Casita Burque guidebook
Restaurants for every palate!
All our recommendations for Dinner, Drinks, Breakfast, Sweets, Grocery Amenities, Relaxation, Site Seeing, Urban Entertainment, Neighborhoods and nearby Cities.
Each place is located relatively close to the Casita and will offer dishes that everyone can enjoy. We love our green and red chili here in New Mexico so you'll have to decide if you like it just red, green, or Christmas!
Adorable revitalized motel featuring five restaurants and a tap room. There are also shops from local vendors. One of my favorites is the Southwest Cactus store!
38 locals recommend
El Vado Motel
2500 Central Ave SWAdorable revitalized motel featuring five restaurants and a tap room. There are also shops from local vendors. One of my favorites is the Southwest Cactus store!
Our favorite restaurant for New Mexican cuisine. Some of the best red and green chile in town and homestyle like grandma made it, not that greasy diner style. They also make it hot, so if you enter cautiously, ask for it on the side.
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWOur favorite restaurant for New Mexican cuisine. Some of the best red and green chile in town and homestyle like grandma made it, not that greasy diner style. They also make it hot, so if you enter cautiously, ask for it on the side.
The hippest food market in town, featuring local foods and deserts, shops, a taproom, and a wine bar. Vast modern indoor seating, outdoor seating and a huge patio with outdoor games.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWThe hippest food market in town, featuring local foods and deserts, shops, a taproom, and a wine bar. Vast modern indoor seating, outdoor seating and a huge patio with outdoor games.
The best soul food in New Mexico. I highly recommend the NM hot chicken, which is our version of Nashville hot chicken....can you handle the heat?!
18 locals recommend
Nexus Brewery
4730 Pan American Fwy NEThe best soul food in New Mexico. I highly recommend the NM hot chicken, which is our version of Nashville hot chicken....can you handle the heat?!
Two Fools Tavern
3211 Central Ave NEThe fish and chips here are top notch!
Great ambiance, wine and wood fired pizzas in the downtown area. The chopped vegetable salad is one of my favorite sides to enjoy with my pizza!
99 locals recommend
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEGreat ambiance, wine and wood fired pizzas in the downtown area. The chopped vegetable salad is one of my favorite sides to enjoy with my pizza!
Within walking distance of the Casita with lovely choices for a great breakfast or a light lunch.
23 locals recommend
cafe lush
700 Tijeras Ave NWWithin walking distance of the Casita with lovely choices for a great breakfast or a light lunch.
High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
425 San Felipe St NWCool spot in old town to enjoy a nice steak dinner.
An absolute staple here in New Mexico. You can't go wrong with a carafe of margaritas! The salsa is HOT so proceed with caution. Servings here are definitely enough to share!
109 locals recommend
Sadie's of New Mexico
6230 4th St NWAn absolute staple here in New Mexico. You can't go wrong with a carafe of margaritas! The salsa is HOT so proceed with caution. Servings here are definitely enough to share!
You can't beat the ambiance here! An old Hacienda surrounded by lush gardens. The margaritas here are wonderful and they have these incredible red chili ribs.
165 locals recommend
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWYou can't beat the ambiance here! An old Hacienda surrounded by lush gardens. The margaritas here are wonderful and they have these incredible red chili ribs.
You might be wondering why you are arriving at a liquor store for steak?!? Don't let that put you off. This is a classic steak house with large portions and a fun atmosphere. They also have great burgers.
29 locals recommend
Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House
3916 Central Ave SWYou might be wondering why you are arriving at a liquor store for steak?!? Don't let that put you off. This is a classic steak house with large portions and a fun atmosphere. They also have great burgers.
What's that password???? Dimly lit, low key and quiet upscale experience with great dishes and drinks.
34 locals recommend
Vernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NWWhat's that password???? Dimly lit, low key and quiet upscale experience with great dishes and drinks.
This shipping container fun zone includes beers from Santa Fe Brewing and a food hall. Also enjoy shopping the local merchants all in one space!
73 locals recommend
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEThis shipping container fun zone includes beers from Santa Fe Brewing and a food hall. Also enjoy shopping the local merchants all in one space!
Located within walking distance of the Casita! They make and bake all of their bread in house. They have great pizza (flavored crusts), sandwiches, bisochitos and NM wedding cookies.
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWLocated within walking distance of the Casita! They make and bake all of their bread in house. They have great pizza (flavored crusts), sandwiches, bisochitos and NM wedding cookies.
Similar to Green Jeans. Food hall. Brewery. A spacious rooftop patio but located in the NE Heights of Albuquerque.
