Casa de Benavidez fancies itself the inventor of the sopaipilla burger—a traditional green-chile cheeseburger with fried dough instead of a bun. Whether the family-owned restaurant did or not, it does serve one of the tastiest sopaipillas in the city. Indeed it’s whole menu of New Mexican classics is solid. Visit in good weather and ask for a spot on the...
Housed in one of the oldest residences in Albuquerque, Church Street Café is known for authentic New Mexican cuisine, from enchiladas to carne adovada.
This family-owned restaurant has been dishing up some of the city’s favorite New Mexican food for more than 50 years. It’s a perennial winner in local alt-weekly reader polls for its spicy green and red chile and sizable portions.
Small, simple café that makes the basics from scratch using top-quality fresh ingredients. Particularly good for breakfasts. Among the best is the cream-cheese-filled French Toast with fruit and maple syrup ($12); though the ravenous should pick the huge Mountain Man Breakfast ($12) which includes two eggs, two pancakes, bacon or sausage and roast potatoes. For lunch and dinner Coyote’s serves...
Ensconced in a 150-year-old barn that was found practically in Arnold Palmer‘s backyard, dismantled, and rebuilt plank by plank (some of the timbers are from the now-extinct American chestnut), the casual Arnie’s Barn at Top of the Rock Golf Course provides great views of Table Rock Lake and honors Arnie with a collection of golf memorabilia. In addition to the...
Pancho Villa is a hero in Mexico, and this little restaurant does him justice with Mexican music and cheerful colors both inside and out, making it seem like every day is a fiesta. Its menu includes chile relleno, tamales, various enchiladas, fajitas, and dishes like Carne Asada (grilled rib eye served with onions, bell peppers, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole,...
A little shack behind the gas station. That’s it. Here you’ll find Mexican cuisine made with love. The veggie super nachos are delicious. The fish tacos are consistently stellar. They also make a mean guacamole. Tacos are small, a nod to the traditional Mexican street taco. Know that they often have limited staff, making the wait times quite long. But...
Acclaimed Chicago chef Paul Kahan revamped an old filling station into this uber-popular, hard-drinkin’, tortilla-lovin’ honky-tonk. The pork belly and lamb shoulder tacos rock the palate, as does the gulpable whiskey shot selection (ask for the $3 shot of the day). Cash only. Yelp reviews
Xoco is celeb chef Rick Bayless’ Mexican street-food hut. The focus is on warm, crusty tortas (sandwiches), caldos (meal-in-a-bowl soups), churros (crunchy fried dough spirals) and hot chocolate (ground from cacao beans and chili-spiked). The ham and cheese torta (with Iowa ham and Wisconsin cheddar) wins raves. So do the cucumber and lime margaritas. For a celeb chef who serves...
Huge margaritas and decent Tex-Mex food at moderate prices. Located on the main drag in the middle of Morrison, this large, un-chic, family friendly restaurant is almost an institution. The Fajitas, Quesadilla Grande and Chili Rellenos are particularly good. Tell your waitperson how spicy you want your meal. Locals head for the deck during decent weather. A favorite lunch or...
DJed music, giant cocktails and an incredibly long salads list are among the enticements here. There’s a Saturday and Sunday brunch from noon to 5pm, and food on weekdays after 7pm, such as hamburgers and enchiladas in addition to the typical Italian fare. Wednesday nights are theme nights (e.g. sushi, Mexican). It’s also a trendy daytime hangout. Italy wi-fi sticker-shocked...
Chowders, tacos, local seafood and a lively atmosphere appeal to a fun crowd in this easy-to-find casual restaurant. Little amigos are usually happy with the large variety of choices too. Don’t forget about dessert such as cheesecake chimichanga, chocolate enchilada or key lime pie.
Traditional Mexican dishes with freshly prepared items daily in family restaurants. Popular with locals and visitors. Order at the counter, grab condiments from the bar and find a seat in the bright welcoming indoor or outdoor seating areas. Three locations include Bluffton, South Hilton Head and North Hilton Head in Port Royal Plaza. Breakfast only in the south end location....
Known for margarita and other cocktail specialties plus homemade Sangria and a good selection of Mexican Cerveza, (that’s good beer!) the menu includes almost any imaginable Mexican meals. With plenty of antojitos, platillos and especiales, you can do much more than quench a thirst. A kids’ menu is available too, and the outdoor dining comes with a view.Try the tostadas...
Mesquite hardwood grilling lends the true flavor of the southwest to the New Mexico style menu. Appetizers include such traditional items as Guacamole en Molca Jette or Queso Fundido. Local seafood such as shrimp or oysters also is served with a tasty Southwestern Cocktail Sauce. Special entrees such as grouper, salmon, chicken or port will also have the chipotle or...
Manny’s has been a lively spot on Southwest Boulevard since 1981 when the Lopez Family took over this old automobile dealership and turned it into one of most popular Mexican restaurants in the city. Any time you visit, you’ll find one of the Lopez children on the floor, in the kitchen and generally overseeing the good food that has made...
Just when you thought your cholesterol couldn’t get any higher, the fine folks at Margarita’s decided to deep-fry their tacos. And oh,it’s so good. A popular place since the day it opened on Southwest Boulevard in 1985, Margarita’s has won honors multiple times for Kansas City’s best margarita and even caught a little flack about a newspaper ad that touted...
Since 1975, locals have loved Ponak’s for its authentic Sonoran cuisine but especially for the locally-made Reposado Tequila. Margaritas are served on tap here and in regular drink glasses rather than traditional margarita glasses “because we’re just too busy and would be breaking those things all of the time,” according to one waitress. Ponak’s holds a significant place in Kansas...
Basically a window in the wall, Da Crack showed up right in the heart of Poipu, and now slings tasty cheap burritos and tacos to the beach crowd. Local surfers line up for breakfast bowls. Only brave burritos if you have a huge appetite. If jalapenos aren’t your thing, let them know when you order.
Over a half a century old when demolished by Hurricane ‘Iniki, this Kapa’a mainstay acts as the watch-guard over downtown. An open-air eatery above Kuhio Highway, sip a mai tai, eat nachos, salads, or omelets, and listen to live music while checking out the happenings in town below. The wooden chairs and tables give the restaurant a cozy atmosphere, even...