Guidebook for Albuquerque
Arts & Culture
The pueblo culture is the strength and soul of New Mexico. Historic, and rich in tradition, this is the place to learn about the real New Mexico. Native dancers come in every weekend at noon, as well as other events held during the rest of the week. For a treat, eat at the café, which boasts the best chile relleño in town!
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Centro Cultural Pueblo Indio
2401 12th St NWThe pueblo culture is the strength and soul of New Mexico. Historic, and rich in tradition, this is the place to learn about the real New Mexico. Native dancers come in every weekend at noon, as well as other events held during the rest of the week. For a treat, eat at the café, which boasts the best chile relleño in town!
The Albuquerque Museum combines modern art with contemporary local culture. Check out the huge color field paintings by Paul Sarkisian in the lobby, then head inside and view their collection and timeline of New Mexico artists in the galleries. This is where history meets the present, keeping its pulse on this every growing city of Albuquerque.
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Museo de Albuquerque
2000 Mountain Rd NWThe Albuquerque Museum combines modern art with contemporary local culture. Check out the huge color field paintings by Paul Sarkisian in the lobby, then head inside and view their collection and timeline of New Mexico artists in the galleries. This is where history meets the present, keeping its pulse on this every growing city of Albuquerque.
This little treasure is tucked in on Church street, right behind San Felipe de Neri church. Run by the Assistance League, this gallery showcases local artists over the age of 55, who are allowed to sell their handmade pieces of art in order to make extra income.
Blue Portal
2107 Church St NWThis little treasure is tucked in on Church street, right behind San Felipe de Neri church. Run by the Assistance League, this gallery showcases local artists over the age of 55, who are allowed to sell their handmade pieces of art in order to make extra income.
A cultural gem built in 1927, the famous Kimo Theatre has a wide range of entertainment from live music to lectures, author events, plays, and screenings of famous films. This is a must-see venue!
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KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave NWA cultural gem built in 1927, the famous Kimo Theatre has a wide range of entertainment from live music to lectures, author events, plays, and screenings of famous films. This is a must-see venue!
The Acoma Pueblo is rich in heritage, and history. The oldest pueblo in continuous use by Acoma tribe members, the tour gives you a unique insight into the takeover by the Spanish, to their eventual over throw, and the culture that continues the lineage today. About 90 minutes west of ABQ, via I-40.
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Sky City Cultural Center/Haak'u Museum
The Acoma Pueblo is rich in heritage, and history. The oldest pueblo in continuous use by Acoma tribe members, the tour gives you a unique insight into the takeover by the Spanish, to their eventual over throw, and the culture that continues the lineage today. About 90 minutes west of ABQ, via I-40.
From Broadway to Ballets and Concerts. Here's the place where touring productions tread the boards.
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Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell DrFrom Broadway to Ballets and Concerts. Here's the place where touring productions tread the boards.
This little gem is a tucked away piece of history in the less traveled south valley of Albuquerque. Home of the Gutierrez-Hubbell family, this is one of the original establishments in New Mexico and served as a trading post and farm for over a century. Definitely worth seeing: part of the old farm, along with the irrigation ditch are still in use. A great place for kids to run around!
Gutierrez Hubbell House
6029 Isleta Blvd SWThis little gem is a tucked away piece of history in the less traveled south valley of Albuquerque. Home of the Gutierrez-Hubbell family, this is one of the original establishments in New Mexico and served as a trading post and farm for over a century. Definitely worth seeing: part of the old farm, along with the irrigation ditch are still in use. A great place for kids to run around!
Yes, you've all read about Los Alamos in books by Richard Feynman, or watched a series on TV. Now, learn more about the work on The Manhattan Project and later ones at Los Alamos and the impact it had on the men and women who worked on them.
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El Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Historia Nuclear
601 Eubank Blvd SEYes, you've all read about Los Alamos in books by Richard Feynman, or watched a series on TV. Now, learn more about the work on The Manhattan Project and later ones at Los Alamos and the impact it had on the men and women who worked on them.
