Aja and Johnny's Guide to Albuquerque and Beyond
Local Eateries
Our favorite places to eat in the 'Burque.
Delicious New Mexican and Mexican food. Try the red chile, green chile, or both (Christmas), and make sure and get the sopapaillas! Johnny's favorite: Red Enchiladas; Aja's favorite: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Plate.
6 minute drive; 27 minute walk; 8 minute bike ride
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Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWDelicious New Mexican and Mexican food. Try the red chile, green chile, or both (Christmas), and make sure and get the sopapaillas! Johnny's favorite: Red Enchiladas; Aja's favorite: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Plate.
6 minute drive; 27 minute walk; 8 minute bike ride
Father-Son owned bakery, known for its bread, pastries, and pizza! Stop by in the summer and people watch on the patio. Johnny's favorite: Pepperoni Pizza with Green Chile Crust; Aja's Favorite: Blue Corn Biscochitos (they make a great gift!).
4 minute drive; 26 minute walk; 8 minute bike ride
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Golden Crown Panaderia
1103 Mountain Rd NWFather-Son owned bakery, known for its bread, pastries, and pizza! Stop by in the summer and people watch on the patio. Johnny's favorite: Pepperoni Pizza with Green Chile Crust; Aja's Favorite: Blue Corn Biscochitos (they make a great gift!).
4 minute drive; 26 minute walk; 8 minute bike ride
Local delicious eatery with colorful and bright patio, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you are there for brunch, try the watermelon mimosa. Johnny's favorite: Huevos Rancheros; Aja's favorite: Breakfast Burrito.
8 minute drive
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The Daily Grind
4360 Cutler Ave NELocal delicious eatery with colorful and bright patio, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you are there for brunch, try the watermelon mimosa. Johnny's favorite: Huevos Rancheros; Aja's favorite: Breakfast Burrito.
8 minute drive
Upscale dining downstairs with a more casual atmosphere on the upstairs patio. Open for lunch and dinner; be sure to check out the live music calendar. Johnny's favorite: Buffalo Wings; Aja's favorite: Green Chile Chicken Sandwich and the Red Wine Sangria.
6 minute drive; 42 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride
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Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWUpscale dining downstairs with a more casual atmosphere on the upstairs patio. Open for lunch and dinner; be sure to check out the live music calendar. Johnny's favorite: Buffalo Wings; Aja's favorite: Green Chile Chicken Sandwich and the Red Wine Sangria.
6 minute drive; 42 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride
Hipster arcade bar on Route 66 with the largest beer tap selection in the city. Open for brunch on Sundays and two dollar tacos on Tuesdays. Johnny's favorite: anything on the menu; Aja's favorite: Brisket Taco.
6 minute drive; 31 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride; $5 uber/lyft
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Sister Bar
407 Central Ave NWHipster arcade bar on Route 66 with the largest beer tap selection in the city. Open for brunch on Sundays and two dollar tacos on Tuesdays. Johnny's favorite: anything on the menu; Aja's favorite: Brisket Taco.
6 minute drive; 31 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride; $5 uber/lyft
Make reservations in advance to dine at Campo, the newly renovated restaurant located at Los Poblanos, an organic lavender farm and inn located in the Rio Grande River Valley. An upscale, field-to-fork dining experience. If you visit during the day, take time to visit the farm shop for gifts made with lavender from the farm. Johnny's Favorite: Blue Corn Hushpuppies and NM Beef Ribeye Ranchero; Aja's Favorite: Blue Corn Hushpuppies
13 minute drive; 45 minute bike ride (brunch)
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Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWMake reservations in advance to dine at Campo, the newly renovated restaurant located at Los Poblanos, an organic lavender farm and inn located in the Rio Grande River Valley. An upscale, field-to-fork dining experience. If you visit during the day, take time to visit the farm shop for gifts made with lavender from the farm. Johnny's Favorite: Blue Corn Hushpuppies and NM Beef Ribeye Ranchero; Aja's Favorite: Blue Corn Hushpuppies
13 minute drive; 45 minute bike ride (brunch)
Cute, intimate bistro with homemade comfort food and great selection of wine. Great place for dinner for 2. Reservations recommended.
Aja's Favorite: Chicken Noodle Soup.
6 minute drive; 43 minute walk
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The Feel Good
1720 Central Ave SWCute, intimate bistro with homemade comfort food and great selection of wine. Great place for dinner for 2. Reservations recommended.
Aja's Favorite: Chicken Noodle Soup.
6 minute drive; 43 minute walk
Enchanting Experiences
An eclectic mix of our favorite nearby places and scenes.
