Guidebook for Albuquerque
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the top local breweries in town! The Wildflower Wheat, IPA, and Red are recommended. Though the food here is awful, there are usually food trucks parked out front that offer a wide selection.
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWOne of the top local breweries in town! The Wildflower Wheat, IPA, and Red are recommended. Though the food here is awful, there are usually food trucks parked out front that offer a wide selection.
This place is often filled with a younger, funkier crowd. The blackbean burger and side salad are great. Make sure to check out the patio in the back!
Blackbird Buvette
509 Central Ave NWThis place is often filled with a younger, funkier crowd. The blackbean burger and side salad are great. Make sure to check out the patio in the back!
Big happy dogs roaming around inside, hanging plants, eclectic decor, over stuffed chairs, and pool tables... what I compare good bars to when I travel.
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Anodyne
409 Central Ave NWBig happy dogs roaming around inside, hanging plants, eclectic decor, over stuffed chairs, and pool tables... what I compare good bars to when I travel.
Ibiza Rooftop Bar. Great views of downtown murals, cool fireside tables... watch out for the prices, dress code, & snooty bar patrons, but the mojito & cucumber-jalepeno margarita are to die for.
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Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton
125 2nd St NWIbiza Rooftop Bar. Great views of downtown murals, cool fireside tables... watch out for the prices, dress code, & snooty bar patrons, but the mojito & cucumber-jalepeno margarita are to die for.
Launchpad
618 Central Ave SWDive bar with some great live bands. Great late night hangout.
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3313 Girard Blvd NEExcellent microbrew.
Great view, great mixed drinks. Watch out for the dress code and prices.
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Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SEGreat view, great mixed drinks. Watch out for the dress code and prices.
Food Scene
Try the green chili chicken enchiladas. Though Garcia's is more authentic, Cocina Azul appeals to a more trendy crowd.
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Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWTry the green chili chicken enchiladas. Though Garcia's is more authentic, Cocina Azul appeals to a more trendy crowd.
Garcia's Kitchen
4917 4th St NWGreat place for green chili stew! A New Mexican staple.
Again, classic New Mexican fare in an authentic route 66 diner style setting. Don't expect to order a beer with your meal!
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Garcia's Kitchen - The Original
1736 Central Ave SWAgain, classic New Mexican fare in an authentic route 66 diner style setting. Don't expect to order a beer with your meal!
This is a great place, when you need a break from all the heavy NM foods! The Omega and the Beet Salad with the grilled artichoke hearts are my favorites Watch out though, the tab can add up quickly.
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Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWThis is a great place, when you need a break from all the heavy NM foods! The Omega and the Beet Salad with the grilled artichoke hearts are my favorites Watch out though, the tab can add up quickly.
The fresh baked english muffins with the red chile raspberry jam are my all time favorites! The place is loud and the crowd trendy.
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Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEThe fresh baked english muffins with the red chile raspberry jam are my all time favorites! The place is loud and the crowd trendy.
The best pizza in Albuquerque. Cooked to order, thin, fire grilled crusts, with unique high end toppings (the fungi and margherita styles are my favorites); Super loud, great space!
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Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEThe best pizza in Albuquerque. Cooked to order, thin, fire grilled crusts, with unique high end toppings (the fungi and margherita styles are my favorites); Super loud, great space!
Foods pretty good, location is convenient, service is decent.
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Slate Street Cafe
515 Slate Ave NWFoods pretty good, location is convenient, service is decent.
El Modelo Mexican Foods
1715 2nd St SWThe best most authentic tamales in NM! Hands down.
Excellent middle eastern food, friendly service, at a reasonable price.
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Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery
2622 Central Ave SEExcellent middle eastern food, friendly service, at a reasonable price.
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWEvery meal is always spot on.
Iconic ABQ restaurant - the fresh squeezed orange juice, green chili breakfast burrito, and green chili cheeseburger are what cravings are made for.
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Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEIconic ABQ restaurant - the fresh squeezed orange juice, green chili breakfast burrito, and green chili cheeseburger are what cravings are made for.
French done well by a Dane. Bolder flavors and more eccentricity than P'tit Louis, but charming in its own right.
Le Cafe Miche Bistro
10126 Coors Blvd NWFrench done well by a Dane. Bolder flavors and more eccentricity than P'tit Louis, but charming in its own right.
Beautiful setting, off the beaten path, bike in only.
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Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWBeautiful setting, off the beaten path, bike in only.
