Mesa Provisions

Should you come here? Yes, especially if you're a local looking for something neat. The place has great decoration and a mission statement I can get behind—super creative foods, too with great plating. Support local! Reservations needed. Now, the pieces that make me dock a star and why I wouldn't recommend this place over some others in town and why I won't be coming back. Firstly, I don't know if our server had a bad day, but it felt like just us being there was unwelcome—like it was a hassle that we even decided to be there. Next, the "tortillas" were the worst part of the meal; super gummy and not flavourful. It sticks in your mouth and coats it in an unpleasant manner (those beans were fantastic, though. Excellent. Biscuits were also great). The courses themselves were solid. Nothing bad, nothing crazy good. It was kind of disappointing considering the hype I had heard around this place. Check out Vernon's for a good alternative. Hopefully, you (the reader) have a better experience than we did and enjoy it.

Food was very flavorful and came out quickly, and the non alcoholic drinks were interesting and refreshing. I also adored the artwork. Great for girls night or a date!

WOW!🤩 Perfect experience and very excited to have this gem in Albuquerque. The service, atmosphere and food were all top notch! We had the Brussel Sprout Toast, Smoked Half Chicken, Pork Chop Tomahawk & Mushroom Enchiladas. Everything was superb, tasty, cooked well and presentation was beautiful. Thank you for a lovely experience, we will be back!

This place is great, a little hard to pick out on the block because the windows are all blacked out. Lol. Worth searching. Service was awesome and food was outstanding. I would go back just for the green chile biscuits!

I had such an exquisite dinner here! I ordered the half chicken and I had no regrets - the flavours POPPED and it all worked so so well. I had the pana cotta and that was also divine and the layering of flavours was amazing. Wish I was here for longer to come back - but will be try and recreate the flavours when I return home to Aotearoa!

Went for my birthday in May and I was blown away by our experience. They gave us the absolute best service experience I’ve ever had, which I very much appreciate as a server myself. They made a dessert that wasn’t on the menu based on my dietary restrictions to celebrate my birthday. We ordered the rainbow trout and the steak and could have licked the plates clean. A+ on all accounts, big fan, and thank you to our server, Dominic, for giving us such a great experience!

I come to ABQ a few times a year for work and I’m always interested in checking out the culinary scene around town as I do in all the cities I travel to. Mesa Provisions has won a James Beard award and generally hyped up in publications about ABQ but unfortunately was not very good. Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t horrible, it was just very mid and it could have been a bad night from the chef and I could have ordered the wrong thing - but I find it hard to mess up a steak. I ordered the 14 oz ribeye - medium. It came out medium-rare and cold. Can’t remember ever getting a steak cold or if that was their take on it. It tasted fine and the accompanying sauce and asparagus was good, but it was cold. Legit. For $69 a pop, just not worth it. The shoestring fries reminded me Pik-Niks with seasoning. The ambiance was nice and quaint and the vibes were fine. No cocktails, only wine and a couple of beers. Felt like I was in a pop-up kitchen more than a restaurant. I like they’re trying to do locally sourced and seasonal menus, again, I could just have gotten the wrong thing, but I’m dairy free and this was recommended.

Absolutely amazing experience! I had the Fig Salad, Smoked Half Chicken, and Peach Cobbler. Every element was top-tier. From the balance of heat, sweet and acidity, to the variety of textures all working together for a complete, creative culinary experience. Not to mention the attentiveness of the staff. You can tell that each and every one of them care deeply about the diner from the moment they walk in the door. The fact that Chef Riley was working the pass, while also supporting apps/salad, and polishing silverware and glasses all shows the immense passion for the craft, and that trickles down to the rest of the staff - in every role.

Delicious dinner and great service. Ambiance was good. We started with the charred cabbage and grilled shrimp (without chorizo). I had the ruby trout. He had osso bucco. Panna cotta for dessert. It was all so good!!

I love this place! It's very comparable to a nice dinner spot in Los Angeles. The menu is simple. The service is great. The place is small-ish. Reservations recommended. Parking - street parking is free. I don't think they have a parking lot. Food - I would order the biscuits $8 again. Everything about it was great. The honey butter was tasty. The Mesa Burger $17 was surprisingly very good. The patty was cooked well and to my liking. You can feel the spicy kick, but it's not too spicy. The bone-in bison ribeye $72 was the most expensive item on the menu. It's also bison meat, which I've only had maybe one other time in my life. I did not like the combination of flavors here. The cilantro lime butter was enough in my opinion. I thought the beans and yam were good, but they should have put the salsa macha on the side. [The salsa macha reminded me of Lao Gan Ma sauce!!] I would come back and maybe have room for dessert next time!

