Log In / Sign Up
HOME > Chowhound > Southwest >
c
Curiosity Killed the Cat Jan 13, 2008 04:45 PM

Looking for Good food in Albuquerque

Will be in Albuquerque in one week. Looking for a great place to eat.
I do not want to have New Mexican or Mexican.

We have been told to try Pars, Zinc Wine Bar and Chama River Brewing Co. So I would love to hear anything you have to say about anyone of those.

Thanks.

  1. h
    high desert chow Jan 14, 2008 02:55 PM

    You also might try Gil's Thrilling Web-site. It'll provide you with some insight into
    ABQ and NM restaurants. http://www.nmgastronome.com/index.htm

    1 Reply
    1. re: high desert chow
      j
      Jerry Saywell Jan 15, 2008 03:11 AM

      Definitely go to Gil's site. He covers everything. And don't overlook his recommendations in the great little town of Corrales, just acrosss the Rio Grande.

      Jerry Saywell
      www.saywells.com

    2. c
      ClaireWalter Jan 14, 2008 08:21 AM

      Pick up a copy of a guidebook called "Culinary New Mexico" by Sally Moore. It's got all sorts of restaurant into, as well as other food resources. Mostly Albuquerque and Santa Fe (only an hour or north of ALB and worh a side trip).

      1. DebitNM Jan 13, 2008 05:27 PM

        These are all places I have eaten at and consider my favorites. I have not included any national chains. I hope you can use this info. I probably missed some;
        $$ means expensive; type of food is indicated if title of restaurant isn't clear; general location given. All are in ABQ proper unless otherwise noted. {This list is from an old post of mine, so there are Mexican and New Mexican places on it. Are you dead set against New Mexican?? It is not Mexican nor is it like Mexican that you may have had elsewhere}

        Local chains with mulitple locations:
        Garcia's Kitchen - New Mexican
        Little Anita's - New Mexican
        Flying Star - coffee, desserts, good food; eclectic
        Dions - pizza [best chain]
        Papa Johns - pizza
        Garduno's - mexican [pretty run of the mill]
        Weck's -breakfast
        Souper Salad
        [Don't bother with seafood, chinese as these just aren't worth it here]

        Abuelita's New Mexican Kitchen [about 25 minutes north of ABQ] on the way to Santa Fe
        621 S CAMINO DEL PUEBLO
        BERNALILLO, NM
        (505)867-9988

        Al's NYPD Pizza - downtown
        (505) 766-6973
        215 Central Ave Nw

        Ambrozia Cafe $$ contemporart[Old town]
        505/242-6560
        108 Rio Grande Blvd. NW,

        Artichoke Cafe $$- eclectic, contemporary American
        (505) 243-0200
        424 Central Ave SE

        Barelas Coffee House - New Mexican Food
        (505) 843-7577
        1502 4th St SW

        Casa de benavidez New Mexican - north valley [ 20 minutes ]
        505/898-3311
        8032 4th St. NW,

        Cervantes - New Mexican Food
        (505) 262-2253
        5801 Gibson Blvd Se [near airport]

        Duran's Central Pharmacy New Mexican/SW
        [old Town; don't let name fool you]
        505/247-4141
        1815 Central Ave. NW

        El Patio New Mexican/SW [Univ area]
        505/268-4245
        142 Harvard St. NE

        El Modelo Mexican Foods
        (505) 242-1843
        1715 2nd St Sw

        El Pinto New Mexican [20 minutes north of ABQ; on way to santa Fe]
        (505) 898-1771
        10500 4th St NW

        Graze $$ contemporary [Nob Hill]
        505/268-4729
        3128 Central Ave. SE

        Gold Street Cafe - american [downtown]
        505/765-1633
        218 Gold Ave. SW

        Frontier - new mexican, across from Univ. of NM
        (505) 266-0550
        2400 Central Ave SE

        Great American Land & Cattle $$ steak
        505-292-1510
        1550 Tramway Blvd NE

        Il Vicino Wood Oven pizza - Nob hill/University area
        [also various locations]
        (505) 266-7855
        3403 Central Ave NE

        La Crepe Michelle - french, in Old Town
        (505) 242-1251
        400 San Felipe St Nw

        Los Cuates New Mexican
        (505) 255-5079
        4901 Lomas Blvd NE

        The Melting Pot - fondue; in Old Town
        (505) 843-6358
        2011 Mountain Rd Nw

        Pars - mediterranean
        (505) 345-5156
        4320 25 Way NE [near movie complex at Jefferson & I 25]

        Powdrells BBQ
        (505) 298-6766
        11301 Central Ave Ne
        and
        (505) 345-8086
        5209 4th St Nw

        Quarters - BBQ [near Airport]
        505/843-7505
        801 Yale Blvd. SE

        Ranchers Club $$
        ABQ Hilton
        505/889-8071
        1901 University Blvd. NE

        Range Cafe - new mexican and american [good]
        multiple locations
        (505) 293-2633
        4200 Wyoming Blvd Ne B2

        Robbs Ribbs BBQ
        (505) 884-7422
        3000 San Pdro Dr Ne Ste C

        Rudy's BBQ
        (505) 884-4000
        2321 Carlisle Blvd Ne

        Sadies -New Mexican
        (505) 345-5339
        6230 4th St NW

        Scalo - northern Italian $$ [Nob Hill]
        505/255-8781
        3500 Central Ave. SE

        Seasons Rotisserie & Grill $$ [Old Town]
        505/766-5100
        2031 Mountain Rd. NW,

        Yanni's - mediterranean/greek [Nob Hill/Univ area]
        (505) 268-9250
        3109 Central Ave Ne

        Zinc Wine Bar $$ contemporary [Nob Hill]
        505/254-9462
        3009 Central Ave. NE

        Rt. 66 Diner [not my favorite, but has it's fans] [west of Univ. area]
        505/247-1421
        1405 Central Ave. NE

        Enjoy!

        1 Reply
        1. re: DebitNM
          DebitNM Jan 13, 2008 05:28 PM

          Sorry, I meant to take Graze off the list as I believe they have closed.

        Share with your friendsX