Let me just start by saying that 5 stars are not nearly enough! My mom wanted to celebrate her…read morebirthday in Taos with her closest friends and my sister and I wanted to throw her a special dinner to celebrate. We came across Chef Kualani's page and I am endlessly grateful that we did because the entire process could not have been more perfect. From the very beginning, Kualani was incredibly warm, communicative, and endlessly accommodating. She was open to any requests we had but also came up with the most unbelievable seasonal menu for the dinner (because I had no idea where to start). Dealing with her was a pleasure each and every time and she helped me go through all the details so that nothing was forgotten. And the dinner.... THE DINNER. The food was absolutely incredible. I'm still thinking about her spring pea soup with truffle oil. Every course was fantastic. But Kualani is not just a chef, she is a true hostess. She and her partner Richard came into our AirBnb and handled literally EVERYTHING. She brought beautiful plates and flatware so we didn't have to rely on the AirBnb's stash. She decorated the table. She even made my niece a grilled cheese sandwich while she was prepping. And then, at the end of one of the best meals of my life, they cleaned everything up and left the kitchen better than they found it. Having worked in restaurants and catering for many years, I know first-hand that chefs are not always hospitable. It is a completely different skill set and it's the reason restaurants need a front-of-house staff. But Kualani is the rare exception that is truly capable of curating a perfect evening. She has the most amazing energy and could not have been happier with our entire experience. The dinner absolutely made my mother's birthday and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

From the owner: What We Offer The…read moreCharro— 18-Hr Wood-Smoked Beef Brisket · Mixla Tortillas (2/pp) · Vaqueros Pinto Beans · Arroz Mexicano · Jicama & Mint Slaw · Salsa de Piña Habanero The Asado — Argentinian grills · Wood-Smoked Beef Brisket · Mole Beans · Cilantro Lime Rice · Mixla Tortillas · Ensalada de Nochebuena · Salsa Ají Verde The Taqueria — Live-Fire cast-iron flat-top grills · East LA Crispy Birria · Mole Beans · Jicama & Mint Slaw · Salsa de Guajillo The Plated — Cali wine country Full service · 4 courses · Fine dining · 51–150 guests Cuisines
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Dear fellow Salvadorans, rejoice, for I have found one of the best pupuserías in town! I love the…read morefact that it's close to the Salvadoreñan store--it makes the visit even more special. Las pupusas estaban muy sabrosas; we ordered loroco con queso and revueltas. They come fresh off the griddle, three pupusas for $12, with curtido and salsa on the side. También tienen aguas frescas, which paired perfectly with the meal. The ambience adds so much to the experience--it feels cozy, welcoming, and authentic, almost like being back at my mom's kitchen. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which made us feel right at ease. Although the wait was a little longer than expected, the fresh, made-to-order pupusas were worth every minute. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving a true taste of El Salvador. Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely be ordering more to go!

Score! First time trying Pupuseria Chalateca food truck next to Java Joes on Siler. I tried the…read moretaquitos dorados that came with chicken, green chile and cheese. Outstanding! Going back tomorrow to try the pupusas. Crunchy, fresh, chicken was so moist, not dry at all like some taquitos. Order took only ten minutes. Woman working was friendly and opened my Fanta for me :) Treat yo self.

Everything you would hope for - incredible dining and a connection to New Mexicos culture. Highly…read morerecommend!!

We had the pleasure of Red Mesa Cuisine coming to our rental home for a bachelorette weekend in…read moreSanta Fe. Lois and her team not only served us an incredible meal but taught us about Native American culture in a fun and interesting way that felt very organic and easy. We will definitely use them again if given the opportunity and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for an interactive and tasty dining experience!

This is classic Mexican beef jerky. Crunchy, flavorful. Can't beat the taste. It's not tough and…read moregummy like so many store bought versions.

it says 1 g of sugar but maltodextrin. red#40 MSG. iodized salt, the worst salt for the human body…read more those are small changes that can provide a better quality product for their consumers. I bought $60 product , it went in the trash

Fantastic! We had the chicken mole enchiladas and the Carne Adovada and both were fantastic. The…read moremole had a smokey, earthy flavor and paired well with the corn tortilla. The Adovada was spicy and tender. We had margaritas with our meal (this location has a liquor license and so they do use tequila), and we thought they were okay (though they were very reasonably priced). The staff were extremely nice, and the restaurant was a great mix of families, older diners, businesspeople, and visitors. We will likely come back.

I've never been to New Mexico before so I had to try a dish with some chili! It went so well with…read morethe burrito, and mixing the excess with the potatoes gave them lots of flavor. Service was great, staff checked in on us very frequently and our orders got delivered pretty fast! This place can be a bit busy in the mornings, but its a great cozy spot with some delicious food- it's so worth it.

I recently discovered the amazing variety of breads offered in their bakery. When I shop at Whole…read moreFoods, I crave everything they have to offer, not really settling on one item. Realize that choosing bread is even more difficult since it's only inches away from the delicious and calorie-laden pastries. My eyes slowly glance over but my brain stops me from making a decision that I will regret. (Often I nly after I sink my teeth into a sweetness. ) BUT I do have control and ask for a loaf of my favorite breads, Olive Loaf and Forbidden Rice Sourdough. Now I have a purpose and I can go straight to the bakery without getting sidetracked (sometimes!) The bakers oblige me with thinly sliced fresh bread. Besides the difficult traffic and parking, I patiently and slowly find a parking spot less than too far to begin my Whole Food addiction.

First I have to say WTF. And I've probably been going to Whole Foods since before most of the staff…read morewere born. So will start with them. The staff I dealt with were all super nice. Guy at bakery, checkout and bagger. Wonderful. But the store is really run down. Reminds me of the "old" Carlisle location. Now I feel really happy to be in Albuquerque and have the nice Carlisle location. I'm shocked this location hasn't been updated. The staff all need raises because the customers are a taco short of a combo plate. Almost run over parking (handicapped parking) and people just walked right in front and behind car. Again handicapped. Whole Foods get it together and update the store and parking. It's so sad as if I would have known would have gone to the Albuquerque location. It also might be nice to set up numbers for bakery and deli as customers are so rude. Again woman with a cane getting run over and pushed in front of. As a native Californian and New Mexican since 2019 it's just sad.