Food Scene
These are places to eat that are local favorites.
What can I say about this home made café of perfection? From the chile verde to the chicken enchiladas, this is my favorite place to come, morning, afternoon, and night.
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Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWWhat can I say about this home made café of perfection? From the chile verde to the chicken enchiladas, this is my favorite place to come, morning, afternoon, and night.
If you're a foodie, AND if you care about locally sourced food, combined with innovative chefs, then look no further. Located in the Los Ranchos neighborhood, Farm & Table has one of the best patios around.
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Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWIf you're a foodie, AND if you care about locally sourced food, combined with innovative chefs, then look no further. Located in the Los Ranchos neighborhood, Farm & Table has one of the best patios around.
If you're coming here to learn about the Pueblo culture, be sure to eat lunch or dinner at their cafe. It's well worth it, and they have the best stuffed chile relleño in Albuquerque. It's a fresh take on New Mexican cuisine.
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Pueblo Harvest
2401 12th St NWIf you're coming here to learn about the Pueblo culture, be sure to eat lunch or dinner at their cafe. It's well worth it, and they have the best stuffed chile relleño in Albuquerque. It's a fresh take on New Mexican cuisine.
Vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eaters are all served here. This restaurant is for those who are health conscious but still like hearty fare. Eat outside in the "Petio" where you can sit in the shade of the trees and the wisteria. A favorite north valley hang out, no trip is complete to the area without breakfast, lunch or dinner at Flying Star.
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Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NEVegan, vegetarian, and meat-eaters are all served here. This restaurant is for those who are health conscious but still like hearty fare. Eat outside in the "Petio" where you can sit in the shade of the trees and the wisteria. A favorite north valley hang out, no trip is complete to the area without breakfast, lunch or dinner at Flying Star.
Farina Alto is my favorite place. It's a drive away, across town to the NE Heights, but, not very far. They have wonderful food with a fresh, italian style, though healthy and innovative. My favorite things is that you can get a small or a large portion, meaning you can have a big salad or a small one, a full portion of their rich penne or a small one. A great place for drinks and pizzas, too, Farina Alto is a solid bet.
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Farina Alto Pizzeria & Wine Bar
10721 Montgomery Blvd NEFarina Alto is my favorite place. It's a drive away, across town to the NE Heights, but, not very far. They have wonderful food with a fresh, italian style, though healthy and innovative. My favorite things is that you can get a small or a large portion, meaning you can have a big salad or a small one, a full portion of their rich penne or a small one. A great place for drinks and pizzas, too, Farina Alto is a solid bet.
Want small, inexpensive, home cooked family meals, where only the locals go? This small and modest place on busy 4th street just off Menaul is the place to talk to a local family who have been running this much-loved establishment forever. The recipient of a James Beard Award for their green chile, Mary & Tito's won't disappoint.
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Mary & Tito's Cafe
2711 4th St NWWant small, inexpensive, home cooked family meals, where only the locals go? This small and modest place on busy 4th street just off Menaul is the place to talk to a local family who have been running this much-loved establishment forever. The recipient of a James Beard Award for their green chile, Mary & Tito's won't disappoint.
Another innovative place, with locally sourced fresh food, and worthwhile specials of the day. Fork & Fig is across town in the Uptown area of Albuquerque. The chef doesn't have a deep fat fryer or a freezer, which means he's buying the food each day, and coming up with amazing specials. With small tables, this is best a place to go for parties of 2-4, especially in the colder months when the patio is closed.
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Fork & Fig
6904 Menaul Blvd NEAnother innovative place, with locally sourced fresh food, and worthwhile specials of the day. Fork & Fig is across town in the Uptown area of Albuquerque. The chef doesn't have a deep fat fryer or a freezer, which means he's buying the food each day, and coming up with amazing specials. With small tables, this is best a place to go for parties of 2-4, especially in the colder months when the patio is closed.
If you happen to go North to Corrales to see the Red Paint Studio and meet Laura Balombini, (as well as other swell galleries), swing by the Indigo Crow Cafe for lunch. Fresh, locally sourced foods and inviting service while sitting under the large cottonwoods is a boost in a busy day of sightseeing.
