Samurai Grill & Sushi Bar restaurant offers wonderful food accompanied by good theater. Some Teppan kitchens and sushi bars concentrate on style forgetting substance, but there is no need to worry about that here. The servings are more than adequate whether you choose the sushi bar, or the more formal Teppan grill. Some of the Sashimi specials are priced for the big spender with price tags from USD69 to USD120. Each meal comes with soup, salad, fried rice and assorted vegetables.

If you are in a hurry, but are not interested a burger and fries, the Tomato Cafe is the answer. Local business people frequent this place because of the quick service and consistently flavorful food. Moms-on-a-budget like it here because the prices are reasonable and there is something on the menu for even the pickiest teenager. But in spite of the prices and quick delivery, this cafe maintains a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere where you can dine without worrying about taking extra poundage home.

Don't let the name fool you. There is not a single mention of soup on this restaurant's menu. What it does specialize in, is breakfast any way you want it, a little, or a lot. The menu offers staples like biscuits and gravy, eggs cooked anyway imaginable and pancakes or French toast. Order the Gonzo, a pile of home fries, bacon and green chile covered with cheese and an egg, a popular favorite or a Blackberry Crepe stuffed with sweetened creme cheese-and you definitely would return for some more!

Knotty pine paneling and cowboy prints add to the rustic atmosphere. Try the Cajun T-bone Steak, Teriyaki Top Sirloin, Grilled Prawns or one of their chicken entrees. Come with an appetite, as the servings are hearty, but save room for some of their chocolate fudge cake with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. The full service bar stocks an impressive number of imported and domestic beers and wines. If you prefer a cocktail try one of the signature drinks like the Square Cow Cooler or Golden Margarita.

If you are in the mood for fresh, homemade New Mexican food, El Mariachi is the place to choose. A favorite of local businessmen and families alike, this restaurant serves meals in the dining room, or you can place a carry-out order. This restaurant is tastefully decorated in traditional Mexican and New Mexican style. Everything on the menu is made from scratch and is always fresh. The chilli products are not for the sweet tooth, and can sometimes be hot enough to test even the most cast-iron taste buds!

For food with flair try this little oasis. Since 1979 the owner/chef has specialized in favorite dishes of America, France, Greece, Italy and Spain. Meals are prepared with beef, chicken lamb and pork. Colorful and beautifully prepared vegetarian dishes are also offered. The atmosphere is quiet and casual with a full service bar available. Daily and monthly specials like Greek style lamb and green beans and Cartoccio, which is a combination, Italian seafood platter or Spanish paella and Greek roasted leg of lamb are delicious.

This family owned and operated restaurant has quite a loyal customer base. The menu here consists of three pages of Vietnamese specialty dishes. The spring rolls are a great appetizer. The most popular item on the menu is the Chicken Lemon Grass. The people who order this regularly have even earned a name, the J-21ers, for the item number on the menu. This is a large platter of diced chicken sautéed in lemon grass and a spicy marinade with white rice. Vietnamese beer is offered as well as domestic beer.

The Burgarello family has been serving this town and its visitors since 1972. At Mario's Pizzeria and Ristorante, the friendly staff serves excellent Italian cuisine in their contemporary dining room. Try a New York-style sandwich, or order lasagna with the marinara or alfredo sauce. The pizza is cooked to perfection and you can choose from a list of toppings. The calzones are scrumptious and the sandwiches, soup and salads are fresh and flavorful. A nice selection of beer on tap is available in addition to a selection of choice wines. Daily dessert specials feature goodies like incredible Canoli, cheesecake, Key lime pie, chocolate cake, plus big cookies and brownies!

Garcia's Kitchen is well known by local and national celebrities and politicians. A few years ago during one of President Clinton's visits to New Mexico, he ordered enough take-out from here to make the national news. This is a family run business that began from a little storefront on 4th Street and has blossomed into seven locations around town. Dine in or carry out, this is by far one of the choice New Mexican eateries around. The prices are inexpensive and the food delicious!

When your dinner arrives, you will discover what the local customers have known for almost thirty years-Paul's Monterey Inn serves the best steak in town. Special care goes into each meal served, and you will always walk away satisfied. When you order, remember that along with all the trimmings, you will be getting one of Paul's huge entrees. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender, whether you order a steak or filet. The King Crab Legs are a treat, and the Prime Rib is heavenly.