Mesa Provisions is one of my local go-to spots. I love the wide variety of dishes and we stop by regularly when there are new items on the menu. We tried most of the Fall 2023 menu and the cabbage was my personal favorite - so good that we came back twice in a week! You can't go wrong with the Spiced Carrots, Brussel Sprouts Toast or the Mesa Burger. The shoestring fries add-on is also a must. The Dry-Aged Bison Ribeye was very unique though perhaps a little heavy handed with the beans on the side. We would've loved more butter with the steak. There are two things of note that I don't love about Mesa and they are 1) if you reserve for a large party, they charge you a deposit. It isn't clear how the deposit is used on your final bill and I ended up paying WAY more than I should have (didn't realize this until after when I was looking at my credit card charges). And 2) their dessert options are abysmal compared to their main dishes. The panna cotta was stodgy and tasted more like Jell-O than the creamy, decadent consistency a true panna cotta should be. We've given Mesa the benefit of the doubt and ordered dessert multiple times, and every time I'm left beyond disappointed - don't bother! Overall, we'll likely continue to venture to Mesa since food and service are both overall very solid.

Service Service was amazing as soon as we walked in. Erin greeted us with a big smile. We fortunately got seated right away with our reservation. All the service professionals we attentive and nice!!! Ambiance Very nice clean place. Nice n cool inside. Table aren't too close together. Open concept. Would be nice to see kitchen but we could see the bar. Unfortunately they dont have a full service bar but lots of wine choices. Food We started of with the biscuits with the tasty butter . Wish they would given more for three biscuits but still delicious. We also had the tartar was our least favorite dish. Hit of the night Brussel sprouts with goat cheese on toast!! The chicken and duck fat tortillas the bomb!!!! The sad thing they are going to a new seasonal menu so we got lucky and will be able to try the new menu. Overall this place is amazing for a upper dining experience the prices are so reasonable!! Kudos catering to the locals!! I will continue to support- found a new favorite.

We spent the better part of a nine-day New Mexico trip in the Santa Fe area, which obviously has a dining reputation that far outstrips that city's small size. But the single best dining experience of the trip was, without question, at Mesa Provisions in Albuquerque. Overall, Mesa ran up the score in just about every restaurant category: food (by far the most important, of course), service, atmosphere, etc. Like so many 21st-century higher-end restaurants, Mesa Provisions lends itself to sharing smaller plates of food. In such places, that allows folks like the wife and me, who like pretty much everything, to double the variety we'd otherwise get from a menu. And the kitchen here manages that difficult balancing act of creating dishes that feature a wildly different set of flavor profiles that are still unified by common threads like technique (here, purees are big as a base for dishes) or plating style or ingredients. We started off with the Beet & Orange Salad and the Charred Cabbage. Mesa has a meat-heavy menu, but the chef, Steve Riley, is a wizard with vegetables. The salad was delicious, but the cabbage dish, the flavor profile of which is hard to describe but had some Sichuan elements to it, was the best veg dish I can recall having in a *long* time--tremendous but balanced flavors as well as great textural contrasts. Meat dishes--pork belly, lamb meatballs, and beef cheeks--were superb as well. The lamb meatballs were heavily Middle Eatern-influenced and explosively flavorful (a couple of tiny quibbles: the meatballs might have been just a teensy bit over, and the dish as a whole was *extremely* garlicly (and I like garlic a lot)), the pork belly the most Southwest-oriented item of the night, and the beef cheeks achieving some Central-Europe-style comfort-food satisfaction. Very different dishes, but all clearly the product of a singular culinary mind. All three were excellent. Everything was beautifully plated and wildly colorful--a feast for the eyes, too. A simple bowl of peach ice cream closed it out wonderfully. The lead server, who I think was Maddie, couldn't have been better: attentive throughout the meal without being officious, seemingly sincerely happy to help with lining up the dishes for us, recommending a wine or beer and offering tastes (another tiny quibble: a few cocktails would be nice), pacing everything smoothly, and so on. A team effort, though--everybody was welcoming and pleasant. Pretty sure the chef himself brought out a couple of the plates--I always like when a chef humbly does that without calling attention to himself. Mesa Provisions doesn't shoot too high with the atmosphere and decor--it's warm, spacious enough, and pleasantly lit--generally perfect for the relaxed, upscale-casual vision here. And it's difficult to believe it's only two years old--it has the feel of a longtime neighborhood classic. This whole experience clocked in at $150, tax and tip included, a great value in 2023. No-brainer five-star review, and I don't write a whole bunch of them.

