🇺🇸 New Mexico Food Tour: 13 Must-Try Restaurants!

New Mexico is a FOOD PARADISE! 🌮🌶️ As a food blogger, my first mission here was to eat my way from south to north—here’s my ultimate guide to New Mexican cuisine! What makes it unique? 🧡 Unlike Mexican food, New Mexican dishes are drenched in flavorful salsa—the soul of every meal! Always ask for "Christmas Style" (both red and green salsa). Must-try local specialties: Chilli Relleno: Fried stuffed peppersCarne Adovada: Red chili-marinated porkSopapillas: Fried puff breadGreen Chili SoupHere’s my breakdown by city—love 🖤 vs. skip 💔: 🌵 ALBUQUERQUE El Pinto A iconic spot—huge, stylish, and famous for their Red Chile Ribs! Their salsa is divine. El PatioA 40-year-old gem near UNM. Best sopapillas and incredibly flavorful carne! Mesa ProvisionsUpscale New Mexican fusion—creative, stunning, and my personal favorite! (Check my full review!)🖤🖤 Sawmill MarketA trendy food hall with diverse options. The tacos at the entrance are delicious but overpriced. 🌵 SANTA FE 🖤🖤🖤 The Pantry Worth the hype! Best salsa, carne, burgers, brisket, and chili omelets. Ate here twice! Zacatlan A Christmas Eve specialaffordable fine dining with foie gras, whole fried snapper, mole duck, and elk steak! Los MagueyesAuthentic Mexicantheir batter-free chilli relleno (stuffed with beef) is a win! Cafe Abiquiu A halal country diner near Georgia O’Keeffe’s ranch. Their lamb burger is a musttry! 🌵 FARMINGTON (near Bisti/Chaco) MMM QUE RicoSuper authentic Mexicanbest salsa on the trip! Their special fajita (land, sea, and air combo) is incredible. Juniper CafeCome for the blue corn porridge! Chaco Grill, Cuba Best burrito ever! Simple but perfectly grilledjust meat and chili. 🌵 WHITE SANDS/CAVES 💔 Rizo's Skip. 💔 El Charro Not worth it. #NewMexico #NewMexicanFood #SantaFeEats #Albuquerque #FoodGuide #FoodieTravel #EatLikeALocal #NewMexicoTrue #SpicyFoodLover