Guidebook for Albuquerque

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Guidebook for Albuquerque

Food Scene

Historic neighborhood bakery, cafe and lunch spot. Try a sweet potato empanada or the green chile bread!
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NW
67 locals recommend
Historic neighborhood bakery, cafe and lunch spot. Try a sweet potato empanada or the green chile bread!
Good quality New Mexican food, popular with locals. 2 minute walk from the house.
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NW
100 locals recommend
Good quality New Mexican food, popular with locals. 2 minute walk from the house.
Best New Mexican food in the city, in the oldest neighborhood. Politicians rub shoulders with local families and downtown office workers, for a unique scene.
60 locals recommend
Barelas Coffee House
1502 4th St SW
60 locals recommend
Best New Mexican food in the city, in the oldest neighborhood. Politicians rub shoulders with local families and downtown office workers, for a unique scene.
Beautiful setting, hidden away down an alley. The French Onion soup is unbelievable.
13 locals recommend
La Crepe Michel
400 San Felipe St NW
13 locals recommend
Beautiful setting, hidden away down an alley. The French Onion soup is unbelievable.
There are several Flying Stars throughout the city; this one has a gorgeous outdoor patio. Locals frequent them because they have something for every mood: espresso, cakes, and full meals.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NE
232 locals recommend
There are several Flying Stars throughout the city; this one has a gorgeous outdoor patio. Locals frequent them because they have something for every mood: espresso, cakes, and full meals.
It's fun to take a drive through beautiful Corrales on a summer evening and dine out on the patio.
57 locals recommend
Indigo Crow Cafe
4515 Corrales Rd
57 locals recommend
It's fun to take a drive through beautiful Corrales on a summer evening and dine out on the patio.
Stunning setting on an organic farm, where events such as yoga, meditation and theatre are also held.
84 locals recommend
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NW
84 locals recommend
Stunning setting on an organic farm, where events such as yoga, meditation and theatre are also held.
Fun for tourists due to its saloon styling.
34 locals recommend
High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
425 San Felipe St NW
34 locals recommend
Fun for tourists due to its saloon styling.
PAELLA!
15 locals recommend
MÁS Tapas y Vino
125 2nd St NW
15 locals recommend
PAELLA!
Hands-down the best restaurant in town. See if you can book one of the private booths for date night.
39 locals recommend
Antiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St NW
39 locals recommend
Hands-down the best restaurant in town. See if you can book one of the private booths for date night.
You need to give a password to the baseball bat weilding doorman to enter this "speakeasy"! Pricey but such a fun experience.
34 locals recommend
Vernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NW
34 locals recommend
You need to give a password to the baseball bat weilding doorman to enter this "speakeasy"! Pricey but such a fun experience.
Colombian for when you tire of New Mexican!
6 locals recommend
Ajiaco Colombian Bistro
3216 Silver Ave SE
6 locals recommend
Colombian for when you tire of New Mexican!
Really fun., creative selection of waffles, including build your own. Several outdoor patios that get packed at weekend brunch.
45 locals recommend
La Waffleria
3710 Campus Blvd NE
45 locals recommend
Really fun., creative selection of waffles, including build your own. Several outdoor patios that get packed at weekend brunch.
The latest initiative of highly respected local chef Jennifer James.
16 locals recommend
frenchish
3509 Central Ave NE
16 locals recommend
The latest initiative of highly respected local chef Jennifer James.
A Westside institution, where you enter through the liquor store and rub shoulders with local families.
29 locals recommend
Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House
3916 Central Ave SW
29 locals recommend
A Westside institution, where you enter through the liquor store and rub shoulders with local families.
If you can deal with the unpromising exterior setting, the inside features colorful decor, fish tanks, mariachis and fantastic Mexican seafood. Try the oyster and octopus cocktail.
10 locals recommend
Mariscos Altamar
1517 Coors Blvd NW
10 locals recommend
If you can deal with the unpromising exterior setting, the inside features colorful decor, fish tanks, mariachis and fantastic Mexican seafood. Try the oyster and octopus cocktail.
The hot new spot! Loads to see and sample. 15 minute walk from the house.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NW
140 locals recommend
The hot new spot! Loads to see and sample. 15 minute walk from the house.
New in 2021, 1-2 minute walk from the casita.
Rumor Pizza
724 Mountain Road Northwest
New in 2021, 1-2 minute walk from the casita.
Stumble less than a minute up the street for your morning coffee.
12 locals recommend
Slow Burn Coffee
821 Mountain Rd NW
12 locals recommend
Stumble less than a minute up the street for your morning coffee.
Walking distance. Voted #1 for New Mexican food.
47 locals recommend
Monroe's Restaurant
1025 4th Street Northwest
47 locals recommend
Walking distance. Voted #1 for New Mexican food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Try the happy hour wine flights in the cozy loft bar. Also a good restaurant downstairs.
35 locals recommend
Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NW
35 locals recommend
Try the happy hour wine flights in the cozy loft bar. Also a good restaurant downstairs.
The upstairs bar has nice views from the outside patio, a good cocktail menu and is popular with local professionals. Downstairs is a high-end restaurant.
74 locals recommend
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NW
74 locals recommend
The upstairs bar has nice views from the outside patio, a good cocktail menu and is popular with local professionals. Downstairs is a high-end restaurant.
The latest addition to the Abq scene. Wonderful views from the rooftop bar.
31 locals recommend
Hotel Chaco
2000 Bellamah Ave NW
31 locals recommend
The latest addition to the Abq scene. Wonderful views from the rooftop bar.
Grab one of the private curtained, beautifully detailed booths for cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Hotel Andaluz
6 locals recommend
Grab one of the private curtained, beautifully detailed booths for cocktails.
Locals' favorite, with pool tables.
56 locals recommend
Anodyne
409 Central Ave NW
56 locals recommend
Locals' favorite, with pool tables.
Always packed with locals enjoying brews, music and food trucks.
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NW
190 locals recommend
Always packed with locals enjoying brews, music and food trucks.
Anodyne's "sister" bar, with live music.
78 locals recommend
Sister Bar
407 Central Ave NW
78 locals recommend
Anodyne's "sister" bar, with live music.
Head down the stairs to the underground bar, which has good happy hour specials.
49 locals recommend
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
3009 Central Ave NE
49 locals recommend
Head down the stairs to the underground bar, which has good happy hour specials.
Rooftop bar has wonderful views.
19 locals recommend
Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SE
19 locals recommend
Rooftop bar has wonderful views.
Taste local wines in a beautiful setting.
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez Rd
81 locals recommend
Taste local wines in a beautiful setting.

