Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in New Mexico? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Geronimo

4.9

4.9 (12490)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Geronimo has established a reputation as THE place to dine in Santa Fe. Tradition and innovation merge at this Canyon Road legend, where simplicity and understatement reign. New Mexico's only Mobil 4 star and AAA 4 Diamond rated restaurant. Winner of TripAdvisor's Top 10 Restaurants in the United States.

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Denny

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and wonderful waitstaff. Would go again in a minute. No wonder it books up so quickly

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin

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Green Miso Sea Bass

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Wild Mushroom & Sherry Bisque

Teddy Roe’s

4.9

4.9 (10)

$30 and under

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

A speakeasy in the lovely Nob Hill neighborhood, with delicious classic cocktails and tantalizing seasonal house libations. An incredible food menu that's small yet thoughtfully crafted. A dark and mysterious atmosphere is where you can enjoy weekly food and cocktail specials, while enjoying the weekly rotating local jazz musicians. If you're looking for the perfect getaway from the daily routine, Teddy Roe's is Albuquerque's best kept secret!

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Janet

Dined 5 days ago

Another outstanding dinner and drinks experience with the added plus of the smooth tones from the musicians!

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Las Cruces

4.8

4.8 (9)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Las Cruces / Mesilla

About the restaurant

Our Las Cruces restaurant has earned high praise from both locals and visitors. At D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, our Winemaker and Master Chef have joined forces to craft a menu that beautifully combines epicurean-style dishes with our acclaimed New Mexico wines. Our inviting dining room and refreshing outdoor patio, along with a distinctive menu and selection of local wines and craft beers, set us apart as the premier dining destination in Las Cruces.

Indulge in a glass of our exceptional New Mexico wines while enjoying live music every Friday and Saturday night. During your visit, don’t miss exploring our extensive array of wine accessories, gourmet foods, local craft beers, and unique gift items. We pride ourselves on offering the finest selection of New Mexico wines, many of which are available for tasting.

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barb

Dined 1 day ago

Restaurant was very busy and very loud Our waiter was wonderful and rest of staff were working very hard but all were super nice

Market Steer Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2044)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Market Steer Steakhouse offers a refreshing new take on fine dining, serving up an atmosphere every bit as charming as Chef Kathleen Crook's creative approach to Prime Steak and Regional American Cuisine.

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Bill

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful experience and excellent service team and cuisine.

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7 oz Prime Filet Mignon

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14 oz Prime New York Strip

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10 oz Prime Flat Iron

Joseph's Culinary Pub

4.9

4.9 (2365)

$31 to $50

Continental

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Chef Joseph Wrede is a Food & Wine Best New Chef, the winner of several AAA Four Diamond Awards, several DiRoNA Awards and has received both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast distinctions. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is a creation of Chef Wrede and his creative and business partners. This is the third incarnation of Wrede’s original Joseph’s Table, conceived in Taos, New Mexico, not quite 20 years ago, for which he is well known and loved within the region and beyond. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is designed to be a platform for Chef Wrede’s unique and uncompromising vision on traditional and contemporary cuisine, both regional and international. Regarding the restaurant as a process much like theater, Wrede envisions the experience of dining in his restaurant as an interactive play between the pub and the public, with his sights aimed at rivaling high art.

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PERRYvip

Dined 3 days ago

Exceptional, creative cuisine paired with a superb wine list and service bar none. Entertained different out-of-town guests here last week, twice this week and have a reservation made for again next week. We’re locals and have been dining regularly at Joseph’s for more than 10 years - always the same consistent food & the same consistent service. My #1, go-to restaurant in Santa Fe.

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4.8

4.8 (1790)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Arroyo Vino serves an ever changing seasonal menu of Contemporary American fare. We source the best seafood, meat and produce from local purveyors and farmers. In addition we have a full bar serving Santa Fe's best craft cocktails.

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Marta E

Dined today

Ambiance was fabulous. As was our server and the food. Great dining experience.

Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

4.8 (2243)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Amit

Dined 1 day ago

Food was simply tasty. Each dish was perfectly portioned just right. My wife and I shared bbq shrimp flatbread. My wife had golden beet salad with seared scallops. I had lamb lion dish. Then we shared strawberries dessert. We wished there was a location in Northern California. We were in Albuquerque on vacation where we discovered this place. We have decided that we will eat here each time we are in Albuquerque.

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Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

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Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad

Restaurant Martin

4.8

4.8 (4047)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Restaurant Martin is the embodiment of a of a 20-year dream to create the perfect balance of refined and comfortable. Chef Martin Rios, and his wife, Jennifer, envisioned a certain ambiance where people from the community as well as Santa Fe’s many visitors could enjoy Chef Rios’ award-winning progressive American cuisine. This family-owned restaurant caters not only to tourists, but to a large and loyal local clientele. Chef Rios has been repeatedly honored for his innovative and pleasing combinations of flavors, colors and presentation. His unique style emphasizes fresh, local produce and organic meats and poultry, and reflects not only Southwestern and Asian influences but also his classic training in French technique. His list of accolades include the following: Finalist in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 for the James Beard “Best Chef of the Southwest” Award Semi-finalist for the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 James Beard “Best Chef of the Southwest” Award.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was beautiful and delicious!! Would highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Caesar

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Black Angus Prime Beef Tenderloin

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Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast

Blades' Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1808)

$30 and under

International

Placitas

About the restaurant

Chef-owned, Blades' Bistro features innovative international cuisine known for its open kitchen, quality menu offerings, and attentive service in a casual, country setting. Specialties include Grilled Salmon, Chicken Française and Roasted Beets topped with Goat Cheese, Fried Calamari and world class French Onion Soup along with salad courses, daily specials, seasonal entrees, and homemade desserts. The owners are committed to use fresh ingredients and support their Local Farmers whenever possible. Look for exciting Wine Dinners pared with wines from regions from all over the world. Blades' Bistro is a classy blend of classic, whimsical; it is an oasis of sophistication thriving in Placitas. Everything about Blades' Bistro is nicer than you expect, in the best possible way. The dining room is refined and the exhibition kitchen classy. By Andrea Lin For the ABQ Journal

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James

Dined 4 days ago

I’m a very experienced traveler and the staff at this restaurant is very well trained and customer focused.

Izanami

4.8

4.8 (4718)

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small-plates meant for sharing, accompanied by the best sake list in the west. Please note that while we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We have been chosen by OpenTable diners as one of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets assure you of a comfortable, safe dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining.
*NOTICE* Please expect delays beginning 04/22/24 due to construction on the main road up the mountain. Seek alternative routes to avoid delays. This construction is expected to go until August of 2024. Arigato.
Zozobra is an an annual event that kicks off the fiesta season in Santa Fe. For this event, Murales Road will close from 7 AM–5 PM, from Valle del Sol to Cuesta del Norte for fireworks set-up, and Bishop's Lodge to Gonzales Road from 3PM-11PM. Take Gonzales Rd up to the restaurant and give yourself an extra 10 min.

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Kathrynvip

Dined 5 days ago

It was fabulous. The food was amazing. The wait staff were absolutely wonderful. The restaurant was quiet and beautiful.

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