What to do in ABQ
Vinaigrette
LUNCH & DINNER - Fresh and seasonal farm-to-table fare. Amazing salads!
Oni
LUNCH & DINNER - Japanese-inspired food and drink with ramen as a staple
Sister
BAR - Pinball, live music, & beer (draft, bottles)
Monroe's Restaurant
BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER - Serving New Mexican cuisine since 1962; green chile cheeseburgers
Marble Brewery
BREWERY - Craft beer, live music, foodtrucks
Gravity Bound Brewing Company
BREWERY - Beer & kombucha
Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.
BREWERY - Native woman-owned craft beer hall
Zendo Coffee
COFFEE
Castle Coffee
COFFEE
El Modelo Mexican Foods
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - Mexican eatery with a retro exterior serving tamales, sopapillas, huevos rancheros & more
National Hispanic Cultural Center
SIGHTSEEING - Dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic, Chicano, and Latinx culture, arts, and humanities.
ABQ BioPark
SIGHTSEEING - Consists of an aquarium, botanic garden, zoo, and Tingley Beach
Old Town Plaza
SIGHTSEEING - City square at the point where Spanish Governor Cuervo y Valdes officially founded Albuquerque in 1706. A good place to shop, eat/drink, & leisurely wander.
Albuquerque Museum
SIGHTSEEING - Showcases the art, history, and culture of New Mexico and the American Southwest
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
SIGHTSEEING - Explores the scientific and evolutionary history of New Mexico
Sawmill Market
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - Food hall offering a variety of meal and snack options
Little Bear Coffee at Sawmill Market
COFFEE - Located inside Sawmill Market (food hall). Ari traveled to India with the owner of Little Bear in January 2024.
Level 5
DINNER - High-end eatery located in Hotel Chaco with an incredible patio and view of the Sandias. Consider for cocktails or a sunset dinner with a view.
The Grove Cafe & Market
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - One of our favorites in ABQ (Farmer's Salad and some homemade English muffins, please!). Ari helped to open The Grove after graduating from high school and later worked here for the year he attended UNM.
Barelas Coffee House
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - New Mexican breakfast/brunch
Frontier
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - A classic for green chile stew, breakfast burritos, and delicious homemade flour tortillas. One of our casual favorites for dine-in or takeaway!
Duran Central Pharmacy
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - A famous New Mexican eatery on Route 66 that shares its space with a vintage pharmacy and gift shop. Known for authentic green and red chile.
Golden Crown Panaderia
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - Full bakery with amazing pizza and sandwiches. Looking for something traditionally New Mexican? Try the biscochitos.
La Luz Coffee
COFFEE
Plata Coffee
COFFEE
Cutbow Coffee
COFFEE
Slow Burn Coffee Roasters
COFFEE
Little Bear Coffee - Nob Hill
COFFEE - Ari traveled to India with Little Bear's owner in January 2024.
New Mexico Beef Jerky
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - New Mexican fare (burritos, carne asada) and carne seca (beef jerky)
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
SIGHTSEEING & SHOPPING - A museum and gallery space celebrating Pueblo Indian culture.
Humble Coffee Company
COFFEE
Grinding Gears Coffee Company
COFFEE
The Shop Breakfast and Lunch
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - Scratch-made comfort food
Garcia's Kitchen
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - New Mexican cuisine with breakfast all day
Sunday Bagels
BREAKFAST - Bagels & bagle sandwiches
Mary & Tito's Cafe
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - New Mexican; Since 1963, Mary & Tito’s has been Albuquerque’s gold standard for carne adovada — a New Mexican-style pork dish stewed in red chile.
Relish
LUNCH - Sandwiches & salads
Flying Star Cafe
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - Bakery and cafe that serves baked goods, salads, sandwiches, & rice bowls. Casual American and fusion cuisine with something for everyone.
Bike In Coffee at Old Town Farm
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - A bicycle-centered garden coffee shop & urban farm. Grab a coffee & pastry or quiche while relaxing outside on the farm.
Blake's Lotaburger
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - Located all over town, the In-N-Out of ABQ. Burgers & breakfast burritos
Mesa Provisions
DINNER - Upscale, cozy restaurant serving small plates and locally-inspired New American cuisine
frenchish
DINNER - Charming French bistro & wine bar featuring seasonal dishes served on mismatched antique plates.
El Patio Rio
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - New Mexican/Southwestern fare
Hannah & Nate's Market Cafe
BREAKFAST & LUNCH - New Mexican and American
Campo at Los Poblanos
BRUNCH (Thurs-Sun) & DINNER (Daily) - Campo offers American and New Mexican-influenced dishes sourced from local organic farms and herdsmen within 30 miles of Los Poblanos. A favorite of Meg & Ari's, reservations are recommended.
The Original Cocina Azul at 12th & Mountain Rd
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - Bright corner cafe serving New Mexican cuisine & Southwest-accented burgers.
Church Street Cafe
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER - Located in Casa de Ruiz, thought to be one of the oldest standing residences in Albuquerque, Church Street Cafe serves New Mexican and Mexican cuisine as well as sandwiches and some traditional American breakfast items. Their website features a good map of Old Town - https://www.churchstreetcafe.com/map-of-old-town/
Farm & Table
DINNER - Set on a 10-acre farm, dishes inspired by New Mexico’s growing season will satisfy the omnivores and vegetarians alike. Full entrees and small plates are complemented by craft beer and a diverse wine list.
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
LUNCH & DINNER - Homestyle, family-owned restaurant serving authentic New Mexican food.
Cervantes
LUNCH & DINNER - Family-owned New Mexican cuisine
M'tucci's Bar Roma
LUNCH & DINNER - Roman-Italian food featuring antipasti, charcuterie, salads, pizzas, and mains.
Thai Spice
LUNCH & DINNER - Thai food for dine-in or takeaway
Ex Novo Brewing Company
BREWERY - Serving craft beer and local wines on a lovely outdoor patio facing the Sandias in quaint Corrales.
Daydream Rum Bar
COCKTAILS - Located in the basement of Little Bear - Nob Hill, Daydream is an award-winning rum bar owned by the same owner.
La Cumbre Brewing Company
BREWERY
Bombs Away Beer Company
BREWERY
Happy Accidents
COCKTAILS - Karaoke bar serving classic and creative cocktails with apps and snacks
Los Conejos
Drinks
Teddy Roe's
Drinks
Sandia Peak Tramway
Fun
Rio Grande Nature Center | Visitor Center
Fun
Petroglyph National Monument
Fun
Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trail
Fun
The Farm Stand
Shopping