What a great addition to the Albuquerque dining scene! More what one would expect from a Santa Fe restaurant, and clear why the chef is a James Beard finalist. The vegetarian options were all excellent, the service was great ( I believe it was Audrey), and we enjoyed the ambiance. Will become a regular in our dining out rotation.

The food was fantastic. I am compelled to say it again, the food was abso-freaking-lutely, f'ing fantastic! Between the wife and I, we ordered 5 items and every single one was delicious. We are meat people and enjoyed the veggie preparations tremendously. This was an absolute treat of a dinner. Sadly we did not save room for dessert. So about the rest of the experience itself, it was nice. We were lucky to get a last minute reservation for two, late-ish around 8 pm, which is fine for us. We got there a bit early to find parking but it wasn't too bad and we found something nearby. It's all street parking btw. The restaurant itself is very minimalist. Its decently sized with a tiny tiny waiting area. Fortunately we were the only ones waiting and were seated pretty quickly. All the staff are really nice and contributed to a wonderful evening for us. Five stars plus plus. If we are ever back in ABQ we will be making reservations ahead of time to revisit.

Mesa provisions is such a delightful restaurant. You got a lot of personal attention from the waiters and the chef. Every dish was fantastic and the portion sizes were good. Not too little but not too much either. I would certainly come again and again for the changes in the menu!

I finally made it here to try the tapas. Service was great and the green chile biscuits are not to be missed! I was sad that the strawberry & burrata toast had meat in it, but my friend thought it was delicious. I also had the black mission fig salad and we shared the mushroom enchilada. All of the food was amazing and the service was excellent. My one caveat is that they do stage their tapas under the assumption that you are sharing them all. We mentioned that we weren't (see my meat comment above) and unfortunately it didn't change the way they were staging our food so we ended up a bit rushed in terms of making it to our next event. That said the service was good and the waitstaff were attentive and friendly.

Mesa Provisions is just delicious. Relaxed atmosphere and outstanding food are a winning combination. We've been a few times and every time the food is great. Never had a bad dish here.

We were lucky enough to get a reservation here during Balloon Fiesta week. My hope was to impress my Texan guests with NM cuisine and that hope was not only met but exceeded. Everything about this experience was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable and gracious. She advised that the menu had just recently turned over to local fall selections and we took full advantage. Their menu is one page, with starters/shareable plates up top and main entrees towards the bottom. We ordered homemade biscuits and Brussel sprouts and while the menu descriptions didn't seem to lean towards SW flavors, they come through loud and clear in the seasoning. The biscuits had good heat and the butter was mixed with red Chile. The Brussel sprouts were crispy and complex, with goat cheese and nutty accompaniments. Our main entrees included the burger (with slab bacon and "marrownaise" which was to die for), the pork chop (enormous and exquisitely tender), the ruby trout (I had a bite and it was tender and fresh) and the smoked chicken (my husband had the gall to turn his nose up at the duck fat tortillas and then had to eat his words when he had to beg the waitress for an extra order of them because they were so good!) Everything was super fresh, cooked to perfection, and unlike any other place in ABQ. I loved the atmosphere, with just about 15-20 tables total. It was small, warm and I left with a full belly! Props to the owners and the head chef, and extra props to the front of house staff. Everyone was great!

***** It is simply the "Best dining experience" in Albuquerque; if your focus is on food, an unpretentious atmosphere, and you enjoy being surprised/delighted with the quality of ingredients, taste and presentation of your dish. I believe this restaurant reflects the humble, and significant experience of the owner. During our recent visit: The Pork Chop, the lamb pasta and the smoked Beets were exceptional Our Perspective: We've dined all over the world, from The French laundry in Napa, to Noma in Copenhagen. That's how much we enjoy a quality dining experience. We always leave Mesa Provisions with a smile, and think about when we can get a chance to come visit again. The quality and consistency are high, and they always surprise us. Thanks to the owner and staff at Mesa... we can't wait to return!

