Albuquerque Guidebook
Food scene
Best wood fired pizza in town, but everything on the menu is exquisite, from salads, to pizzas, to house made desserts and a great wine list. intimate indoor seating and a beautiful back patio.
99 locals recommend
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEBest wood fired pizza in town, but everything on the menu is exquisite, from salads, to pizzas, to house made desserts and a great wine list. intimate indoor seating and a beautiful back patio.
One of Albuquerque’s favorite breakfast, brunch and lunch cafes serving up the finest local food, in a fun, casual atmosphere. Patio seating.
131 locals recommend
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEOne of Albuquerque’s favorite breakfast, brunch and lunch cafes serving up the finest local food, in a fun, casual atmosphere. Patio seating.
Hip and chill vibe to enjoy ABQ's best Green Chile Cheeseburger. Surprise, the city's best fish 'n' chips are right here. Local beer and wine.
38 locals recommend
Holy Burger
700 Central Ave SEHip and chill vibe to enjoy ABQ's best Green Chile Cheeseburger. Surprise, the city's best fish 'n' chips are right here. Local beer and wine.
Fine dining serving innovative New American fare & wine, using classic French cooking techniques, amid modern art & sculptures.
48 locals recommend
Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SEFine dining serving innovative New American fare & wine, using classic French cooking techniques, amid modern art & sculptures.
As seen on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, this place has some good grub
38 locals recommend
Standard Diner
320 Central Ave SEAs seen on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, this place has some good grub
Coolest coffee shop around! art gallery as well. Right around the corner, check it out WARNING - this place is so popular it can take a bit to get your drink. If you are in a big hurry I Recommend Espresso Fino or the Brew
75 locals recommend
Zendo
413 2nd St SWCoolest coffee shop around! art gallery as well. Right around the corner, check it out WARNING - this place is so popular it can take a bit to get your drink. If you are in a big hurry I Recommend Espresso Fino or the Brew
El Pinto was voted Best NM Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM. A locals favorite with authentic NM cuisine. El Pinto has wonderful patios to sit in and enjoy the atmosphere.
165 locals recommend
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWEl Pinto was voted Best NM Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM. A locals favorite with authentic NM cuisine. El Pinto has wonderful patios to sit in and enjoy the atmosphere.
Artisan design-your-own salads, plus soup & sandwiches, served in a modern, colorful space with a wine bar. If you like salad, you will seriously LOVE this place.
103 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWArtisan design-your-own salads, plus soup & sandwiches, served in a modern, colorful space with a wine bar. If you like salad, you will seriously LOVE this place.
Traditional NM delicious breakfasts and lunch, and entertaining dining rooms!
24 locals recommend
Garcia's Kitchen - The Original
1736 Central Ave SWTraditional NM delicious breakfasts and lunch, and entertaining dining rooms!
his place offers a wide variety of tasty dining and bakery options. Expansive indoor and outdoor seating make this a winner. If you're in the mood for a 14-mile round trip bike ride, it's conveniently near the Bosque bike path. Message us and we'll happily provide the best route. Tip: It's also easily accessible by car.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEhis place offers a wide variety of tasty dining and bakery options. Expansive indoor and outdoor seating make this a winner. If you're in the mood for a 14-mile round trip bike ride, it's conveniently near the Bosque bike path. Message us and we'll happily provide the best route. Tip: It's also easily accessible by car.
These locally made paletas are out of this world. This family owned company makes all of their offerings from seasonally inspired ingredients and they’re not afraid to experiment! Everything I’ve ever tried from Pop Fizz has been a huge hit. Order one to eat right away and a few more to freeze and enjoy later on the patio!
12 locals recommend
Pop Fizz
530 Bridge Blvd SWThese locally made paletas are out of this world. This family owned company makes all of their offerings from seasonally inspired ingredients and they’re not afraid to experiment! Everything I’ve ever tried from Pop Fizz has been a huge hit. Order one to eat right away and a few more to freeze and enjoy later on the patio!
Creative dishes and beautiful ambiance. Organic veggies from the onsite greenhouse. Tasty meat and vegetarian dishes. A little pricey but well worth it for a good meal. Indoor and outdoor patio seating.
84 locals recommend
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWCreative dishes and beautiful ambiance. Organic veggies from the onsite greenhouse. Tasty meat and vegetarian dishes. A little pricey but well worth it for a good meal. Indoor and outdoor patio seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Apothecary Lounge is worth a visit for the view alone. Perched on the roof of Hotel Parq Central, Apothecary Lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, downtown skyline and New Mexico's famous sunsets from its heated patio. Inside, the bar glitters with vintage apothecary bottles. Cocktails served are from Prohibition Area, making this one of the swankiest speakeasies you'll ever visit. Craft beers and fine wine is served as well, and the menu items (while not cheap) are gourmet. Perfect for a date, and better if you get a room below so you don't have to leave.
45 locals recommend
Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SEApothecary Lounge is worth a visit for the view alone. Perched on the roof of Hotel Parq Central, Apothecary Lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, downtown skyline and New Mexico's famous sunsets from its heated patio. Inside, the bar glitters with vintage apothecary bottles. Cocktails served are from Prohibition Area, making this one of the swankiest speakeasies you'll ever visit. Craft beers and fine wine is served as well, and the menu items (while not cheap) are gourmet. Perfect for a date, and better if you get a room below so you don't have to leave.
One of my favorite bars in ABQ. Also a pool hall but very cool place to get a drink.
56 locals recommend
Anodyne
409 Central Ave NWOne of my favorite bars in ABQ. Also a pool hall but very cool place to get a drink.
Taproom with an urban feel and indoor/outdoor seating. Don't let the small space fool you - they make the most of it and produce a nice variety. Walking distance from the casita and if you happen to bring a vinyl record they might spin one for you.
38 locals recommend
Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWTaproom with an urban feel and indoor/outdoor seating. Don't let the small space fool you - they make the most of it and produce a nice variety. Walking distance from the casita and if you happen to bring a vinyl record they might spin one for you.
Best local downtown brewery in Albuquerque . Enjoy a “double white” and some local music on the balcony or by the stage.
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWBest local downtown brewery in Albuquerque . Enjoy a “double white” and some local music on the balcony or by the stage.
Sightseeing
Near the university, Nob Hill offers a wide variety of restaurants and shopping spots! Walk around and check out what the area has to offer!
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
Near the university, Nob Hill offers a wide variety of restaurants and shopping spots! Walk around and check out what the area has to offer!
The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to Sandia Peak on the ridge line of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThe Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to Sandia Peak on the ridge line of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span.