When a restaurant looks nondescript or unappealing from the outside, it's tempting to just go somewhere else. However, in the case of these restaurants, that would be a mistake because you'd miss out on a great dining experience. So ignore questionable exteriors, and wait to pass judgment until you've sampled the food at the 10 best hole in the wall restaurants in New Mexico.

1. Cowboy Café, Roswell

Although this café doesn't look all that promising from the outside, it's known for breakfast, especially for heavenly biscuits and gravy. Visit this page for more information.

2. Horseman’s Haven Café, Santa Fe

When you think of great restaurant locations, "behind a gas station" probably doesn't spring to mind. Don't let that deceive you. Horseman's Haven is a bustling local fave. Whether you opt for carne adovada or enchiladas, be warned that the chile here packs a serious punch. Visit this page for more information.

3. Monte Carlo Steakhouse, Albuquerque

If you're searching for the Monte Carlo Steakhouse and instead wind up at a liquor store, you'd probably glare at your map app and head elsewhere. However, the restaurant is actually located on the back side of the liquor store. The setup looks like such a dive that the Monte Carlo has actually been featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Once you're tucking in to one of the best steak dinners in Albuquerque, you'll be glad you braved the questionable location. Visit this page for more information.

4. Elisa’s House of Pies and Restaurant, Deming

Elisa's is tucked into an alley, but the restaurant's fried catfish and fried chicken dishes make this a side street worth exploring. Don't forget to try the millionaire pie. Visit this page for more information.

5. Bodega Burger Co & Lounge, Socorro

This place looks like it's part dive bar, part hotel restaurant. But appearances don't matter when you dish up burgers this good. Try the green egg and ham burger or the vegetarian black bean burger. Visit this page for more information.

6. The Dog House Drive In, Albuquerque

Used as a filming location for "Breaking Bad," the Dog House does have a certain bail bonds vibe. But, with the first bite of your chili dog, you'll forget all about ambience. Visit this page for more information.

7. The Steak House Café, Tatum

For down home food cooked right, refuel with some steak fingers, chased with a slice of pie. Bring your appetite; servings are massive.

8. Chili Works, Los Alamos

If you like to customize, this build-your-own burrito restaurant is the place for you. Whether you want carne adovada or chorizo inside, the result is delicious, messy, and technically portable.

9. Laguna Burger,

New Laguna, Rio Puerco, Albuquerque

Laguna Burger is attached to a gas station. From a foodie perspective, that usually doesn't bode well. But, the laguna burger makes a pitstop here totally worthwhile - as do the race cars attached to the blades of the ceiling fan! There are two other Laguna locations you can experience in New Mexico, as well. Visit this page for more information.

10. El Sombrero Patio Café, Las Cruces

You'd never guess from a glance at the exterior that this restaurant serves outstanding salsa, shredded beef tacos, and green chile cheeseburgers. Visit this page for more information.

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