In light of Mesa Provisions being recognized as a finalist for the James Beard Award, I thought that I would make a reservation for dinner while I was in Albuquerque. The hostess was professional and soft-spoken. My server was an engaging 50something lady. She helped me select a glass of white wine. I knew that I wanted to try the lamb shank. Unfortunately, none of the ingredients indicated that the carrot mole would be a five out of ten in terms of heat. I found the heat to be overpowering and, after a couple of bites, I asked to order something else. Despite offering to pay for the lamb shank, the restaurant graciously took it off of my bill. The staff member stated that all of their entrees are spicy. I probably wouldn't have dined at Mesa Provisions had I known this. I ordered the hamburger sans green chile. It was a serviceable hamburger, but nothing extraordinary or unusual. The chocolate surprise dessert, with meringue and hazelnuts, was delicious. The food at Mesa Provisions is prepared and presented well. They are worthy of Beard recognition. If I were to return, I'd enjoy a glass of bubbles and dessert at the bar. I added the $38 cost of the lamb shank as my tip.

So it's new hot spot I heard, had to try it out . It definitely lives up to the hype. It's quite small but the ambience is very nice. Not too fancy/stuffy but still put on some nice duds and head on over. Make reservations! I had the salmon. My date had the smoked tomahawk pork . Wow! Both amazing! Service, food and ambiance were all Spot on! I'll be Back for sure . What a Great neighborhood gem!

Very chill and eclectic dinner spot. So many people recommended the green chili biscuits- glad I listened! I thoroughly enjoyed the chili burger and fries. Enough fries for 4 people! My partner in crime had the smoked 1/2 chicken- outstanding! The waitress was pleasant, efficient, and accommodating. In fact, the staff works together & serves/busses as necessary. Seems like sharing is the way to go at Mesa. I absolutely recommend Mesa Provisions. It felt like a come as you are OR date night solid choice.

In its brief history on Albuquerque's culinary scene, Mesa Provisions has earned a reputation for innovative creations and a reputation for outstanding service and innovative creations. Its chef, Steve Riley, formerly of Farm and Table, was recently selected as a semi finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef-Southwest. Heady stuff. 5 star reviews are the norm (5 star reviews without explanation are worthless-tastes great is an opinion but tell me why). To celebrate my birthday we decided to venture into Central Avenues restaurant district and try it out. Central is not my favorite place. Parking can be difficult; the street veers off in all directions; and despite an increased police presence off street parking at night can be sketchy. But off we went. We nearly walked right by the entrance as only a sign on a blacked out door announces its presence. Inside I was reminded of the Saw Mill, with exposed duct work and minimalist furnishings. The atmosphere was relaxed and fairly quiet. We were greeted by our server, Joshua, who explained the dining experience and took our drink orders. Mesa has a good wine list but unfortunately most of the selections are not available by the glass. My wife had wanted a Pinot Noir but it was not available by the glass. Instead Joshua recommended a Pastrid Albariño, a slightly sweet white. I chose the Blood Orange Rosemary Lemonade from their Zero Proof menu (a nice touch) which I found refreshingly similar to a whiskey sour slosh. The menu is limited (6 entrees and maybe 8 appetizers) and changes based upon the availability of the raw materials. Prices are high ($56 for a 14 ounce ribeye) but comparable to similar establishments. For appetizers we chose the green chile biscuits and Brussels Sprouts Toast. The two biscuits were a disappointment, hard, dry, and with very little flavor. We barely ate one (to their credit they comped them). The toast, especially the sprouts and goat cheese were delicious. The actual toast, however was burnt, not just charred and added a bitter aftertaste to the dish. For our entree my wife chose the trout and I the Native American Ribeye. Mesa local sources much of its food and the steak comes from a consortium of Native American producers. I don't do trout so I trust my wife's judgment and she loved it. I must admit it's presentation was a work of art. The steak's presentation was something else. The meat was concealed under a mound of shoe string potatoes and shredded cheese which if nothing else looked as if someone had dumped a can of Durkee potato sticks on it. Surprisingly the fries were crispy yet soft on the inside; how they pulled that off I do not know. All in all, the fries were misplaced and unsatisfying. The ribeye was the star of this show. Immaculately trimmed and with no bone the meat was beautifully marbled. I ordered it medium (I find most chefs undercook their meat and I am not a fan of rare). As hoped it came out between medium and medium rare). It did not appear to be seasoned but combined with the mushroom Demi it spoke for itself and was one of the best steaks I've eaten in this state. We skipped the desserts; nothing special and certainly not what I'd pay for. As others have noted, the service was exemplary. Pleasant, informative, and not overly intrusive. As is evident Mesa was a mixed bag. While the entrees for the most part shined (putting aside the mound of fries), it was not up to the hype. Ultimately the measure of any restaurant is whether the experience warrants a revisit. Much as we wanted it to, this one doesn't.

