The Land of Mañana
Local Eateries
Some of our favorites (and we have high standards)! These are either nearby the AirBNB, or definitely worth a few extra miles.
Best fish and chips around! And lots of other good Irish food. Live music with Sunday brunch.
54 locals recommend
Two Fools Tavern
3211 Central Ave NEBest fish and chips around! And lots of other good Irish food. Live music with Sunday brunch.
Some would say you haven't truly experienced Albuquerque until you eat at The Frontier. Across Central Ave from the University, this Albuquerque institution expanded over the years to take over the entire block. At peak times, the line stretches into the back dining room. But the service is fast and the food is always good. You'll always remember the homemade tortillas (buy a dozen to take home) and the famous Frontier cinnamon roll.
148 locals recommend
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SESome would say you haven't truly experienced Albuquerque until you eat at The Frontier. Across Central Ave from the University, this Albuquerque institution expanded over the years to take over the entire block. At peak times, the line stretches into the back dining room. But the service is fast and the food is always good. You'll always remember the homemade tortillas (buy a dozen to take home) and the famous Frontier cinnamon roll.
Yummy wood oven pizza, salads, and local beer... what could be bad?!
34 locals recommend
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - Nob Hill
3403 Central Ave NEYummy wood oven pizza, salads, and local beer... what could be bad?!
All of your classic BBQ favorite meats and sides, and Rudy's famous sauce (try the spicy sauce if you're brave!)
8 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
2321 Carlisle Blvd NEAll of your classic BBQ favorite meats and sides, and Rudy's famous sauce (try the spicy sauce if you're brave!)
Delicious Indian cuisine, and only a few blocks from the AirBNB! If you can't make up your mind, go for the lunch buffet and try it all...
22 locals recommend
Taj Mahal Cuisine of India
1430 Carlisle Blvd NEDelicious Indian cuisine, and only a few blocks from the AirBNB! If you can't make up your mind, go for the lunch buffet and try it all...
Enjoy good New Mexican food very nearby, or eat in and pick up quick and easy take-out. Just make sure you eat your sopapillas with honey!
31 locals recommend
Los Cuates
4901 Lomas Blvd NEEnjoy good New Mexican food very nearby, or eat in and pick up quick and easy take-out. Just make sure you eat your sopapillas with honey!
Tucked into Old Town, this is an Albuquerque gem. Enjoy the historic building and delicious carne adovada, then walk off your calories as you stroll around the shops. One of my favorite places for huevos rancheros for brunch.
57 locals recommend
Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NWTucked into Old Town, this is an Albuquerque gem. Enjoy the historic building and delicious carne adovada, then walk off your calories as you stroll around the shops. One of my favorite places for huevos rancheros for brunch.
Quarter Celtic Brewpub
1100 San Mateo Blvd NEYummy Irish fare and great beer!
This place is always packed, and when you taste their food you'll know why! (The butterscotch dessert is heavenly.)
99 locals recommend
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEThis place is always packed, and when you taste their food you'll know why! (The butterscotch dessert is heavenly.)
Great patio in the center of town. This restaurant was regularly featured in Breaking Bad, so you can feel like a TV star as you enjoy a yummy breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
131 locals recommend
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEGreat patio in the center of town. This restaurant was regularly featured in Breaking Bad, so you can feel like a TV star as you enjoy a yummy breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
Neighborhoods
This historic stretch of Route 66 is quintessential Albuquerque. Many local restaurants and shops, and a great place for a stroll to people watch!
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
This historic stretch of Route 66 is quintessential Albuquerque. Many local restaurants and shops, and a great place for a stroll to people watch!
Historic Albuquerque and a must see for visitors. Many shops and restaurants. A great place to buy authentic Native American jewelry at an affordable price directly from the artists. Christmas time is truly magical, especially if you are there for the luminarias on Christmas Eve!
197 locals recommend
Old Town
Historic Albuquerque and a must see for visitors. Many shops and restaurants. A great place to buy authentic Native American jewelry at an affordable price directly from the artists. Christmas time is truly magical, especially if you are there for the luminarias on Christmas Eve!
Sightseeing
This zoo is great for a couple of hours or a full day of animal watching. Bring a picnic lunch and eat near the reflecting pond with the lion roaring nearby. Check-out the website ahead of time for the feeding times for the animals, and you'll be in for a real treat (watching a hippo eat is something you won't forget!). Don't forget the sunscreen and water!
263 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWThis zoo is great for a couple of hours or a full day of animal watching. Bring a picnic lunch and eat near the reflecting pond with the lion roaring nearby. Check-out the website ahead of time for the feeding times for the animals, and you'll be in for a real treat (watching a hippo eat is something you won't forget!). Don't forget the sunscreen and water!
This is the longest tram in the US, spanning 2.7 miles. Beautiful views if you aren't afraid of heights! Enjoy the restaurant at the top to truly savor your views.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThis is the longest tram in the US, spanning 2.7 miles. Beautiful views if you aren't afraid of heights! Enjoy the restaurant at the top to truly savor your views.
The Albuquerque Bio Park includes the zoo, aquarium, and botanic gardens. They are all excellent and a great outing for families. Check for outdoor concerts in the summer months!
37 locals recommend
Aquarium & Botanic Garden Station
Paseo del Bosque TrailThe Albuquerque Bio Park includes the zoo, aquarium, and botanic gardens. They are all excellent and a great outing for families. Check for outdoor concerts in the summer months!
Stroll through the sculpture garden or see a temporary art installation. Also a good place to escape the extra hot days if you are in Old Town.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWStroll through the sculpture garden or see a temporary art installation. Also a good place to escape the extra hot days if you are in Old Town.
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWThis children's museum is GREAT!
"Governed by the 19 Pueblos District, IPCC is comprised of museum and gallery space, a collection of murals and other Native arts and artifacts, a library, archives, an education department, a teaching kitchen/restaurant, and cultural programming and events – each celebrating the Pueblo culture of New Mexico."
indianpueblo.org
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW"Governed by the 19 Pueblos District, IPCC is comprised of museum and gallery space, a collection of murals and other Native arts and artifacts, a library, archives, an education department, a teaching kitchen/restaurant, and cultural programming and events – each celebrating the Pueblo culture of New Mexico."
indianpueblo.org
Coffee Shops
Humble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NEGreat local coffee shop nearby!
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters
202 Bryn Mawr Dr SELittle Bear Coffee
2632 Pennsylvania St NEBreweries
If the weather is nice, check out if they have any live music on the patio!
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWIf the weather is nice, check out if they have any live music on the patio!
Santa Fe Brewing Company Albuquerque Taproom
3600 Cutler Ave NEBow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWThe first Native woman-owned brewery!
If you are an IPA fan "Get Elevated" and try the Elevated IPA!
48 locals recommend
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3313 Girard Blvd NEIf you are an IPA fan "Get Elevated" and try the Elevated IPA!
Tractor Brewing Company
118 Tulane Dr SEGreat patio in warmer months.