All-in-one museum, restaurant and cultural experience! Visit on a weekend to watch traditional Native American dances. The Pueblo Harvest restaurant features authentic pre- and post-contact meals and has live music and dancing on the weekends. Johnny's favorite: Green Chile Stew; Aja's favorite: Pueblo Feast (for 2 or more people)
7 minute drive
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NWAll-in-one museum, restaurant and cultural experience! Visit on a weekend to watch traditional Native American dances. The Pueblo Harvest restaurant features authentic pre- and post-contact meals and has live music and dancing on the weekends. Johnny's favorite: Green Chile Stew; Aja's favorite: Pueblo Feast (for 2 or more people)
7 minute drive
More than 10,000 works of art with a focus on art of the American Southwest and its influences. Free admission on Sunday mornings from 9 AM until 1 PM (excludes special exhibits). Visit on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5 - 8 PM for free museum admission and tapas style dining at Slate at the Museum.
6 minute drive; 40 minute walk; 11 minute bike ride
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Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWMore than 10,000 works of art with a focus on art of the American Southwest and its influences. Free admission on Sunday mornings from 9 AM until 1 PM (excludes special exhibits). Visit on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5 - 8 PM for free museum admission and tapas style dining at Slate at the Museum.
6 minute drive; 40 minute walk; 11 minute bike ride
Situated about an hour drive from Albuquerque, Kasha-Katuwe (Tent Rocks) offers great hiking with great photos. This experience is a lesser known adventure but very well worth it.
1 hour drive.
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Tent Rocks
0 NM-22Situated about an hour drive from Albuquerque, Kasha-Katuwe (Tent Rocks) offers great hiking with great photos. This experience is a lesser known adventure but very well worth it.
1 hour drive.
Located near Old Town and the up and coming Sawmill District, Explora, right across the street from the Natural History museum, offers endless adventures for children and parents alike. Check their website for adult only night time adventures.
6 minute drive; 35 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride
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Explora Science Center
1701 Mountain Rd NWLocated near Old Town and the up and coming Sawmill District, Explora, right across the street from the Natural History museum, offers endless adventures for children and parents alike. Check their website for adult only night time adventures.
6 minute drive; 35 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride
On weekends from March through October, walk or bike to the hidden Old Town Farm, where you can grab a coffee or food at Bike In Coffee, Albuquerque's first bicycle-only coffee hangout. Seating is located outside amongst the farm's flowers and garden. Seedlings are available for purchase in the summer! Aja's Favorite: Mixed Baby Greens Salad.
10 minute drive; 58 minute walk; 15 minute bike ride
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Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWOn weekends from March through October, walk or bike to the hidden Old Town Farm, where you can grab a coffee or food at Bike In Coffee, Albuquerque's first bicycle-only coffee hangout. Seating is located outside amongst the farm's flowers and garden. Seedlings are available for purchase in the summer! Aja's Favorite: Mixed Baby Greens Salad.
10 minute drive; 58 minute walk; 15 minute bike ride
Buy tickets to a concert, performance or show at the historic KiMo Theater, located in downtown Albuquerque on Route 66. This theater was built in 1927 by Oreste Bachechi, who hired Carl Boller to design the theater. It is built in the Pueblo Deco style, which fuses the spirit of the Native American cultures of the Southwest with the exuberance of Art Deco. If you cannot attend an event, book a tour of the theater!
6 minute drive, 31 minute walk
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KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave NWBuy tickets to a concert, performance or show at the historic KiMo Theater, located in downtown Albuquerque on Route 66. This theater was built in 1927 by Oreste Bachechi, who hired Carl Boller to design the theater. It is built in the Pueblo Deco style, which fuses the spirit of the Native American cultures of the Southwest with the exuberance of Art Deco. If you cannot attend an event, book a tour of the theater!
6 minute drive, 31 minute walk
On Sundays, from 10 AM - 2 PM (May-October), the Rail Yards Market is comprised of over 100 vendors. It is a community organized Growers' Market, established in 2014 by volunteers and neighborhood residents, celebrating all things local and at the heart of New Mexican culture.
13 minute drive; 1 hour and 22 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride
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Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWOn Sundays, from 10 AM - 2 PM (May-October), the Rail Yards Market is comprised of over 100 vendors. It is a community organized Growers' Market, established in 2014 by volunteers and neighborhood residents, celebrating all things local and at the heart of New Mexican culture.
13 minute drive; 1 hour and 22 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride
Found inside of the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town, Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque lets you experience the passion and energy of flamenco. Make reservations online to enjoy a world-class line-up of flamenco music and dancers, featuring premier artists from Spain and the United States. Dine on traditional Spanish tapas created by world-renowned Chef Mark Miller of Santa Fe's Coyote Cafe and Hotel Albuquerque's Chef Gilbert Aragon, and regionally inspired fine wines and spirits.
