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Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Specializing in New Mexican Cuisine. Richardson’s concept has been around since 1988. Known for our red and green chile and our outstanding Wood Oven Pizzas. Our menu includes a variety of salads, appetizers, pastas, soup of the day and main entrees. Daily specials are written on our blackboards. And we also offer an extensive wine by the glass and reserve selection. We take reservations for parties of four or more.
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(31)
- neighborhood gem(27)
- great for outdoor dining(18)
- special occasion(17)
- hot spot(12)
- romantic(12)
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico Reviews List
Review 1 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great New Mexican cuisine. Tight quarters and very loud."
Dined on 4/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been going to Richardson's since before the original location burned down. Always a fantastic meal with great service. I never feel rushed... They time courses very well. Love the wait staff. Perfectly attentive without being overbearing. East coasters will especially love this restaurant. In the new Richardson's, I feel like it's ambience isn't the same. Still great but I can't put my finger on it. Still a great place."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Needs More Variety
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There are some great standby dishes, but overall the menu lacks depth and true variety. Many of the dishes have same flavor profile, and specials are not so much so. The wait for our meal was bordering on unreasonable at 30+ minutes on a quiet morning."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Poor service but great food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We must have had a rookie waitress. The drink order had to be repeated 3 times over a 10 minute period. The food order was the same thing and then only 3 of 4 entrees made it to the table. It showed up a couple minutes later. Fortunately the food was excellent. They did comp us the 4th entree and a round of drinks for all of the hassle so I give them a thumbs up for that. Previous visits have always been good so I will chalk this trip up as an off night."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 5 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Richardson's was recommended by relatives who frequent this restaurant. We are from New Jersey and wanted an authentic New Mexican dinner. This restaurant did not disappoint! The food was great, portions slightly larger then necessary but overall a great dinner. The only downside is that they did not have kids size portions so I would recommend kids share a plate. I will return next time I am in the area!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding guacamole-flavors were wonderful! We dined with two other couples. Noise level was pretty high so it was difficult to hear conversations beyond the person next to you. I had chimayo chicken and would highly recommend the dish. Excellent flavors, large quantity and nice presentation. My husband had New Mexico Enchiladas. They were hot but didnt have unique flavors beyond hot! Others had New Mexico Surf and Turf and Pork Tenderloin and two had fish specials. They all liked their meals. Service was excellent. The only reason we won't return very soon is because the prices are on the higher end. With drinks and tip we paid just over $100 per couple."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Our waitress was less than
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress was less than great; she seemed to be in a hurry to get us out of the restaurant even though it was late evening and no one waiting for the table. But my negative comments are more about the restaurant. It is New Mexican cuisine, so we knew it would be spicy, but every dish was the same level of HOT. Even the Ceasar salad, which should be cool and refreshing, was extremely firey, including the croutons! But here is the amazing part. Reading from the menu: "we will not split checks", "we will not split entrees", "no highchairs, no booster chairs", "show your gift card to the waitress before you order to make sure it is not out of date", etc etc. Do these people really want customers or not? We will not return."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
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Review 8 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Suggest that the Pasta Heidi
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Suggest that the Pasta Heidi is removed from the menu. Not that great. Other menu items were great. We liked it better when you could order off of both the Richardson's and Rokerj menus"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 9 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the Valley's best.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the Valley's best. Never been disappointed."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not as good as we remember
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have dined here in past visits to Phoenix. This time was very noisy for dinner. Hard to have conversation even in booth. Food review was mixed, with carnitas tacos being very dry. Enchiladas were excellent. Margaritas were pricey and on the sweet side. Might try for lunch next time."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 11 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent, unique
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the NM ambience. The garlic dish is great and the carne amazing. Even the house wine was great. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was incredible but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was incredible but we were seated in the bar area and could barely have a conversation."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food & service. It gets
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food & service. It gets a little loud. A bit hard to hold a conversation across the table. But, on the whole it was a nice experience."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was an excellent restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was an excellent restaurant experience in every way. The ambiance was outstanding and the food was cooked to perfection. It is unique to the Valley and one that we will frequent and recommend to friends."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise level was not energetic,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noise level was not energetic, it was LOUD! Excellent food. Cramped area but acceptable."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Buckeye Guest
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place, unique decor and fantastic menu. If you don't like spicy food let them know when you order."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food! Beautiful Restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Food! Beautiful Restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
With the Rokerji my favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"With the Rokerji my favorite place in Phoenix."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went with four 3 other people
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went with four 3 other people and we all LOVED IT!!! Can't wait to go back!!!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The appetizer was great, roasted
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The appetizer was great, roasted garlic with green chile, cheese, and toasted french bread, but the rest of the food was mediocre and not particularly New Mexican. The sopapillas were particularly disappointing as they were entirley wrong--more like a donut than a sopapilla. The margarita was average and the service was fair though unexceptional and despite a reservation we had to wait 45 minutes, past our reservation time, for a table. Next time I would be more likely to visit old friends in Albuquerque if I had a craving for New Mexican food."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
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Review 21 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Like dining in Santa Fe without
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Like dining in Santa Fe without the travel."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was OK, not great. Service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was OK, not great. Service was spotty at best. Overall, an underwhelming experience."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
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Review 23 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
service was rushed as if to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"service was rushed as if to get us out as fast as possible. server was rude, food was just ok, nothing to go back for."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I are regulars.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I are regulars. We took another couple who had not been there before. They loved it and said they would definitely be back."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome ambience and food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome ambience and food. One of a kind."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 26 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Still a great restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been to Richardson's multiple times, and it never disappoints except for the service. It leaves much to be desired. However, I can't penalize the restaurant, since I went there for the food. The crab cakes are to die for, and I always get the grilled shrimp."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 27 for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
FABULOUS NEW MEXICAN CUISINE!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"FABULOUS NEW MEXICAN CUISINE!!!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic