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As a Native New Mexican I was EXTREMELY EXCITED to know this opened in the area. My excitement quickly dissipated after stopping in.
I stopped in the first week of opening and ordered a burrito and taco to go. The first thing that caught my attention was the lack of “red or green” options. The second thing that caught my attention were the high prices. The third thing was the absence of Hatch chili.
NM food is known for two things; red or green, and Hatch chili.. but really the red or green is in reference TO Hatch chili.
When ordering food in NM that typically has chili, you are always asked red or green as the chilis can be served as red or green and sometimes contain different flavor profiles.
No where on this menu is there food that states can be served with red or green chili, it’s one or the other e.g. red chili chicken, green chili pork. Also NO WHERE is there Hatch chili.
I was hoping that the high price would have been justified, unfortunately with the lack of beans and rice it wasn’t.
Many if not all restaurants in NM serve beans and rice as a complimentary side to all entree’s. Even Mexican restaurants in the area do the same.
I GREATLY Appreciate the efforts at bringing NM food to the Burgh, but there seems to be a misstep or marketing faux pas calling it New Mexican.
The food I did have was good, but hard to justify another visit with the listed prices.
The uniqueness of NM food was desired. Where are the gorditas, sopapillas, huevos rancheros, and HATCH chili?
I fortunately had a chance to speak with the owner, Chris. He seems like a very wonderful person, as we talked and lamented on both our NM beginnings. I suggested a few things as I did in this review, I only hope it’s seen as positive criticism.
They also offer more traditional dishes like salmon and ribs and these dishes will blow your mind!!
The servers and the cocktails are very good too-kudos to Big Springs and Taqueria Acosta!