Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEBreakfast burritos
Rebel Donut
2435 Wyoming Blvd NEFlying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEKellys Brew Pub
3222 Central Ave SE Eat out on the patio in historic Nob Hill area
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEfrenchish
3509 Central Ave NEFine Dining - James Beard Award Winning Chef
Mary & Tito's Cafe
2711 4th St NWJames Beard Award Winning
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWFarina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEMichael Thomas Coffee Roasters
202 Bryn Mawr Dr SEHumble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NERude Boy Cookies
1916 Central Ave SEOwner is a friend, local musician, also runs the trolley company.
Deep Space Coffee
504 Central Ave SWGrove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SE Nicest owners, healthy, delicious
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWArtichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SEElaine's
3503 Central Ave NEBlades' Bistro
221 NM-165Scenic drive to Placitas
Fork & Fig
6904 Menaul Blvd NERight down the street, Delicious.
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - Albuquerque Heights
11225 Montgomery Blvd NEDelicious, nearby
Weck's
1620 Rio Rancho Blvd SEBig NM breakfast, TV's for watching sports, nearby
Thai Orchid
4300 Central Avenue Southeast Delicious and a great date place.
Bien Shur
30 Rainbow RdAt Sandia Casino.
It is a beautiful place to eat! Yoga at El Pinto, too! Check schedule.
165 locals recommend
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWIt is a beautiful place to eat! Yoga at El Pinto, too! Check schedule.
Great pizza/big salads/delicious ranch dressing! Green chile/pepperoni is my favorite. Dine-in or call ahead to pick up.
112 locals recommend
Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEGreat pizza/big salads/delicious ranch dressing! Green chile/pepperoni is my favorite. Dine-in or call ahead to pick up.
Casual, Small place, big delicious plates of traditional New Mexican food. Downtown.
11 locals recommend
Cecilia's Cafe
230 6th Street SouthwestCasual, Small place, big delicious plates of traditional New Mexican food. Downtown.
Thai Vegan
5505 Osuna Rd NEGreat Vegan Food! Near the house.
Drive-thru open 24 hours, Food that tastes good at 1am :) I get the churros and horchata. My husband gets the greasy tacos .
Cesar's
5300 Lomas Blvd NEDrive-thru open 24 hours, Food that tastes good at 1am :) I get the churros and horchata. My husband gets the greasy tacos .
One of Albuquerque's oldest Mexican restaurants, my mom says she used to eat there when it was above a bowling alley. They have several locations. Good margaritas.
24 locals recommend
Sadie's
5400 Academy Rd NEOne of Albuquerque's oldest Mexican restaurants, my mom says she used to eat there when it was above a bowling alley. They have several locations. Good margaritas.
Simple little bakery that you can walk to. Just around the corner from the house.
Sergio's Bakery & Cafe
2740 Wyoming Boulevard NortheastSimple little bakery that you can walk to. Just around the corner from the house.
Tasty Tuesdays starting March 21st at Hyder Park
Featuring Food Trucks 4:30 - 8:30pm
Live music 5:30ish
Yoga in the Park 6pm
Bring kids, dogs, frisbees, picnic blankets, yoga mats
18 locals recommend
Hyder Park
700 Pershing Ave SETasty Tuesdays starting March 21st at Hyder Park
Featuring Food Trucks 4:30 - 8:30pm
Live music 5:30ish
Yoga in the Park 6pm
Bring kids, dogs, frisbees, picnic blankets, yoga mats
Piñon Coffee House
5222 4th St NWNob Hill Bar + Grill
3128 Central Ave SEAntiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St NWChurch Street Cafe
2111 Church St NWHannah & Nate's
4512 Corrales RdLa Waffleria
3710 Campus Blvd NEVinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWPoki Poki Cevicheria
3517 Wyoming Blvd NEJust up the road! Great!
Barelas Coffee House
1502 4th St SWCecilia's Cafe
230 6th Street SouthwestDrinks & Nightlife
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWLa Cumbre Brewing Company
3313 Girard Blvd NEUptown Funk Dueling Pianos
4720 Alexander Boulevard NortheastIbiza Urban Lounge
125 2nd St NWZinc Wine Bar & Bistro
3009 Central Ave NENice wine bar and music, good brunch spot
Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SE Rooftop bar with gorgeous views! Rooftop yoga.