Fantastic restaurant on all accounts - food, ambience (spartan but very nice think soho). Service was over the toll. Great value given quality of food and service. Deserves James Beard award. Can't wait to go back

If you follow me you know this is one of my top fine dining experiences in Abq. They always have twists on NM food that are just perfect. The service is always speedy and kind. And everyone is so knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant isn't very big which makes a perfect intimate experience. Perfect for a date.

I'm throughly please with this dining experience! The staff is friendly and top notch, and know their wine (!!). We are here for our anniversary and this place came highly recommended from friends. I ordered the duck breast and my husband got the angus steak and both were drool worthy. I'm a duck snob (as in I love it and cook it myself), and theirs was incredible. The steak too was packed with flavor. We loved the recommendation for the wine as well since their wine list is fairly uncommon. The atmosphere is relaxed, but you need reservations. The bathrooms are even cool with hand painted murals. Now we're looking at the dessert menu and it looks amazing! I'd highly recommend a visit or three.

This is a wonderful place to check out dinner. It's a hip and happening place and the ambiance is good (and casual enough) for just about anything (more casual catch up or even nicer meals for more special occasions). I was there to celebrate a birthday with my friend and we tried a couple of items. I liked that the meals seemed more freshly made and I guess they do rotate the menu often enough..so it's nice you can just try something new the next time you stop by. Prices are what you can expect. It's a little pricey, but not anything too out of ordinary (still cheaper than what you have to pay in big foodie cities like SF/Seattle/NYC. The food presentation was good and the taste was fine. I just wish they have a bit more selection and more pronounced flavors on them (it's slightly bland for my taste..but of good quality..and plus I'm so used to super flavorful Asian food..so I'm a little biased). Great place in town for dinner. Do make a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get a table as it can get crowded though (or gamble on a seat at a bar). My friend and I had a reservation on what I thought was a non-busy workday evening, but...by the time we left..the place was pretty packed already.

We were excited then taken aback when we arrived. We saw the menu and got a bit disappointed that the items we saw on reviews were no longer on the menu. We realized they do have a seasonal menu, so obviously, items will change. What was on the menu seemed pretty typical items. Boy, we were surprised! ALL the food we ordered were full of flavor from the fetat dates,to the tamarind yogurt puree, to the white bean miso puree to the cauliflower puree on both large bishes. First time in a long time that we didn't take home leftovers! The dessert was delicious. We enjoyed our visit very much and will definitely be back.

I was in town for my niece's wedding and my brother in law held a pre wedding family dinner. Based on his daughter's recommendation, he made reservations here. We had a party of four but we practically ordered every item on the menu especially on the appetizer side of the menu. We had foodies and good appetite in attendance. This is a fusion restaurant with no distinct ethnic or cultural influence. The waiter was friendly and informative. From my perspective, I literally had a bite from each dish as I couldn't keep up with my dinning partners. Each dish had a unique flavor and nice in its own way. For entree, each person had their own dish. For myself, I had the mushroom risotto. I must admit this is such an ordinary dish that it wasn't as special as compared to all other dishes we had. My brother had the fried chicken cooked in duck oil, my sister had the shrimp plate and I can't remember my brother in laws dish. And finally for dessert we had split the ice cream. It was an expensive yet pleasant dining experience.

I had high hopes after reading about the restaurant's recent nomination for the finals of the latest round of James Beard awards. The menu was compelling and my server was kind, patient & knowledgable. I ordered 2 plates. The first one was a shaved asparagus salad on a bed of burrata cream. It was presented well but the quality of the cheese was substandard & I have had better at a chain grocery store. The dukkah was pedestrian and all it proved was that someone in the kitchen can use a mandolin. After sending the dish back, the chef came out to speak with me which was nice to show he cares for feedback. He was a bit defensive & stated that he merely cooks for folks in NM, not NY. I found the comment a bit odd, because I wanted to share my underwhelming impression of the dish. My 2nd dish was much better, it had beets with a white BBQ sauce. I was shocked to learn that the chef decided to charge me for the dish I did not enjoy. I have been treated better at chain restaurants. If this is the manner in which guests are treated after logging less than satisfied results of their orders, I am happy I know other establishments that respect a diner's viewpoint and will not be forced to purchase substandard items.

