Eat, Drink, Play in NM
EAT: Farm & Table
Upscale, regionally inspired cuisine made from local & seasonal ingredients amid Southwestern decor. Probably the best food in the South West.
EAT: Duran Central Pharmacy
Bustling eatery sharing a space with a vintage pharmacy serves hand-rolled tortillas, tacos & more.
EAT: Frontier Restaurant
Any tourists and Nikki's favorite New Mexican restaurant, home to the best tortillas and cinnamon rolls.
EAT: El Pinto Restaurant
Green chile, sopaipillas, carne adovada & more in an old hacienda surrounded by lush gardens.
EAT: Two Fools Tavern
Low-key alehouse for Irish food & drink amid a traditional dark-wood setting. Great fried pickles and scotch eggs!
EAT: Thai Cuisine II
A long menu of Thai dishes, including vegan options, in a simple setting with traditional accents.
EAT: Orchid Thai Cuisine
Standard Thai entrees & desserts are served in a colorful venue with Asian decor & wall paintings.
EAT: Viet's Pho
Great Vietnamese spot. Pho, summer rolls, and iced coffee are amazing.
EAT: 66 Diner
Whimsical, retro diner featuring traditional diner fare amid a vintage jukebox & soda fountain.
EAT: Antiquity Restaurant
Romantic steakhouse in Old Town featuring steak, seafood, pork & chicken served in a rustic, intimate environment.
EAT: Campo at Los Poblanos
Upscale, farm-to-table, reservations-only eatery serving New American plates at Los Poblanos Historic Inn, where our wedding will be.
EAT: Barelas Coffee House
Old-school coffee shop serving New Mexican comfort food for breakfast & lunch. Great chicharrones.
EAT: The Grove Cafe & Market
Relaxed American eatery offering organic, locally grown ingredients for breakfast & lunch.
COFFEE: Slow Burn
Some of the best coffee in NM.
COFFEE: Zendo Coffee
Hip, art-filled nook with a patio providing locally roasted coffee drinks & organic baked goods. Aztec latte is amazing!
DRINK: La Cumbre Brewing Co
Microbrewery with house staples & seasonal specials, food trucks, live music events, yoga & more.
DRINK: Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.
Native owned brew hall serving craft beers, bread & popcorn in a trendy space with vintage accents.
DRINK: Gruet Winery & Tasting Room
With roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house in Bethon, France, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines and a small collection of still wines.
DRINK: Hotel Chaco - LEVEL 5 ROOFTOP
For a fancy rooftop bar with a great view of the city.
DRINK & EAT: Green Jeans Food Hall feat. Santa Fe Brewing Company
Albuquerque's original shipping container marketplace, Green Jeans Food Hall has something for everyone, featuring the Santa Fe Brewing Co. and nine other local merchants.
PLAY: ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden
Great botanical garden with gorgeous desert greenhouse. Stop by the Aquarium too.
PLAY: Rail Yards Market
Seasonal weekend marketplace with stalls carrying produce, crafts & more in an old brick building. Open SUNDAY 10a-2p.
PLAY: Flea Market at Expo New Mexico
Giant outdoor local flea market. Open Saturday 7 AM–3 PM & Sunday 7 AM–3 PM. Times may vary.
PLAY: Old Town
Just walk around, there's a ton of cute silver jewelry shops, art galleries, museums, and restaurants.
PLAY: Hike in the Tijeras
There's tons of hiking east of ABQ. We recommend Travertine Falls - a great morning hike, and where Nikki & James got engaged!
PLAY: Antique Specialty Mall
Albuquerque's largest antique mall. We always find some great treasures here!
PLAY: Rattlesnake Museum
This museum houses the world's largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes. Small but great.
PLAY: Sawmill Market
Trendy warehouse with an eclectic collection of bars & eateries, plus an expansive courtyard.
