Where to eat in Albuquerque

Where to eat in Albuquerque

1. EatAmerican restaurant

   Frontier Restaurant

   One of the most popular restaurants in Albuquerque; a big hangout for the college students at UNM. Good American and New Mexican food, the breakfast burrito here is one of the best in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is casual, and it's a great place to people-watch and witness a good cross-section of the city's population. If you can't make it to the Frontier, you can go to one of the several Golden Pride chain places around Albuquerque, which is owned by the same family and serves much of the same food.

   5AM–1AM daily·$3–9 · Takeaway · Vegetarian options

2. EatMexican restaurant

   Church Street Cafe

   A cozy little restaurant with good New Mexican food tucked away down a side alley of Old Town.

   Thu–Sat 8AM–8PM, Sun–Wed 8AM–4PM·$6–15 · Vegetarian options

3. EatVietnamese restaurant

   Banh Mi Coda

   Excellent Vietnamese sandwiches. Get the #6, grilled pork on a French style baguette with French-inspired style mayo (aioli), cucumber, cilantro, strips of pickled carrots, and slices of jalapeños. Bakery also carries various Vietnamese desserts, steamed sweet/glutinous rice with mung beans, and Vietnamese steamed pork sausages.

   Closed · opens 8:30 am Saturday·Wi-Fi

4. EatFood court

   505 Central Food Hall

   Industrial-style food court with a terrace offering pizzas, Mexican fare & cocktails, plus wine.

   10AM-9PM

5. EatNew mexican restaurant

   Cervantes

   Excellent menu, ala carte items, full bar, World Record Margarita. Local favorite.

   Mon–Sat 11AM–10PM, Sun 11AM–9:30PM

6. EatPersian restaurant

   Pars Cuisine

   Persian food. Cushion seating available, bellydancing on weekend nights. Hookah available for rental. Wonderful Persian classics.

   Mon–Thu 11AM–9PM, Fri Sat 11AM–10PM, Sun 5–9PM·$4–20

7. EatItalian restaurant

   Saggio's Pizza

   Some of the best pizza in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is wonderful, with statues, murals, plants, and televisions everywhere. There is a sports bar in here, but the place is still very kid-friendly.

   Sun–Thu 8AM–10PM, Fri Sat 8AM–11PM

8. EatRestaurant

   Artichoke Cafe

   American cuisine and a popular restaurant in the downtown area. Great creamy artichoke soup and excellent salmon. Very pleasant ambiance.

   Lunch Mon–Fri 11AM–2:30PM; dinner Sun–Thu 5–9PM, Fri Sat 5–10PM·$9–30

9. Eat

   Barelas Coffee House

   This place, for those who know how to find it (it is tucked in a corner) is a local favorite, serving menudo, chile, and a wide range of other both Mexican and New Mexican foods. They are also locally known for their tea, a blend of chamomile teas, always served hot and fresh. Also, as you are about to pay, make sure and check out the candy table right in front of the cash registers, as you might just spot an old favorite such as Sugar Daddys and Nik-L-Nips!

   6AM–3PM daily·From $12 (varies on party size, and do tip well. If you come back, the servers will literally run for you!)

10. Eat

    Slate Street Cafe

    American cuisine. They have a nice wine list and a wine bar loft too.

    Breakfast/lunch Mon–Fri 7:30AM–3PM; brunch Sat 8AM–2PM; wine loft Wed–Sat 4PM–10PM; dinner Tue–Thu 5PM–9PM, Fri Sat 5PM–10PM

11. EatAmerican restaurant

    The Rancher's Club

    One of the finest restaurants in Albuquerque, and the winner of multiple awards. American cuisine, serving prime aged beef, seafood and poultry grilled over aromatic woods.

    Mon 5:30–10PM, Tue–Thu 11:30AM–2PM and 5:30–10PM, Fri 11:30AM–2PM and 5:30–10:30PM, Sat 5:30–10:30PM, Sun 5:30–9PM

12. EatCoffee shop restaurant

    Flying Star Cafe

    A local space age-themed chain with a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, entrees, New Mexican food, and superb desserts. Rated 'Best Bakery' in Albuquerque. Daily and weekly specials. Free wi-fi and comfy seating areas. Vast selection of magazines. Flying Star also operates the local Satellite Coffee chain, which has a great coffee selection and some of the same pastries you'll find at the Flying Star.

    Sun–Thu 6AM–11PM, Fri Sat 6AM–midnight·$8–20 · Wi-Fi · Takeaway

13. EatMexican restaurant

    Federico's Mexican Food

    The place is a little bare-bones, but the food is excellent (and shows the difference between "Mexican" and "New Mexican" cuisine), not to mention cheap. Get a horchata as your drink.

    $3–6

14. EatVietnamese restaurant

    Pho #1

    Pho: Vietnamese noodle soup. Also grilled pork, chicken, or beef noodle bowl and rice plates. Great friendly service. Don't miss the Vietnamese cold coffee with condensed milk.

15. EatNew mexican restaurant

    Durans Central Pharmacy

    An inexpensive lunch counter in the back of a pharmacy serving cheap, hearty New Mexican cuisine.

    Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM, Sat 9AM–2PM·$5–9 · Built 1942

16. EatNew mexican restaurant

    Little Anita's

    Consistent, great quality food with great service and atmosphere.

