Guidebook for Albuquerque
Essentials
Lowe's Neighborhood Market
701 11th St NWNeighborhood Grocery w Deli, fresh veggies, liquor.
Shopping
Pharmacy with small selection of unique gifts from NM, excellent diner.
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWPharmacy with small selection of unique gifts from NM, excellent diner.
Walgreens
2011 12th St NWPharmacy and movie rental location (outside 24 hr access: Redbox.
Aceves Old Town Basket & Rug Shop
301 Romero St NWChocolates, fudge, black licorice, coffee, ice cream - home of the "Breaking Bad" candy, and adult chocolate novelties.
15 locals recommend
The Candy Lady
424 San Felipe St NWChocolates, fudge, black licorice, coffee, ice cream - home of the "Breaking Bad" candy, and adult chocolate novelties.
Food Scene
Starbucks
2550 Central Ave SEWalking distance. Also, has a drive-in if you're in a hurry.
Great Mexican food, beer and wine, outdoor patio and sometimes Spanish guitar music on patio! My favorite restaurant serving breakfast all day.
57 locals recommend
Church Street Cafe
2111 Church St NWGreat Mexican food, beer and wine, outdoor patio and sometimes Spanish guitar music on patio! My favorite restaurant serving breakfast all day.
My favorite coffee shop with internet, ambience, friendly staff and it's the only Starbucks owned by an Indian Reservation. No drive through, but you can always ordered online to pick up inside if you're in a hurry.
63 locals recommend
Starbucks
2550 Central Ave SEMy favorite coffee shop with internet, ambience, friendly staff and it's the only Starbucks owned by an Indian Reservation. No drive through, but you can always ordered online to pick up inside if you're in a hurry.
Little Red Hamburger Hut
1501 Mountain Rd NWBest red chili hamburgers!
Fantastic wine margaritas! Live music in evening on outside patio. Unique Mexican food dishes, Be sure to have the guacamole made at your table!
11 locals recommend
Backstreet Grill
1919 Old Town Rd NWFantastic wine margaritas! Live music in evening on outside patio. Unique Mexican food dishes, Be sure to have the guacamole made at your table!
Authentic New Mexican food, best margarita in town.
12 locals recommend
Garduño's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWAuthentic New Mexican food, best margarita in town.
Everything Else
US Post Office
303 Romero St NWFriendly full service Post Office in the Old Town Plaza - walking distance
Arts & Culture
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWWalking distance
ABQ BioPark
903 10th St SWFun for the kids!
Restaurant, museum, gift shop and schedule of presentations and dances.
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWRestaurant, museum, gift shop and schedule of presentations and dances.
Call 505-243-7255 for traveling exhibits. Open Sun. 9am-1pm, Closed Monday, open Tues. - Sat. 9am- 5pm. Gallery store and cafe.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWCall 505-243-7255 for traveling exhibits. Open Sun. 9am-1pm, Closed Monday, open Tues. - Sat. 9am- 5pm. Gallery store and cafe.
Great for kids, hands-on exhibits in science, technology & art.
Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 12-6pm. Gift shop.
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWGreat for kids, hands-on exhibits in science, technology & art.
Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 12-6pm. Gift shop.
Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NWLargest collection of rattlesnake species in the world!
Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe
404 San Felipe St NWOpen daily - unique and sacred place.
Entertainment & Activities
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NWDrinks & Nightlife
QBar Lounge
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWPosh ultra lounge at Hotel Albuquerque, nightly entertainment.