27 locals recommend
Tin Can Alley ABQ
6110 Alameda Blvd NESimilar to Green Jeans. Food hall. Brewery. A spacious rooftop patio but located in the NE Heights of Albuquerque.
Taj Mahal Cuisine of India
1430 Carlisle Blvd NEThe best Indian food in NM.
Delicious locally themed cuisine and romantic lavender farm setting.
35 locals recommend
Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWDelicious locally themed cuisine and romantic lavender farm setting.
The highest view of Albuquerque, this Chic Rooftop restaurant sits atop the Chaco Hotel where celebrities stay.
30 locals recommend
Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWThe highest view of Albuquerque, this Chic Rooftop restaurant sits atop the Chaco Hotel where celebrities stay.
Viet Taste Restaurant
5721 Menaul Blvd NE Good Vietnamese; I go here for Pho.
Upscale White linen Italian with Jazz Side bar. Get ready to feel Swanky
52 locals recommend
Scalo Northern Italian Grill
3500 Central Ave SEUpscale White linen Italian with Jazz Side bar. Get ready to feel Swanky
Adorable Little Traditional French restaurant. Very Traditional I hear. Don’t forget a reservation.
6 locals recommend
Le Troquet
228 Gold Ave SWAdorable Little Traditional French restaurant. Very Traditional I hear. Don’t forget a reservation.
Asian Fussion with a view. See the lights of Abq set below the Sandias on their beautiful Patio
6 locals recommend
Jinja Bar & Bistro Westside
5400 Sevilla Avenue NorthwestAsian Fussion with a view. See the lights of Abq set below the Sandias on their beautiful Patio
In the small village of Corrales experience fine New Mexican Dinning.
57 locals recommend
Indigo Crow Cafe
4515 Corrales RdIn the small village of Corrales experience fine New Mexican Dinning.
Also great for New Mexican breakfast, not just lunch and dinner. Walking Distance.
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWAlso great for New Mexican breakfast, not just lunch and dinner. Walking Distance.
Naruto
2110 Central Ave SEGreat Japanese Ramen and beers.
Neighborhoods
Old Town
Nob Hill strewn across old route 66, now Central and near the university of New Mexico is a lively and eclectic neighborhood filled with local shops and restaurants.
209 locals recommend
Nob Hill
Nob Hill strewn across old route 66, now Central and near the university of New Mexico is a lively and eclectic neighborhood filled with local shops and restaurants.
Albuquerque's big attempt at a bustling downtown! Daytime business life, evening food life, and night life. The downtown night life has been enhanced with countless breweries including Marble, Bose Brothers, Side Track, Bow and Arrow, Gravity Bound, Rio Bravo, Dialogue, Tractor, Still Spirits. All an easy bike ride from the Casita.
40 locals recommend
Downtown
Albuquerque's big attempt at a bustling downtown! Daytime business life, evening food life, and night life. The downtown night life has been enhanced with countless breweries including Marble, Bose Brothers, Side Track, Bow and Arrow, Gravity Bound, Rio Bravo, Dialogue, Tractor, Still Spirits. All an easy bike ride from the Casita.
City/town information
Corrales is a small artistic horse community snuggled between Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Bosque. A beautiful morning drive and breakfast.
31 locals recommend
Corrales
Corrales is a small artistic horse community snuggled between Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Bosque. A beautiful morning drive and breakfast.
Santa Fe, the oldest capital in the united states, brings Chic to Northern New Mexico's unique blend of Native American, Spanish and Cowboy styles. Truly unlike any other city.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
Santa Fe, the oldest capital in the united states, brings Chic to Northern New Mexico's unique blend of Native American, Spanish and Cowboy styles. Truly unlike any other city.
Taos, known for it's rough artistic culture, and rich spiritual traditions, sits in the northern New Mexico high desert between Rio Grande Gorge and the World class Sangre De Cristo mountain range. Come for art, white water rafting, skiing, music, culture and earth ships....
123 locals recommend
Taos
Taos, known for it's rough artistic culture, and rich spiritual traditions, sits in the northern New Mexico high desert between Rio Grande Gorge and the World class Sangre De Cristo mountain range. Come for art, white water rafting, skiing, music, culture and earth ships....
A cute mountain community nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. This used to be a historic coal mining town but now is an artistic community full of creativity with galleries, one of a kind treasures, restaurants, and a museum.
140 locals recommend
Madrid
A cute mountain community nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. This used to be a historic coal mining town but now is an artistic community full of creativity with galleries, one of a kind treasures, restaurants, and a museum.
Cocktails, Wineries and Breweries
Most of these venues are within biking distance of the Casita.
