Where Shall We Eat?

[pappy]

Nice list Mike. Maybe someday I'll have an excuse to try them.

Chinese take-out (emphasis on take-out.)
Ho La Mah on Menaul
East Ocean on Carlisle

How about we do this for one of our meetings and let Skipper pick up the tab?

Rudys - 3rd best BBQ in town (Chain from Texass so it has to be good)
County Line - (Another Texass chain so it has to be good.)

That's what is wrong with New Mexico. We are too close to Texas.

Gardunos (So sue me... I like it)

I don't see what all the hype is. Blah, blah, blah. Go there if you want to brag. They are no better or worse than the rest of the list.

Sadie's (Connie won't let me go there. She says I like their margaritas too much. She is right)

What, she can't drive?

And where is the Cruiser content in all this? Sticky? Ha! Dan, Evan, up to you boys.

Edit: Compromise. I added this link to the list under forum tools and junk.

 

[sirenmoses]

Yeppers, the Owl Cafe is across from the dog park. If you want Tex-Mex, any Taco Cabana will work (Osuna & San Mateo, Wyoming & Montgomery).

How bout on my side of the mtn (Tijeras/Cedar Crest/Sandia Park), all on Highway 14:

Coffee at Dawn (tell Butch I sent ya),
Greensides Cafe, in the Triangle Shopping Center,
Wooby's in the Rib's shopping center (by Cedar Crest Post Office),
Lazy Lizard at the turnoff to the Crest,
and Joe's Chameleon Cafe about 10 miles south of the stop light in Tijeras.


I'm hungry now, but Shawn's got dinner on....

 

[alia176]

With a list like this, I'm definitely going to be able to catch up to the 220# weight requirement!

 

[Ruadhrigh]

Some other favs:


Olympia Cafe - Greek food that beats the pants off of those other places

Taj Mahal - The best Indian food, and an awesome lunch buffet

Hurricane's - Great greasy spoon like place. Try the "Disaster," beef and bean burrito buried under green chile, french fires and cheese

Kelly's - micro-brewery with good food

Il Vicino's - micro-brewery wood oven pizzas and calzones

Thai Ginger - Molly's favorite Thai restaurant

Viva Mexico - The smallest restaurant I have ever been in. Amazing homestyle Mexican food. And they bring up the big bottles of Coke from Mexico

I Love Sushi - I don't "love sushi" but I love this place. Teppan grill just like Japanese Kitchen.

Munchies - A mom and pop sandwich shop. great food and homemade bread. and green chile chicken chicken Posole.

Paris Bakery - a little Parisian bakery that makes some great sandwhiches. Haven't had the quiche though

Tucanos - Brazilian grill, so much food it is ridiculous

Blue Corn - A fancy micro-brewery with great burgers



I need to stop I am making myself HUNGRY!!!

 

[pappy]

Some other favs:
Blue Corn - A fancy micro-brewery with great burgers

I think Blue Corn is now Chama River. I'll ditto them. I've actually been there sort of recently . I should have thought of that.

Another greasy spoon ... Route 66 Diner on Central SW near 17th. They brew their own rootbeer. They are a mom and pop diner and service is not fast, but the food is drippy-greasy good. I usually get a patty melt with green chile.

Also, Mike mentioned seafood. Rockfish Seafood Grill (I-25 and Jefferson area) is not as formal as Landry's, and their menu is not what I would call tradional, but I thought the food was good. Wow, I need to thank a skirt for that one (ummm, her birthday is next week, wonder if ... ).

 

[marcfj60]

psfpilot,

Do you know where you will be staying and how much time you expect to have to eat? That would be important to know before making any recommendations. There are lots of good places listed here but if you get in late, have to leave early, or are passing through on weekend or weekday, that will all have some bearing on a good recommendation. Nearly all of them (except the 'special occasions' category and Paul's Monterrey) will be in the price range you listed. And you need to give us some idea of what you want to eat. Go for the New Mexican places if you want a great food experience you can't get anywhere else. The 'New' Mexican food we have here is not Tex-Mex nor the more traditional south-of-the-border Mexican food either. Always get it 'green', as mentioned before, for the full experience. Where are you coming from?

 

[psfpilot]

Whoa!

Wow, I'm amazed at the number of replies and places to eat.
Thank you for all the advice.

We're ferrying our (my?) latest 80 through NM...not sure what time we're going to hit town tomorrow evening, but would like to try something unique to the area. I must say Sadie's margaritas sound enticing, and will probably be more so after a day on the road and in an airliner. The argument there might be which of us gets to drink...

We plan to leave early on Sunday, so breakfast will probably be early (and we're packing too light to be properly attired for a brunch) but a plan isn't a plan until you can't change it any more.

Now about this green thing- am I going to regret this like the habanero I ate whole last weekend?

 

[Rudical]

Papa Nachos has good New Mexican food. They are on Louisanna between San Antonio and Burlison. At the stop sign between them (don't remember the name of the street).

 

[Beowulf]

Where are you coming from?

Dunno where he is coming from but "supper" is a clue. I'd guess East Texas... maybe other parts of Texas, or the deep south (Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia) Not Florida though, they don't call dinner supper.

-Mike-

 

[Beowulf]

I must say Sadie's margaritas sound enticing, and will probably be more so after 8 hours on the road and 2.5 in the air. The argument there might be which of us gets to drink...

