Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in New Mexico

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best value 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!

Teddy Roe’s

4.9

4.9 (9)

$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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Lesleyvip

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful, fun atmosphere; the (live) music is really great and at just the right level (and in such a small place) so that you can enjoy the music but still carry on a conversation. The service was very good. The food is okay to good, not stellar, and the menu is limited. But the cocktails are good and it's really about the whole experience and ambience, not any single thing (like the food). This was our second time there, brought friends, and we'll definitely be back.

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Las Cruces

4.9

4.9 (7)

$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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Guadalupe

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

We had an amazing time! The server was friendly and the service was top notch! The food was delicious and exquisite!

Blades' Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1805)

$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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David

Dined 4 days ago

Jeb, our server was great and the butter fish was delicious Excellent as always.

Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

4.8 (2238)

$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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Barbaravip

Dined 2 days ago

Our lunch was excellent as always. Service was great - gave us plenty of time to visit with each other as well as to enjoy our meal. Seasons 52 in Albuquerque is one of the best!

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Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

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Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad

Geronimo

4.9

4.9 (12461)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Geronimo knows how to provide an excellent dining experience from start to finish. We sat at the east end of the front portal, with a view of the mountains. It was exquisite. A lovely evening, and staff checked to make certain it wasn't too windy (it wasn't, but they have wind protection they can pull down as needed). We were cared for attentively and they have a good sense of order, pacing, and are well informed about the menu. The food was incredible, and we wanted everything on the menu. Paying the price for fine dining is ONLY worth it when you have this type of experience. I definitely will return. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Popular dish

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

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Green Miso Sea Bass

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Wild Mushroom & Sherry Bisque

Cafe Grazie

4.6

4.6 (98)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

We invite you to experience the quality and authenticity of our mouth-watering lunches, dinners and desserts, and we look forward to sharing our passion for the cuisine of the Bel Paese with you!

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Susan Jvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

We enjoyed a beautiful meal at Cafe Grazie. I would strongly recommend checking it out.

Joseph's Culinary Pub

4.9

4.9 (2356)

$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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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

Yummy-every single delectable bite. From ratatouille to dreamy deserts with coffee Devine. Thank you.

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4.8

4.8 (125)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Food for the people! Come and enjoy fine food that is not fine dining. We are an upscale gastropub that features seasonal, creative cuisine from around the world. Craft beer, outstanding wines and New Mexico spirits based cocktails. Casual, fun and upbeat atmosphere. Beautiful al fresco dining to enjoy 2023 James Beard nominated chef David Sellers' culinary creations

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Cheryl

Dined 4 days ago

Right from entry into Horno the service was excellent . The napkin dropped retrieved and replaced with a fresh one. Hanna our server was so pleasant and appropriately attentive. The food as so flavourful as we’re the cocktails. We loved our evening and will recommend

Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar

4.6

4.6 (2234)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Ana Pueblo

About the restaurant

Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at Santa Ana Golf Club has offered an unforgettable dining experience since 1986. Housed in a renovated 100 year-old adobe ranch house, the warmth and intimacy of Prairie Star is intoxicating. You may absorb the NM Territorial atmosphere of handmade adobe walls, kiva fireplaces and full viga and latilla ceilings while enjoying awe-inspiring and sweeping views of the golf course and the Sandia Mountains.

Our culinary team masterfully creates stunning Contemporary New American cuisine with global influences and Executive Chef Myles Lucero changes our menu seasonally to reflect the time and freshest ingredients at hand. Each dish is carefully crafted from the finest ingredients, locally sourced when possible, and organic, sustainable and fair trade items preferred.

Prairie Star serves prix fixe menus on major holidays, and you can find details at prairiestarrestaurant.com. We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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Sandravip

Dined 4 days ago

Our evening was lovely. The view from Prairie Star is fantastic. We enjoyed the Wine and Dine. Inventive food and wine choices are always fun and delicious.

M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.6

4.6 (970)

$30 and under

Italian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Our mission is to open a few restaurants that take care of our guests in every way-treating them like guests in our home, making sure that they feel embraced by the joy with which we extend our hospitality, and making sure that they become entranced by our restaurant. We understand the value of 'regulars' returning weekly and in many cases more frequently. We hope that all of our guests will feel that they belong to a private club, to which we welcome them again and again. M'tucci's Moderno located in Rio Rancho is a sister of our first restaurant, M'tucci's Italian, which is located at Coors and Montano on Albuquerque's West Side. At Moderno, we continue to offer a moderately priced, Italian menu built on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary recipes. The menu, together with the bar (full liquor license) menu, is offered in a contemporary building with black steel elements, high ceilings, and a big garage door that opens to the Sandia Mountains. Inside the steel, we have inserted a more traditional looking wood clad restaurant featuring traditional lighting and Edison bulbs, as well as other playful elements. Our congenial bar and mezzanine offer alternative spaces within which to enjoy M'tucci's food and beverage. Moderno's bar program features our unique shrubs as well as a new collection of original cocktails to complement our food and wine. Our mezzanine can also be reserved for private groups. M'tucci's Moderno is located just west of Presbyterian's Rust Medical Center. At the end of 2016, Jeff Spiegel, Katie Gardner, and John Haas, founders of M'tucci's Restaurants, welcomed five new partners to their ownership team: Austin Leard, Sherri Rivenburgh, Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Chris O'Sickey. This ensures that M'tucci's Restaurants are here for the long haul.

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Nancy

Dined 1 day ago

The sausage raviolini and the chipotle chicken pasta were both excellent! Water and bread basket with red sauce were brought out promptly, as were our meals afterward. The red and white wine recommendations were spot on! The noise level from the bar area was, surprisingly, lowered significantly once we were seated on the outside patio directly opposite the bar area.

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Pesto Ravioli

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