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Indigo Crow Cafe
4515 Corrales RdIf you happen to go North to Corrales to see the Red Paint Studio and meet Laura Balombini, (as well as other swell galleries), swing by the Indigo Crow Cafe for lunch. Fresh, locally sourced foods and inviting service while sitting under the large cottonwoods is a boost in a busy day of sightseeing.
It's close by and worth going to for artisinal and seasonal foods. Small, but hip, they also have excellent handcrafted cocktails and locally brewed beer. Right now, with the construction, double check your route. It's right across from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
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Sixty-Six Acres
2400 12th St NWIt's close by and worth going to for artisinal and seasonal foods. Small, but hip, they also have excellent handcrafted cocktails and locally brewed beer. Right now, with the construction, double check your route. It's right across from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
A dependable standby, the range serves a variety of foods, from New Mexican standards to fresh salads. A bit on the heavier side, these are generous portions, enough to share.
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The Range Café
1050 Rio Grande Blvd NWA dependable standby, the range serves a variety of foods, from New Mexican standards to fresh salads. A bit on the heavier side, these are generous portions, enough to share.
There's a small, but vibrant asian community here in ABQ. One of the surprises is Magokoro, a Japanese café where every dish is 'food from the heart.' They have a lunch and a dinner menu, with the lunch featuring typical foods from cutlets to terriyakis, and it's at night when they bring out their noodle dishes, with Ramen that outshines anything I've found in So Cal. Go here with a maximum of 4. The seating is minuscule, and there'll be a wait.
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Magokoro Japanese Restaurant
5614 Menaul Blvd NEThere's a small, but vibrant asian community here in ABQ. One of the surprises is Magokoro, a Japanese café where every dish is 'food from the heart.' They have a lunch and a dinner menu, with the lunch featuring typical foods from cutlets to terriyakis, and it's at night when they bring out their noodle dishes, with Ramen that outshines anything I've found in So Cal. Go here with a maximum of 4. The seating is minuscule, and there'll be a wait.
Haven't been here, but others say it's the place to go for fresh, handcut noodles. Just opened this year, so, let us know if you like it!
Fun noodle bar
5317 Menaul Boulevard NortheastHaven't been here, but others say it's the place to go for fresh, handcut noodles. Just opened this year, so, let us know if you like it!
By far, one of my favorite places to go for reliable food and good service. Italian, but with a modern edge, with a focus on fresh.
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M'tucci's Italian
6001 Winter Haven Rd NWBy far, one of my favorite places to go for reliable food and good service. Italian, but with a modern edge, with a focus on fresh.
How about... duck confit for breakfast? Over on Nob Hill, a stone's throw from UNM is The Shop, Breakfast & Lunch, which focuses on artisanal global dishes, with a New Mexico twist.
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The Shop Breakfast and Lunch
2933 Monte Vista Blvd NEHow about... duck confit for breakfast? Over on Nob Hill, a stone's throw from UNM is The Shop, Breakfast & Lunch, which focuses on artisanal global dishes, with a New Mexico twist.
From Biscuits and Gravy, a Ruben Sandwich to the Velvet Elvis. . The Farmacy is like so many restaurants in ABQ, fueled by passion, and inventiveness. It's just outside of Old Town,
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The Farmacy
3718 Central Ave SEFrom Biscuits and Gravy, a Ruben Sandwich to the Velvet Elvis. . The Farmacy is like so many restaurants in ABQ, fueled by passion, and inventiveness. It's just outside of Old Town,
If you have a hankering for ramen, O Ramen has a variety of broths and and dishes. Right by UNM, best not to crowd in for lunchtime, as the student population swarms in!
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O Ramen
2114 Central Ave SEIf you have a hankering for ramen, O Ramen has a variety of broths and and dishes. Right by UNM, best not to crowd in for lunchtime, as the student population swarms in!
Open for breakfast and lunch, Milly's is a diner where you go when you want simple, fresh food. From New Mexico favorites to Greek food, and breakfasts that won't set you back a lot, this is a locals favorite.
