18 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Southwest Hights

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1. High Noon

4.7

Exceptional(1139)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Albuquerque

Booked 6 times today

Old Town’s original steakhouse! Celebrating 47 years of serving exceptional steaks, wild game, hand pattied burgers and small-batch New Mexican food in a historic adobe building built in the 1700's. Join us for a meal or stop in to enjoy our handmade margaritas, extensive Tequila selection, and thoughtfully selected beer and wine offerings in our charming Santos lounge.

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2. Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM

4.7

Exceptional(141)

$$$$

• Mexican • Academy West

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to our authentic Mexican restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of North and Central Mexico come to life!Our family-owned establishment, founded in 2020, brings a blend of traditional authenticity and modern innovation to every dish we serve. Our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and the concept of a "scrap kitchen" ensures that every meal is crafted with care and sustainability in mind. Specializing in handcrafted cocktails and boasting a wide selection of tequilas, our bar is the perfect place to savor a taste of Mexico. Our owners, hailing from the states of Chihuahua and Colima, bring their rich culinary heritage to every aspect of our restaurant. Come experience the true essence of Mexico with us and savor the flavors of our vibrant heritage!¡Bienvenidos!

3. El Pinto

4.6

Exceptional(7635)

$$$$

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 58 times today

El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

4. Mesa Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(156)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • University of New Mexico South

Booked 25 times today

At Mesa Provisions we serve a playful menu of seasonally inspired dishes in a casual environment.

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5. M'tucci's Italian - Albuquerque

4.5

Awesome(1285)

$$$$

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 11 times today

M'tucci's Italian is a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.From lunch to dinner, we have dishes that will please any palate. Can't decide between our calamari and our mussels or maybe between our fresh pasta and homemade pizzas? Our servers can give you a suggestion for a meal that's sure to amaze. If you're looking to impress for a party or meeting, we can bring the sweet life to your event with our onsite and offsite catering. Taste, savor, and enjoy, Albuquerque. We can't wait to welcome you!

6. Teddy Roe’s

4.7

Exceptional(169)

$$$$

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 2 times today

A speakeasy in the lovely Nob Hill neighborhood, with delicious classic cocktails and tantalizing seasonal house libations. An incredible food menu that's small yet thoughtfully crafted. A dark and mysterious atmosphere is where you can enjoy weekly food and cocktail specials, while enjoying the weekly rotating local jazz musicians. If you're looking for the perfect getaway from the daily routine, Teddy Roe's is Albuquerque's best kept secret!

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7. Garduño's- Hotel Albuquerque

3.4

Very Good(178)

$$$$

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 2 times today

Experience Albuquerque's finest Garduño's location. Enjoy authentic regional New Mexican and Mexican cuisine at this favorite Old Town Albuquerque restaurant and bar in the inviting hacienda-style interior or the lush outdoor garden patio. Garduño's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers an extensive selection of tequila, wine, liqueurs, and world-class margaritas.

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8. M'tucci's Twenty-five

4.7

Exceptional(1105)

$$$$

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 9 times today

Our fourth New Mexico location is open. We look forward to showing you a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

9. Flora Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(43)

$$$$

• Mexican • Albuquerque

Flora features Mexican food prepared from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Wood, charcoal and rotisserie cooking are featured with a passion for clean, bold flavors. Located inside Sawmill Market.

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10. Black Angus Steakhouse - Albuquerque

4.1

Excellent(1681)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Albuquerque

Booked 5 times today

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget.

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. High Noon

2. Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM

3. El Pinto

4. Mesa Provisions

5. M'tucci's Italian - Albuquerque

6. Teddy Roe’s

7. Garduño's- Hotel Albuquerque

8. M'tucci's Twenty-five

9. Flora Restaurant

10. Black Angus Steakhouse - Albuquerque

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