The Tasting Room and winery is open to the public daily from 12 noon until 7 PM. No reservations are necessary. Picnics are allowed for Wine Club Members. They also offer weekend yoga. Check schedule.
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdThe Tasting Room and winery is open to the public daily from 12 noon until 7 PM. No reservations are necessary. Picnics are allowed for Wine Club Members. They also offer weekend yoga. Check schedule.
Shopping
Just down the road. Nice, outdoor mall. Lots of popular stores and eating.
62 locals recommend
ABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana Blvd NE Just down the road. Nice, outdoor mall. Lots of popular stores and eating.
Nob Hill
artsy, hip shops and lots of restaurants.
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWThe Candy Lady
424 San Felipe St NWHistoric NM Candy Lady - Breaking Bad goodies
Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWWe're located in historic Robinson Park on Saturdays, April 15-November 4, 8am-noon.The Downtown Growers’ Market is run by the DowntownABQ Main Street Initiative. The Market began in 1996, and continues to grow exponentially thanks to our vibrant community. The market is home to over 60 New Mexican growers offering the highest quality produce available in Albuquerque, along with a wide array of talented local artists and a delicious mix of prepared food artisans.
Every week we feature a live band, yoga at 8:45am, community nonprofits, a bike valet service, and lots of community spirit! All are welcome! We accept EBT/SNAP funds {which we'll double for you!}
51 locals recommend
Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NWWe're located in historic Robinson Park on Saturdays, April 15-November 4, 8am-noon.The Downtown Growers’ Market is run by the DowntownABQ Main Street Initiative. The Market began in 1996, and continues to grow exponentially thanks to our vibrant community. The market is home to over 60 New Mexican growers offering the highest quality produce available in Albuquerque, along with a wide array of talented local artists and a delicious mix of prepared food artisans.
Every week we feature a live band, yoga at 8:45am, community nonprofits, a bike valet service, and lots of community spirit! All are welcome! We accept EBT/SNAP funds {which we'll double for you!}
he regular season begins Sunday, April 27th and will be held every Sunday of every month through November, 9AM-12PM. Our Wednesday Market runs July-October, 3PM-6PM. Our Winter Market runs December-April, the first Sunday of every month, 11AM-1PM. Check the Market Calendar for more information, as well as our Facebook page, both of which are updated regularly.
15 locals recommend
Corrales Growers Market
500 Jones Rdhe regular season begins Sunday, April 27th and will be held every Sunday of every month through November, 9AM-12PM. Our Wednesday Market runs July-October, 3PM-6PM. Our Winter Market runs December-April, the first Sunday of every month, 11AM-1PM. Check the Market Calendar for more information, as well as our Facebook page, both of which are updated regularly.
one stop-shopping destination, highlighting notable New Mexican brands
23 locals recommend
Spur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWone stop-shopping destination, highlighting notable New Mexican brands
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
5815 Wyoming Blvd NENatural Grocers
4625 Wyoming Blvd NELa Montañita Co-op Food Market - Nob Hill
3500 Central Ave SEAlbertsons Bakery
Sightseeing
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEABQ Trolley Co.
204 Rio Grande Blvd NWParks & Nature
Embudito Trailhead
Trailhead Road NortheastLa Luz Trail
La Luz TrailCarlito Springs Rd
Carlito Springs RoadPetroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NWKiwanis Cabin
Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailWalking, jogging, biking
Arts & Culture
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWMaxwell Museum of Anthropology
500 University Blvd NEAlbuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWNew Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWunique art experience featuring an astonishing new form of non-linear storytelling that unfolds through exploration, discovery and 21st century interactivity.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Cirunique art experience featuring an astonishing new form of non-linear storytelling that unfolds through exploration, discovery and 21st century interactivity.