This place is amazing! The menu changes frequently so what I had may not be available when you go, however this quaint place is a must! It's small so make reservations so you can get a seat. The service was phenomenal, the food even better! You won't be disappointed! It is truly a hidden gem. Upscale food without the upscale price. I ordered a few of the menu items as they mostly have small plates and they were all delicious. They also have traditional entrees should tapas not be your thing.

We had the pleasure of dinning here last night. THIS is one of the best restaurants in ABQ by far!!! The service was amazing, and the food was soo good. The menu is a rotating one, so I'm thinking this one was their winter one. Anyways, there was 6 of us and we all ordered different items on the menu. We ended up sharing each others food because literally everything was soo good. I had the steak and beat salad and it was to die for. Plus the green chili honey biscuits were everything!! I tried my friends mushroom green chili enchiladas and I can not tell you how amazing they tasted. The pozole was also another amazing plate. The place is sleek and warm, not a trendy hipster spot, it's cute, and you feel welcomed. Don't walk, run here.

Great great restaurant and a must for people who love wonderful cuisine. Service was professional and friendly. Ambience is small but very nice.

Biscuits, yes! Great on their own with a little kick from the green chili's. Try the red chili butter with it. Burrata cheese toast (only here while they can get fresh tomatoes), amazing! The burrata is so creamy, and crispy prosciutto is wonderful and the pesto! And the heirloom tomatoes! Heaven! Next, trout with mustard greens, pesto, radish: every bite was so very very good. The green garlic pesto was different than the pesto on the burrata toast but maybe even better! This spot is farm to table, so the ingredients are fresh fresh fresh! And the menu will change with availability. Oh, and no small thing ever, our wait staff did a top notch job Don't miss this!

We just enjoyed a delicious and delightful dinner here. It has a warm ambiance with soft light and beautiful art on the walls. The food was excellent. I was very excited to see a peach and tomato salad, two of May favorites, combined in salad paired with fresh, creamy burrata. My companion enjoyed the cheese board with cured meats and pickled beets and carrots. For dinner he had a decadent Mac and Cheese with broccoli and chorizo. I had the BBQ beets and carrots with a sweet heat Carolina style sauce along with a deliciously fresh corn salad. We were too stuffed for dessert but we look forward to returning to this place for many delicious meals! The wait staff provided excellent and attentive service throughout our meal.

If the host is the 'face' of your establishment then this place should re-look the training for the reception post. A warm friendly welcome should always be in order.

Food was delicious and the service was fantastic! My fifth time in New Mexico and I haven't come across a stand out dining experience... until my dinner at Mesa Provisions! Love the unique take on New Mexican cuisine! I had a chance to try the biscuits, spiced carrots and pork Ossobuco, all were so good!! My server was a delight and made a really nice wine recommendation. It was elevated food without the pretentious atmosphere. If you happen to be in Albuquerque and are looking for a memorable meal, stop by Mesa Provisions! You won't regret it!

Great service. Tasty food, sourced locally/seasonally as much as possible. Warm, understated, classy ambience. There is something here for everyone. We thought there might be slight adjustments that would take dishes from great to phenomenal but overall, a delicious satisfying meal. The dessert menu has several interesting provisions which are very fun. We have not gotten to go out for awhile and I'm quite glad this was the destination we chose for our reentry. Recommend.

Artfully prepared food. I enjoyed the cheese & meat board, the apple salad, lamb ragù and S'mores tart. It's a small place so you do need to make a reservation. They have wine, beer and mock tails, but no cocktails. Service was very good.

Excellent and innovative. Juiciest chicken I ever had, squirted all over me when I cut into it.

Simple and clean venue, but the Chef's food, flavors and knowledgeable staff are the real stars! Top 3 best restaurants from those I've tried!

