Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Homestyle New Mexican cooking makes this one of our favorites. Remember, it's cash only.
23 locals recommend
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
1510 Girard Blvd NEHomestyle New Mexican cooking makes this one of our favorites. Remember, it's cash only.
This lavender farm with deep roots in Albuquerque makes for a charming visit. They have a very aromatic store of products made from lavender and fancy farm to table dining.
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWThis lavender farm with deep roots in Albuquerque makes for a charming visit. They have a very aromatic store of products made from lavender and fancy farm to table dining.
Part of El Vado Hotel's outdoor courtyard, this taproom is surrounded by Albuquerque's up-and-coming food scene purveyors. The courtyard is ample, modern, and comfortable. The Costa Rican food shop was a recent favorite. Another plus is that this is across the streen from the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.
21 locals recommend
El Vado Tap Room
ABQ120202Part of El Vado Hotel's outdoor courtyard, this taproom is surrounded by Albuquerque's up-and-coming food scene purveyors. The courtyard is ample, modern, and comfortable. The Costa Rican food shop was a recent favorite. Another plus is that this is across the streen from the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.
The Sawmill Market is the newest of Albuquerque's winning combination of bars + eateries + expansive courtyard. Check their website for live music in their central atrium.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWThe Sawmill Market is the newest of Albuquerque's winning combination of bars + eateries + expansive courtyard. Check their website for live music in their central atrium.
Breweries
Albuquerque is not short on local craft beer. Santa Fe, La Cumbre, and Marble have earned their spotlights. The following breweries are just as honed in their craft.
Go here alone or with a friend. You'll be able to hear each other and listen to the excellent selections they play while drinking delicious beer.
40 locals recommend
Tractor Brewing Company
1800 4th St NWGo here alone or with a friend. You'll be able to hear each other and listen to the excellent selections they play while drinking delicious beer.
This is a comfortable neighborhood brewery and bar that spins records on Wednesday nights.
17 locals recommend
High and Dry Brewing
529 Adams St NEThis is a comfortable neighborhood brewery and bar that spins records on Wednesday nights.
Albuquerque is a brewery mecca. Sidetrack is another spot that serving up beers in a comfortable and colorful setting. Zendo coffee is next door.
38 locals recommend
Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWAlbuquerque is a brewery mecca. Sidetrack is another spot that serving up beers in a comfortable and colorful setting. Zendo coffee is next door.
My favorite style of beer is Saison and this brewery offers an unrivaled selection that includes fruit-forward brews. It is located in the Wells Park Neighborhood, known for its outstanding breweries and industrious surroundings.
54 locals recommend
Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWMy favorite style of beer is Saison and this brewery offers an unrivaled selection that includes fruit-forward brews. It is located in the Wells Park Neighborhood, known for its outstanding breweries and industrious surroundings.
Sightseeing
You need to see all of Albuquerque and 10% of New Mexico from 10,000 feet of elevation. Touristy and worth it!
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEYou need to see all of Albuquerque and 10% of New Mexico from 10,000 feet of elevation. Touristy and worth it!
The botanical garden is amazing. A ticket includes entry into the Albuquerque Aquarium. Touring the Japanese garden or the Homesteaders garden is well worth the price of admission.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWThe botanical garden is amazing. A ticket includes entry into the Albuquerque Aquarium. Touring the Japanese garden or the Homesteaders garden is well worth the price of admission.
Tingley Beach commemorates one of Albuquerque's mayors from the late 1930s and '40s that initiated the building of public parks during the Great Depression. Tingley Beach was one accomplishment that was brought back to life and integrated into the ABQ BioPark and Zoo. This is a great place for a sunset stroll along the Rio Grande.
80 locals recommend
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWTingley Beach commemorates one of Albuquerque's mayors from the late 1930s and '40s that initiated the building of public parks during the Great Depression. Tingley Beach was one accomplishment that was brought back to life and integrated into the ABQ BioPark and Zoo. This is a great place for a sunset stroll along the Rio Grande.
Parks & Nature
The beautiful natural scenery of the Rio Grande is to be experienced here... the Rio, sandhill cranes, cottonwood forests, hummingbirds and turtles (in the summer), New Mexican gardens, and more in reach. Bring a few dollars in cash for parking.
146 locals recommend
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWThe beautiful natural scenery of the Rio Grande is to be experienced here... the Rio, sandhill cranes, cottonwood forests, hummingbirds and turtles (in the summer), New Mexican gardens, and more in reach. Bring a few dollars in cash for parking.
Where else can you hike through high desert and reach Canadian alpine forest?
13 locals recommend
Cibola National Forest
Where else can you hike through high desert and reach Canadian alpine forest?
The Petroglyphs are a visual reminder of the deep history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley. It seems that people have always wanted to leave their mark, in this case, on volcanic boulders born from the same rift that created the Rio Grande.
135 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestThe Petroglyphs are a visual reminder of the deep history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley. It seems that people have always wanted to leave their mark, in this case, on volcanic boulders born from the same rift that created the Rio Grande.
Arts & Culture
Check here for family-friendly music festivals.
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWCheck here for family-friendly music festivals.
University town amenities of cafes open late"ish", fancy tacos, Meditteranean food, a co-op line Central Avenue here, and of course, the University of New Mexico!
66 locals recommend
The University of New Mexico
University town amenities of cafes open late"ish", fancy tacos, Meditteranean food, a co-op line Central Avenue here, and of course, the University of New Mexico!
Great Art, great surroundings, and located in Albuquerque's old town district, the museum puts Albuquerque's unique history, culture, and attitude into context.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWGreat Art, great surroundings, and located in Albuquerque's old town district, the museum puts Albuquerque's unique history, culture, and attitude into context.
Shopping
This is an auto mall area with a Target and a Mac store if you need those things. Otherwise, Menaul is a thrift store mecca to last for days.
8 locals recommend
Apple ABQ Uptown
2240 Q St NEThis is an auto mall area with a Target and a Mac store if you need those things. Otherwise, Menaul is a thrift store mecca to last for days.
Find all sorts of locally grown produce, food, art, gifts, hand-made souvenirs, and mingle with other visitors and locals. Great place to get a taste of Albuquerque.
75 locals recommend
Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWFind all sorts of locally grown produce, food, art, gifts, hand-made souvenirs, and mingle with other visitors and locals. Great place to get a taste of Albuquerque.
Essentials
There is also Smiths on Constitution Ave NE and Whole Foods Market on Carlisle Blvd NE.
140 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NEThere is also Smiths on Constitution Ave NE and Whole Foods Market on Carlisle Blvd NE.
The downtown co-op offers healthy alternatives and locally sourced foods for a picnic or quick bite.
67 locals recommend
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Nob Hill
3500 Central Ave SEThe downtown co-op offers healthy alternatives and locally sourced foods for a picnic or quick bite.