Mariscos La Playa

4420 Central, S.W. Albuquerque, NM (505) 839-8081 MAP Albuquerque is now home to a popular Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant that has done very well there for a long time. Mariscos “La Playa” Restaurant offers very authentic tasting Mexican-style seafood dishes with a very colorful beach atmosphere throughout the dining area. Eating here reminded me of [...]

Los Equipales

4500 Silver SE Albuquerque NM, 87102 MAP | MENU | WEBSITE This a unique location! Los Equipales is located in the an old bank building at 4500 Silver SE, right next to Highland High School. From the outside, it doesn’t look like a restaurant but the huge signs all over the exterior tell you it [...]

The Melting Pot

2011 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 843-6358 (map) | ~MENU~ If it is private and romantic to cook a nice meal in your own home for company, how about a restaurant that lets you do that without all of the preparation and cleanup. The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant that offers private [...]

Azuma Sushi and Teppan

4701 San Mateo Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: (505) 880-9800 Website (map) | ~MENU~ I’m sure the Teppan is great here, but in this review I’m going to focus on the sushi and sashimi. The reason is because I have been going to sushi here for years and it is really good, so I [...]

Mariscos Altamar

1517 Coors NW Albuquerque NM, 87121 505.831.1496 ( map) | ~MENU~ I was told to try this restaurant because it offered very good Mexican seafood at good prices. I have to say I was very impressed with this one. Hector Hernandez began Mariscos in a much smaller location and as business expanded he was able [...]

Cristobals in the Hotel Albuquerque

This restaurant is located in the historic Old Town area of Albuquerque, inside of the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town(formerly Sheraton Old Town). It is a private room located next to the hotel restaurant and offers the appeal of fine dining. I have gone here twice and had the Salmon and Prime Rib. The grilled [...]

Pappadeaux

Pappadeaux Website The food at Pappadeaux is an excellent and tasteful Cajun escape for all New Mexicans. If you like your seafood spicy or pronounced with a lot of seasoning this may be the right choice for you. The restaurant serves high quality Cajun entrees with a variety of fish flow in fresh daily, a [...]

The Cooperage

7220 Lomas Boulevard Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110-7146 ph: 505.255.1657 The Cooperage, one of Albuquerque’s premiere steakhouses. The Cooperage is known for its quality prime rib, steaks, and seafood. The restaurant is welcoming and intimate. The lights are turned down real low and their are many rooms with some seating on platforms. You will see [...]