The iconic brewery that symbolizes craft brewery rise in Albuquerque. Beautiful patio space, music stage and of course, dozens of house brews to choose from. As is true to New Mexico, IPAs are what brought the locals in, but there are more for any pallet to choose from.
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWThe iconic brewery that symbolizes craft brewery rise in Albuquerque. Beautiful patio space, music stage and of course, dozens of house brews to choose from. As is true to New Mexico, IPAs are what brought the locals in, but there are more for any pallet to choose from.
Gravity Bound Brewing Company
816 3rd St NW
Tractor Brewing Company
1800 4th St NW
Sidetrack Brewing Co.
413 2nd St SWBow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NW
Thirsty Eye Brewing Company
206 Broadway Boulevard SoutheastPonderosa Brewing Company
1761 Bellamah Ave NWStill Spirits
120 Marble Ave NWHollow Spirits Distillery
1324 1st St NWVARA Winery
315 Alameda Blvd NEFounders Speakeasy
622 Central Ave NWCasa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdLocated in the Village of Los Ranchos
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
901 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Ex Novo Brewing Company
4895 Corrales RdLocated in the village of Corrales
Ammenities
Our little local super market. Just one block away, yuuuppp.
61 locals recommend
Lowe's Neighborhood Market
701 11th St NWOur little local super market. Just one block away, yuuuppp.
Out little local park. Other than it being such a cute little park, I love it because you'll always find someone walking their dog, playing with their kids or eating lunch there. Just around the corner.
7 locals recommend
Mary Fox Park
401 13th St NWOut little local park. Other than it being such a cute little park, I love it because you'll always find someone walking their dog, playing with their kids or eating lunch there. Just around the corner.
Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NEWalgreens
2011 12th St NWSightseeing
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestLa Luz Trailhead
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NETent Rocks
0 NM-22
Jemez Hot Springs
Volcanoes Trail
Volcanoes TrailABQ BioPark
903 10th St SW
Explora
1701 Mountain Rd NWImagine you are Alice in Wonderland falling into the rabbit hole......yeah.....
A crazy interactive art experience is a MUST SEE. Expect to spend at least 2 hours here.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirImagine you are Alice in Wonderland falling into the rabbit hole......yeah.....
A crazy interactive art experience is a MUST SEE. Expect to spend at least 2 hours here.
Cool off in the crystal blue swimming hole or the water park lake. Blue hole is great for scuba and snorkeling as the hole is super deep and has hidden caves. The water is COLD!! Located in Santa Rosa, NM around 1 hour and 45 minutes East on I40.
9 locals recommend
The Blue Hole
1085 Blue Hole RdCool off in the crystal blue swimming hole or the water park lake. Blue hole is great for scuba and snorkeling as the hole is super deep and has hidden caves. The water is COLD!! Located in Santa Rosa, NM around 1 hour and 45 minutes East on I40.
White sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals covering 275 square miles. This trip is around 3.5 hours south of Albuquerque. You can drive the dunes, hike, ride horses, sled or bike.
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
White sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals covering 275 square miles. This trip is around 3.5 hours south of Albuquerque. You can drive the dunes, hike, ride horses, sled or bike.
A gorgeous historic inn with an incredible lavender farm, delicious dining, spa, hand crafted lavender infused cocktails and farm shop.
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWA gorgeous historic inn with an incredible lavender farm, delicious dining, spa, hand crafted lavender infused cocktails and farm shop.
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWEl Morro is a fascinating US National Monument located in Cibola County in New Mexico. El Morro has inscriptions dating back to 1605. A larger prehistoric pueblo sets on top of this sandstone monument in which you can explore. The monument is a little less than 2 hours West on I-40 from the Casita.
14 locals recommend
El Morro National Monument
New Mexico 53El Morro is a fascinating US National Monument located in Cibola County in New Mexico. El Morro has inscriptions dating back to 1605. A larger prehistoric pueblo sets on top of this sandstone monument in which you can explore. The monument is a little less than 2 hours West on I-40 from the Casita.
Located in Candy Kitchen, New Mexico this animal sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary for captive-bred wolves and wolfdogs. They have a really cute gift shop with wild wolf treasures. This is around a 2 hour drive West on I40.
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
378 Candy Kitchen RdLocated in Candy Kitchen, New Mexico this animal sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary for captive-bred wolves and wolfdogs. They have a really cute gift shop with wild wolf treasures. This is around a 2 hour drive West on I40.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Rejuvenate and Relax
The Remedy Day Spa
113 Vassar Dr SETen Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayOjo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveBetty's Bath & Day Spa
1835 Candelaria Rd NW