 (992)

$31 to $50

Italian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

A contemporary interpretation on authentic European Italian flavors served with superior service and an upscale ambiance—this is Scalo. More than just a restaurant, Scalo is an experience, inviting guests on an Italian excursion of flavor, flair, and finesse. Prided on fresh ingredients and scratch-made recipes, Scalo is praised as one of Albuquerque’s best Italian eateries.
Scalo boasts elegant dining room, beautiful patio as well as a trendy bar with ample seating.
Reserve a table and prepare to indulge in a delicious, exquisite experience we like to call squisito!
i migliori saluti!

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Beth

Dined 4 days ago

A special dinner for my boyfriend's birthday. The waitress was lovely and very responsive. Best prosciutto and melon I have ever had, including Italy. They could use a sommelier, and we stumbled upon a delicious wine, well priced. First pasta dish we needed to send back (cavatelli) as it was nearly cold and definitely not delicious. It was replaced with a wonderful mushroom tagliatelle. Boyfriend loved the saltimbocca. Our apple dessert was terrific too. A lovely place to dine, with wonderful waitstaff and overall delicious food.

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio

4.2

4.2 (2322)

$31 to $50

American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Located at the awarding-winning Inn and Spa at Loretto, Luminaria Restaurant and Patio combines modern sophistication with rustic Southwestern charm.

During the warmer months, dine outdoors on the rustic wood patio adjacent to the world-renowned Loretto Chapel. At twilight, dine al fresco under the stars, transform the high desert into a romantic veranda draped and tented with flowering vines and luxurious flowing fabrics lit by hanging lanterns.

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Susan

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely night sitting outside w great food & service! It wasn’t crowded so noise level was low, however several dogs came w diners which was surprising!

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