Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Arroyo Vino

4.9

4.9 (1917)

$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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Thomas and LindaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We are so fortunate to live 8 minutes from this amazing restaurant. The food and service are always outstanding. The staff is well versed on the menu offerings and everything is consistently delicious. The ingredients, the flavors and presentations are always of the highest quality We are always thrilled with our experience!

Fable Restaurant & Market

4.9

4.9 (33)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

A modern American restaurant and market in Eldorado, Santa Fe NM. Chef curated creations with local and regional menu and market items.

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Amy

Dined 4 days ago

This was our 5th visit and the meal and entire experience was excellent as I have come to expect. The El Dorado specialty drink was yummy and refreshing. The home made pasta tortellini in roasted red pepper sauce was delicious. We split a plum tart dessert special with an accent of browned butter ice cream - So Good! The service was impeccable as always. Servers are knowledgeable, personable and attentive. We are so fortunate to have this lovely resource in our community! We will be back!

Blades' Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1864)

$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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sabrinaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and gracious service (as always). Five stars.

Joseph's Culinary Pub

4.8

4.8 (2611)

$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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emily

Dined 5 days ago

My husband had the steak with pepper sauce and loved it! I had the beet, arugula salad with burrata and it, too, was outstanding. Our waitress was very nice. Overall a great experience. We always try to eat at zJoseph’s when we visit Santa Fe.

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P.F. Chang's - Albuquerque

4.7

4.7 (178)

$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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TimothyVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Great food and service. We received a stream of great vibes

Cafe Grazie

4.7

4.7 (141)

$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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Gail

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

We enjoyed Café Grazie immensely. Everything was perfect. It was quiet enough to carry on intimate conversations. The food was tremendous with a wide selection. Beer and wine were enjoyed as well. Service was spot on. We will be back! Such a gem!

De La Tierra at El Monte Sagrado Resort

4.6

4.6 (203)

$31 to $50

Southwest

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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juliaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It is such a treat to go to a restaurant that is both lovely and quiet.... and eat delicious food. Chef Cristina Martinez is a Taos treasure. Her creativity, thoughtful flavor profiles, and beautiful presentations are truly outstanding. Don't miss her unique and delicious green chile cheddar biscuit or the scrumptious blackened- prickly pear glazed salmon!

M'tucci's Italian - Albuquerque

4.6

4.6 (1230)

$30 and under

Italian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

M'tucci's Italian is a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

From lunch to dinner, we have dishes that will please any palate. Can't decide between our calamari and our mussels or maybe between our fresh pasta and homemade pizzas? Our servers can give you a suggestion for a meal that's sure to amaze. If you're looking to impress for a party or meeting, we can bring the sweet life to your event with our onsite and offsite catering. Taste, savor, and enjoy, Albuquerque. We can't wait to welcome you!

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Mary

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent food and staff!! We had a great time and our appetizers to our entrees were perfection. Gelatos were so good!!! The chocolate cake was perfect. We celebrated my daughters birthday and she got a sparkler in her gelato. Thanks again for a great experience!

Mission Winery

4.6

4.6 (41)

$30 and under

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

At Mission Winery, our menu is a tribute to the vibrant flavors of New Mexico, skillfully intertwined with classic Americana dishes.

We pride ourselves on sourcing fresh, organic ingredients from local farms and artisans, ensuring that every bite is a true reflection of our region’s bounty.

Our culinary team artfully crafts each dish to pair seamlessly with our handcrafted wines, creating a dining experience that is as memorable as it is delicious.
Imagine indulging in slow roasted baby back ribs with a red chile bbq glaze, green chile hush puppies, red chile fried chicken, or a green chile smash burger – all designed to highlight the unique flavors of New Mexican cuisine while elevating them with a contemporary touch.

Every visit to Mission Winery is an exploration of the senses, where you can enjoy a curated flight of our award-winning wines or savor a leisurely multi-course meal.
Each selection we offer is perfectly complemented by our wines.

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Billie

Dined 3 days ago

A new favorite for me! Delicious wine and spirits, tasty food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. If you haven’t tried this gem yet, I highly recommend you do.

Pranzo Italian Grill

4.5

4.5 (803)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Since 1987 Pranzo Italian Grill has been serving the community of Santa Fe, New Mexico and tourists from all over the world. Something that we want to give everyone is a fantastic family experience. We are a casual fine dining restaurant.
Our seafood is always fresh from Above Sea Level. Our mussels are from the pristine Atlantic waters off the coast of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island mussels are known for their jet-black shells and sweet flavor. Our halibut and salmon wild caught and sourced from Alaska.

We work with many local nonprofits such as Kitchen Angels, and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Chef Steven Lemon also Works with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

We have beautiful private dining rooms and our bar area available for private parties. We invite you to come and visit us to enjoy those special moments with the people you love and care about! Thank you for all your years of patronage!

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MARY

Dined 2 days ago

Totally enjoyable family dinner. Restaurant very accommodating to our reservation needing to be adjusted due to flight problems of our children. Much appreciated .

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