Posted in New Mexico
July 04, 2016
14 More Mom & Pop Restaurants In New Mexico That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For
New Mexico has so many wonderful family-owned or run restaurants that one article couldn’t hope to feature all the great little mom and pop places scattered throughout the state. To be honest, two articles isn’t sufficient either. But it’s a good start! So, here are 14 more incredible indie restaurants in New Mexico.
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Clafoutis serves such addictive food that, at times, it's a struggle to wriggle through the crowd to reach the door! Expect a warm welcome - often in French. Menu highlights include the goat cheese salad, the jambon fromage sandwich, and pretty much anything from the bakery case. This is the closest you can get to Paris in New Mexico.
The dishes at this family restaurant are filled with authentic Thai flavors and are thoughtfully plated. You can't go wrong with the curry.
Sadie's is an Albuquerque institution and its recipes have been handed down from generation to generation. Servings are massive and the nachos will leave you stuffed and smiling. This restaurant creates such good salsa that this spun off as a second business - you've probably seen Sadie's products in your local grocery store.
This tiny restaurant serves a range of hot dogs, from standard Chicago dogs to Philly cheese dogs. The Pancho dog is pretty creative - it features a hot dog swaddled in bacon, accompanied by pinto beans, cheese, and salsa, served in a grilled tortilla! No wonder the locals love this place.
Burger Boy is a family-owned establishment located in the small town of Cedar Crest. It's known for - you guessed it - burgers. The beef is freshly ground in-house and the most popular menu item is the double meat burger.
Next time you're craving home cooked food, head on over to Pop's Place. This restaurant isn't much to look at, but the burgers and BBQ are comfort food at its best. The owners are clearly doing something right because they've been in business since 1989.
The folk at Los Rios Cafe give diners a warm welcome. The chicken is delicious, whether you have it in enchiladas or fajitas.
This family-run breakfast and lunch joint opened in 2001. Pena's is known for its breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros. During warmer months, there's a small but cute patio for outdoor dining.
The couple that owns this restaurant has been running it for close to two decades. At breakfast, the French toast is a standout and, for lunch, you can't go wrong with a green chile cheeseburger (called the Hillsboro Nip) and a shake.
This hidden gem in Raton is family-owned. It dishes up crispy-crust pizza and succulent wings inside the old Raton Hotel, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
This hole-in-the-wall, Mexican restaurant keeps things simple with a menu of burritos, tostadas and tortas - try the carne asada or ham. The shrimp cocktail is scrumptious, as is the horchata.
If it's a friendly reception you're after, try dining at Chili Hills. The food here is as comforting as it is messy. Pictured is The Duke, a gravity-defying tower of beef, bacon and toppings. (There is a second Chili Hills location in nearby Moriarty.)
Pete's is a down home restaurant that has been owned by the same family forever - specifically since 1949! This place serves great New Mexican fare, including sopaipillas and also chile rellenos. Try to pop in for the Friday night special.
If you have a large appetite and a hankering for Greek food, this indie restaurant will satisfy your craving. The gyros with Greek potatoes are extremely popular and the folk at Tiffany's also make a mean pizza.
If you missed part one of our mom and pop restaurants series, check it out here.
Did your favorite make this list? If not, tell us why it deserves to be included in a future article!