Definitely make this a stop when in Nob Hill. It opened up during Covid and definitely deserves a dinner date if you are just getting out there again in the post Covid world. Great service and delicious food. While it is on the pricier side for Albuquerque, it was worth it. Dinner for 2 without alcohol was 100 (without tip). Downsides: lacks ambiance and not a full bar menu. Things to definitely try (not all pictured! Sorry!) - shrimp and toast (unexpectedly me and my partners favorite.) -kale salad - get your greens and this is where to get it! - Ny Steak- order medium rare. Butter was amazing on top and it was perfectly cooked

The outside is nothing special, but the inside certainly is. You can come here for the comfortable feel with good table spacing and a great place for quiet conversation, and for the excellent service, but the best reason is for the food. We had an outstanding meal with green chile biscuits served with red chile honey butter, and roasted chicken with a red chile rub and served with a smoked lime and on top of a divine piñón seed avacado sauce. Frankly, the coleslaw was not up to the level of the rest of the dish, but the chicken and biscuit were perfectly executed. This restaurant is a gem. Make sure to visit.

Probably the most delicious fun I've had in Duke City, and that's saying a lot. I visit my son and his family several times a year and they always have some new dining adventure to share with me and this was the latest. I seldom award 5 stars because how will one improve on perfection? Every great once in a while I don't have a choice. I started this review immediately after we dined at Mesa Provisions and didn't finish. It's now been several months since we ate there and I don't remember the names of all the dishes - just the party in my mouth with each new plate. It doesn't matter what you choose - it's all fresh and prepared with great attention to detail. The respect for the food and the love of cooking and serving it come through loud and clear. I'll return as often as I can!

All I can say is if you have a special occasion or value cuisine as an art, don't miss your Chance to visit Mesa Provisions in Albuquerque! Mesa Provisions plays towards new American Tapas and has a menu that changes with availability of fresh produce and meats. The menu is well balanced and it is clear the chef truly cares about every dish they serve in the restaurant. If small plates aren't your thing then they do offer traditional meals as well with appetizers. Anything you decide on is bound to be delicious and the wait staff were incredibly helpful! Thank you Mesa provisions for truly honoring fresh and innovative cuisine. We will be returning again!

We ordered 4 different dishes and were more blown away even more as each on arrived and we ate them. The service was wonderfully delightful with the chef stopping over to check on us during our dessert. This is truly a small bit of heaven! Just the right size for a meal with a friend or friends. Very cozy and comfortable. I highly recommend Mesa Provisions! This is one of a kind wonderful!

My favorite place to eat in Albuquerque. Service is always top tier, food is amazing anything I've tried here I loved. My favorite is smoked half chicken... do I need to say anything besides duck fat tortillas!? Always a great ambiance very relaxing environment.

Mesa Provisions provides the affordable fine-dining experience we needed in Albuquerque. The space adds a big-city esthetic that fits right in with Albuquerque's rapid growth. The staff is attentive but also gives you enough space to enjoy your meal. And the food, well, it's phenomenal. We split three "share plates" and two large plates. The share plates included the biscuits and corn fritters, because carbs are life, and peach salad, because adding a few fruits and vegetables makes you feel better about the carbloading. The biscuits are perfect. I'm glad to hear that they'll always be around just like Don Schrader. The corn fritters, though, sheeesh! Pickled squash and smoked jalapeño aioli to go along with the fried goodness? Say less. The peach salad was as fresh as the air during a morning walk through the bosque. We went with the smoked chicken and shrimp and clams for the large plates. The smoked chicken was the star of the night. Moist, savory, and delicious. Even better when it was wrapped by a duck fat flour tortilla and topped with the slaw. The shrimp and clams were a great contrast. For the three share plates, two large plates, and two bottles of wine, our bill was only $168. I say "only" because that is less than half of what you could expect to pay for the tasting menu for two at a Michelin-star-holding restaurant for food this delicious. I can't wait to see what's on the menu next!

What a lovely addition to Nob Hill! The space can only be described as refreshing. The decor is light and airy with cool tones scattered about. Tonight was their opening night and you could tell the staff was super excited to be opening. We were greeted with a warm welcome upon entry. I had made a reservation online which made things so much easier. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially as they have just opened and are getting into their groove. The menu is definitely on the fancier side, prepare to really savor your meal. This is not a place I would recommend for super casual dining, would be a great spot for date night or a special occasion. The menu is small but a curated experience with each dish. I started with the peach salad and my first thought was the tomatoes were super fresh, exactly what you would pluck fresh from the plant in your garden. The jalapeños were an interesting addition but I'm not mad. I then got the shrimp and clams which were amazing, I got my seafood fix. I'm very impressed with the space and wish them the best of luck!

