Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Asian Pear
8101 San Pedro Dr NESuper authentic Korean food
Only open until 4pm
Brothers Mexican Grill
Very casual, super authentic & inexpensive Mexican food
Authentic New Mexican food that Cecilia has been serving for 30+ years
Only open until 2pm
11 locals recommend
Cecilia's Cafe
230 6th Street SouthwestAuthentic New Mexican food that Cecilia has been serving for 30+ years
Only open until 2pm
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
110 Central Ave SWHoly Burger
700 Central Ave SEDelicious burgers and sweet potato fries
Fantastic breakfast and lunches with a lovely patio
Closes at 3pm
131 locals recommend
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEFantastic breakfast and lunches with a lovely patio
Closes at 3pm
Albuquerque isn’t much for really excellent sushi, but this is pretty decent
9 locals recommend
Sushi King Downtown
118 Central Avenue SouthwestAlbuquerque isn’t much for really excellent sushi, but this is pretty decent
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWExcellent and super authentic New Mexican food
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWGreat café, bakery and sandwich place
Deep Space Coffee
504 Central Ave SWAbout a 3 minute walk from our place
Zendo
413 2nd St SWGreat coffee with a cute patio where you can bring dogs
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - Nob Hill
3403 Central Ave NESome of the best brick oven pizza in town
Central American food that is truly hard to beat, especially for the price
9 locals recommend
Guava Tree Cafe
118 Richmond Dr NECentral American food that is truly hard to beat, especially for the price
Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery
2622 Central Ave SESuper passionate owners who love the food they offer
Olo Yogurt Studio
3339 Central Ave NEFeatured on breaking bad and just some super delicious yogurt
Rude Boy Cookies
1916 Central Ave SETry their waffle cookie or cookie ice cream sandwiches. So yummy!
Winning Coffee Cafe
111 Harvard Dr SEThey often hold open mic/poetry slam events
I usually just go and order their truffle fries, Bri empanadas and basically all of their appetizers (the main course dishes are overprices and not that good) and then just eat everything sushi style. It’s amazing.
34 locals recommend
High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
425 San Felipe St NWI usually just go and order their truffle fries, Bri empanadas and basically all of their appetizers (the main course dishes are overprices and not that good) and then just eat everything sushi style. It’s amazing.
This is in a 300 year old adobe building, that serves super authentic New Mexican food and has a patio that’s truly delightful.
57 locals recommend
Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NWThis is in a 300 year old adobe building, that serves super authentic New Mexican food and has a patio that’s truly delightful.
Gourmet dining in an old adobe building, with owners who absolutely love food
39 locals recommend
Antiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St NWGourmet dining in an old adobe building, with owners who absolutely love food
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWUpscale delicious dining with a lovely patio
Prismatic Coffee
1761 Bellamah Ave NWServes one of the best cups of coffee in town
Drinks & Nightlife
Effex NightClub
420 Central Ave SWSome of the best dancing in town
Burt's Tiki Lounge
515 Central Ave NWLive shows
Boese Brothers Brewing
601 Gold Ave SWReally chill where you can play a bunch of games
Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SEFantastic upscale rooftop lounge
Their downstairs bar is a hidden gem, with excellent drinks and cocktails
49 locals recommend
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
3009 Central Ave NETheir downstairs bar is a hidden gem, with excellent drinks and cocktails
Great beer and a fun atmosphere where people always bring dogs.
46 locals recommend
Tractor Brewing Company
118 Tulane Dr SEGreat beer and a fun atmosphere where people always bring dogs.
There isn’t much of a night life in Old Town, though there is a club that’s only open on Friday nights that has some really fun dancing.
6 locals recommend
Casa Esencia
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWThere isn’t much of a night life in Old Town, though there is a club that’s only open on Friday nights that has some really fun dancing.
Essentials
Silver Street Market
205 Silver Ave SWEntertainment & Activities
The Box Performance Space
100 Gold Ave SWHilarious improve show on Friday nights.