Nibbles: Ned’s on the Rio Grande

The Reuben sandwich ($8.75) yelled to me because the menu referred to it as being voted the best. It’s a tripledecker sandwich with grilled corned beef and turkey plus Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. I got it on light rye. A cup of Thousand Island dressing came in a small cup, which I lathered between bread layers. I also ordered a side of cut green chile ($1.25), because to me it’s required if you’re eating a Reuben in New Mexico. The sandwich was very good. The chile made it even better.

I also ordered a cup of clam chowder ($2.50). It was too thick and lukewarm.

A word about the atmosphere. During my lunch, Ned’s had the feel of a cheery neighborhood restaurantbar. Waitresses gave several patrons hugs and hearty hellos when they entered. After being seated, some patrons talked animatedly with people at adjoining tables.

LOCATION: 1100 Rio Grande NW (just north of I-40), 243-5100

HOURS: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays (Accepts Journal Press Pass)

Know a great lunch spot? LOCATION: 1100 Rio Grande NW (just north of I-40), 243-5100