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Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWFound inside of the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town, Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque lets you experience the passion and energy of flamenco. Make reservations online to enjoy a world-class line-up of flamenco music and dancers, featuring premier artists from Spain and the United States. Dine on traditional Spanish tapas created by world-renowned Chef Mark Miller of Santa Fe's Coyote Cafe and Hotel Albuquerque's Chef Gilbert Aragon, and regionally inspired fine wines and spirits.
Brews and Booze
Coffee Shops, Breweries, and Cocktails, oh my!
Hip, Native-owned brewery with western decor and picnic style tables that can accommodate large groups. Beautiful merchandise! Food trucks frequent this location. Johnny's Favorite: Denim Tux Blue Corn Lager; Aja's Favorite: Visionland Amber.
5 minute drive; 33 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride; $7 lyft/uber
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Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWHip, Native-owned brewery with western decor and picnic style tables that can accommodate large groups. Beautiful merchandise! Food trucks frequent this location. Johnny's Favorite: Denim Tux Blue Corn Lager; Aja's Favorite: Visionland Amber.
5 minute drive; 33 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride; $7 lyft/uber
Right down the street, an Award-winning brewery with multi-level, dog-friendly patios and food trucks galore! Outdoor patio features local live music. Johnny's Favorite: Marble Pilsner; Aja's Favorite: Marble Red; Favorite Food Truck: Don Choche (get the barbacoa, trust us).
3 minute drive; 10 minute walk; 5 minute bike ride; $6 uber/lyft
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Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NWRight down the street, an Award-winning brewery with multi-level, dog-friendly patios and food trucks galore! Outdoor patio features local live music. Johnny's Favorite: Marble Pilsner; Aja's Favorite: Marble Red; Favorite Food Truck: Don Choche (get the barbacoa, trust us).
3 minute drive; 10 minute walk; 5 minute bike ride; $6 uber/lyft
Tucked away local gem with creative craft beer. Food trucks frequent this location. Get plowed! Johnny's Favorite: Cream Soda; Aja's Favorite: Hay Maker Honey Wheat
4 minute drive; 20 minute walk; 7 minute bike ride; $6 uber/lyft
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Tractor Brewing Company
1800 4th St NWTucked away local gem with creative craft beer. Food trucks frequent this location. Get plowed! Johnny's Favorite: Cream Soda; Aja's Favorite: Hay Maker Honey Wheat
4 minute drive; 20 minute walk; 7 minute bike ride; $6 uber/lyft
Local distillery within walking distance with craft cocktails and tasty burgers. Johnny's Favorite: Pomegranate Rose Liqueur Aja's Favorite: 50/50 Burger
2 minute drive; 13 minute walk; 5 minute bike ride; $6 uber/lyft.
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Hollow Spirits Distillery
1324 1st St NWLocal distillery within walking distance with craft cocktails and tasty burgers. Johnny's Favorite: Pomegranate Rose Liqueur Aja's Favorite: 50/50 Burger
2 minute drive; 13 minute walk; 5 minute bike ride; $6 uber/lyft.
Coffee shop with specialty coffee grown in the hills of Peindamo, Colombia. Cafe Latte is one of the best in town. Site is the former Glorietta Brewery, which shut down during the prohibition. Johnny's Favorite: Latte; Aja's Favorite: Chai Tea Latte.
15 minute walk; 5 minute drive; 10 minute bike ride
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Villa Myriam Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
573 Commercial St NECoffee shop with specialty coffee grown in the hills of Peindamo, Colombia. Cafe Latte is one of the best in town. Site is the former Glorietta Brewery, which shut down during the prohibition. Johnny's Favorite: Latte; Aja's Favorite: Chai Tea Latte.
15 minute walk; 5 minute drive; 10 minute bike ride
Super hip coffee shop with a patio that is shared with Sidetrack Brewery, another great local brewery. This coffee is roasted a few houses up the road from the AirBnB. Johnny's Favorite: Latte; Aja's Favorite: London Fog.
5 minute drive; 15 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride.
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Zendo
413 2nd St SWSuper hip coffee shop with a patio that is shared with Sidetrack Brewery, another great local brewery. This coffee is roasted a few houses up the road from the AirBnB. Johnny's Favorite: Latte; Aja's Favorite: London Fog.
5 minute drive; 15 minute walk; 10 minute bike ride.
The newest hotel in the Sawmill District, Hotel Chaco's LVL 5 offers stunning views of the Sandia Mountains from its fifth floor luxurious patio. Visit at sunset and relax while enjoying a craft cocktail and sharing a charcuterie board. Johnny's favorite: the View; Aja's favorite: Sandia Sunset.
