Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
The best New Mexican food at an affordable price. Large portions. The large nachos feeds four people for $12. There are always leftovers.
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Sadie's of New Mexico
6230 4th St NWThe best New Mexican food at an affordable price. Large portions. The large nachos feeds four people for $12. There are always leftovers.
If you only eat at one restaurant in Albuquerque, this should be it. Classic New Mexican cuisine at a good price. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, cinnamon rolls, and green chile. Long hours: opens at 5 AM and closes at 1 AM.
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Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEIf you only eat at one restaurant in Albuquerque, this should be it. Classic New Mexican cuisine at a good price. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, cinnamon rolls, and green chile. Long hours: opens at 5 AM and closes at 1 AM.
Great Thai food, fast service, good price. Family-owned and operated.
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Siam Cafe
5500 San Mateo Blvd NEGreat Thai food, fast service, good price. Family-owned and operated.
Pizza with a New Mexico twist; subs, and salads. Decent food, good price.
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Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEPizza with a New Mexico twist; subs, and salads. Decent food, good price.
Excellent dinner spot for romantic evenings. The selection is good and the food is superb. Expect to spend ~$40 for two.
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Taj Mahal Cuisine of India
1430 Carlisle Blvd NEExcellent dinner spot for romantic evenings. The selection is good and the food is superb. Expect to spend ~$40 for two.
A good spot for Indian lunch buffet.
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Namaste Cuisine of India and Nepal Restaurant
1580 Deborah Rd SEA good spot for Indian lunch buffet.
Excellent ceviche (South American raw seafood) rice bowls with your choice of toppings. Healthy and delicious.
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Poki Poki Cevicheria
3422 Central Ave NEExcellent ceviche (South American raw seafood) rice bowls with your choice of toppings. Healthy and delicious.
Fresh (never frozen) made-to-order half pound burgers. Juicy and delicious.
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Laguna Burger
2400 12th St NWFresh (never frozen) made-to-order half pound burgers. Juicy and delicious.
Locally sourced indigenous ingredients from neighboring tribal farms. Dishes made traditionally with a modern twist. Excellent dinner out for seasonal selections (a little pricey but worth it).
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Pueblo Harvest
2401 12th St NWLocally sourced indigenous ingredients from neighboring tribal farms. Dishes made traditionally with a modern twist. Excellent dinner out for seasonal selections (a little pricey but worth it).
Parks & Nature
The most accessible hiking trail to the Sandia Crest. Elevation gain of 4,000 feet. Hike in the morning in summer, or in the afternoon in fall/winter/spring.
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La Luz Trailhead
The most accessible hiking trail to the Sandia Crest. Elevation gain of 4,000 feet. Hike in the morning in summer, or in the afternoon in fall/winter/spring.
This is a unique city park with fishing, paddle boarding, and remote control boat opportunities.
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Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWThis is a unique city park with fishing, paddle boarding, and remote control boat opportunities.
Entertainment & Activities
Parque de diversiones de Cliff
4800 Osuna Rd NEIsleta Amphitheater is the largest concert venue for countless artists of every kind.
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Isleta Ampitheater
5601 University Blvd SE Isleta Amphitheater is the largest concert venue for countless artists of every kind.
The ABQ BioPark features a large, inspiring botanical garden, the Albuquerque Aquarium and the Rio Grande Zoo. A locomotive transports patrons between each park.
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ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWThe ABQ BioPark features a large, inspiring botanical garden, the Albuquerque Aquarium and the Rio Grande Zoo. A locomotive transports patrons between each park.
Rainbow Ryders offers hot air balloon rides on a daily basis (weather-dependent).
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Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NERainbow Ryders offers hot air balloon rides on a daily basis (weather-dependent).
Arts & Culture
Albuquerque is famous for the International Balloon Fiesta. Adult admission is $4, child is $1. Worth a gander.
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Museo Internacional del Globo Anderson Abruzzo de Albuquerque
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NEAlbuquerque is famous for the International Balloon Fiesta. Adult admission is $4, child is $1. Worth a gander.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center showcases the traditions and culture of 19 pueblo Indian tribes in New Mexico. They present frequent Native American dances on the weekends. The attached Pueblo Harvest Cafe combines indigenous ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques.
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Centro Cultural Pueblo Indio
2401 12th St NWThe Indian Pueblo Cultural Center showcases the traditions and culture of 19 pueblo Indian tribes in New Mexico. They present frequent Native American dances on the weekends. The attached Pueblo Harvest Cafe combines indigenous ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques.
Explora Children's Museum is a great place to learn and play, even for adults!
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Centro de Ciencias Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWExplora Children's Museum is a great place to learn and play, even for adults!
Sightseeing
Ride the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak for a nice evening at the High Finance Restaurant or take a short walk south along the Crest Trail and visit the 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps Cabin.
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Sandia Peak Ski & Tram
10 Tramway Loop NERide the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak for a nice evening at the High Finance Restaurant or take a short walk south along the Crest Trail and visit the 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps Cabin.