ABQ Restaurant Recommendations

Here are a few places I recommend to people who email me asking “Where should I eat at when visiting Albuquerque?”

*Adventurous type

New Mexican

Los Cuates – Good Food, Good Service
Sadies – Hot Chile, Busy
Casa De Benavidez – Great Food, Beautiful Courtyard
El Modelo* – Takeout Only, Off The Beaten Path

Pizza

Farina Pizzeria -Neapolitan style, Fine Dining, Wine
Saggio’s Pizza – Big Slice Collage Joint, Busy, Beer, Sports Bar
Giovanni’s Pizzeria – New York style, Off The Beaten Path

Barbeque

Mr. Powdrells BBQ – ABQ Institution, Home-style Atmosphere
Rudys County Store – Spicy, Texas Style BBQ

Burgers

Lumpy’s Burgers – Huge, Hot Green Chile, Pick your own Potato fries

Vietnamese

Cafe Trang
Viet Taste

Sweet: Frozen Treats

Itsa Italian Ice – Refreshing on a hot day, Cheap
Ecco Gelato – Amazing Flavors, open late
Chillz Frozen Custard – Smooth, Sundays, Cheap
The County Line BBQ – Homemade Ice Cream (Vanilla Been is amazing)

Sweet: Baked Treats

Flying Star – Eclairs, Slices of Cake, Fruit Tarts
The Range Cafe – Pies, Cakes, Death by Lemon, Chocolate Roadhouse Cake

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