Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
This little gem is locally owned and operated by a very sweet gentleman who bakes the yummiest pastries and serves a very creative, yet often simple menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The indoor seating is limited, so we often grab bites to go!
28 locals recommend
The Farmacy
3718 Central Ave SEThis little gem is locally owned and operated by a very sweet gentleman who bakes the yummiest pastries and serves a very creative, yet often simple menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The indoor seating is limited, so we often grab bites to go!
Excellent wine, tapas & vibe! Easy walking distance!
24 locals recommend
The Cellar Tapas, Beer and Wine
1025 Lomas Blvd NWExcellent wine, tapas & vibe! Easy walking distance!
Monroe's is literally our back yard! It is a famous New Mexican eatery.
47 locals recommend
Monroe's Restaurant
1025 4th Street NorthwestMonroe's is literally our back yard! It is a famous New Mexican eatery.
Vinaigrette has a spectacular lunch menu and a beautiful ambiance when you're in the mood for flavorful, clean eating!
103 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWVinaigrette has a spectacular lunch menu and a beautiful ambiance when you're in the mood for flavorful, clean eating!
Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria at West Downtown ABQ
1700 Central Ave SWIf you want to walk to some pizza!
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWYummy New Mexican Food!
Yummy selection of simple foods. Great for the whole family. In walking distance!
27 locals recommend
Central Grill and Coffee House
2056 Central Ave SWYummy selection of simple foods. Great for the whole family. In walking distance!
Great little coffee shop scene! Get drinks, food, and get some work done on your computer!
41 locals recommend
Java Joe's
906 Park Ave SWGreat little coffee shop scene! Get drinks, food, and get some work done on your computer!
A restaurant hidden inside a unique pharmacy. Great New Mexican flavors and in walking distance! The pharmacy has lots of hidden treasures inside!
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWA restaurant hidden inside a unique pharmacy. Great New Mexican flavors and in walking distance! The pharmacy has lots of hidden treasures inside!
Locally owned and adored bakery and pizzeria with lots of great coffee and smoothie options! We like to get the blue corn dough balls and make our own pizzas at home with our outdoor Horno (bread/pizza oven)!
67 locals recommend
Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWLocally owned and adored bakery and pizzeria with lots of great coffee and smoothie options! We like to get the blue corn dough balls and make our own pizzas at home with our outdoor Horno (bread/pizza oven)!
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWGreat food and cocktails! In walking distance!
Baked goods, drinks and breakfast with locally sourced food! Fabulous ambiance.
12 locals recommend
Hartford Square
218 Gold Ave SWBaked goods, drinks and breakfast with locally sourced food! Fabulous ambiance.
The harvest their ingredients from their backyard and their selection is impeccable!
84 locals recommend
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWThe harvest their ingredients from their backyard and their selection is impeccable!
The flavors packed into this Caribbean and East African food are to die for! This is a new restaurant after its original Santa Fe location.
Jambo Cafe ABQ
1105 Juan Tabo Blvd NEThe flavors packed into this Caribbean and East African food are to die for! This is a new restaurant after its original Santa Fe location.
Entertainment & Activities
Children & parents alike love this interactive science wonderland! It is in walking distance!
178 locals recommend
Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWChildren & parents alike love this interactive science wonderland! It is in walking distance!
Kids & parents alike love it here! It is in walking distance!
176 locals recommend
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NWKids & parents alike love it here! It is in walking distance!
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NWKids love it here!
This is a great place to be outside and enjoy with your kids. Lots of things to look at, ducks to feed. The BUGarium, Butterfly Garden and Aquarium are in the same location! There is an extensive toy train, often activities and live music.
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NWThis is a great place to be outside and enjoy with your kids. Lots of things to look at, ducks to feed. The BUGarium, Butterfly Garden and Aquarium are in the same location! There is an extensive toy train, often activities and live music.
This is a great zoo! They host lots of special events, live music.
23 locals recommend
BioPark Zoo Music
903 10th St SWThis is a great zoo! They host lots of special events, live music.
Arts & Culture
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWThe main library is a great place, nearby to bring your kids or get involved in other special events! They also have a tasty little cafe inside!
Main Public Library
501 Copper Ave NWThe main library is a great place, nearby to bring your kids or get involved in other special events! They also have a tasty little cafe inside!
Turquoise Museum
400 2nd Street SouthwestRattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St NWShopping
Spur Line features stalls for local sellers of unique products! You can also get coffee and donuts. They often host special events. It is in walking distance!
23 locals recommend
Spur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWSpur Line features stalls for local sellers of unique products! You can also get coffee and donuts. They often host special events. It is in walking distance!
Uptown has all the corporate shopping names you could think of in a sweet strip mall setting.
18 locals recommend
Uptown Shopping Center
Uptown has all the corporate shopping names you could think of in a sweet strip mall setting.
Target
2120 Louisiana Blvd NE...just because.
Trader Joe's
2200 Uptown Loop Rd NESightseeing
Old Town is just fabulous! You'll see! Food, entertainment, shopping. It's in walking distance!
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWOld Town is just fabulous! You'll see! Food, entertainment, shopping. It's in walking distance!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
5815 Wyoming Blvd NEA hop, skip and a jump away - just off of HWY 40, west of us.
Walgreens
2011 12th St NWThere's a Walgreens in walking distance - just in case!
Parks & Nature
Tingley Beach
1800 Tingley Dr SWFishing, feeding ducks, nice long walk...
Fabulous park with expansive soccer fields, walking paths, and playgrounds. All in walking distance!
33 locals recommend
Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain Rd NWFabulous park with expansive soccer fields, walking paths, and playgrounds. All in walking distance!
Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailBeautiful!
Robinson Park
810 Copper Ave NWThis is where the Saturday Farmer's Markets are held!