Guidebook for Albuquerque
Shopping
Check out Historic Route 66 on Central Avenue for eclectic shops and good eats
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
Check out Historic Route 66 on Central Avenue for eclectic shops and good eats
Shop for souvenirs and Southwestern knick-knacks. There's often live music in the gazebo on the weekends, and also great dining choices (we love Church Street Cafe).
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWShop for souvenirs and Southwestern knick-knacks. There's often live music in the gazebo on the weekends, and also great dining choices (we love Church Street Cafe).
This outdoor mall has tons of great retailers, and a pleasant ambiance.
62 locals recommend
ABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana Blvd NEThis outdoor mall has tons of great retailers, and a pleasant ambiance.
Parks & Nature
Summit Park
3000 Constitution Ave NEGreat playground for the kids, and shady grass for picnics and dog-walking
The "2-mile loop" circumventing the North Golf Course is perfect for jogging and dog-walking. Insider tip: at dusk after the flags are down, this golf course turns into an underground off-leash dog park. The sunsets look lovely through the silhouetted trees.
2439 Mountain Rd NE
2439 Mountain Road NortheastThe "2-mile loop" circumventing the North Golf Course is perfect for jogging and dog-walking. Insider tip: at dusk after the flags are down, this golf course turns into an underground off-leash dog park. The sunsets look lovely through the silhouetted trees.
Elena Gallegos Open Space
7100 Tramway Blvd NEGreat walking trails in the Sandia foothills
Walking trail that follows the Rio Grande river. Also called the "Bosque Trail" by locals.
16 locals recommend
Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors Blvd NWWalking trail that follows the Rio Grande river. Also called the "Bosque Trail" by locals.
Food Scene
Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NW We love this Old Town restaurant for New Mexican food .
This iconic diner is a must-see when visiting Albuquerque. We love their breakfast burritos smothered in green chile!
148 locals recommend
Frontier
2400 Central Ave SEThis iconic diner is a must-see when visiting Albuquerque. We love their breakfast burritos smothered in green chile!
One of our favorite New Mexican food spots. There's a closer Monroe's on Lomas, but we prefer the ambience and outdoor patio of the one on Osuna.
47 locals recommend
Monroe's Restaurant
1025 4th Street NorthwestOne of our favorite New Mexican food spots. There's a closer Monroe's on Lomas, but we prefer the ambience and outdoor patio of the one on Osuna.
Piatanzi
1403 Girard Blvd NEItalian spot walking distance with a great wine bar
Annapurna’s® World Vegetarian Café
2201 Silver Ave SEDelicious vegetarian cuisine
Mazaya Cafe
120 Harvard Dr SEYummy Mediterranean food
Thai Vegan Nob Hill
3804 Central Ave SEOur favorite Thai restaurant. Even meat-eaters love it!
I Scream Ice Cream
2000 Carlisle Blvd NEIce cream shop with tons of vintage decor and a play place for the kids.
Delicious Indian cuisine. We highly recommend their lunch buffet.
22 locals recommend
Taj Mahal Cuisine of India
1430 Carlisle Blvd NEDelicious Indian cuisine. We highly recommend their lunch buffet.
The Cellar Tapas, Beer and Wine
1025 Lomas Blvd NWUpscale tapas and wine bar
Hotel Chaco
2000 Bellamah Ave NWRooftop restaurant with upscale dining and drink selections
Classic and very casual New Mexican diner filled with locals. About a 10-15 minute walk.
23 locals recommend
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
1510 Girard Blvd NEClassic and very casual New Mexican diner filled with locals. About a 10-15 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great drink selection and small bites in their basement lounge, which sometimes has great live music. Also delicious food in their main level restaurant.
49 locals recommend
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
3009 Central Ave NEGreat drink selection and small bites in their basement lounge, which sometimes has great live music. Also delicious food in their main level restaurant.
Monte Vista Fire Sta Restaurant
3201 Central Ave NEWatch the sunset from their upstairs patio.
Essentials
Smith's Food and Drug
3701 Constitution Ave NEKroger-run supermarket for all your grocery needs
Whole Foods Market
5815 Wyoming Blvd NEHealth food chain
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Nob Hill
3500 Central Ave SELocal health food grocery store
Trader Joe's
2200 Uptown Loop Rd NEGreat for snacks and essential grocery items.