    7AM–9PM daily·$3–7

17. EatRestaurant

    Tucanos Brazilian Grill

    Excellent salad bar, and a variety of meats brought to your table.

    Mon–Thu 11AM–10PM, Fri Sat 11AM–11PM, Sun 11AM–9PM·$12 lunch, $20 dinner per person, all you can eat

18. EatInternational restaurant

    Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro

    In Nob Hill. Zinc is pleasant and well-appointed inside. American cuisine, with a touch of French; excellent appetizers. Don't miss the wine bar and jazz in the basement. Reservations advised.

    Mon–Thu 11AM–2:30PM and 5–10PM, Fri 11AM–2:30PM and 5–11PM, Sat 5–11PM, Sun 11AM–2:30PM·$8–27

19. EatAmerican restaurant

    Grandma's K&I Diner

    Enjoy some authentic Albuquerque cuisine, restaurant is best known for serving a fry covered, football sized burrito called the Travis. They can be ordered in eighths, quarters, halves or whole; consumption of an entire travis is sometimes used as a fraternity hazing. The breakfast skillet meals are wonderful.

    Daily 6AM–3PM

20. Eat

    66 Diner

    A Route 66-themed restaurant serving classic American dishes. Big portions, great atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri 11AM–11PM, Sat 8AM–11PM, Sun 8AM–10PM·$5–9

21. Eat

    County Line BBQ

    Spectacular views of the city from the picture windows in the main dining area. For weekend dining, be prepared to wait a bit. Good Texas-style BBQ, relaxed atmosphere and large portions for your dollar.

    Wed–Fri 11:30AM–2PM and 5–9PM, Sat Sun 11:30AM–9PM·$10–20

22. Eat

    Dion's

    A popular local chain of pizzerias, serving some of the best pizza in Albuquerque. They also have sandwiches.

    Sun–Thu, 10:30AM–10PM, Fri Sat 10:30AM–11PM

23. Eat

    El Pinto

    Lovely ambiance and a great menu. Their nachos are fantastic, and the restaurant is also the purveyor of a popular local brand of salsa.

    Mon–Thu 11AM–9PM, Fri Sat 11AM–10PM, Sun 10:30AM–9PM (Sun brunch 10:30AM–2PM)

24. Eat

    La Reforma

    Excellent street-style Mexican food. They also have their own craft beer and liquor.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM

25. Eat

    Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant

    Home-cooked, authentic New Mexican cuisine since 1977. Lunch and Senior specials. Full bar and happy hour.

    Sun-Thu 11AM–9PM, Fri Sat 11AM–10PM·$7.50–20

26. Eat

    Bob's Burgers

    A home-grown chain of burger stands with a New Mexican flair. The ones west of the river are owned by Bob, the ones east of the river by his son-in-law Clifford. Bob makes some of the hottest green chile sauce in the state; Clifford flat out tries to kill you. A "chile-head"'s paradise. Try a long chile-cheese dog with green sauce instead of traditional red.

    10:30AM–9PM daily

27. Eat

    Pericos

    A small Mexican/New Mexican greasy hole-in-the-wall joint with lousy service, but delicious burritos.

    Mon–Fri 9:30AM–9PM, Sat 10AM–7PM, Sun 10–6PM·$3–7

28. EatIndian restaurant

    Taj Mahal

    Excellent Indian food.

    Lunch 11AM–2:30PM, dinner 5–10PM·$3–15

29. EatRestaurant

    Los Cuates

    A pleasant sit-down restaurant with a milder chile.

    11AM–9PM daily·$4–10

30. Eat

    Thai Tip

    A Thai restaurant with a loyal local following, and for good reason. Friendly owners and relaxed atmosphere.

31. EatHot dog restaurant

    The Dog House

    1216 Central Ave SW

    10AM–10PM daily·An Albuquerque classic—greasy fast food joint, best known for their grilled foot-long hot dogs. Very recognizable place with its dog neon sign. The dining room is very small, so you may want to just eat in your car

32. EatTapas bar

    La Montanita Nob Hill

    Slightly spaced out till staff.

    Mon–Sat 7AM–10PM, Sun 8AM–10PM

33. Eat Not mapped

    La Montanita Natural Foods Co-Op

    A local community-owned co-op offering organic food with two locations in Albuquerque:

34. Eat Not mapped

    Rudy's Country Store and BBQ

    Casual, relaxed, and wonderful self-serve BBQ. Don't miss the beef brisket!

    $3–6

35. Eat Not mapped

    Sprouts

    Local organic food store chain with 4 locations in Albuquerque. Good place, even have diet Indian tonic if you like a gin and tonic.

36. EatPizza restaurant

    Il Vicino

    Fresh gourmet pizza and beer.

    Sun–Thu 11AM–11PM, Fri Sat 11AM–midnight·Takeaway · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

37. EatMexican restaurant

    Monroe's

    Great carne adovada Indian tacos.

    Open now · closes 9 pm·$4–11 · Takeaway · Outdoor seating

38. Eat

    Talin Market World Food Fare

    International food marketplace.

    Mon–Sat 8:30AM–8PM, Sun 9AM–7PM

39. Eat

    Sadie's of New Mexico

    Consistent quality. Often a long wait. Hot chile.

    Mon–Sat 11AM–10PM, Sun 11AM–9PM·$5–9

40. Eat

    Whole Foods at Indian School Plaza

    2103 Carlisle Blvd NE

    7AM–10PM daily

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