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Restaurants in New Mexico

Santa Fe Espresso Co.

1. Santa Fe Espresso Co.

56 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

Coffee shop and café in downtown Santa Fe.

Restaurants Cafes
The Pantry

2. The Pantry

1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Kaps Coffee Shop & Diner

3. Kaps Coffee Shop & Diner

5801 Central Ave NE #1701, Albuquerque, NM

Casual diner known for hearty breakfasts and Route 66 vibe.

Restaurants Diners
Loyola's Family Restaurant

4. Loyola's Family Restaurant

4500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Beloved diner offering New Mexican comfort food since the 1980s.

Restaurants Diners
Blunt Bros Coffee

5. Blunt Bros Coffee

4400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Local coffee shop and casual hangout in the Nob Hill area.

Restaurants Cafes
Flying Star Cafe

6. Flying Star Cafe

3416 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Eclectic café with bakery items and comfort food staples.

Restaurants Cafes
66 Diner

7. 66 Diner

1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

1950s-style diner with classic American food and nostalgic decor.

Restaurants Diners
Red Ball Cafe

8. Red Ball Cafe

1303 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Long-running diner with classic New Mexican fare.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Monica's El Portal Restaurant

9. Monica's El Portal Restaurant

321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Classic New Mexican cuisine served in a cozy, colorful setting with a patio.

Restaurants Mexican
Smith's Cafe

10. Smith's Cafe

E Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Watson's BBQ

11. Watson's BBQ

502 S Lake St, Tucumcari, NM

BBQ joint serving smoked meats and sides.

Restaurants BBQ
Dels Restaurant & Gifts

12. Dels Restaurant & Gifts

1202 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Kix On 66

13. Kix On 66

1102 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Fifties-style diner offering breakfast and American eats.

Restaurants Diners
Carlson Coffee Company

14. Carlson Coffee Company

115 E Smith Ave, Tucumcari, NM

Local coffee shop and eatery in downtown Tucumcari.

Restaurants Cafes
Joe's Restaurant

15. Joe's Restaurant

321 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Closed diner on historic Route 66.

Restaurants Diners
La Cita

16. La Cita

821 S 1st St, Tucumcari, NM

Colorful Route 66 Mexican restaurant known for its sombrero roof.

Restaurants Mexican
Route 66 Diner

17. Route 66 Diner

2502 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM

Classic American diner serving hearty meals and nostalgia.

Restaurants Diners
Railway Cafe

18. Railway Cafe

2150 Rte 66, Gallup, NM

Cozy roadside café with breakfast and coffee staples.

Restaurants Cafes
Angela's Café

19. Angela's Café

201 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM

Cozy café offering breakfast and lunch with New Mexican flair.

Restaurants Cafes
Gallup Coffee Company

20. Gallup Coffee Company

203 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM

Popular downtown coffeehouse serving espresso and pastries.

Restaurants Cafes
Jerry's Cafe

21. Jerry's Cafe

406 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM

Beloved diner serving New Mexican cuisine and green chile plates.

Restaurants Mexican
Earl's Family Restaurant

22. Earl's Family Restaurant

1400 U.S. Rte 66, Gallup, NM

Historic eatery known for Native crafts and local cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Virgie's Restaurant

23. Virgie's Restaurant

2720 W Historic Hwy 66, Gallup, NM

Family-run eatery serving Southwestern and Mexican favorites in a casual setting.

Restaurants Mexican
Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge

24. Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge

801 W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Classic diner and lounge offering southwestern cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Rubee's Diner

25. Rubee's Diner

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.

Restaurants Diners
Ranch House Cafe

26. Ranch House Cafe

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Deserted Route 66 café and classic roadside relic.

Restaurants Diners
Paradise Cafe

27. Paradise Cafe

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Long-abandoned roadside cafe on Route 66.

Restaurants Diners
Route 66 Restaurant

28. Route 66 Restaurant

2295 Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Closed restaurant that once served Route 66 patrons.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Joseph's Bar & Grill

29. Joseph's Bar & Grill

1775 Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty food and neon signage.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Mayela's Restaurant

30. Mayela's Restaurant

E Pecos Rd, East Pecos, NM

Once-popular local eatery, now closed.

Restaurants Mexican
Luna Mansion Restaurant

31. Luna Mansion Restaurant

110 Main St SW, Los Lunas, NM

Historic mansion-turned-restaurant, now closed but preserved.

Restaurants Historic Eateries
Zodie's Grill

32. Zodie's Grill

Route 66, San Fidel, NM

Abandoned eatery on the Mother Road with faded signage and history.

Restaurants Casual Dining