Milly's Breakfast Lunch
2100 Candelaria Rd NEOpen for breakfast and lunch, Milly's is a diner where you go when you want simple, fresh food. From New Mexico favorites to Greek food, and breakfasts that won't set you back a lot, this is a locals favorite.
Shopping
Albuquerque is full of shopping. Here are some of my favorite boutiques, small businesses that sell wonderfully curated items, as well as big box shops as well.
Let's face it -there are so few independent bookstores left, that when you find one with a thoughtfully curated selection of books AND has guest authors, you just want to hold on. Bookworks is your place for NYT Best sellers, trending books, and books about New Mexico.
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Bookworks
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NWLet's face it -there are so few independent bookstores left, that when you find one with a thoughtfully curated selection of books AND has guest authors, you just want to hold on. Bookworks is your place for NYT Best sellers, trending books, and books about New Mexico.
This is a wonderfully curated collection of upmarket pieces by brands like Tulip, Johnny Was and more. It also features jewelry, soaps and other handmade items by local artists.
Willow
WillowThis is a wonderfully curated collection of upmarket pieces by brands like Tulip, Johnny Was and more. It also features jewelry, soaps and other handmade items by local artists.
From handcrafted jewelry made by local artisans, to mass produced object that are beautiful and enchanting. Lilly Barack has something for everyone.
Lilly Barrack Jewelry & Gifts
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NWFrom handcrafted jewelry made by local artisans, to mass produced object that are beautiful and enchanting. Lilly Barack has something for everyone.
They have everything. From one of a kind Native American potteries, to mass produced blankets by Pendleton and even tinwork and other small potteries made in Mexico. The owners are knowledgable and will tell you about the history. Come here, if you want a mix of the unique and other things from New Mexico made or inspired products at a good price.
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Palms Trading Company
1504 Lomas Blvd NWThey have everything. From one of a kind Native American potteries, to mass produced blankets by Pendleton and even tinwork and other small potteries made in Mexico. The owners are knowledgable and will tell you about the history. Come here, if you want a mix of the unique and other things from New Mexico made or inspired products at a good price.
Need to get your Mac fixed? There's an apple store here? Do you want to go to Target, Dillards, or to Trader Joes? You'll also finds shops like Pottery Barn, Talbot's, and Soft Surroundings here.
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Uptown
Need to get your Mac fixed? There's an apple store here? Do you want to go to Target, Dillards, or to Trader Joes? You'll also finds shops like Pottery Barn, Talbot's, and Soft Surroundings here.
This is the shop for the renown Los Poblanos farm, restaurant, and Inn. Wonderful gourmet items, as well as toffees to die for, the complete line of Los Poblanos Lavender products, and gaily printed dishcloths that are real treasures to take home.
Farm Shop at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWThis is the shop for the renown Los Poblanos farm, restaurant, and Inn. Wonderful gourmet items, as well as toffees to die for, the complete line of Los Poblanos Lavender products, and gaily printed dishcloths that are real treasures to take home.
The late Gertrude Zachary was an local legend and her shop became and institution. Injecting modernism in traditional silversmithing, her jewelry is highly sought after.
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Gertrude Zachary Jewelry
3300 Central Ave SEThe late Gertrude Zachary was an local legend and her shop became and institution. Injecting modernism in traditional silversmithing, her jewelry is highly sought after.
Parks & Nature
Want to see a part of Albuquerque most people miss? Come walk under the cottonwoods, and then beyond along the Rio Grande River. Birdwatchers will enjoy the views as Sandhill cranes, hawks and more come stay for awhile, and nest.
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Parque Estatal del Centro de la Naturaleza del Río Grande
2901 Candelaria Rd NWWant to see a part of Albuquerque most people miss? Come walk under the cottonwoods, and then beyond along the Rio Grande River. Birdwatchers will enjoy the views as Sandhill cranes, hawks and more come stay for awhile, and nest.
