"Open for: Lunch and dinner Price range: $$$ Maria’s opened in 1950, and while the restaurant has changed hands among multiple families and friends over the years, they have all maintained the humble, home-cooked New Mexican classics that keep locals and travelers coming back for more. Maria’s is perhaps most famous for its menu of more than 150 margaritas and 170 tequilas, which you should definitely explore. The restaurant stays busy, so don’t be surprised if service is direct or efficient—don’t be one of those tourists. Must-try dish: It’s a tie between the tender green chile meatballs and the chiles rellenos, which substitute the typical poblano chile for two stuffed and deep fried New Mexican green chiles." - Karen Fischer
Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen