Restaurants near Hernandez

“The place is modest in decor and feel which is enduring to me because the food is the primary star of this place. A feel good and welcoming place that delivers great food at really great prices.

After spending a Sunday at the feast day celebration in Jicarilla Apache Nation, we had arrived late in Hernandez, NM, needing to stop for gas. My friend suggested we dine at Socorro's Restaurant, having researched open eateries on Google Maps. Upon arrival, we were delighted to find the place bustling with cars bearing New Mexico license plates, a promising sign of a great dining experience.

Perusing the menu, we discovered the fascinating story of Socorro's Restaurant, owned by Socorro Herrera, who transitioned from singer to restaurant owner. With endearing self-deprecation, she acknowledged her initial lack of culinary knowledge and the skepticism of locals regarding her cooking abilities. I found her story and attitude captivating and was eager to sample her cuisine. My expectations were soon surpassed.

Both of us were famished, so we opted for combination plates, hers with red chile and mine with the spicier green chile. Our table was graced with ginormous plates of aromatic and flavorful goodness, accompanied by separate servings of sopapillas, a taco, and distinct salsas.

While the combination dishes were excellent, the highlight for me was the beans. They were evidently fresh and cooked to a rich crémeux textured perfection, reminiscent of ambrosia. My dining companion and I agreed that the beans were truly exceptional. Having family members who owned Spanish restaurants and being familiar with Northern New Mexican cuisine, I judge establishments based on three key factors: beans, Spanish rice, and sopapillas or tortillas. Chile is an entirely distinct category, influenced by my upbringing on a chile farm in my youth.

Based on these criteria, I would rate Socorro's Restaurant as follows: the beans were outstanding, the green chile was flavorful and excellent, the Spanish rice was delightful, and the sopapillas (a generous four of them!) were also exceptional. I rank this restaurant among the best in the area, and the prices are reasonable considering the quantity and quality of food received. The use of disposable paper drink cups and cutlery is practical given their commitment to providing quality food at affordable prices.

As stated in the beginning of my review the decor is modest and unpretentious, but this is inconsequential as the food takes center stage. Socorro's Restaurant is a welcoming and convivial space that consistently delivers exceptional cuisine at remarkable prices.”

“We ended our weekend away with lunch at NOSA Restaurant and Inn . Wow! If you haven't been, GO! One of the best meals I have ever had. Next time we will stay there to experience dinner and lunch!!”

“This establishment may be small and somewhat hidden away from the middle of town, but it serves the best BBQ around for miles! Definitely my entire family's new favorite spot. We are all hooked on the pulled pork and ribs, potatoe salad is yummy also, plus we can't leave without treats for our canine family members. You really need to try it...The service is awesome, Sarah is really sweet and helpful, and Avery is the BEST!!! I wish them much success, I really wish I could give them a much higher rating.”

“Delicious flautas and horchata, some of the best I’ve ever had! Flautas were crispy and generously filled, salsa had a tasty, smoky kick, and horchata was spiced to perfection. The owner was also sweet as could be. ¡Fantástico!”

“YumO every time we go! Fantastic Service and delicious eats 👍”

“We stopped in for breakfast and SUPER glad we did! Little hole in the wall that makes DELICIOUS red and green chili to go over your eggs, potatoes and refried beans. Huge yummy flour tortillas. \nReasonable prices. Nice gentleman took our order and then cooked it. Owner?\nYou place your order at register and then go grab it from the window-like I said hole in the wall and well worth the stop.”

“Excellent food and great service. Definitely recommend!”

“We had a great meal at Ken'z in Espanola last night. Delicious and distinctive Italian food. The service was great. We had a nice conversation with the owner/chef. We always have fantastic food at this restaurant. Highly recommended!”

“I recently visited Parasol from Pojuaque and was given the worst tamales they've ever produced (raw). I proceeded to go to the OG in Spaña. Not only did they make it right, but the tamales are great. They surpassed my expectations and stand strong as a staple in a town that absolutely needs them. They are always great and I will continue to be a loyal customer and will gladly recommend their food to everyone.”

“Meeting Natalia at the front made our experience super fantastic!! She's friendly, personable and knows her menu! What a joy to speak with her and learn, very helpful. Having someone like her to greet and serve truly made our stay at Marisco’s special. Thank you for having her! God Bless you all. MCH - former Host/Floor Mgr. for Clint Eastwood PBH - former Head Pro/GM for Pebble Beach”

“Best bakery ever!! From Donuts to Bread to Biscochitos. Love it!!”

