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Caprock, NM · Food & Drink

The Coconut Mama

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The 3 most beloved New Mexico restaurants that are now gone includes one that’s been around 50+ years

Another wave of New Mexico restaurant closures has taken three very different dining rooms. One brought a much-needed neighborhood grill to Rio Rancho, another made plant-based Ayurvedic food approachable, and…

Albuquerque, NM · 4d

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This New Mexico Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Tacos, Tamales, And Enormous Portions

Tamales have rolled out of this kitchen since around 1929. Nearly a century later, families still line up for them. What keeps a no-frills carryout counter this busy? The answer comes wrapped in paper and smothered in red or green chile. Stuffed sopapillas arrive puffed up and loaded. Combination plates...

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Retro-Futuristic Trinity Diner Set to Join Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque

A locally owned restaurant with a retro-futuristic concept is moving into Cottonwood Mall. Trinity Diner plans to open at the Albuquerque shopping center and says it expects to hire about 15 local employees to staff the spot. Trinity Diner is a locally owned restaurant with a retro-futuristic concept moving into...

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

KRQE News 13

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Tomasita’s Restaurant announces reopening date

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A popular New Mexican restaurant that was forced to close due to a fire will reopen soon. In September, a fire broke out at Tomasita’s Restaurant on Pan-American Freeway. The fire forced staff and guests to evacuate the building, and it was put out in about 20 minutes, with nobody injured. […]

Albuquerque, NM · 11d

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Birdcall Set to Make New Mexico Debut with Three Planned Albuquerque Restaurants

Colorado-born craft chicken brand selects experienced franchise operator to lead expansion, with site selection underway across the metro area. November 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // DENVER — Birdcall – a Colorado-born fast casual brand known for its naturally superior chicken, innovative technology, and elevated guest experience – is headed to New Mexico after signing a multi-unit franchise agreement for three restaurants in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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No Cook Thanksgiving :: Best Take Out & Dine In Thanksgiving Meals

Thanksgiving without the cooking . . . yes, please. Your family will gobble up this order-and-pick-up Thanksgiving meal, and the biggest bonus is you get to enjoy all the flavor and comfort on the sidelines with the rest of the family. A few years ago for our annual Friendsgiving, I...

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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This New Mexico Taco Spot Is All About Birria Tacos And Dipping Broth That Steals The Show

Every plate at this taco shop comes with its own 8-ounce cup of consomé, just for dunking. That’s a serious amount of broth, and I’m all for a kitchen that takes dipping this seriously. The whole operation started as a small stand outside a family’s mobile home....

Albuquerque, NM · 4d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Local restaurant continues two-decade tradition of free meals on Veterans Day

For dozens, if not hundreds, of veterans, the holidays came early as they not only enjoyed a free meal, but a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings at a local restaurant.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One modest Albuquerque cafe on this list has its own official day, proclaimed by the Governor of New Mexico. Not a trophy. Not a plaque. A whole day. That cafe opened in 1963, and the James Beard Foundation later named it one of America’s Classics. I think that says a lot about how this state treats its small, unfussy kitchens.

New Mexico · 6d

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This Albuquerque, New Mexico Drive-In Still Feels Frozen In The 1950s And Serves A Giant Disaster Burrito

A burrito called the Disaster sounds like something you should approach with caution. At this destination, it comes covered in fries, two kinds of chile, melted cheese, and enough toppings to make you wonder where the tortilla went. But the food is only half the fun. Outside, covered parking stalls...

Albuquerque, NM · 6d

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Why This Small Cafe’s LEGENDARY Chicken-Fried Steak Keeps Drawing Diners in Albuquerque, NM

Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM | Sat–Sun, 7:30 AM–2 PM. Albuquerque has plenty of reasons to get out of bed, but a breakfast plate wearing melted cheese and red chile makes a particularly persuasive argument. At Vic’s Daily Cafe on Osuna Road, family history comes with a...

Albuquerque, NM · 6d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Free food options on Veterans Day for those who served

Several restaurants and food establishments will be offering free or discounted meals and food for former and current service members on Veterans Day.

Albuquerque, NM · 5d

KRQE News 13

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The Owl Cafe in Albuquerque wins The64’s title of Best Diner in America

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The results are in, and a New Mexico diner that’s been an icon in the Albuquerque metro for 40 years now officially holds the title for the Best Diner in America. The Owl Cafe and its owl-faced facade are the winners of The 64’s Best Diner in America tournament, beating out dozens […]

Albuquerque, NM · 5d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Tomasita’s in Albuquerque reopens after fire

Tomasita’s reopened after a six-week closure from a fire, bringing all 80 employees back to work at one of the restaurant’s busiest times.

Albuquerque, NM · 5d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Chinese Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A dim sum cart still rolls through one New Mexico dining room on weekend mornings, carrying little steamer baskets to your table. I love that this old-fashioned ritual survives in the high desert, far from any big-city Chinatown. The surprises keep coming once you start looking. One Chinese spot on...

New Mexico · 7d

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Baker who's legally blind pursues dream of running his own bakery. He faces unique challenges

For Lino, reading a recipe takes more than a quick glance. The Albuquerque, New Mexico, baker is legally blind and says he cannot read recipes — even with glasses. Instead, he takes pictures of them on his phone and zooms in. He relies on his memory, often learning a recipe after seeing it a few times.

Albuquerque, NM · 5d

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Back to Business: Tomasita’s Albuquerque Reopens After September Fire

After closing for six weeks following a fire, Tomasita’s opened its doors again on Monday to welcome Albuquerque customers. The reopening brought all 80 employees back to work just as the restaurant entered one of its busiest periods, KOB 4 reports. To recall, Tomasita’s had to implement a temporary...

Albuquerque, NM · 5d

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This New Mexico Shawarma Spot Draws Loyal Fans With Bold Garlic Sauce And Generous Portions

A garlic sauce so loved that the menu sells it as an extra side? I like that kind of confidence. The menu even promises it brings the flavor and aroma game to the next level. That sauce rides along with flame-broiled chicken shawarma, saffron sela rice, warm pita, and housemade turnip and cucumber pickles. Then the hummus shows up in portions people keep calling amazing.

Albuquerque, NM · 7d

KRQE News 13

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‘Back to normal’: Tomasita’s owner reflects on journey ahead of reopening after fire

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Weeks after a destructive fire left a popular New Mexico restaurant closed for business, it’s now ready to open its doors to customers again. Charred and closed for business, Tomasita’s in Albuquerque on Pan American went up in flames Sept. 30, forcing staff and guests to evacuate the building. “The first responders […]

Albuquerque, NM · 7d

600 ESPN El Paso

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Swig's Southwest Expansion Has El Paso on the Radar

A popular dirty soda chain has its eyes on El Paso, and the possibilities are pretty sweet. Here's what we know about Swig.

El Paso, TX · 18d