Blue Adobe Grille

The dark Blue Adobe Grille, decorated with Spanish antiques, has a New Mexican menu, with American staples such as burgers and pasta thrown in. The dishes have special touches that make them distinctive from other Southwestern eateries — lobster tamales ($15), pork tenderloin with chipotle-raspberry sauce ($18) and ancho-rubbed salmon ($18) are just a few of the unique items on the menu. Finish off your meal with a manzana sopapilla ($6.95), with nuts and apples stuffed inside the dough.

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