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 / Jul 16, 2025

Smokin’ BBQ on Route 66

Whether you’re driving cross-country, live nearby, or are fond of making day trips for smoked meat, Watson’s Bar-B-Que in Tucumcari is a…

By Cheryl Alters Jamison / Photos by Douglas Merriam

Restaurants / Mar 11, 2026

A Taste of Prairie Star

Prairie Star Restaurant at Santa Ana Pueblo shows off chef Myles Lucero’s adventurous approach to New Mexican cuisine.

By Gwyneth Doland / Photos by Douglas Merriam

Eat & Drink / Feb 04, 2026

Dig In with Rebecca Freeman

Santa Fe executive pastry chef Rebecca Freeman is committed to the craft of confection.

By Jennifer Levin / Photos by Douglas Merriam

Eat & Drink / 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

Restaurants / Dec 10, 2025

Barn Raising

Peralta’s Branded Coffee & More serves up a big dose of country hospitality with every cup of joe—and rib eye steak.

By Sarah Mock

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

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