At Algodones Distillery we honor that philosophy and hand craft spirits that reflect their time and place.  Using traditional pot stills, artesian well water and our bosque location for aging, we source and distill local ingredients from blue corn to juniper, piñon and more into "The Spirits of New Mexico". All Algodones products are available at our 2 Tasting Room locations - Algodones and Ruidoso - and in may fine retailers, bars and restaurants statewide.  If you don't see us on the...

Taylor Garrett Spirits was borne out of an aviator’s vision to produce a unique line of spirits using breakthrough aging technology while honoring the traditions of the world’s great Master Distillers. We are a veteran-owned company located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and founded by Scott Feuille, a retired Naval Aviator and commercial airline pilot. Having traveled the globe and tasted some of the finest spirits the world has to offer, he’s always been fascinated by the skill and...

Celebrating 100 Years of Hospitality! Step into the past and experience the splendor of the American Southwest at La Fonda on the PlazaTM, the only Santa Fe New Mexico hotel situated on the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Start your vacation in Santa Fe and experience the allure of old world charm at one of the best Santa Fe hotels, where tasteful, modern conveniences blend with the warmth of authentic New Mexican style.

Founded in 1998, Twisters has grown to 17 awesome locations centralized in New Mexico and is now expanding into Colorado with 2 restaurants! Twisters is a fast casual dining experience specializing in New Mexican foods with our famous red and green chile as well as American favorites! Twisters was started with the idea that customers wanted quality food at fast food prices with quick service in a pleasant environment. Our goal is to always exceed our customers’ expectations in value, quality,...

This year’s winners started early in the NM restaurant industry. One partner started as a dishwasher straight out of high school at Cattle Baron and eventually moved up to management at other restaurants. Years later, he’d share his superpowers by traveling to struggling restaurants from Oregon to Florida and help to turn them around. In 2015, a lifelong dream was realized when a partnership was formed to open their own restaurant in Socorro, New Mexico.

This year’s Superhero Chef has spent 45 years completely dedicated to the passion and craft of the table.  For him, food is not about trying to create a new trend but perfecting what you are doing every day.  He was awarded James Beard Best Chef of the Southwest in 2005 and just celebrated his 20th anniversary.  Under his  leadership, The Compound has won many awards.  NMRA is proud to honor 2021’s Chef of the Year, Mark Kiffin of The Compound. 

This year’s Restaurant Neighbor Superhero spearheads the charity Kitchen Kids Inc.  He is also the director of the 505 Food Fights, a food competition that promotes our industry and has raised tens of thousands for charity. His own personal and physical challenges have been no match for his superpowers of empathy and tenacity. Congrats to 2021 Restaurant Neighbor Winner Mike White of High Point Grill and Rustico Italian Kitchen.

2021’s Manager of the Year winner has been in the industry for years. She has shown extraordinary management skills in listening and training staff, provides a safe environment for staff and customers and continues to run a thriving local business in a truly difficult time. At the same time she was juggling new rules, she was expanding Ohori’s online presence and capabilities and a local delivery program. This “Management Superhero” showed powers of empathy, leadership, and outreach.

Annapurna is the place for a healing cuisine. To accomplish this mission of serving a healing cuisine as prescribed in the Ayurvedic tradition, our restaurants maintain certain principles and philosophies that are very unique in the food industry. Our food is made by hand in our kitchens from fresh produce, locally grown and organic.

Vick's Vittles Country Kitchen is well known across Albuquerque for its excellent selection of southwestern and country food. Vick's Vittles also has a conference room with 40-50 seats available for parties and special events. We also offer catering services.

Peppers Grill & Bar is located in the heart of the UFO Capitol of the World in Roswell, New Mexico. Just three blocks north of the Famous International UFO Museum & Research Center. Peppers Grill & Bar features Southwestern Casual Dining with: Traditional Mexican Favorites Made to Order Salads Hand-Cut, Aged Steaks and Our Famous Baby Back Ribs As a testament to its local and regional appeal, Peppers Grill & Bar will have been in business at the same location for over twenty...

The guiding principle of Turtle Mountain Brewing Company is to provide the people of Rio Rancho and surrounding communities with delicious, high-quality foods and beverages at an affordable price in a comfortable, friendly environment. Being a fan of the show “Cheers,” Nico envisioned a place where regulars and visitors alike could come in and feel like they are part of the family. Turtle Mountain’s employees are encouraged to get to know customers by name as well as background and interests.

