Kristina’s guidebook: favorite places to eat in Albuquerque
Food scene
amazing local taqueria; fresh, incredible prices, and very local to our beautiful south valley (try the chile relleno gordita!).
15 locals recommend
El Paisa Taqueria
820 Bridge Blvd SWamazing local taqueria; fresh, incredible prices, and very local to our beautiful south valley (try the chile relleno gordita!).
best wood fired pizza in town, but everything on the menu is exquisite, from salads, to pizzas, to housemade desserts and a great wine list. intimate indoor seating and a beautiful back patio.
99 locals recommend
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEbest wood fired pizza in town, but everything on the menu is exquisite, from salads, to pizzas, to housemade desserts and a great wine list. intimate indoor seating and a beautiful back patio.
best homemade tamales in town, with lines arounds the block at christmas time. try the red chile and pulled pork, and the chicken and green chile with cheese=truly amazing. chile rellenos and fresh chips are also delicious. everything is made in-house in the kitchen right in front of you. there are a few picnic tablels to sit at.
28 locals recommend
El Modelo Mexican Foods
1715 2nd St SWbest homemade tamales in town, with lines arounds the block at christmas time. try the red chile and pulled pork, and the chicken and green chile with cheese=truly amazing. chile rellenos and fresh chips are also delicious. everything is made in-house in the kitchen right in front of you. there are a few picnic tablels to sit at.
best tapas in town, hands down, in an intimate, romantic settings in one of our refurbished hotels downtown (ask to sit in one of the casbahs!). bacon wrapped dates with marcona almond and goat cheese/fig dipping sauce are amazing, as are the crispy brussel sprouts with romesco sauce and the blistered (local) shishito peppers. fantastic wine selection, as well.
15 locals recommend
MÁS Tapas y Vino
125 2nd St NWbest tapas in town, hands down, in an intimate, romantic settings in one of our refurbished hotels downtown (ask to sit in one of the casbahs!). bacon wrapped dates with marcona almond and goat cheese/fig dipping sauce are amazing, as are the crispy brussel sprouts with romesco sauce and the blistered (local) shishito peppers. fantastic wine selection, as well.