P'tit Louis Bistro
4940 Corrales Roadgreat moules, frites, bread, mixed greens, wine... what else could you ask for?
Monroe's Restaurant
1025 4th Street Northwestgreesy spoon new mexican style
66 Diner
1405 Central Ave NEThe banana split is HUGE!
Budai
6300 San Mateo Blvd NEBest Chinese food in Albuquerque
Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles
400 Washington St SEBest Soul Food in Albuquerque
Rebel Donut
2435 Wyoming Blvd NEHigh quality, elaborately decorated doughnuts!
Mexican, not New Mexican food! The menudo and chili rellenos are among my favorites!
Tacos Mex Y Mariscos
5201 4th St NWMexican, not New Mexican food! The menudo and chili rellenos are among my favorites!
Entertainment & Activities
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWOne of the best children's museums in the country!
The Isotopes are the AAA affiliate of the LA Dodgers & they are ranked 1 of the top 5 most valuable franchises in Minor League Baseball. Catching a game, enjoying a cold beer, & cheering = great eve!
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Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SEThe Isotopes are the AAA affiliate of the LA Dodgers & they are ranked 1 of the top 5 most valuable franchises in Minor League Baseball. Catching a game, enjoying a cold beer, & cheering = great eve!
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWOne of the most visited destinations in New Mexico.
Stone Age Climbing Gym
4130 Cutler Ave NEGreat in door physical activity for kids!
Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
New Mexico 536Skiing just 35 minutes from downtown!
Out of the Blue Ltd
2502 Rio Grande Blvd NWgreat independently owned children's toy store.
Sightseeing
Lots of great kayak tours of the river. Not to be missed! http://www.quietwaterspaddling.com/guided-adventures
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Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures
Pleasant View DriveLots of great kayak tours of the river. Not to be missed! http://www.quietwaterspaddling.com/guided-adventures
4 kinds of biomes intersect on the refuge: the Colorado Plateau Shrub Steppe, Great Plains Short Grass Prairie, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the Pinyon-Juniper Woodland. Open Mon-Fri daylight hours.
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
4 kinds of biomes intersect on the refuge: the Colorado Plateau Shrub Steppe, Great Plains Short Grass Prairie, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the Pinyon-Juniper Woodland. Open Mon-Fri daylight hours.
My all time favorite hot springs. Gorgeous views, warm water, down to earth people.
Spence Hot Springs
My all time favorite hot springs. Gorgeous views, warm water, down to earth people.
Some of the best skiing in the country. Difficult trails, beautiful vistas, good people.
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Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceSome of the best skiing in the country. Difficult trails, beautiful vistas, good people.
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEGreat way to get to the top of the mountain.
Educational history lesson in a gorgeous location.
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Sky City Cultural Center/Haak'u Museum
Educational history lesson in a gorgeous location.
Given our high altitude, this is a beautiful hike for athletes in training.
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La Luz Trail
La Luz TrailGiven our high altitude, this is a beautiful hike for athletes in training.
The NHCC is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, & advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. Excellent place to learn about & celebrate El Dia de Los Muertos.
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWThe NHCC is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, & advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. Excellent place to learn about & celebrate El Dia de Los Muertos.
A whole new take on rattlesnakes. Creepy but not to be missed.
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Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NWA whole new take on rattlesnakes. Creepy but not to be missed.
Great place to see wildlife and go for a walk/jog/bike ride.
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Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailGreat place to see wildlife and go for a walk/jog/bike ride.
Watch the sunrise and the birds take off! one of the best photography opportunities ever!
Bosque del Apache Wilderness (Chupadera Unit)
Watch the sunrise and the birds take off! one of the best photography opportunities ever!
Everything Else
Tiny little spa in a nondescript industrial neighborhood - get the Ylang Ylang sugar scrub and warm oil scalp massage. Great way to de-stress after hours on the road!
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Albuquerque Baths
1218 Broadway Blvd NETiny little spa in a nondescript industrial neighborhood - get the Ylang Ylang sugar scrub and warm oil scalp massage. Great way to de-stress after hours on the road!
Interesting architecture and decor. Great venue to watch a flick or see a show.
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KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave NWInteresting architecture and decor. Great venue to watch a flick or see a show.
Essentials
French Riviera Bakery
4208 4th St NWThe best place to get fresh bread in ABQ. Certified French boulangerie.
Shopping
Masks Y Mas
3106 Central Ave SEExcellent latino crafts and artwork. Great place to pick up unique gifts.
Hispaniae
410 Romero Street NorthwestAlso, a pretty cool place to check out for unique Hispanic arts and craft gifts.
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWcreative local gifts
local book shop, next to a dog friendly restaurant... great way to spend a Sunday morning.
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Bookworks
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NWlocal book shop, next to a dog friendly restaurant... great way to spend a Sunday morning.