Aside from those beautiful warm tones of fall, one of our favorite things about this season is the weather. It’s cool, crisp, and absolutely perfect for enjoying a drink or meal outside. Take advantage of the brisk temps with a meal on the patio at one of these fantastic restaurants in New Mexico.
- Coyote Cafe & Cantina, Santa Fe
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Coyote Cafe & Cantina/Facebook In its 30 years of serving delicious Mexican food, Coyote Cafe has managed to successfully marry a modern aesthetic with Southwestern tradition. The food here is top-notch and the rooftop dining option just adds a special piece of flair to this dining experience.
Address: 132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Facebook: Coyote Cafe & Cantina
- El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina, Albuquerque
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Catte Lopez/Google An Albuquerque staple, this restaurant has been serving New Mexican-style cuisine for more than half a century. The patio is a spacious area with some serious Southwestern vibes in the adobe structure and the overhangs decked in ristras. At night, it looks especially magical with string lights hanging from the trees.
Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 Facebook: El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina
- Farm & Table, Albuquerque
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Farm & Table/Facebook On the lookout for a restaurant that serves delectable seasonal food that is almost entirely locally sourced? Be sure to check out Farm & Table, located in the northern stretches of Albuquerque. The patio here is absolutely magical with string lights, curtains, and cozy seating.
Address: 8917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 Facebook: Farm & Table
- Luminaria Restaurant & Patio, Santa Fe
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Luminaria Restaurant & Patio/Google This restaurant is located inside the picturesque Inn and Spa at Loretto, where the meals and dining options are as luxurious as the hotel itself. The patio is naturally shaded with a romantic ambiance: curtains, lanterns, weathered wooden pergolas, and an horno oven all help create an unforgettable setting.
Address: 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Website: Hotel Loretto
- Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria, Las Cruces
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Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria/Google Looking for a reason to enjoy those cooler temperatures in Las Cruces? The charming patio at Luna Rossa is an ideal setting that manages to simultaneously feel romantic and casual.
Address: 1321 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Facebook: Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria
- The Village Buttery, Ruidoso
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Jim Miller/Google In the mood for a hearty yet refined meal while in Ruidoso? The Village Buttery serves up some incredibly delicious lunches and you get the option of sitting underneath lofty aspen trees, which are a beautiful golden yellow this time of year. What better way to spend a fall day?
Address: 2107 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345 Facebook: The Village Buttery
This is just the start of a long list of lovely patio dining options here in New Mexico. Where are some of your favorite restaurants for a scenic outdoor dining experience?
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Coyote Cafe & Cantina/Facebook
In its 30 years of serving delicious Mexican food, Coyote Cafe has managed to successfully marry a modern aesthetic with Southwestern tradition. The food here is top-notch and the rooftop dining option just adds a special piece of flair to this dining experience.
Address: 132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Facebook: Coyote Cafe & Cantina
Michael Muhvich/Google
Catte Lopez/Google
An Albuquerque staple, this restaurant has been serving New Mexican-style cuisine for more than half a century. The patio is a spacious area with some serious Southwestern vibes in the adobe structure and the overhangs decked in ristras. At night, it looks especially magical with string lights hanging from the trees.
Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 Facebook: El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina
Akhil Mohanan/Google
Farm & Table/Facebook
On the lookout for a restaurant that serves delectable seasonal food that is almost entirely locally sourced? Be sure to check out Farm & Table, located in the northern stretches of Albuquerque. The patio here is absolutely magical with string lights, curtains, and cozy seating.
Address: 8917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 Facebook: Farm & Table
Clint Sulis/Google
Luminaria Restaurant & Patio/Google
This restaurant is located inside the picturesque Inn and Spa at Loretto, where the meals and dining options are as luxurious as the hotel itself. The patio is naturally shaded with a romantic ambiance: curtains, lanterns, weathered wooden pergolas, and an horno oven all help create an unforgettable setting.
Address: 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Website: Hotel Loretto
Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria/Google
Looking for a reason to enjoy those cooler temperatures in Las Cruces? The charming patio at Luna Rossa is an ideal setting that manages to simultaneously feel romantic and casual.
Address: 1321 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Facebook: Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria
The Village Buttery/Facebook
Jim Miller/Google
In the mood for a hearty yet refined meal while in Ruidoso? The Village Buttery serves up some incredibly delicious lunches and you get the option of sitting underneath lofty aspen trees, which are a beautiful golden yellow this time of year. What better way to spend a fall day?
Address: 2107 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345 Facebook: The Village Buttery
Need to satisfy that sweet tooth? If you happen to be in the Albuquerque area, you have to stop by Dagmar’s Delectables. Hidden away in a strip mall, this German bakery specializes in Old World-style desserts, bread, and hearty meals. Read about their plethora of mouthwatering pastries in our previous article: Take Home The Old World Handmade Desserts From Dagmar’s Delectables In Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USAAddress: 8917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USAAddress: 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USAAddress: 132 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USAAddress: 2107 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, USAAddress: 1321 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA
