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A photo of D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood restaurant
1. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood
4.5
Awesome(213)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Los Ranchos
Booked 40 times today
We are thrilled to announce that our newest D.H. Lescombes location in Albuquerque is open! This exciting expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are honored to establish this second Albuquerque location, near Rio Rancho, NM, to serve the wonderful community and surrounding areas.
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2. 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.
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3. Indigo Crow
4.7
Exceptional(2593)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Albuquerque
Booked 11 times today
Indigo Crow is located in the Village of Corrales. Owners Don and Regina Raber, along with their staff, have created an amazing place for friends and family to gather and enjoy great food and wine.At the Crow, we love food. It is our passion to pair great food with exceptional wine for a memorable dining experience. Join us and enjoy this inspired menu with local produce, southwest touches, as well as international flavors.Enjoy patio dining under our elm trees or cozy up to one of our two fireplaces in the cooler months.Please call Indigo Crow for Happy Hour reservations from 3-5pm.If you are unable to make a reservation during business hours online, we may have limited seating. Please call to make your reservation.505-898-7000
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4. Restaurant Forty Nine Forty
4.5
Awesome(321)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Los Ranchos
Booked 6 times today
Restaurant Forty Nine Forty is the place to be if you're looking for an elevated American cuisine experience. With its cozy indoor seating and fresh outdoor seating options, it's perfect for any occasion. The reviewers rave about the 'exquisite cocktails' and 'imaginative' dishes. One even called it 'their new favorite restaurant'. So, it's not just the food, it's the whole experience that's a blast!
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5. Mulas
4.5
Awesome(105)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Los Ranchos
Booked 4 times today
A unique Corrales restaurant atmosphere with cuisine steeped in multicultural history of New Mexico. You'll experience traditional Spanish, Mexican, and Native aspects in all our dishes! Great outdoor patio!
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6. M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho
4.7
Exceptional(1014)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Albuquerque
Booked 8 times today
Our mission is to open a few restaurants that take care of our guests in every way-treating them like guests in our home, making sure that they feel embraced by the joy with which we extend our hospitality, and making sure that they become entranced by our restaurant. We understand the value of 'regulars' returning weekly and in many cases more frequently. We hope that all of our guests will feel that they belong to a private club, to which we welcome them again and again. M'tucci's Moderno located in Rio Rancho is a sister of our first restaurant, M'tucci's Italian, which is located at Coors and Montano on Albuquerque's West Side. At Moderno, we continue to offer a moderately priced, Italian menu built on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary recipes. The menu, together with the bar (full liquor license) menu, is offered in a contemporary building with black steel elements, high ceilings, and a big garage door that opens to the Sandia Mountains. Inside the steel, we have inserted a more traditional looking wood clad restaurant featuring traditional lighting and Edison bulbs, as well as other playful elements. Our congenial bar and mezzanine offer alternative spaces within which to enjoy M'tucci's food and beverage. Moderno's bar program features our unique shrubs as well as a new collection of original cocktails to complement our food and wine. Our mezzanine can also be reserved for private groups. M'tucci's Moderno is located just west of Presbyterian's Rust Medical Center. At the end of 2016, Jeff Spiegel, Katie Gardner, and John Haas, founders of M'tucci's Restaurants, welcomed five new partners to their ownership team: Austin Leard, Sherri Rivenburgh, Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Chris O'Sickey. This ensures that M'tucci's Restaurants are here for the long haul.
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7. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Cottonwood Mall
4.4
Awesome(23)
Price: Moderate
• American • Albuquerque
Booked 4 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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8. Red Lobster - Albuquerque - Coors Bypass
4.2
Awesome(27)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Albuquerque
Booked 6 times today
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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9. 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.
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10. 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.
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  • Sarah
    El Paso •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A beautiful dining experience and excellent food! Would definitely recommend for a date night, has a nice menu with lots of options. We will be back!
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    MulasPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Los Ranchos
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    4.5
  • Gissell
    Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It’s was our first time dining on Valentine’s Day I really enjoyed the experience.I do recommend the food was very delicious.Everything was perfect i have no complaints. I recommend to make reservations a head of time if you are planning for Valentine’s Day’s dinner.
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    Indigo CrowPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Albuquerque
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    4.7
  • TonyVIP
    New Mexico •68 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a fantastic experience at our Valentine’s dinner. We enjoyed the sea bass and ravioli, both of which were delicious. The white chocolate tart was superb, and the service was exceptional. We also loved the cocktails and the perfectly paired wine with our meal. We can’t wait for our next dinner out and to try the new social hour!
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    Restaurant Forty Nine FortyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Los Ranchos
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    4.5
  • Dana
    St. Louis •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had dinner for valentine's day and made an early reservation. We had a nice relaxing meal that was delicious. I had the enchiladas and the red Chile was nice with some spice. My husband had the chicken Florentine off the special valentine menu and he really enjoyed it. Overall We loved the food. Our server was Nobe...he was funny and did a great job. He even gave us some extra sopapillas to take home! I'm looking forward to going back and would like to sit in their outdoor area.
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    El PintoPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• Albuquerque
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    4.6
  • Mark
    New Mexico •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    First time at this location, we were sat next to a couple of large tables so it was fairly loud at first. after the large tables left it was nice. Food and service were excellent! I highly reccommend the spicy seafood carbonara
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    D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - CottonwoodPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Los Ranchos
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    4.5

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