Chile Roasting In New Mexico
August 19, 2011 by Foodie
This season I planted 20 or so green chile plants that have been producing wonderfully for me. I broke out the Harbor Freight weed burner and chared up some Sandia’s and Numex Big Jim’s. Roasted, steamed and bagged — ready to make some green chile enchiladas, stew or a good old pot of Frijoles.
El Bruno’s
August 17, 2011 by Foodie
El Bruno’s Restaurante y Cantina 8806 4th Street NW Los Ranchos, NM 87114-1408 (505) 897-0444 Website | Menu Cuba New Mexico restaurateurs Bruno and Hazel Herrera bring their talents to Albuquerque. El Bruno’s has taken over the old Gardena’s on 4th/Paso and have renovated it into a quite beautiful gem in the North Valley. With [...]
El Pinto
El Pinto 10500 4th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-1771 Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 10:30am-9pm Website | Map El Pinto restaurant has been serving local New Mexico eats for over half a century now. The restaurant has been host to Presidents, celebrities and world dignitaries. The five acre complex is huge, you [...]
Deal of the Day: El Pinto Coupon
January 28, 2011 by Foodie
I’m a big fan of Groupon, a service that promotes local businesses by offering great deals on pre-paid coupons. Today’s deal of the day: El Pinto restaurant in the North Valley – $15 dollars gets you a $35 dollar coupon. Good only Monday – Wednesday. I can already smell that red chile!
The Range Cafe
The Range Cafe 4401 Wyoming Blvd NE # 1 Albuquerque, NM 87111-3140 (505) 293-2633 Hours: Varies by location. Opens 7:30am, 7 days a week. Website | Menu The Range Cafe was started by Matt DiGregory and Tom Fenton on main street in Bernalillo New Mexico. The Range Cafe is known for great food, fresh ingredients, [...]
Calico Cafe
Calico Cafe and Cantina 6855 4th Street NW Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 890-9150 Hours: Closed Mondays Tue-Thu (11am to 8:30pm) Fri-Sun (7:30am to 9:30pm) Website | Menu UPDATE As of June 2011, Calico Cafe has closed. Vernon’s Steak House will be expanding to include PRIME a gourmet sandwich shop. Calico Cafe serves [...]
Papa Felipe’s
Papa Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant 9800 Menaul NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 292-8877 Hours: Su-Th (11am to 9pm), Fr-Sa (11am to 10pm) Website | Menu Chef Larry Gonzales has been serving New Mexican / Mexican food for over 30 years in north east Albuquerque. Recommend: Chilaquile Casserole Beef Burrito and Fajitas
Sophia’s Place
December 1, 2008 by Foodie
6313 4th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 345-3935 Hours: M — F: 7:00am — 9:00pm Sa: 9:00am — 9:00pm Su: 9:00am — 2:00pm Sophia’s Place is located on Fourth Street north of Montano. I had heard that this was a great place for Modern New Mexican food, so I had to give it a [...]
Padilla’s Mexican Kitchen
August 24, 2007 by Factorygirl
1510 Girard Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 Monday – Friday 11am to 745pm (505) 262-0115 Limited beer and wine **Cash only! MAP Padilla’s Mexican Kitchen is one of Albuquerque’s best hidden treasures. Located on Girard between Indian School and Constitution, it’s nestled in a strip mall-like area, next to Harold’s Laundromat. According to our [...]
Casa Grande – Closed
April 11, 2007 by Foodie
2424 Central Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 243-2519 MAP Casa Grande is located on Central next to the Rio Grande Bio Park and directly across from the Village Inn. The menu at Casa Grande has a little something for everyone. There are Mexican Dishes, Seafoods, Steaks & Chops, Pasta, Chicken, Open Faced Sandwiches, Cold [...]
Monica’s El Portal
March 7, 2007 by Foodie
321 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.247.9625 Situated in a old home across Rio Grande Blvd. from Old Town. Chef Monica Baca cooks with traditional recipes passed down trough the generations. The interior of this old building is set up in small dining rooms. As you would expect from a restaurant in Old [...]
