Kurtis’s ABQ guidebook
Food scene
Local, organic grocer. At different times they have food (including sandwiches, salads, juices, and smoothies) made to order and hot meals ready to go (e.g. breakfast burritos and whole or half roasted chickens and sides). It's about a 7 minute drive from our place.
50 locals recommend
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Rio Grande
2400 Rio Grande Blvd NWLocal, organic grocer. At different times they have food (including sandwiches, salads, juices, and smoothies) made to order and hot meals ready to go (e.g. breakfast burritos and whole or half roasted chickens and sides). It's about a 7 minute drive from our place.
Learn about the 19 sovereign Pueblo Tribes in New Mexico and see native dancing and enjoy native-inspired dishes at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWLearn about the 19 sovereign Pueblo Tribes in New Mexico and see native dancing and enjoy native-inspired dishes at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen.
My wife's favorite New Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Cynthia loves the chile rellenos.
10 locals recommend
La Salita Restaurant
1950 Juan Tabo Boulevard NortheastMy wife's favorite New Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Cynthia loves the chile rellenos.
An amazing, huge venue with authentic New Mexican fare. You'll enjoy the atmosphere as much as the dining!
165 locals recommend
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWAn amazing, huge venue with authentic New Mexican fare. You'll enjoy the atmosphere as much as the dining!
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEDelicious upscale American dining with amazing desserts.
Local supermarket. You won't find a huge selection, but they'll have a variety of foods (nothing organic though) and they are only about 3 minutes away!
13 locals recommend
John Brooks Supermarket
1130 Candelaria Rd NWLocal supermarket. You won't find a huge selection, but they'll have a variety of foods (nothing organic though) and they are only about 3 minutes away!
Sightseeing
The Nature Center includes educational exhibits and is a short walk from the bosque (the cottonwood forest by the Rio Grande river) for nature walks around the Rio Grande river.
146 locals recommend
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWThe Nature Center includes educational exhibits and is a short walk from the bosque (the cottonwood forest by the Rio Grande river) for nature walks around the Rio Grande river.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NWChildren's museum with a lot of hands-on, interactive experiences that children and adults will both enjoy!
178 locals recommend
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWChildren's museum with a lot of hands-on, interactive experiences that children and adults will both enjoy!
Neighborhoods
Old Town
Learn about Albuquerque's history. Local shops and local restaurants.
Close to University of New Mexico on Central, this area has some unique stores and architecture and includes shopping and dining on old Route 66!
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
Close to University of New Mexico on Central, this area has some unique stores and architecture and includes shopping and dining on old Route 66!
Uptown is a shopping center across Louisiana Blvd from the Coronado Mall. It includes restaurants and retail.
88 locals recommend
Uptown
Uptown is a shopping center across Louisiana Blvd from the Coronado Mall. It includes restaurants and retail.