Sadie's is a New Mexican cuisine restaurant chain from the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have three locations in Albuquerque, and they also sell their own New Mexico chile, salsa, jerky, and other New Mexico related products throughout the United States and Canada.

A Bite of Belgium opened on October 1st, 2012 with a desire to bring something unique to Las Cruces, NM – authentic and tasty Belgian cuisine at an affordable cost. A Bite of Belgium offers customers a variety of menu items, from warm Belgian waffles made with real beet sugar, to the mouth-watering “Belgian Burger” with caramelized onions and Gouda cheese on a freshly baked brioche bun. From daily baked goods and peasant-style quiche to award winning tomato basil soup, try it all.

Executive Chef Christian Pontiggia of Sassella hails from the namesake region and it's culture. He brings the underlying tradition of fine Italian dining into contemporary world cuisine, producing innovative dishes that are a delight to the eye as well as the palette. This restaurant provides a unique stage to highlight Chef Pontiggia’s culinary artistry. We invite you to experience the merging of new world cuisine with old world traditions in his signature style

With a handful of products as their focus, Bueno Foods was born, founded in 1951. So, for over half a century now, Bueno Foods has grown steadily from a small neighborhood grocery store into one of the Southwest’s premier producers of New Mexican and Mexican foods, still owned and operated by the Baca family. Consistent quality and service, customer responsiveness, innovation and hard work have resulted in Bueno’s steady upward growth and success.

In the early 1970's, Joseph Camuglia opened Paisano's Italian Restaurant. Paisano's began with a limited menu featuring pizza and hearty Italian sandwiches on freshly baked bread, but soon grew to offer a complete Italian menu specializing in traditional preparations of fresh pasta, veal, fish, poultry and beef. Everything served is created in our on-premise kitchen from scratch.

Izanami is an izakaya serving upscale japanese bar food. Small plates meant for sharing, creatively prepared locally-sourced meat and produce with an emphasis on seasonality, all accompanied by unique libations. They have the best selection of artisanal microbrew cold sake found anywhere between the coasts, green teas from shizuoka, locally roasted coffee drinks, ten different japanese craft beers, and housemade spritzers

Locally owned and operated, The Double Eagle and Pepper’s offer Southern New Mexico a dining experience as vibrant, welcoming and diverse in flavor as Old Mesilla itself. We have designed the menu around the love of exceptional wines, fresh and local ingredients and a twist on New Mexican food. From our Green Chile Cheese Wontons to New Mexico’s only Aged Steak restaurant and you cannot forget the Award Winning Margaritas, Double Eagle and Pepper’s is a must stop.

For 80 years, La Posta de Mesilla has served authentic “New Mex” cuisine in an 1840’s historic adobe building. La Posta de Mesilla features local New Mexican chile grown in the heart of the Hatch and Mesilla Valley, known for it’s world famous red and green chile. La Posta is legendary as one of the oldest and most historic Mexican Restaurants in New Mexico and throughout the United States.

Del Charro has gained a reputation for its stimulating libations and light bar food. Del Charro is open late as well for the folks that need some grub after a long day of work, or somewhere to gather after one of Santa Fe’s cultural events. Inn of the Governors, an authentic southwest style hotel located in downtown Santa Fe, has more than a 50-year tradition of intimacy and charm. Our tranquil Inn and attentive staff will transform every aspect of your stay into a memorable experience.

Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991 with his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible.

Colfax Pavilion establish in 1929 served as a dance hall, bar a roller skating rink for the area is now (historic in its own way) Colfax Tavern & Diner AKA Cold Beer NM. Owners Danny & Shelly Quartieri have enjoyed serving travelers, visitors and their community since 2016. A great place to stop in for great food, cold beer and/or spirits.  They have a saying around Cold Beer, NM "Where not much happens, but you better be here when it does!"

The 4 D.H. Lescombes locations across New Mexico include 2 winery & Bistro locations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces plus D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room in Deming, and Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe. They are open for wine tastings 7 days a week and have an extensive inventory of wine for bottle and case sales. Enjoy pairing wines with delicious appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and entrees prepared by master chefs at our Bistro locations.