Albuquerque, NM

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Golden Crown Panaderia

Golden Crown Panaderia's recipe for success began in 1972. The bakery remains a favorite for its old-fashioned baked goods, including the state cookie of New Mexico, biscochito, a crisp butter cookie. Guy sampled the Turkey Bread, a turkey-shaped honey wheat bread complete with drumsticks and wings.

Albuquerque, NM

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Standard Diner

Standard Diner wanted to "rethink" the diner with dishes that are anything but standard. They converted a 1930s gas station into a modern restaurant with a menu to match. Guy devoured the bacon-wrapped meatloaf with bourbon-infused butter — an "on-point" dish for sure.

Albuquerque, NM

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Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House

Ever seen a first-class steakhouse behind a liquor store? At first Guy couldn't believe it either, but at the Monte Carlo Steakhouse in Albuquerque, N.M., he was impressed by owner Lou Katsaros' grilled rib eye. Monte Carlo also serves Greek specialties like pork kebabs and marinated chicken.

Santa Fe, NM

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Tune-Up Cafe

When husband and wife team Jesus and Charlotte Rivera opened Tune-Up Cafe, locals became instant fans of the Salvadorian pupusas and salmon eggs Benedict. The real kicker? Guy loved the chile relleno with cheese "oozing out like lava on the Flavortown volcano."

Santa Fe, NM

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Bert's Burger Bowl

Bert's Burger Bowl has been rocking the world famous green chili cheeseburger since 1954 and locals have been coming back for it for over forty years. The green chili Guy calls "bananas" has turned this joint into a landmark and we're not surprised. Also try the Kobe Beef, Bison, or Lamb Burger.

Albuquerque, NM

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Slow Roasted Bocadillos Downtown

Before Marie Yniguez makes her chipotle-infused Duke City Ruben sandwich, she feeds nearly 1,000 charter school students with fresh, scratch-made food. Guy's trip was no different, as he felt "the love" for Bocadillos and its gratifying biscuits and gravy, saying, "This isn't your grandma's gravy.

Albuquerque, NM

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The Cube BBQ

The philosophy behind The Cube is simple: "Real food with a real smile." That includes whipping up scratch-made barbecue every day over hickory and cherry wood, served with housemade barbecue sauce and classic Texas toast. Guy loved the Guadalajara Dog fried with applewood-smoked bacon.

Albuquerque, NM

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Nexus Brewery

At Nexus Brewery and Restaurant, Guy learned about a new cuisine: New Mexican soul food. The restaurant is named after Star Trek but it's clearly a union of southern-New Mexican flavors with dishes like green-chile mac 'n' cheese, pico de gallo gumbo and Guy's pick: hot sauce chicken and waffles.

Santa Fe, NM

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Back Street Bistro

This "blink and you'll miss it" restaurant brings a little bit of Brooklyn to Santa Fe, N.M. With owner David Jacoby, aka the "Duke of Soup," Guy discovered the secrets to the "dynamite," award-winning Smoked Turkey Wild Rice soup. For an unforgettable finish, try the scratch-made pumpkin pie.

Santa Fe, NM

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Jambo Cafe

At Jambo Cafe, Chef Ahmed Obo brings African-Caribbean Cuisine to the Sante Fe locals. The Kenyan native uses a collection of Caribbean spices and flavors for the grilled mahi mahi platter. But as Guy learned, the goat stew is nothing short of "the real deal," with its tender goat and handmade roti. The food is so popular, Obo has opened a second location, in Albuquerque's NE Heights.

Albuquerque, NM

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Torinos' @ Home

Owners Daniela and Maxime Bouneou modeled Torinos' @ Home after Italy's great trattorias. Guy swung by on DDD, and he learned that the food is honest and authentic, with dishes like handmade squid ink pasta and tender beef cheek manicotti that's "no filler, all thriller."

Santa Fe, NM

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Tecolote Cafe

Tecolote Cafe takes chiles seriously and guarantees theirs are straight from Santa Fe, N.M. The peppers make up the signature sauce Guy called "a hot tub in Flavortown." Here's a tip: If you want to sound like a local, order the Huevos Yucatecos "Christmas" style, with both red and green salsa.

Santa Fe, NM

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Harry's Roadhouse

Harry's Roadhouse may be in Santa Fe but on Triple D, Harry tells Guy the pork butt scrapple with polenta and sage comes straight from Philadelphia. Not to worry, he still serves New Mexican favorites such as Blue Cornmeal Waffles or southwestern Migas with pickled Jalapeno and killer cinnamon rolls.

Albuquerque, NM

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Cecilia's Cafe

If you order chicharones from Cecilia's Cafe, don't expect fried pork skins. Cecilia's chicharones are hunks of stewed pork layered inside a warm tortilla with cheese and green chile sauce. Still hungry? Try Guy's pick: sopapillas stuffed with shredded chicken and the "whole jala and peno."

Santa Fe, NM

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Casa Chimayo Restaurant

Casa Chimayo may as well be called Casa Abuelita. As Guy discovered on DDD, it's like "walking into your grandmother's house." With its heartwarming New Mexican food (and chiles) on every inch of the menu, it's no wonder Guy said the dynamite blue corn chicken enchiladas really hit the spot.

Santa Fe, NM

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Back Road Pizza

The thin cornmeal crust sprinkled with sesame seeds is the secret to all the pies at this pizzeria. Guy, a meat lover, devoured the Texan pizza topped with sausage, green chiles, pepperoni and Canadian bacon. The homemade pesto and balsamic vinegar sent Penny's Bruschetta over the edge.

Albuquerque, NM

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Sophia's Place

Regulars describe the fare at Sophia's Place as "eclectic food with a New Mexican twist." But Guy called Chef Dennis Apodaca "Captain Electric." In his tiny kitchen, Dennis creates plates exploding with flavor, including scallop tacos and spicy duck enchiladas topped with a tomatillo sauce.

Santa Fe, NM

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Zia Diner

Enjoy classic scratch-made diner fare with a Southwest twist at Zia's. Guy appreciated the balance between the savory salmon and the sweet caramelized shallots in the smoked salmon quesadilla. He also recommends the corned beef hash and the refreshing corn and avocado gazpacho.