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New Mexico is known for its diverse gastronomy, blending traditional New Mexican dishes with contemporary fusion cuisine. With green and red chile sauces, foodies and those seeking new flavors will be in for a treat. Visit New Mexico and indulge in a unique culinary adventure.

History / Oct 07, 2026

Meet the Jackalope at Red Chimney Pit BBQ

The barbecue comes with a tall tale at Carlsbad's Red Chimney Pit BBQ, where a billiards prize named Bret watches over diners.

By Karen Fischer

Restaurants / Oct 07, 2026

Rio Lucero Farms Sets the Table

Fifteen years after planting their first crops, the family behind Rio Lucero Farms brings their harvest to the table at a new market and cafe in…

By Lanee Lee

Restaurants / Sep 16, 2026

Tender Fire Kitchen Fires Up Midtown

Beloved pop-up Tender Fire Kitchen puts down roots in Santa Fe’s rising Midtown District.

By Lynn Cline

Restaurants / Sep 02, 2026

What to Eat This Month: Pumpkin Posole

Plaza Café gives a New Mexico staple an autumn turn with pumpkin, chorizo, cream, pepitas, and a side of sopaipillas.

By Cheryl Alters Jamison

Restaurants / Aug 26, 2026

What to Eat This Month: Burque Licks

At Burque Licks, cake meets ice cream and green chile brings the heat.

By Ungelbah Dávila

Restaurants / May 06, 2026

Ethiopian Flavors Find a Home in ABQ

Chiles cross cultures in the dishes of Clay Pot Ethiopian Cuisine.

RISTRAS HANG FROM the portal welcoming guests to Clay Pot Ethiopian Cuisine, in Albuquerque. Inside the long adobe building, the brick floors, wooden beams, and corner fireplace feel familiar, even if