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.

Route 66 / May 01, 2025

Lindy's Diner Keeps Route 66 Diner Culture Alive

The Lindy’s Diner co-owner and chef Steve Vatoseow serves up a heaping helping of tradition.

By Lynn Cline / Photos by Jen Judge

Route 66 / Apr 30, 2025

Serving Up Nostalgia on Route 66

Chase Waters, the owner of Del’s Restaurant, serves up comfort food with a side of nostalgia.

By Lynn Cline / Photos by Jen Judge

Restaurants / Sep 04, 2024

Tomasita’s Celebrates Good Food

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

By Jennifer Levin

Where to Stay / Mar 06, 2024

Gather Round at El Vado Motel

The Albuquerque motel brings Route 66 lodging into the 21st century with a hyperlocal food court and shops that draw visitors and New Mexicans…

By Candolin Cook

Restaurants / Jun 21, 2023

Chico's Serves Up Super Sabor

With standout cuisine and a family atmosphere, Chico’s Tortas y Piñas Lokas has grown from a lakeside food stand to a Route 66 destination.

By Jessica Carranza Pino

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

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

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

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