7 minute drive; 44 minute walk; 15 minute bike ride; $7 uber/lyft
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Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWThe newest hotel in the Sawmill District, Hotel Chaco's LVL 5 offers stunning views of the Sandia Mountains from its fifth floor luxurious patio. Visit at sunset and relax while enjoying a craft cocktail and sharing a charcuterie board. Johnny's favorite: the View; Aja's favorite: Sandia Sunset.
7 minute drive; 44 minute walk; 15 minute bike ride; $7 uber/lyft
Neighborhoods
Living Good in the Neighborhood
Old Town is a must see if a first time visitor - it's where it all began. Fun Fact: the neighborhood where the AirBnB is located was founded by settlers from Old Town.
8 minute drive; 42 minute walk; 13 minute bike ride
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Old Town
Old Town is a must see if a first time visitor - it's where it all began. Fun Fact: the neighborhood where the AirBnB is located was founded by settlers from Old Town.
8 minute drive; 42 minute walk; 13 minute bike ride
Though experiencing a transition, Downtown Albuquerque is the hub of the city. The Downtown Farmer's Market is on Saturdays from the spring to the fall and the Railyard Market is open on Sundays from spring to the fall.
5 minute drive; 24 minute walk.
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Downtown
Though experiencing a transition, Downtown Albuquerque is the hub of the city. The Downtown Farmer's Market is on Saturdays from the spring to the fall and the Railyard Market is open on Sundays from spring to the fall.
5 minute drive; 24 minute walk.
Originally the site of the American Lumber Company north of historic Old Town, the Sawmill District is being redeveloped into a vibrant neighborhood of loft-style housing, artist studios and retail space. You can find Poderosa Brewery, Prismatic Coffee Shop, Spurline Supply Co., Hotel Chaco and the brand new Sawmill Market.
5 minute drive; 33 minute walk
Sawmill Area
Originally the site of the American Lumber Company north of historic Old Town, the Sawmill District is being redeveloped into a vibrant neighborhood of loft-style housing, artist studios and retail space. You can find Poderosa Brewery, Prismatic Coffee Shop, Spurline Supply Co., Hotel Chaco and the brand new Sawmill Market.
5 minute drive; 33 minute walk
The oldest neighborhood in the city, Barelas, a former Spanish colony that dates to 1662, sits along the Rio Grande at what was once a strategic crossing point. The neighborhood’s Latin roots are very deep; the first homes were built here decades before California’s first mission was established in 1769 in San Diego. Johnny's Favorite: Barelas Coffee House (food); Aja's Favorite: the New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center (museum and events).
8 minute drive; 44 minute walk
Barelas
The oldest neighborhood in the city, Barelas, a former Spanish colony that dates to 1662, sits along the Rio Grande at what was once a strategic crossing point. The neighborhood’s Latin roots are very deep; the first homes were built here decades before California’s first mission was established in 1769 in San Diego. Johnny's Favorite: Barelas Coffee House (food); Aja's Favorite: the New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center (museum and events).
8 minute drive; 44 minute walk
Shopping and Spas
Retail Therapy and Relaxation
Visit Spurline Supply Co., a hip compilation of vendors and goods located blocks away in the Sawmill District. You will find homemade perfumes, vintage clothes, southwest plants, vinyl records, and more! Bristol Donuts is housed inside- nosh on a prickly pear donut while you browse.
10 minute drive; 35 minute walk; 15 minute bike ride
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Spur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWVisit Spurline Supply Co., a hip compilation of vendors and goods located blocks away in the Sawmill District. You will find homemade perfumes, vintage clothes, southwest plants, vinyl records, and more! Bristol Donuts is housed inside- nosh on a prickly pear donut while you browse.
10 minute drive; 35 minute walk; 15 minute bike ride
In business since 1942, Duran Central Pharmacy is one of the oldest commercial establishments in Albuquerque. It is a unique old fashioned drugstore and gift shop with a restaurant in the back serving New Mexican food. One of the best places in Albuquerque for Southwestern inspired gifts. Make sure you try their red and green chile.
10 minute drive; 45 minute walk
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Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWIn business since 1942, Duran Central Pharmacy is one of the oldest commercial establishments in Albuquerque. It is a unique old fashioned drugstore and gift shop with a restaurant in the back serving New Mexican food. One of the best places in Albuquerque for Southwestern inspired gifts. Make sure you try their red and green chile.
10 minute drive; 45 minute walk
Modern General feed and seed offers one-of-a-kind heirloom kitchen & garden products and books that light up pathways of growth and change. Come for breakfast and get a fresh pressed juice or smoothie.
6 minute drive; 43 minute walk
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Modern General
1720 Central Ave SWModern General feed and seed offers one-of-a-kind heirloom kitchen & garden products and books that light up pathways of growth and change. Come for breakfast and get a fresh pressed juice or smoothie.
6 minute drive; 43 minute walk