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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!


A photo of Radish & Rye restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3036)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Santa Fe
About the restaurant
Join us for one of Santa Fe's most unique dining experiences! We call it farm inspired cuisine with southern sensibilities. There's a reason Edible Magazine has awarded us Best Restaurant, Best Cocktail Program, and Best Chef. We pride ourselves on sourcing, and work with local and regional vendors to bring you the freshest food we can find. Our bar program is focused on American brown spirits with over 175 bourbons, ryes, and American single malts! And we also have an award winning wine list! Come and see why radish & rye is THE "don't miss" destination for tourists and locals alike.
Top review
KIM
Dined 1 day ago
good atmosphere; our prime rib had too much fat; otherwise it was good
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4.8
4.8 (44)
$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!
Top review
Anthony
Dined 6 days ago
Enjoyed listening to the jazz trio led by Hilary Smith. Attentive staff and wonderful atmosphere.
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4.6
4.6 (1000)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Santa Fe
About the restaurant
The flavours of northern New Mexico are on display at our signature restaurant, where global influences meet regional delights. With elegant and inventive cuisine, the sophisticated restaurant is backdropped by iconic mountain views in a sumptuous setting.
We offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm.
Both indoor and outdoor (heated) dining is available, please reserve to your preference!

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Rey
Dined 2 days ago
Nice evening, couldn’t have asked for a better Valentine’s Day moment.
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4.6
4.6 (3998)
$30 and under
Steak
Santa Fe
About the restaurant
Dinner for Two has been named Best Steakhouse in New Mexico!
Excellent food, great cocktails and a fun dinning environment! We specialize in Prime cuts of beef, Filet Mignon Rib-eye, New York strip as well as table-side presentations like Caesar salad and Chateaubriand and Bananas foster. Please Call To make a reservation for our dog friendly Patio. Multi-award winning: including Wine Spectator and top 10 in southwest and Best Cocktail. Our cocktails are Well made fun and Forward Thinking, With an emphasis on Seasonality. Happy hour is available from 4 -6:00 every day! (Except Holidays). We love to host dinners for Weddings, organizations, or private celebrations from 2 to 90, everything is made in-house so special diets are easily accommodated: allergies, gluten free, etc.
Excellent Food and Service at a Reasonable Price
Parking on any local street meter Sunday park for free at any meter

Top review
Troy
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience. The Cesar salad was amazing best in my life
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4.6
4.6 (172)
$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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Kathy
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful food and service! Loved the free chocolate birthday dessert !
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4.6
4.6 (901)
$30 and under
Italian
University of New Mexico South
About the restaurant
Looking to make Valentine's Day special? We are offering our delicious Valentine's Day Specials all weekend! Starting Wednesday Feb 12th at 4pm - Sunday Feb 16th. We hope you join us!

Welcome to M'tucci's! A locally owned business that loves making dishes from scratch using high quality products. We make our own sourdough bread, pasta, mozzarella cheese and more! Located in Historic Nob Hill, we have an incredible view of route 66 and a beautiful patio. We also work hard to have an amazing beverage program including hand crafted cocktails, 14 beers on draft and a large wine selection. We tend to go on a wait during high traffic hours so reservations are highly recommended. If you have any seating preferences please note them in your reservation as we have a beautiful bar along with two dining areas and a chefs bar for seating.

Top review
Pablo
Dined 2 days ago
Loved it as always, carpaccio was amazing, dessert was great. Server, Karan (idk if that’s spelled right) was really nice.
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4.5
4.5 (1201)
$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.

Top review
PaulVIP
Dined 6 days ago
One of the better dining experiences we have had in ABQ. The food was excellent, the service quite good.
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4.5
4.5 (321)
$50 and over
American
Los Ranchos
About the restaurant
Discover Restaurant Forty Nine Forty, a sophisticated dining experience nestled in the heart of Corrales, New Mexico, where guests are treated to elevated American cuisine. Our incredibly talented executive chef presents a delectable array of unique dishes, showcasing his extensive culinary expertise and professional finesse.

Whether you prefer the intimate ambiance of the dining room, the beautiful patio, or the charm of the marketplace, Restaurant Forty Nine Forty offers the ideal setting for any occasion.

Top review
Patrick
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great dinner and amazing cocktails. The staff was top-notch
A photo of Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM restaurant
4.5
4.5 (41)
$30 and under
Mexican
Academy West
About the restaurant
Welcome to our authentic Mexican restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of North and Central Mexico come to life!

Our family-owned establishment, founded in 2020, brings a blend of traditional authenticity and modern innovation to every dish we serve. Our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and the concept of a "scrap kitchen" ensures that every meal is crafted with care and sustainability in mind. Specializing in handcrafted cocktails and boasting a wide selection of tequilas, our bar is the perfect place to savor a taste of Mexico. Our owners, hailing from the states of Chihuahua and Colima, bring their rich culinary heritage to every aspect of our restaurant. Come experience the true essence of Mexico with us and savor the flavors of our vibrant heritage!


¡Bienvenidos!

Top review
Erica
Dined 2 days ago
Such a cute place to dine, especially when you have something to celebrate. I did a Galnetines celebration with my girlfriends and the food was good and the drinks were strong and kept flowing .we would definitely come again
A photo of Fogo de Chão - Albuquerque restaurant
4.1
4.1 (909)
$30 and under
Brazilian
Albuquerque
About the restaurant
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
Top review
Adam
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience plus wife said she had a good time .
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