Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene + Coffee
Down to earth counter serve restaurant offering homestyle Southwestern fare since 1971. *make sure you try a hot sweet roll*
148 locals recommend
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEDown to earth counter serve restaurant offering homestyle Southwestern fare since 1971. *make sure you try a hot sweet roll*
Bright corner cafe serving New Mexican cuisine + Southwestern accented burgers, plus breakfast.
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWBright corner cafe serving New Mexican cuisine + Southwestern accented burgers, plus breakfast.
Design your own salads, plus soup + sandwiches, served in a modern, colorful space with a wine bar.
103 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWDesign your own salads, plus soup + sandwiches, served in a modern, colorful space with a wine bar.
Homey spot for handmade breads, pastries + desserts along with gourmet pizza, empanadas and sandwiches.
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWHomey spot for handmade breads, pastries + desserts along with gourmet pizza, empanadas and sandwiches.
Los Cuates
4901 Lomas Blvd NENew Mexican food we love!
The Farmacy
3718 Central Ave SETry the state fair waffle if you're craving something sweet!
Amazing wood fired pizzas + pastas + beer/wine.
34 locals recommend
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - Nob Hill
3403 Central Ave NEAmazing wood fired pizzas + pastas + beer/wine.
Humble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NECute local coffee shop!
Shogun
3310 Central Ave SECasual Japanese eats with sushi boats
Trendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWTrendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.
Green Jeans Food Hall is a one-stop multiple-option destination of eateries, confectionaries, adult drinkeries, shops, plazas and places to hang out, constructed entirely with shipping containers as building blocks.
73 locals recommend
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEGreen Jeans Food Hall is a one-stop multiple-option destination of eateries, confectionaries, adult drinkeries, shops, plazas and places to hang out, constructed entirely with shipping containers as building blocks.
Little Bear is a specialty coffee company from Albuquerque, New Mexico whose mission is simple: to care for people by roasting & brewing delicious coffee. Plus its super cute!
Little Bear Coffee Shop & Wine Bar- Nob Hill
Little Bear is a specialty coffee company from Albuquerque, New Mexico whose mission is simple: to care for people by roasting & brewing delicious coffee. Plus its super cute!
Arts & Culture
Fun day trip ideas + things to do!
Because you can't come to New Mexico and not go visit Old Town. Cute shops and good picture opportunities.
197 locals recommend
Old Town
Because you can't come to New Mexico and not go visit Old Town. Cute shops and good picture opportunities.
Family friendly - every Saturday from 8am - noon. Lots of good local snacks + juice + local vendors.
51 locals recommend
Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NWFamily friendly - every Saturday from 8am - noon. Lots of good local snacks + juice + local vendors.
Seasonal weekend marketplace (May - October) with lots of different vendors carrying produce, crafts & more in an the old Rail Yards building.
75 locals recommend
Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWSeasonal weekend marketplace (May - October) with lots of different vendors carrying produce, crafts & more in an the old Rail Yards building.
BioPark Zoo Music
903 10th St SWBotanical Garden + Aquarium. If you want to make a whole day of it you can take the train from the Zoo to the Gardens!
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWBotanical Garden + Aquarium. If you want to make a whole day of it you can take the train from the Zoo to the Gardens!
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWExplora is an innovative learning place, part science center, part children's museum, providing fun, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math for all ages, from toddlers to teens to adults. They have an early childhood learning area, including a special area for toddlers to explore. Children and adults can enjoy two main floors of exhibit activities, and outdoor decks with views, giant building blocks, playground patio.
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWExplora is an innovative learning place, part science center, part children's museum, providing fun, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math for all ages, from toddlers to teens to adults. They have an early childhood learning area, including a special area for toddlers to explore. Children and adults can enjoy two main floors of exhibit activities, and outdoor decks with views, giant building blocks, playground patio.
The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span. It is the longest aerial tram in the United States.
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThe Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span. It is the longest aerial tram in the United States.
A trip to Casa Rondeña Winery will send you into the thicket of the Rio Grande Bosque. Among the cottonwoods sits a bit of Spain. The breathtaking beauty of the architecture paired with the complexity and finesse of the wines will leave you wondering if you've been transported out of Albuquerque. Casa Rondeña has been chosen "Best Winery" 7 years in a row by Albuquerque the Magazine readers!
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdA trip to Casa Rondeña Winery will send you into the thicket of the Rio Grande Bosque. Among the cottonwoods sits a bit of Spain. The breathtaking beauty of the architecture paired with the complexity and finesse of the wines will leave you wondering if you've been transported out of Albuquerque. Casa Rondeña has been chosen "Best Winery" 7 years in a row by Albuquerque the Magazine readers!
Casual bistro with a sun-drenched patio features French country cuisine, local wine & live jazz.
70 locals recommend
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
901 Rio Grande Blvd NWCasual bistro with a sun-drenched patio features French country cuisine, local wine & live jazz.
Easygoing park offering a series of mountain biking + hiking trails, mountain views + picnic spots.
54 locals recommend
Elena Gallegos Open Space
7100 Tramway Blvd NEEasygoing park offering a series of mountain biking + hiking trails, mountain views + picnic spots.
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWEnjoy the latest exhibits!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWBEST ATMOSPHERE.
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWGreat food + beer + atmosphere.
Fun spot with video games + bar, plus a wide selection of draft + bottled beers.
78 locals recommend
Sister Bar
407 Central Ave NWFun spot with video games + bar, plus a wide selection of draft + bottled beers.
Family friendly atmosphere offering hand crafted beers, great food and patio seating.
30 locals recommend
Ponderosa Brewing Company
1761 Bellamah Ave NWFamily friendly atmosphere offering hand crafted beers, great food and patio seating.
Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SERooftop bar!
Anodyne
409 Central Ave NW Laid back bar + pool hall