Food and Fun
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Food scene
This converted bungalow with a fireplace offers indoor and outdoor seating. Don’t be deterred by a line. The “order line”moves quickly. You build your own breakfast with the highest quality of organic and local foods.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Waffleria
3710 Campus Blvd NEThis converted bungalow with a fireplace offers indoor and outdoor seating. Don’t be deterred by a line. The “order line”moves quickly. You build your own breakfast with the highest quality of organic and local foods.
Sawmill Market is a great place to grab a meal to eat…there or to go…the day you arrive and may be too tired to think about “what” to eat. You will find several choices in this food court with a brewery. It can be walked to in 15 minutes.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWSawmill Market is a great place to grab a meal to eat…there or to go…the day you arrive and may be too tired to think about “what” to eat. You will find several choices in this food court with a brewery. It can be walked to in 15 minutes.
Salads, salads, and more salads. Kale fritters. Excellent sandwiches and soup. Wine menu. Tip is included in pricing.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWSalads, salads, and more salads. Kale fritters. Excellent sandwiches and soup. Wine menu. Tip is included in pricing.
This is a traditional “New Mexican” menu local restaurant. Yes! to chili - red or green. Options include traditional green chili chicken soup. (Not for the faint of heart) so let your server know how much heat to bring on… or not. The taco salad is a meal unto itself.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWThis is a traditional “New Mexican” menu local restaurant. Yes! to chili - red or green. Options include traditional green chili chicken soup. (Not for the faint of heart) so let your server know how much heat to bring on… or not. The taco salad is a meal unto itself.
If you want a home style meal for breakfast or lunch, and close enough to walk to, then visit the Central Grill. It is right next door to Old Town.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Grill and Coffee House
2056 Central Ave SWIf you want a home style meal for breakfast or lunch, and close enough to walk to, then visit the Central Grill. It is right next door to Old Town.
You need to drive here, but only 10 minutes by car. If you want to experience a true Mexican kitchen, check this historic restaurant. You can peek through and watch an enormous kitchen with steaming vats of delicious food being prepared. The chicken green chili burrito is the best in the city. Not too spicy. All their menu is enjoyable.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Modelo Mexican Foods
1715 2nd St SWYou need to drive here, but only 10 minutes by car. If you want to experience a true Mexican kitchen, check this historic restaurant. You can peek through and watch an enormous kitchen with steaming vats of delicious food being prepared. The chicken green chili burrito is the best in the city. Not too spicy. All their menu is enjoyable.
This is by far my favorite restaurant for that special night out. A bit pricey but worth it. This is where to go for choices that you can’t typically find. I enjoy their international wine options. Share/taste everything! You need to drive or Uber here.
Seasons 52
6600 Menaul Boulevard NortheastThis is by far my favorite restaurant for that special night out. A bit pricey but worth it. This is where to go for choices that you can’t typically find. I enjoy their international wine options. Share/taste everything! You need to drive or Uber here.
This is a must see destination. The gift shop offers everything lavender or organic. Farm. Excellent restaurant. Bakery. Old Inn and pavilion for weddings and events. The grounds are beautiful spring- fall.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWThis is a must see destination. The gift shop offers everything lavender or organic. Farm. Excellent restaurant. Bakery. Old Inn and pavilion for weddings and events. The grounds are beautiful spring- fall.
Neighborhoods
Walking/ driving distance. There is parking at the Albuquerque Museum for your entire afternoon visit. Arts, crafts, and historic buildings.
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Old Town
Walking/ driving distance. There is parking at the Albuquerque Museum for your entire afternoon visit. Arts, crafts, and historic buildings.
A true sleepy New Mexican Village with lovely homes, enjoy the drive there via Rio Grande Blvd to Alameda, then west to Corrales Blvd. Shops, tavernas, restaurants, and horses. Farmers market on weekend.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corrales
A true sleepy New Mexican Village with lovely homes, enjoy the drive there via Rio Grande Blvd to Alameda, then west to Corrales Blvd. Shops, tavernas, restaurants, and horses. Farmers market on weekend.
Sightseeing
There is also a newly renovated restaurant on top.
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEThere is also a newly renovated restaurant on top.
Check out the Balloon Fiesta museum or just come to the largest Balloon Fiesta in the world during our fall.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Festival de Globos Aerostáticos
Check out the Balloon Fiesta museum or just come to the largest Balloon Fiesta in the world during our fall.
Museums
The best little museum around. It offers ever changing art exhibits and an excellent 3D interactive exhibit of our Albuquerque history from our indigenous roots all the way through Spanish settlements, European migrants, and route 66. Conveniently next to Old Town.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Albuquerque
2000 Mountain Rd NWThe best little museum around. It offers ever changing art exhibits and an excellent 3D interactive exhibit of our Albuquerque history from our indigenous roots all the way through Spanish settlements, European migrants, and route 66. Conveniently next to Old Town.
To further explore our Hispanic culture, this is recommended. Must drive or Uber/Lyft there.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWTo further explore our Hispanic culture, this is recommended. Must drive or Uber/Lyft there.
Turquoise Museum
400 2nd Street SouthwestPopular with our guests.
You need to drive or Uber/ Lyft here. Military and aircraft buffs especially enjoy thus museum.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Historia Nuclear
601 Eubank Blvd SEYou need to drive or Uber/ Lyft here. Military and aircraft buffs especially enjoy thus museum.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
ART buses run east and west on Lomas and Central.
Bus, Uber, Lyft, and city car rentals are available.