Some locals will tell you Sadie's went downhill after they moved it from above the old bowling alley. I think it got better though it isn't one of my favorites 'cause it is out of the way from where we live. It is a local place and fairly centrally located. Plenty spicy New Mexican style food.

-Mike-

 

[Rudical]

Now about this green thing- am I going to regret this like the habanero I ate whole last weekend?

Depends where you go and how hot you can handle. If you didn't have any major problems after the habanero most places should be fine (just depends on the crop grown, used drive down to Hatch and pick up a few truck loads on occasion). There are a few places that have a pico that is pretty hot.

Rudy

 

[Beowulf]

Another greasy spoon ... Route 66 Diner on Central SW near 17th. They brew their own rootbeer. They are a mom and pop diner and service is not fast, but the food is drippy-greasy good. I usually get a patty melt with green chile.

Agreed. Ate lunch there several times when I worked at Pres.

Viva Mexico - The smallest restaurant I have ever been in. Amazing homestyle Mexican food. And they bring up the big bottles of Coke from Mexico

OK, I'll bite. Where is this place?


Speaking of Greasy Spoons (whole 'nuther category that I left off)

Lucky Boy. It is close to you Rory. Lunch only. Basically a Chinese food place that has great burgers. I like their Chicken Lo Mein though so that is the only thing I ever order.

I consider the Owl Cafe a greasy spoon (NTTIAWWT).

-Mike-

 

[psfpilot]

Dunno where he is coming from but "supper" is a clue. I'd guess East Texas, or the deep south (Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia) Not Florida though, they don't call dinner supper.

-Mike-

Vegas odds say B has a well-worn copy of My Fair Lady on VHS stashed away under his TV.

 

[Beowulf]

Vegas odds say B has a well-worn copy of My Fair Lady on VHS stashed away under his TV.

Somebody's been snooping around in my bedroom.

-Mike-

 

[sirenmoses]

We don't 'dress' for brunch here, so you'll be okay w/whatever you're traveling in. Well, we do wear clothes, but it's okay if they have holes & grease on them.

Hardly ever any waits for seating/food either. You definately aren't in the South anymore.


If you asked nicely you might find a willing designated HDC Mudder to shuttle you after margaritas....

 

[pappy]

Wow, I'm amazed at the number of replies and places to eat.
Thank you for all the advice.

We're ferrying our (my?) latest 80 from AZ, east on I-40 through NM...not sure what time we're going to hit town tomorrow evening, but would like to try something unique to the area. I must say Sadie's margaritas sound enticing, and will probably be more so after 8 hours on the road and 2.5 in the air. The argument there might be which of us gets to drink...

We plan to leave early on Sunday, so breakfast will probably be early (and we're packing too light to be properly attired for a brunch) but a plan isn't a plan until you can't change it any more.

Now about this green thing- am I going to regret this like the habanero I ate whole last weekend?

Thanks for starting this thread. I think us locals learned of some nice places. I'm going to repeat Little Anita's since it's real easy off I'40, but since I don't drink much I can't comment on their ritas. As far as red or green, it's really a personal preference. Both can be hot, both can be mild. It all depends on the place, the chile crop and if the bags get mis-labeled :whoops:. I like green because of the taste. Red does nothing for me.

I say we cancel the meeting and meet him for dinner.

 

[marcfj60]

I have lived in NM nearly all my life so I'll pretend I'm an expert on New Mexican food. If you want a very authentic experience, avoid Garduno's. It's touristy and overpriced. I'd agree with pappy, Beo and what a few others have said: Little Anita's on Rio Grande, just south of I-40, or Sadie's (one of my favorites - regardless of the fact they aren't in the bowling alley anymore). But Sadie's is a little further away from I-40. The address is 6230 4th St. NW. Take I-25 north to the Montgomery/Montano exit. Go west on Montano to 4th St. Then go north on 4th to the restaraunt.

If/when they ask 'Red or Green', say green - it's unique to New Mexico. Make certain you ask for it on the side. Then you can regulate the amount of heat you want your food to have. Normally, your meal will be smothered in the stuff, but that can be dangerous for someone not accustomed to eating it. And you may regret it in the middle of the night. It's not ridiculously hot like habanero but it can be hot enough to hurt you.

When you're looking for a place to stay, I would avoid anything on the West side of town. There are decent mid and high-priced places off I-40 around Louisiana and cheap places around Tramway/I-40/Central

 

[SteveLCetc]

I agree with Marc - Sadie's is very good - a little spicier than typical though. The Range is excellent. I'm not much into Garduño's either. Quarters for bbq...

Wecks for breakfast or, if you're on the run, Hacienda makes great breakfast burritos (except at the airport - they're a little bland - read "touristy" there)

The Frontier is a classic, good anytime.

Last but not least: Green.

You guys might want to bring up having meetings at restaurants again if someone wants to reserve a room or get there early and get some tables together...

 

[VELARDECHILE]

Order the green chile and the red chile on the side. That way you can taste them both, and then smother your dinner with your choosing! From your travel plans it looks like Sadie's would be a good choice. The Owl for breakfast cuz it is 500 yards from !-40 and. Chile is what I do. Just take a look at my handle. Welcome to New Mexico!

 

[Ruadhrigh]

OK, I'll bite. Where is this place?

It is on Wyoming between Copper and Central, on the West side of Wyoming. The building is painted like the Mexican flag, red, white and green.