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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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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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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Tingley Beach

A facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park, this park along the Rio Grande has fishing ponds for adults and children, a model boating pond, a cafe, and a gift shop where you can buy fishing licenses, fishing gear, or rent a pedal boat for a ride on the central pond. Trails lead into the bosque to the edge of the river and to a pair of restored wetland ponds. A narrow-gauge train links Tingley Beach to the Albuquerque Aquarium/Botanical Gardens and the Rio Grande Zoo (listed above under See).

Daily, sunrise to sunsetFree (separate fee required for train rides)

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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

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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

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.

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V Roast Bistro

100% cruelty free, plant based milks and food. Fresh in-house air roasted all organic coffees, pastries, smothered burritos, sandwiches and soups. Free coffee with one pound purchase.

Open now · closes 5 pmOutdoor seating · Vegan options

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