Richardson'S Cuisine Of New Mexico

Go to this restaurant often - went today and it was VERY HOT spicy - not the usual great food. Ate 3 bites and couldn't eat anymore. Waitress said owner told chef to "kick it up". Still charged me for a meal I could not eat. Not going back.

Read all the reviews and thought I'd try it; Maybe it was a bad day for them but the food was dried out and tasteless and way over priced; Not at all impressed; the only thing that was good was the margarita; food just didn't impress and neither did the ambinace and service; don't bother; can't hold a candle to z tejas.

The problem with Richardson's is threefold: the place is way too small for the business they do, the price of both drinks and food is over-priced for what you get and the front of the house staff is pretty stuck up. You can show up at this place anytime and you will see that the crowd is a mixture of yuppies and more salt of the earth. Yet, the staff greeting you has no personality and sure seems to do a good job of catering to those customers who look like they have deeper pockets. If you are used to visiting typical Scottsdale restaurants that always seem to put this type of bimbo hostess in the forefront, you will have no problem feeling as if you are putting her at an inconvenience by merely asking for a table and that she is somehow better than you. I personally hate the Scottsdale scene because it's all so fake. If the food is great, it doesn't need a yuppie crowd and a sense of who's who, to add to the ambiance.

The reservation requirement of at least four people, also makes it impossible to get a table for you and your significant other. The sad part of all this is that the food is quite consistently good and gourmet in its presentation. But honestly, to wait in a crammed restaurant like this for a good hour, with no place to really enjoy an over-priced drink is simply not worth it. If you feel that you have got to be "seen" there and are willing to fight with elbows to claim your one square foot of space, while you wait under the loud din of the place, then Richardson's might just be for you. If the restaurant was bigger and they kicked the hostesses to the curb, I would give the place at least an "Above Average" rating, even with the high prices.

The service was so poor, we up and left. Our reservations were botched and the hostess and manager gave us unacceptable attitude. Please stop putting money into places that don't appreciate paying customers who love local businesses. I've eaten here before and the food is okay, however way over priced.

My wife and I were disgusted enough not to eat our food. We paid and said we were full and asked for doggy bags but threw the food in the trash as soon as we left. It started with food actually stuck on the fork. The waitress brought us a new one which was cleaner but not spotless. There was a lemon seed or something in the bottom of my cupand no lemon in the drink. Finally we get our meals and there's a black hair in the food (my wife is a blonde). We felt bad for the server so paid, tipped, and left. I'm not a germ-a-phobe or anything but come on clean up your actand your dishes!

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Being from NM, I am always looking for some good NM food. Richardsons really does a great job of providing a nice ambiance for a nice dinner. The menu offers several different plates that integrate NM chile and culture. Great place for a nice dinner!

Atmosphere is awesome, food is even better, service is great. A little spendy, but well worth the money.

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If George Bush Jr. managed to do anything right during his presidential career, it was eating a delicious meal from Richardsons.
You can't go wrong with a single menu item while dining at Richardsons, but if you enjoy spice, by all means - partake! The chef has mastered the spicey dishes undoubetdly.
If you enjoy brunch, you are guaranteed to enjoy it at Richardsons. One bite of their jalapeno eggs benedict, and you will have a new found food addiction.

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This place has good food and very fast serviceThey have too, there seems to always be a wait - but not a long one. They turn those tables around quick. Some nights can be noisy. New Mexican cuisine is tasty - try it.

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This is definitely a "must try" for anyone looking for a quality dining experience. The food is excellent and the service is top notch.

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