El Rialto Restaurant

Two stars purely for food quality, not exuberance of service (which was fine). Again, I am baffled by the 5-star reviews of a Northern New Mexican restaurant whose food has little flavor or seasoning swimming under too much cheddar cheese. Review descriptions like "very, very delicious" leave me incredulous. The green chili sauce with my flautas was ok, but there was nothing very tasty about the bland chicken in the heavily-fried flour tortilla. A roast beef enchilada I also ordered was just as dull and unimaginative. The refried beans were cold with cold grated cheese placed on top...I had to ask for them to be heated. My husband liked his bacon chili cheeseburger. I did not enjoy my meal, but I'm sure the owners are very nice and try their best. The food just didn't impress. The next time I gamble my carb ticket on local Mexican food, it will only be in Santa Fe where competition hopefully creates exceptional cuisine and discriminating diners.