One of my favorite places to eat. Make reservations as the restaurant is popular and on the small side. Love they serve champagne and other sparkling wine by the glass. Menu rotates and use fresh, seasonal ingredients. The cheddar green chile biscuits with red chile honey butter are excellent. We also shared a seasonal salad with burrata cheese, peaches, heirloom tomatoes, pesto, and balsamic glaze. It was so delicious and both the peaches and the tomatoes were so flavorful. The cheese was creamy with the texture it was supposed to have. Our fish cake with thai sauces was also great. Proportion of fish to bread crumbs and other ingredients was perfect. Flavors are balance and nuanced. We ended our meal with a strawberry shortcake with lemon curd. It was in a small mason jar and layered. The layers were of the proportion to make sure all the flavors shine through. We went with the suggested wine pairing for the dessert and the pairing was spot on. Service was outstanding. Such a great little local gem with a chef and staff who pay attention to detail.

What a gem. The food was exquisite and clearly meticulously prepared with care and love. The ingredients are fresh and top notch. Absolutely the best steak we have had in town. The staff was wonderful with such attentiveness. The chef comes out and chats with every table. Treat yourself with a meal here- you will not regret it.

The service is good and the ambiance is hip. But there are some things I have a bone to pick about. First off, the wine list isn't exactly inspired. In fact, one of the rosés is to be avoided entirely because it's bland and uninteresting and barely merits picking up at Whole Foods. The Bonny Doon le Cigare Volant is just a poor choice for the list. We should have sent it back. Next, when you're seated, you are asked if you want sparkling or still water. My expectation then was that the water would be poured from a carafe like it is at Izanami at 10,000 Waves. I thought that would be pretty nifty. Then bottled water was delivered to our table (in this case Aqua Panna). That was irritating. And awkward. How does one send that back? Because culturally, Americans are unaccustomed to water at meals being bottled. It's not like we are at Las Quince Letras in Oaxaca City or at El Campo at Los Poblanos. Finally the BBQ beets were over powering. In fact, the barbecue sauce flavored the next plate we ate. Here's my advice. To the restaurant: upgrade your wine list. More inspired wines like the delicious one from the Bekka Valley in Lebanon, and less boring grocery store wines. Make sure to clarify that you're offering bottled water. "A bottle of sparkling or still" would be a good way around this. Do something about that sauce. And give your diners more than two smallish beets cut into quarters. For the diners: you've been alerted. If you want to over pay for underwhelming food, dine here.

This was a like eating art -- it was so creative and thoughtful made with pure love. What a delight to dine here. Bravo and thank you. Side note -- to the customer who complained about small portions you need to shut your fatty mouth -- if you want to stuff your wife's face go eat at a buffet or Golden Corral you dummy and to give them a 1 Star is so ridiculous. You don't deserve this dining experience. Once again THANK YOU chef -- we will be back.

So nice had to review it twice! A small restaurant with big flavor! We had a lovely little date night. Let me say that you need order multiple small and big plates to share if you are in a group. Taste everything! It's worth it. The hubs and I shared some green chile cheddar biscuits that melted in your mouth! The red Chile butter made this small plate Christmas in a biscuit! If your New Mexican, you know! If your not, well you need to find out! We each ordered our own Mesa burgers because let's face it I'm not a very good sharer. The hubs recommends adding the bacon What meal isn't complete without dessert? The Dreamsicle left me wishing for summer poolside!

Just back from an amazing Mother's Day dinner. The food was prepared with such fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. Really can't rave enough! Will go back. Only open for dinner. Nice vibe, excellent service.

Food was amazing!!!!! My husband ordered the chicken large dish and I ordered the Mac and cheese and that was amazing also. Customer service is great! The ambiance is excellent. For sure a must try!

Wanted to try something new for a birthday celebration. The food - to die for. Worth every penny. The service, good, not great. Friendly but no smiles, brought the birthday cake out and as soon as she sat it on the table the candles were already out. The chef didn't "allow me" to use a cake topping I brought (a mini confetti canon, I had tested it, it was nothing crazy), and they usually charge $10 a person to bring your own cake. Seems like this place would be perfect for a small party or date night.