Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Historic neighborhood bakery, cafe and lunch spot. Try a sweet potato empanada or the green chile bread!
67 residents recomanen
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWHistoric 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 residents recomanen
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWGood 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 residents recomanen
Barelas Coffee House
1502 4th St SWBest 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 residents recomanen
La Crepe Michel
400 San Felipe St NWBeautiful 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 residents recomanen
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEThere 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 residents recomanen
Indigo Crow Cafe
4515 Corrales RdIt'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 residents recomanen
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWStunning setting on an organic farm, where events such as yoga, meditation and theatre are also held.
High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
425 San Felipe St NWFun for tourists due to its saloon styling.
MÁS Tapas y Vino
125 2nd St NWPAELLA!
Hands-down the best restaurant in town. See if you can book one of the private booths for date night.
39 residents recomanen
Antiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St NWHands-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 residents recomanen
Vernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NWYou need to give a password to the baseball bat weilding doorman to enter this "speakeasy"! Pricey but such a fun experience.
Ajiaco Colombian Bistro
3216 Silver Ave SEColombian 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 residents recomanen
La Waffleria
3710 Campus Blvd NEReally fun., creative selection of waffles, including build your own. Several outdoor patios that get packed at weekend brunch.
frenchish
3509 Central Ave NEThe 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 residents recomanen
Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House
3916 Central Ave SWA 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 residents recomanen
Mariscos Altamar
1517 Coors Blvd NWIf 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 residents recomanen
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWThe hot new spot! Loads to see and sample. 15 minute walk from the house.
Rumor Pizza
724 Mountain Road NorthwestNew in 2021, 1-2 minute walk from the casita.
Stumble less than a minute up the street for your morning coffee.
12 residents recomanen
Slow Burn Coffee
821 Mountain Rd NWStumble less than a minute up the street for your morning coffee.
Monroe's Restaurant
1025 4th Street NorthwestWalking 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 residents recomanen
Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NWTry 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 residents recomanen
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWThe 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 residents recomanen
Hotel Chaco
2000 Bellamah Ave NWThe latest addition to the Abq scene. Wonderful views from the rooftop bar.
Grab one of the private curtained, beautifully detailed booths for cocktails.
6 residents recomanen
Hotel Andaluz
Grab one of the private curtained, beautifully detailed booths for cocktails.
Anodyne
409 Central Ave NWLocals' favorite, with pool tables.
Always packed with locals enjoying brews, music and food trucks.
190 residents recomanen
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWAlways packed with locals enjoying brews, music and food trucks.
Sister Bar
407 Central Ave NWAnodyne's "sister" bar, with live music.
Head down the stairs to the underground bar, which has good happy hour specials.
49 residents recomanen
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
3009 Central Ave NEHead down the stairs to the underground bar, which has good happy hour specials.
Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SERooftop bar has wonderful views.
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdTaste local wines in a beautiful setting.
Sightseeing
Plaça del Vell Ciutat
200 N Plaza St NWWorld's longest aerial tram; incredible views. Hike, snow shoe or ski at the top.
502 residents recomanen
Telefèric de Sandia Peak
30 Tramway Rd NEWorld's longest aerial tram; incredible views. Hike, snow shoe or ski at the top.
San Felipe de Neri Church
2005 N Plaza St NWIconic 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 residents recomanen
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NWI 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.
Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536Skiing within 40 minutes of the city!
Sani Yoga
521 Central Ave NWWalking 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 SWNonprofit 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 residents recomanen
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEIt'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 residents recomanen
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWThe River of Lights in December is absolutely top-notch. Summer concert series are held here too.
Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain Rd NWAnother great thing we have within walking distance!
Arts & Culture
Museu d'Albuquerque
2000 Mountain Rd NWExplora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWGathering 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 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural i Ciència de Nou Mèxic
1801 Mountain Rd NWSomething 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 residents recomanen
Centre Cultural Pueblo Indi
2401 12th St NWNearby, 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 residents recomanen
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWNew 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 residents recomanen
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell DrThis is where national touring productions, mostly Broadway musicals, are hosted.
Getting Around
Albuquerque station
320 1st St SWRailRunner to Santa Fe departs from here.