Here are the 6 best value restaurants in New Mexico, according to OpenTable

OpenTable recently released its Diners’ Choice restaurants for each state, awards determined by where diners book, dine and review.

Only verified diners can review restaurants on OpenTable, ensuring the data’s accuracy.

The first three restaurants on this list were selected as the Diners’ Choice winners for value. The remaining restaurants on our list were highly rated under the $$ category, indicating that all meal items are priced at $30 or less.

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Las Cruces

The D.H. Lescombes chain's Las Cruces location has become a must-visit restaurant for both residents and visitors. Its chefs and winemakers have carefully crafted a menu that pairs epicurean-style dishes with housemade New Mexico wines. Guests can choose to dine in the dining room or on the outdoor patio, making it a premier dining destination.

A guest favorite is the signature nosh, priced at $22. This dish features an assortment of meats and cheeses, roasted artichokes, olives, red chile truffle, sweet and spicy pecans, country mustard, crackers, crostini and seasonal fruit. One diner praised the restaurant’s value, saying, “Food and wine are very good. Service is friendly. I like this place a lot—good value and nice facilities.”

Cafe Grazie

Café Grazie was another restaurant selected for its value and was also recognized as the best-value restaurant in Santa Fe. Founded by Oskar and Emerson Arias, the café aims to provide Santa Fe residents with quality and authentic lunches, dinners and desserts.

Café Grazie features a primarily Italian menu, and one of the standout dishes from guest reviews is their Cannelloni di Pollo. This dish features cannelloni shells stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, ground chicken and Parmesan, over a roasted bell pepper coulis, drizzled with basil aioli for just $17. One guest enjoyed not only the value but also the restaurant ambiance, saying, “Excellent food, quaint, quiet, and charming! Great place for gathering with friends, birthday or anniversary celebration.”

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Alamogordo

This is another location in the D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro family, beloved by New Mexico residents. The restaurant not only offers incredible wines but also allows guests to dine in or take their meals to go. Visit this location, or any other, and enjoy some of the finest dishes New Mexico has to offer.

One guest shared their experience, providing a detailed breakdown of their meal: “The meal was great. The bacon-wrapped jalapeño shrimp were plump and perfectly seasoned. The meatloaf was tender and zesty—gourmet comfort food. The Riesling paired perfectly with the entrée, and Dino provided attentive and professional wait service.” Dino, a highly rated server, was mentioned in another customer review: “We always have a delicious dinner here! Our server, Dino, gave us exemplary service. This has become our go-to on Friday nights…we’ll definitely be back!”

Santacafe

This restaurant offers one of the best outdoor dining experiences in Santa Fe—plus it’s easy on the wallet. Located in one of Santa Fe’s most beloved historic homes, this restaurant has been a community staple for over 40 years. The menu combines the traditions of modern American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.

A favorite among reviewers is the gnocchi, which features pasta paired with a brown butter cauliflower purée, roasted cauliflower, Parmesan, ancho chile oil and fava beans, all for just $28. One guest described their lunch experience as relaxing, saying, “We had a really relaxing and enjoyable lunch at Santacafe today. The ambiance was warm and inviting, the service professional and friendly, and the food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Our server, Pablo, was great.”

El Pinto

El Pinto, founded by twin brothers John and Jim Thomas in 1962, has been a quintessential destination for healthy, fresh New Mexican cuisine ever since. It is also the first and only restaurant with an Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on-site. The 250 pasture-raised hens provide fresh eggs used daily in the restaurant.

A popular menu item is the famous red chile ribs, marinated in Hatch red chile and slow-baked until they fall off the bone, priced at $28.99. One guest praised the experience, saying, “El Pinto is a great place to take visitors. The ambiance is great. The patio is beautiful. The food is pretty good. The service is always exceptional. We really enjoyed ourselves.”

M'tuccis Bar Roma

Located in the Nob Hill area, M’tucci’s Bar Roma prides itself on crafting dishes from scratch. Guests can enjoy a view of Route 66 from the patio while sipping on a handcrafted cocktail. M’tucci’s is also a popular spot for birthday celebrations, offering one complimentary dessert from the menu for such occasions.

For dessert, reviewers recommend the tiramisu. One customer shared their experience, saying, “Great food and cocktails! We split the large blackberry and pecan salad between four of us and had plenty. We enjoyed our fried Brie appetizer, and each of us loved our entrée.”