Our Favorite Albuquerque Places
Food scene
A trendy place full of restaurant kiosks and shops. Loved by the locals.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWA trendy place full of restaurant kiosks and shops. Loved by the locals.
Gorgeous views, especially at sunset. Sits on top of the Chaco Hotel. Good food and cocktails. Indoor seating. Lots of outdoor seating.
30 locals recommend
Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWGorgeous views, especially at sunset. Sits on top of the Chaco Hotel. Good food and cocktails. Indoor seating. Lots of outdoor seating.
A nice place to take family. Large, outdoor patio. Mix of New Mexican and traditional cuisine.
232 locals recommend
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEA nice place to take family. Large, outdoor patio. Mix of New Mexican and traditional cuisine.
A great place to watch the sunset from the roof. Excellent small plates and cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SEA great place to watch the sunset from the roof. Excellent small plates and cocktails.
Scalo Northern Italian Grill
3500 Central Ave SEWonderful Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio.
Range Cafe Rio Grande
1050 Rio Grande Blvd NWGreat for families. Good New Mexican and traditional food.
Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SEMarble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWSteel Bender Brewyard
8305 2nd St NWGreat food. Open all day. A bit spendy but worth it. Wander around the grounds. Shop at the Farm Store for lavender gifts and other cooking and food-related items. Watch for the llamas and peacocks.
35 locals recommend
Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWGreat food. Open all day. A bit spendy but worth it. Wander around the grounds. Shop at the Farm Store for lavender gifts and other cooking and food-related items. Watch for the llamas and peacocks.
You’ll feel like you are in Europe at this lovely spot. Wine tasting, lots of outdoor space to enjoy the estate. One of our favorite places to take guests.
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdYou’ll feel like you are in Europe at this lovely spot. Wine tasting, lots of outdoor space to enjoy the estate. One of our favorite places to take guests.
Neighborhoods
History, stores, and restaurants. Often the place for local festivities and music.
197 locals recommend
Old Town
History, stores, and restaurants. Often the place for local festivities and music.
A funky strip on Central Avenue (old Route 66) with good restaurants and fun shops.
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
A funky strip on Central Avenue (old Route 66) with good restaurants and fun shops.
Uptown
Sightseeing
Presents major exhibitions. Introduces visitors to New Mexico art. Lovely gift shop. Restaurant. Outdoor summer concerts.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWPresents major exhibitions. Introduces visitors to New Mexico art. Lovely gift shop. Restaurant. Outdoor summer concerts.
A wonderful history of Pueblo pottery and other related exhibits. Pueblo dancing in the courtyard on weekends. Fabulous gift store. Restaurant featuring Pueblo and New Mexican fare.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWA wonderful history of Pueblo pottery and other related exhibits. Pueblo dancing in the courtyard on weekends. Fabulous gift store. Restaurant featuring Pueblo and New Mexican fare.
BioPark Zoo Music
903 10th St SWABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWSandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEBalloon festia Park
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWNew Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWExplora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWA great place for kids.
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
601 Eubank Blvd SEA good but spendy restaurant, the Farm Shop that specializes in food related products and equipment.
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWA good but spendy restaurant, the Farm Shop that specializes in food related products and equipment.