Eat & Drink on Route 66

Pull up a chair at mom-and-pop diners, green chile hotspots, and retro-fueled cafes that make New Mexico's stretch of Route 66 a culinary road trip worth taking.

Restaurants / Jun 03, 2026

Where to Eat on Route 66

Get your motor running with delicious pit stops for every type of traveler.

By Lynn Cline

Restaurants / May 20, 2026

Forty Nine Forty Elevates Midweek Dining

Chef Jonathan Perno’s tasting menu energizes midweek dining.

By Ungelbah Dávila

Restaurants / May 20, 2026

305 Fire Pizza Heats Up Gallup

Thoughtful ingredients and fearless flavors fire up Gallup’s pizza scene.

By Luke Henley

Restaurants / May 13, 2026

Wolf ’n’ Swallow Shakes Up ABQ

The playful wine bar brings a little chaos—and caviar—to downtown Albuquerque.

By Adele Oliveira

Restaurants / May 06, 2026

Alkemē Reimagines Vietnamese Cuisine

A fresh take on Vietnamese heritage cuisine works magic in Santa Fe.

By Cheryl Alters Jamison

May. 06, 2026

Ethiopian Flavors Find a Home in ABQ

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

By Natalie Hamren

May. 20, 2026

Forty Nine Forty Elevates Midweek Dining

Chef Jonathan Perno’s tasting menu energizes midweek dining.

By Ungelbah Dávila

May. 13, 2026

Wolf ’n’ Swallow Shakes Up ABQ

The playful wine bar brings a little chaos—and caviar—to downtown Albuquerque.

By Adele Oliveira

Dec. 17, 2025

Cheers to Albuquerque’s Speakeasy Scene

Through dark alleys, down basement steps, and behind false walls, the secret’s out on Nob Hill’s speakeasy scene.

By Candolin Cook /

photos by Douglas Merriam

Jun. 11, 2025

Mesa Provisions Is Rooted in Flavor

Steve Riley traveled a circuitous road to becoming one of New Mexico’s most exciting chefs—but the journey was always destined to bring him home.

By Candolin Cook /

photos by Douglas Merriam

Aug. 21, 2024

Indulge in Heidi's Sweet Scoops

An Albuquerque ice cream shop offers elevated flavors, expanding the empire of Heidi’s Jams.

By Lynn Cline

Apr. 17, 2024

La Guelaguetza Serves a Taste of Oaxaca

Named after a Oaxacan festival that celebrates the richness of community, La Guelaguetza is the place to go for mole—and memories.

By Marianne Sundquist /

photos by Douglas Merriam

Mar. 05, 2025

Experience an Edible Escape

Make food the focus of your getaway at Albuquerque’s Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm.

By Gwyneth Doland

Mar. 13, 2024

Explore Albuquerque’s European Side

If you know where to go, Albuquerque reveals a trove of Eastern and Central European specialties.

By Candolin Cook /

photos by Douglas Merriam

Nov. 22, 2023

A Home for Honking Good Vegan Food

Albuquerque’s Lucky Goose has become a happy landing spot for hungry vegans—and anyone who enjoys good food.

By Monika Dziamka

Aug. 06, 2025

Join the Navajo Tea Party

Tea Boss brings a sparkling lineup of organic drinks to the Four Corners region.

By Molly Boyle

Oct. 01, 2025

Fable Brings Flavor to Eldorado

Fable Restaurant & Market tells a lively culinary story in Eldorado.

By Patrick Lee

Apr. 09, 2025

Taste the Unexpected at Capital Coal

Chef Dakota Weiss reinvents the food hall with creative menus, historic charm, and boundless possibilities.

By Jennifer Levin /

photos by Douglas Merriam

Dec. 18, 2024

Enjoy Ramen and Rhythms at Remix

Remix Audio Bar builds creative community with tunes, booze-free beverages, and stellar ramen in a new Santa Fe location.

By Lynn Cline

Sep. 04, 2024

Tomasita’s Celebrates Good Food

Tomasita’s marks a half century of serving up New Mexican favorites.

By Jennifer Levin

May. 22, 2024

Follow the Airport Road Taco Trail

Santa Fe’s Airport Road is home to the city’s greatest collection of Mexican taco trucks, where most plates hover between $10–$15 and can easily feed two.

By Molly Boyle