Albuquerque

:For the town in Spain, see Alburquerque Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by Santa Fe, to the north.

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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

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

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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 SaturdayWi-Fi

EatFood court

505 Central Food Hall

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

10AM-9PM

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Cervantes

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

Mon–Sat 11AM–10PM, Sun 11AM–9:30PM

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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

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

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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

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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 dailyFrom $12 (varies on party size, and do tip well. If you come back, the servers will literally run for you!)

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Little Anita's

Consistent, great quality food with great service and atmosphere.

7AM–9PM daily$3–7

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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La Reforma

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

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

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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

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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

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