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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

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Market Steer Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2013)

$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.

Top review

J

Judyvip

Dined 2 days ago

We were pleased with all aspects of dining, and to know they had maintained their high quality. The new restaurant was also beautiful in a sophisticated Santa Fe style.

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14 oz Prime New York Strip

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10 oz Prime Flat Iron

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18 oz Prime Cowboy Ribeye

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4.7

4.7 (7052)

$31 to $50

Southwest

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Coyote Cafe & Cantina continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant & rooftop bar.

Top review

D

Donnavip

Dined 2 days ago

I was very surprised by Coyote Cafe. I booked through Open Table expecting a casual dinner but was so surprised by the menu with amazing entrees and a fabulous wine list. Our waitstaff were very attentive, the appetizer special of squash blossoms was really tasty, and our entree of Lobster Pappardelle (2) was so fresh and tasty I highly recommend it! The kitchen was a little behind but the manager came and apologized while comping us on a portion of our bill. I truly will be a frequent diner here in the future!!

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Seared Diver Scallops

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Vernon's Speakeasy

4.7

4.7 (5142)

$50 and over

Steak

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.

Top review

L

Lexie

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

This was my first time at Vernon's and it was absolutely amazing. Joe went above and beyond to make our experience even that much more awesome. It was our anniversary and he made sure to make it a special night for us. The kitchen was even able to accommodate my wife's gluten allergy and made us a beautiful peach danish dessert gluten free and it was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back.

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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

4.7

4.7 (2163)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mescalero

About the restaurant

Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino's signature dining establishment located on the 4th floor. Wendell's features succulent dishes of fresh seafood, aged steaks, scrumptious desserts and offer an impressive wine list. The restaurant and lounge feature spectacular views of Sierra Blanca, the Sacramento Mountains, Lake Mescalero and our 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Wendell's Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant where we offer delicious appetizers along with our signature martinis, margaritas and cocktails.

Note to guests: During our reopening stage, we will be featuring menus with a limited number of our most popular culinary selections. We look forward to seeing the return of some familiar faces and to welcoming new guests.

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P

Patricia

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent. There are few restaurants that I can get Elk. This did not disappoint. The meat was tender, did not need the steak knife. The filet was equally as tender

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New York Style Cheesecake

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7oz Elk Tenderloin

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M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.7

4.7 (964)

$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.

Top review

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Andrea

Dined 3 days ago

Watch out for the flies when the front doors are open.

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4.7

4.7 (595)

$31 to $50

American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

***THE PATIO IS OPEN***

Located one block from the plaza and one block from the Lensic Theater. We are a Santa Fe tradition reborn, serving small plates, farm fresh food, seasonal seafood, and handmade pasta with local ingredients. Paired with premium wines and seasonally curated craft cocktails to enjoy in a historic and elegant setting. We have a private dining room for groups of up to 14. Our tree-covered back patio and fully covered front patio are open in the warm months when weather permits. You can also dine inside our chic bar/lounge or dining room with plush booth seating.

Happy Hour is Wednesday - Sunday from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
Chef, Angel Franco | Wine Director, Austin Flick | Bar Managers, Ashely Lynn + Karli Guerrero

Top review

D

Darin

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices. If your in Santa Fe this is a must stop.

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Texas Club Grill & Bar

4.5

4.5 (85)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Ruidoso

About the restaurant

"The Club" changed hands again in 1992 when another local, Leon Grissom, purchased it trying his hand at running the steak house. Then in 1995, Texas natives, Jack and Mary Evans, bought "The Club" and brought in Linda Kelso from Dallas to run the kitchen. After one year, Jack and Mary decided being a restaurateur was not for them, so they sold it to Linda. She turned "The Texas Club" into what most people know it as today. Then in 2005 Linda sold the business to its current owners. While "The Club" has changed hands a few times over the years, it has always been the best place in town to find the most choice steaks, the freshest seafood, and finest wines and cocktails.

Top review

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Lynn

Dined 1 day ago

Michael was very attentive. The fried catfish wasn’t quite crispy enough. Everything else was delicious!

A photo of Vintage 423 restaurant

4.3

4.3 (1148)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Vintage 423 take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients available and use simple, pure, local and regional flavors on our made from scratch menu. Our steaks include USDA Prime and Choice cut meats. We imagined a place where our guests are greeted by name and partner with us in adventures of great food, wine and libations.

We sourced the finest and the freshest ingredients to elevate every plate that leaves our kitchen. We curated a Wine Spectator-honored wine list for perfect pairings. And we poured energy with a fresh twist into the creation of our signature cocktails, expertly prepared by our well-trained mixologists.

When you enter Vintage 423, our staff have an hour or two to take you somewhere wonderful and transform your day with their genuine hospitality. Our passion is to deliver an extraordinary experience to each and every guest. Every great restaurant aspires to be memorable and different.

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M

Merv

Dined 7 days ago

The best prepared filet in a long while - Vintage chef did it exactly right. Great pairing of vegetables. Wonderful wine selection. Server was attentive but not intrusive.

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4.3

4.3 (532)

$30 and under

Southwest

Taos

About the restaurant

A truly Southwestern restaurant in the heart of Taos, Doc Martin's celebrates all that is New Mexico. Authentic dishes are handcrafted using local ingredients and served alongside an award-winning wine list.

Top review

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Fvip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Best margarita ever. I got the El Patron. The chile relleño platter is a treat.

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Doc's Chile Relleno Platter

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4.2

4.2 (34)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Arroyo Seco

About the restaurant

Welcome to Saltos, located in the heart of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico. Our restaurant is uniquely housed within an expanded penitente church, blending historic charm with modern culinary innovation. We specialize in New Mexican inspired tapas, offering a delightful fusion of traditional flavors and contemporary flair. Enjoy our vibrant, spacious patio adorned with lush greenery, providing a serene and inviting dining experience. At Saltos, we celebrate community, heritage, and the joy of sharing exceptional food.

Top review

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Jeff

Dined 5 days ago

Live music on the patio, coupled with great cocktails, tapas, and service made for a great experience.

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Live Music & Happy Hour 15% off ALL menu items 4-5

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