While during the off-season you may be able to slip into a popular place, don't count on it. If you want to eat somewhere that doesn't take reservations, you can call and ask when you're likely to have the shortest wait. Don't be shy about asking your waiter or waitress for recommendations. If you don't understand the menu, seek their advice, especially when it comes to New Mexican food. For example, they can tell you if the red or green chile is hotter.
Chile sparks New Mexico's regional cuisine.
Chile enthusiasts claim that chopped green chile, sometimes thickened with a bit of flour to make a sauce, goes well with meat, fish, fowl, eggs, cheese and vegetables. No one will think it unusual if you ask for a side of green chile with just about anything - even hash browns.