Humankind has always had the urge to draw. Whether on caves or rocks, people have always left their mark by drawing what was in front of them, or in their mind. This local landmark is an important part of not only New Mexico culture, but the history of humankind.
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Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NWHumankind has always had the urge to draw. Whether on caves or rocks, people have always left their mark by drawing what was in front of them, or in their mind. This local landmark is an important part of not only New Mexico culture, but the history of humankind.
Get above the city, to the beautiful mountains just east of town. Take the tramway up, then take in the views.
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Sandia Mountains
Get above the city, to the beautiful mountains just east of town. Take the tramway up, then take in the views.
About 90 minutes south of Albuquerque, is the Bosque del Apache, a place for observers of wildlife and birds. Come in the Fall, when the wildlife is most abundant!
Swing by the Range Cafe on your way out, or even Subway which is also on Rio Grande, and take a lunch!
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Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
1001 NM-1About 90 minutes south of Albuquerque, is the Bosque del Apache, a place for observers of wildlife and birds. Come in the Fall, when the wildlife is most abundant!
Swing by the Range Cafe on your way out, or even Subway which is also on Rio Grande, and take a lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Red Door is a friendly local brewery, opening the doors to craft beers. You won't find any pretension here, just good beer, friendly bartenders, and a good food truck out in the back. Come for Thursday "Halfway Decent Karaoke," or match wits with a game of triva for "Geeks Who Drink."
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Red Door Brewing Company
1001 Candelaria Rd NERed Door is a friendly local brewery, opening the doors to craft beers. You won't find any pretension here, just good beer, friendly bartenders, and a good food truck out in the back. Come for Thursday "Halfway Decent Karaoke," or match wits with a game of triva for "Geeks Who Drink."
Simply put, this Gensler-Lee designed hotel and rooftop bar assumes command of the progressive boom that is soon to be Albuquerque's right as it grows in leaps and bounds. Fine cocktails and amazing food, along with appetizers can be enjoyed with the view. Phone ahead and make reservations! It's a fun and sophisticated place to see the view of the Sandias and all of ABQ.
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Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWSimply put, this Gensler-Lee designed hotel and rooftop bar assumes command of the progressive boom that is soon to be Albuquerque's right as it grows in leaps and bounds. Fine cocktails and amazing food, along with appetizers can be enjoyed with the view. Phone ahead and make reservations! It's a fun and sophisticated place to see the view of the Sandias and all of ABQ.
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWSightseeing
The crown jewel of Albuquerque. Anchoring the center of Old Town Albuquerque, San Felipe de Neri church is the place to take in impressive Spanish Architecture that houses one of the oldest Catholic churches in New Mexico, established in 1793 After 300 years, the heart still beats with liturgical, pastoral, and educational services for congregants and visitors..
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San Felipe de Neri Church
2005 N Plaza St NWThe crown jewel of Albuquerque. Anchoring the center of Old Town Albuquerque, San Felipe de Neri church is the place to take in impressive Spanish Architecture that houses one of the oldest Catholic churches in New Mexico, established in 1793 After 300 years, the heart still beats with liturgical, pastoral, and educational services for congregants and visitors..
This is where university students and hipsters congregate to take in neighborhood bars and cafés. Look for the iconic Frontier Restaurant, right across from the University of New Mexico.
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Nob Hill
This is where university students and hipsters congregate to take in neighborhood bars and cafés. Look for the iconic Frontier Restaurant, right across from the University of New Mexico.
Take the tram to the top of Sandia Peak! It's beautiful, and a change or landscape from the urban environment down below.
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Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NETake the tram to the top of Sandia Peak! It's beautiful, and a change or landscape from the urban environment down below.
Entertainment & Activities
Art house theater. The Guild is a small, unpretentious cinema with genius programers who bring in foreign and independent documentaries and films.
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Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NEArt house theater. The Guild is a small, unpretentious cinema with genius programers who bring in foreign and independent documentaries and films.
From rock to country. See famous touring groups and artists here.
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Isleta Ampitheater
5601 University Blvd SEFrom rock to country. See famous touring groups and artists here.