DANG! Check Out The Most Expensive Restaurants in TX & NM

When it comes to planning a special night out with your significant other, one of the most important parts of the date is dinner!

 Well, imagine walking into a restaurant where every detail is designed to make you say, oooohhhh and ahhhhhh. El Paso, is home to some pretty fancy spots, but across the U.S., there are upscale dining spots that promise not just a meal but a full-on experience, complete with jaw-dropping price tags. 

From the quiet, old-world charm of a wood-paneled steakhouse in the Midwest to the sleek, oceanfront seafood restaurants on the coasts, there’s some VERY expensive dining destination's in every state but let’s narrow it down to the most expensive in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico!

Whether you're celebrating a milestone or just want to indulge in the ultimate dining experience, these places are perfect for a big splurge.

Arizona: Bourbon Steak, Scottsdale

With the likes of Asian-influenced wagyu hot rock on the appetizer menu, it’s no surprise that Bourbon Steak goes big on luxury. Once again, it’s steak that breaks the bank at this spot inside the sleek Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel.

The restaurant has options from a 12oz New York strip, ($74), right up to the dizzy heights of the 32oz hay-smoked tomahawk, clocking in at $210. *Gasps in Spanish*

It is a hefty size, though, so you may have some leftovers to take home and make the best-ever steak sandwich the following day.

New Mexico: Sazón, Santa Fe

I can actually say that I in fact have been to one of the most expensive restaurants in New Mexico! And my experience there was AMAZING! Sure it’s a pretty penny, but well worth every dollar!

Chef Fernando Olea’s cooking at Sazón is influenced by his Mexico City roots, as is the decor. The warm, off-white paint is brightened by beautiful paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, all of which are for sale. You might be tempted if you have any cash leftover after forking out for impeccably cooked dishes like Popocatepetl, an Angus tenderloin encrusted with spicy black pepper and served with snow peas and jasmine rice.

At $55, it’s the most expensive main dish, while the multi-course Chef’s Degustación Menu will set you back a cool $150.

Texas: Monarch, Dallas 

Monarch in Downtown Dallas only opened in 2021, but has already garnered a reputation as one of the city's hottest eating spots, known for its wood-fired, modern Italian food with a luxury twist.

The restaurant is on the 49th floor of The National building, and diners rave about the incredible views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. For a special occasion splurge, The Royale Menu ($270 per person) offers the best Monarch has to offer. *Cries in Spanish*

You won’t know what’s coming until it lands in front of you, but expect a caviar service, Alaskan king crab legs, whole Maine lobster spaghetti, wagyu strip steak, and all manner of delicious desserts.