🌮 New Mexico Three-City Food Guide 🧾 | Local & Fine Dining Picks!

🌮 Albuquerque | Sadie’s 📍 5400 Academy Rd NE Authentic Mexican food with unlimited chips! First visit lesson: One main dish is enough for two—portions are HUGE! The meat was incredibly tender. 💵 Only ~$20 per person… Bay Area folks would cry tears of joy 😭 🥩 Albuquerque | El Pinto 📍 10500 4th St NW Home of the “3rd Best Ribs in the US”—and they did NOT disappoint! Finally had a meal where I truly enjoyed the meat in a fine-dining setting. Spicy pork ribs were juicy, fall-off-the-bone, and perfectly balanced with red chile. The steak was ultra-tender (especially the fatty edges!). Served with cheesy sour cream potatoes 🥔🧀 Their tequila selection is amazing—the server knew everything about each pour! 🍜 Albuquerque | Sawmill Market 📍 1909 Bellamah Ave NW A lifesaver in ABQ’s limited food scene! Food hall with options like fried chicken, coffee, pastries, sushi, pho, ramen, and pizza. Perfect for picky eaters or groups. 💚 White Sands | Pistachio Land 📍 7320 Hwy 54 70 | 10 mins from White Sands! A fun pit stop with pistachio everything—jams, salsas, and affordable snacks. Caramel & apple double-flavored popcorn 😍❤️ Pistachio ice cream tasted a bit artificial, but the vanilla-hazelnut chocolate shake was rich and smooth—highly recommend the mini cup (it’s huge!). 🍣 Santa Fe | Izanami 📍 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way Fine dining in the desert? Yes, and it was magical! 🌄 Located inside Ten Thousand Waves spa—perfect if you book a soak. Go early for outdoor seating and sunset views. Climbing the stairs into the mountain-set restaurant felt like a meditation. A bit pricey, but worth it for the wagyu, drinks, and desserts. 🫓 Santa Fe | El Comal 📍 3571 Cerrillos Rd Went at 4 PM and it was packed! ⏰ 1.2K Google reviews with 4.5 stars 🌟 We shared 3 mains between 6 people—authentic, no-fuss Mexican. Taco combo with beans, rice, and salsa was a highlight! 🍸 Santa Fe | Tonic 📍 103 E Water St Who knew NM had such cool bars? Super exotic vibe—strong basic drinks and tasty snack plates. There’s something special about chatting with friends in a bar in a new city 🥂 🇨🇳 Santa Fe | Dumpling Tea 📍 66 E San Francisco St #10 Came for a taste of home! The owner is lovely, and all dumplings and buns are handmade. No tip expected—just honest, comforting food. Their baozi, shaomai, dan dan noodles, and braised pork rice hit the spot. Even the pickles were delicious—don’t skip ’em! A food journey filled with surprises, flavors, and heart—from fine dining to humble gems. New Mexico, you’ve been delicious! #NewMexicoFood #GlobalFoodReview #EatLikeALocal #ABQ #SantaFe #WhiteSands #FoodieHeaven 🌶️🍹📸