Sightseeing

184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NW
184 locals recommend
World's longest aerial tram; incredible views. Hike, snow shoe or ski at the top.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NE
502 locals recommend
World's longest aerial tram; incredible views. Hike, snow shoe or ski at the top.
Iconic landmark.
19 locals recommend
San Felipe de Neri Church
2005 N Plaza St NW
19 locals recommend
Iconic landmark.

Entertainment & Activities

I have been to aquariums all over the world, including the London and Monterey Bay Aquariums, and I honestly think this is the best I've ever visited.
94 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NW
94 locals recommend
I have been to aquariums all over the world, including the London and Monterey Bay Aquariums, and I honestly think this is the best I've ever visited.
Skiing within 40 minutes of the city!
50 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536
50 locals recommend
Skiing within 40 minutes of the city!
Walking distance from the house and only $5 for a yoga class.
Sani Yoga
521 Central Ave NW
Walking distance from the house and only $5 for a yoga class.
Nonprofit community kitchen offering multicultural cooking classes and an indoor farmers market in winter.
Three Sisters Kitchen
109 Gold Ave SW
Nonprofit community kitchen offering multicultural cooking classes and an indoor farmers market in winter.
It's known as the best in the world for good reason. Both the morning mass ascension and the night glow are absolute must-sees.
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NE
136 locals recommend
It's known as the best in the world for good reason. Both the morning mass ascension and the night glow are absolute must-sees.

Parks & Nature

The River of Lights in December is absolutely top-notch. Summer concert series are held here too.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW
139 locals recommend
The River of Lights in December is absolutely top-notch. Summer concert series are held here too.
Another great thing we have within walking distance!
33 locals recommend
Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain Rd NW
33 locals recommend
Another great thing we have within walking distance!

Arts & Culture

219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW
219 locals recommend
178 locals recommend
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NW
178 locals recommend
Gathering of Nations is North America's largest Pow Wow. If you're in town in April, don't miss it!
Gathering Of Nations
Gathering of Nations is North America's largest Pow Wow. If you're in town in April, don't miss it!
Something for all ages, and walking distance from the casita.
176 locals recommend
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW
176 locals recommend
Something for all ages, and walking distance from the casita.
Nearby, and an excellent introduction to New Mexico Pueblo history and culture. The restaurant is very good.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW
158 locals recommend
Nearby, and an excellent introduction to New Mexico Pueblo history and culture. The restaurant is very good.
New Mexico was rightly chosen as the national hub for this endeavor. An impressive complex with fascinating exhibitions and a great theatre.
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SW
108 locals recommend
New Mexico was rightly chosen as the national hub for this endeavor. An impressive complex with fascinating exhibitions and a great theatre.
This is where national touring productions, mostly Broadway musicals, are hosted.
24 locals recommend
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell Dr
24 locals recommend
This is where national touring productions, mostly Broadway musicals, are hosted.

Getting Around

RailRunner to Santa Fe departs from here.
20 locals recommend
Albuquerque station
320 1st St SW
20 locals recommend
RailRunner to Santa Fe departs from here.