Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
2 minute walk from the house. Great Family Owned Restaurant. NM Style Cuisine.
17 locals recommend
Monica's El Portal Restaurant
321 Rio Grande Blvd NW2 minute walk from the house. Great Family Owned Restaurant. NM Style Cuisine.
Home made pastries, NM Favorite Cookies (Biscochitos) Fresh Bread, and Lunch served daily, Nice place to have a cup of Joe. Owners are GREAT PEOPLE!!
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWHome made pastries, NM Favorite Cookies (Biscochitos) Fresh Bread, and Lunch served daily, Nice place to have a cup of Joe. Owners are GREAT PEOPLE!!
Drinks & Nightlife
15 minute walk from the Casita, Local NM Wines, Jazz outdoor patio, great local cuisine.
70 locals recommend
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
901 Rio Grande Blvd NW15 minute walk from the Casita, Local NM Wines, Jazz outdoor patio, great local cuisine.
Locally Owned Tavern, located in the Knob Hill District, lots of local dives and outdoor diners, live music. Cigar bars, Located on Old Rt. 66
54 locals recommend
Two Fools Tavern
3211 Central Ave NELocally Owned Tavern, located in the Knob Hill District, lots of local dives and outdoor diners, live music. Cigar bars, Located on Old Rt. 66
Parks & Nature
15 minute walk from the Casita, Great Place to visit, bugarium, aquarium, café and restaurant, gift shops, rose garden, Japanese Garden. Seasonal Venues Nov 25th thru Jan 1 River of Lights. During the Summer they have summer nights concerts.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW15 minute walk from the Casita, Great Place to visit, bugarium, aquarium, café and restaurant, gift shops, rose garden, Japanese Garden. Seasonal Venues Nov 25th thru Jan 1 River of Lights. During the Summer they have summer nights concerts.
Arts & Culture
10 minute walk from the Casita, Albuquerque's History, and Artists from around the world showcase their exhibits. Fridays and Saturdays during the summer they have NM Jazz Workshops and Salsa Night for those who love to have a night of dancing and spirits.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW10 minute walk from the Casita, Albuquerque's History, and Artists from around the world showcase their exhibits. Fridays and Saturdays during the summer they have NM Jazz Workshops and Salsa Night for those who love to have a night of dancing and spirits.
Shopping
5 minute walk from the Casita, Enter Historic Old Town, Have Brunch at the local Restaurants in the Plaza La Hacienda is World Famous for their NM Style Lunch and Dinner. Lots of shops for Gifts and Curios. Centered around San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church. Enjoy the park and Gazebo First weekend in June the Church and their Fiesta Celebration lots of good food and entertainment Live Music all day and night.
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NW5 minute walk from the Casita, Enter Historic Old Town, Have Brunch at the local Restaurants in the Plaza La Hacienda is World Famous for their NM Style Lunch and Dinner. Lots of shops for Gifts and Curios. Centered around San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church. Enjoy the park and Gazebo First weekend in June the Church and their Fiesta Celebration lots of good food and entertainment Live Music all day and night.
Essentials
5 minute walk from the Casita, Walgreens has any essentials you might need, drug store, snacks, photos, groceries. etc.
31 locals recommend
Walgreens
2011 12th St NW5 minute walk from the Casita, Walgreens has any essentials you might need, drug store, snacks, photos, groceries. etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Sandia Casino is one of the nicest resorts located on N I-25 about a 20 minute drive from the Casita. Can Play Golf, Gamble, Concerts. Buffets. Spa's did I mention Gamble and Drinks......
110 locals recommend
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdSandia Casino is one of the nicest resorts located on N I-25 about a 20 minute drive from the Casita. Can Play Golf, Gamble, Concerts. Buffets. Spa's did I mention Gamble and Drinks......