Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Humble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NEAn authentic, no frills, New Mexico restaurant; a real neighborhood joint.
23 locals recommend
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
1510 Girard Blvd NEAn authentic, no frills, New Mexico restaurant; a real neighborhood joint.
Flying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NESolid local chain; good for lunch. A little pricier than some.
We've never actually been to the restaurant, but we love to sit outside at their adjoining bar, Il Bar, for drinks, apps, even a meal, and people watching.
52 locals recommend
Scalo Northern Italian Grill
3500 Central Ave SEWe've never actually been to the restaurant, but we love to sit outside at their adjoining bar, Il Bar, for drinks, apps, even a meal, and people watching.
This place is fabulous and can be incorporated into a nice, 20-30 mile bike ride from our house, almost entirely on bike paths.
84 locals recommend
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWThis place is fabulous and can be incorporated into a nice, 20-30 mile bike ride from our house, almost entirely on bike paths.
Entertainment & Activities
Indi Yoga
4310 Lomas Blvd NEGood drop-in classes for any level of yogi
The 2-mile running/walking loop around the UNM Golf Course begins here. Starting from our house, the outing is about 4 miles.
UNM law school
1117 Stanford Drive NortheastThe 2-mile running/walking loop around the UNM Golf Course begins here. Starting from our house, the outing is about 4 miles.
Arts & Culture
Always has something worth seeing--art, music, theater...
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SWAlways has something worth seeing--art, music, theater...
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWThe permanent exhibits focused on ABQ and NM are fun.
Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave NEThe local artsy cinema.
Drinks & Nightlife
The local brew scene is great and Marble is one of our favorites. The brew pubs have a symbiotic relationships w/ food trucks, so you often have good food choices, too.
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWThe local brew scene is great and Marble is one of our favorites. The brew pubs have a symbiotic relationships w/ food trucks, so you often have good food choices, too.
The location--right of the highway--can be a little off-putting. But get over that 'cause it's a great scene. The brewery is part of the "Green Jeans Farmery" which is a bunch of local food and drink establishments in an indoor/outdoor plaza constructed entirely with repurposed shipping containers.
19 locals recommend
Santa Fe Brewing Company Albuquerque Taproom
3600 Cutler Ave NEThe location--right of the highway--can be a little off-putting. But get over that 'cause it's a great scene. The brewery is part of the "Green Jeans Farmery" which is a bunch of local food and drink establishments in an indoor/outdoor plaza constructed entirely with repurposed shipping containers.
Another great local brewery, often paired w/ food trucks and music.
46 locals recommend
Tractor Brewing Company
118 Tulane Dr SEAnother great local brewery, often paired w/ food trucks and music.
Bosque Brewing Co. Public House - Nob Hill
106 Girard Blvd SEAnother great local brewery.
Essentials
Our go-to grocery store. Whole Foods is another nearby option, but more pricey.
140 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NEOur go-to grocery store. Whole Foods is another nearby option, but more pricey.
Parks & Nature
There are a _lot_ of ways to experience the Sandias; find a way to do something up there. It's a magical place. Hiking La Luz is a good choice, if it's not too hot out and you're a strong hiker. There are many, many other hiking and biking options, and taking the Tram to the top is fun. (The food at the top isn't great, but the views make up for it.)
27 locals recommend
La Luz Trail
La Luz TrailThere are a _lot_ of ways to experience the Sandias; find a way to do something up there. It's a magical place. Hiking La Luz is a good choice, if it's not too hot out and you're a strong hiker. There are many, many other hiking and biking options, and taking the Tram to the top is fun. (The food at the top isn't great, but the views make up for it.)
Sightseeing
Meandering through campus is a nice way to spend some time, checking out the adobe architecture.
66 locals recommend
The University of New Mexico
Meandering through campus is a nice way to spend some time, checking out the adobe architecture.