“Literally some of the best tacos I've eaten in a long time.Reninds me of a red taco truck called El Torito I use to eat at years back.I got the carne asada tacos, the beans n rice were good salsa n chips amazing.Service was good too the young man did an amazing job. Definitely will return.”

“We stopped to eat before continuing our journey to Taos, and it was by far the most flavorful food I’ve had.

We ordered the soft tacos plate along with an enchilada filled with asada and barbacoa. Everything tasted amazing, with authentic Latin flavors in every bite, from the rice to the meats. It’s definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area.”

“No other pizza compares to Home Run in Alcalde.any time I crave pizza I automatically think of this Home Run. It is family run restaurant and it shows. Great customer service, awesome pizza and hot wings is what you get every time.”

“We ordered two hamburgers. They were good but not as good as I was expecting. They were a bit pricey for the size. Cash only was disappointing, but luckily I found some cash in my purse. The gentleman who took our order was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful.”

“Fantastic shrimp cocktail, great tacos! Excellent service! Fresh food’”

“Awesome service the pizza is above the rest 🍕👍🏻”

“my experience today was just awful. waitress was nice and prompt, atmosphere nice.. cook was overheard by my family and I while we were eating when waitress asked for our order of fries that we had orded with the rest of order and cook responded that the fries were not on the ticket , which they were,and we heard him say 'me vale madre' !!!.. dang .. also mentioned the rude comment to Joann herself, she said she would talk to the cook about it later..”

“La Fonda del Sol catered my father’s memorial service last weekend; the food was delicious and the service fantastic. We had the green chili enchiladas and taquiza with beans and rice. We highly recommend La Fonda del Sol’s food and service for events.”

“Visited Denny’s in Espanola NM yesterday and was very satisfied with the service and the food. Our Waiter was really on top of it and polite. The food was really good. Manager on top of it too. Hadn’t been to a Dennys in a long time but me and my Dad enjoyed it.”

“I love the diner theme. Today was my first time, I’d been wanting to eat here since I could first walk, and I finally got around to trying it today! The foot is resplendent, the burgers are amazingly cooked, and the onion rings are superb. Yvette was wonderful throwing me suggestions too, I 🫶🏻 U, DANDY BURGER!!”

“We are so glad we stopped here in our road trip to Angel Fire. I have eaten tacos all over Mexico and let me tell you, these tacos are hands down the best I have ever had! Authentic, high quality ingredients, so fresh and full of flavor. I wish I lived here, I would be a frequent customer. So goooood!!!!!! The owners are adorable too!”

“Amazing food, friendly workers, and inexpensive. The green salsa was especially good. It's a blue food truck (trailer) right off the road, a little hard to find with Google maps' directions. We will be back!”

“Ive only ordered once from here, a chicken salad(to go) waited in the front, nice vibe, nice employees, good first impression. It was a little pricey but it beats traveling to Santa fe for a salad. To be honest, espanola needs more places like this, all we have is fast food, sopapillas, and a mid(sometimes ok) chinese restaurant.”

“Clean, Great food with a nice variety, friendly service.”

“I drive up not knowing what I wanted to eat. The man suggested the quesabirria tacos. I'm glad I ordered them. They are freaking delicious!!
Pictured with 3 tacos but it comes with 4. Highly recommend! They reheat well and hold together. A good choice to take home and eat comfortably. just don't tip the box!! You'll spill all the cónsume/jugo.”

“This food truck is legit. Everything on the menu is excellent! The green chile cheeseburger (double patty) is to die for!”

“Best Mexican food in Point! Generous portions at a fair price. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The tacos were loaded and delicious. Also, the avocado sauce hits just right. Staff are super friendly.”

“I ordered the original with the meal combo. I liked the option to get sweet potato fries. The burger itself was amazing. I got the works with Swiss cheese and the burger was made to perfection. It was a good size. It was also presented nicely and I was able to eat it with one hand on the go. The only thing I didn't care for was the pickle relish. I thought it was too sweet for a burger, but overall it was phenomenal!!!”

“It was our first time eating pizza from the Pizza Parlor. Our pizza was great! The only thing to make it better would be to have more sausage on the pizza! It was delicious! We will be back!!!”