Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New Mexico

Best Fun Restaurants in Placitas

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Neighborhoods
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Award-winning
Accessibility

956 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Blades' Bistro restaurant
1. Blades' Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1836)
Price: Moderate
• International • Placitas
Booked 3 times today
Chef-owned, Blades' Bistro features innovative international cuisine known for its open kitchen, quality menu offerings, and attentive service in a casual, country setting. Specialties include Grilled Salmon, Chicken Française and Roasted Beets topped with Goat Cheese, Fried Calamari and world class French Onion Soup along with salad courses, daily specials, seasonal entrees, and homemade desserts. The owners are committed to use fresh ingredients and support their Local Farmers whenever possible. Look for exciting Wine Dinners pared with wines from regions from all over the world. Blades' Bistro is a classy blend of classic, whimsical; it is an oasis of sophistication thriving in Placitas. Everything about Blades' Bistro is nicer than you expect, in the best possible way. The dining room is refined and the exhibition kitchen classy. By Andrea Lin For the ABQ Journal
A photo of Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar restaurant
2. Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar
4.7
Exceptional(2290)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Ana Pueblo
Booked 4 times today
Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at Santa Ana Golf Club has offered an unforgettable dining experience since 1986. Housed in a renovated 100 year-old adobe ranch house, the warmth and intimacy of Prairie Star is intoxicating. You may absorb the NM Territorial atmosphere of handmade adobe walls, kiva fireplaces and full viga and latilla ceilings while enjoying awe-inspiring and sweeping views of the golf course and the Sandia Mountains.Our culinary team masterfully creates stunning Contemporary New American cuisine with global influences and Executive Chef Myles Lucero changes our menu seasonally to reflect the time and freshest ingredients at hand. Each dish is carefully crafted from the finest ingredients, locally sourced when possible, and organic, sustainable and fair trade items preferred. Prairie Star serves prix fixe menus on major holidays, and you can find details at prairiestarrestaurant.com. We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
A photo of Santa Ana Cafe restaurant
3. Santa Ana Cafe
4.2
Awesome(220)
Price: Expensive
• Southwest • Santa Ana Pueblo
Santa Ana Cafe, featuring indigenous influenced casual American fare, local New Mexico classics and vegetarian and gluten free options. Dine inside our restaurant or on the beautiful, covered patio with views of Tuyuna Mesa.
A photo of Corn Maiden restaurant
4. Corn Maiden
4.4
Awesome(367)
Price: Very Expensive
• Southwest • Santa Ana Pueblo
Corn Maiden is the signature restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Tamaya. The experience starts like no other when you enter the restaurant, the ambiance is that of tranquility and warmth of a New Mexican pueblo home. Locally raised chef George Silva, has carefully crafted a menu based on the flavors of the region; prepared with elevated techniques to give a new interpretation to classic indigenous fare. Enjoy one of our signature dishes with a hand-crafted cocktail featuring uniquely New Mexican and American spirits with mixers sourced from the property and Rio Grande valley.
A photo of Ten 3 restaurant
5. Ten 3
4.8
Exceptional(1826)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Albuquerque
Booked 28 times today
Welcome to America’s most breathtaking dining experience!TEN 3 is perched atop the area’s distinct, burgeoning culinary landscape. Our menu features international, Mediterranean, New Mexican, and American dishes, all thoughtfully and responsibly prepared from scratch, emphasizing the unique flavors of the region, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We strive for straightforward beauty in every dish with the hopes that each bite will create moments of communal joy you’ll want to return to time and time again.Although the alpine dining experience can present amazing opportunities to create lasting memories, weather can occasionally present unexpected challenges related to our remote tram access - please be patient with the rare and unavoidable delays or cancellations that may result due to high winds or adverse weather conditions.
A photo of Alma Fonda Fina restaurant
6. Alma Fonda Fina
5.0
Exceptional(201)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 90 times today
Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.
A photo of Geronimo restaurant
7. Geronimo
4.9
Exceptional(12830)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Santa Fe
Booked 54 times today
Geronimo has established a reputation as THE place to dine in Santa Fe. Tradition and innovation merge at this Canyon Road legend, where simplicity and understatement reign. New Mexico's only Mobil 4 star and AAA 4 Diamond rated restaurant. Winner of TripAdvisor's Top 10 Restaurants in the United States.
A photo of El Pinto restaurant
8. El Pinto
4.6
Exceptional(7397)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque
Booked 53 times today
El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.
A photo of Sazon restaurant
9. Sazon
4.8
Exceptional(5334)
Price: Very Expensive
• Latin American • Santa Fe
Booked 35 times today
Sason is a Latin American restaurant in Santa Fe, known for its authentic and creative Mexican cuisine. Reviewers consistently mention the 'wonderful food', 'beautiful atmosphere' and 'amazing service'. The menu is praised for its 'eclectic and unique' flavors, and the restaurant's art pieces and history make it an 'exciting' and 'interesting' place to dine.
A photo of Vernon's Speakeasy restaurant
10. Vernon's Speakeasy
4.8
Exceptional(5270)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Albuquerque
Booked 17 times today
Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.
‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • SamVIP
    New Mexico •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Definitely, a favorite. Even on a very busy Valentine's night the place was amazing. Service, Food, and schedule adjustments. Like clockwork, the Blade's team crushed it. Support local business owners and this great establishment.
    More info
    Blades' BistroPrice: Moderate• International• Placitas
    •
    4.8
  • Darlene
    New Mexico •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We celebrated Valentines Day a day early and definitely a wise decision! Our server, Avery, was enjoyable and attentive. We both had the bacon wrapped pheasant breast and was delicious. The cinnamon roll with bananas foster and Chantilly cream was divine. Thank you for another memorable evening!
    More info
    Prairie Star Restaurant & WinebarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Ana Pueblo
    •
    4.7
  • Caleb
    New Mexico •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Overall a wonderful experience. I love Ten3. My only complaint is the pork was a little cold, and it feels like they've almost doubled their prices in the last couple years. This is a great restaurant though. One of my favorites.
    More info
    Ten 3Price: Very Expensive• American• Albuquerque
    •
    4.8
  • Eric HansVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    The variety of options for Sat/Sunday brunch are quite nice! Very tasty, nice presentation and great service. We sat on the patio n for a bit and then inside. Great views outside and nice ambience inside. I was last here 15 years ago and the property is well maintained and a beautiful blend of New Mexican with some modern touches. Great blend of traditional and new. We will return sooner than 15 years!
    More info
    Santa Ana CafePrice: Expensive• Southwest• Santa Ana Pueblo
    •
    4.2
  • April
    New Mexico •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    We went for a Christmas dinner on Christmas Day & the food was AHmazing! The ambiance was nice & we also had excellent service. The chef made an amazing menu for dinner. Just excellent & a lovely meal.
    More info
    Corn MaidenPrice: Very Expensive• Southwest• Santa Ana Pueblo
    •
    4.4

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo