40 cheap eats places in Albuquerque, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Albuquerque: the places editors actually return to. All Albuquerque food.
Bosque Baking Company ★ 4.8
downtown · 922 Coal Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Bosque Baking Company on Coal Avenue in Albuquerque's Barelas is the artisan bakery since 2011, with sourdough loaves
The Frontier Takeout Window ★ 4.8
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central Avenue in Albuquerque has a takeout side window for the green chile breakfast burrito to go
The Frontier Restaurant ★ 4.7
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central across from UNM is Albuquerque's diner since 1971, open daily 05:00 to midnight, with cinnamon rolls and green chile burritos.
Mary and Tito's Cafe ★ 4.7
north-valley · 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Mary and Tito's Cafe on Fourth Street is the James Beard America's Classic 2010 winner for its carne adovada, family run on the North Fourth Street strip.
The Frontier Restaurant ★ 4.7
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central Avenue across from UNM in Albuquerque is the New Mexican diner since 1971, open daily 05:00 to midnight with green chile burritos.
Mary and Tito's Cafe ★ 4.7
north-valley · 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Mary and Tito's on Fourth Street in Albuquerque is the James Beard America's Classic 2010 winner for carne adovada and stacked red chile enchiladas plates.
Golden Crown Panaderia ★ 4.7
downtown · 1103 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Golden Crown Panaderia on Mountain Road in Albuquerque is the heritage panaderia since 1972, baking green chile bread
El Modelo Mexican Foods ★ 4.7
south-valley · 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
El Modelo on Second Street SW in Albuquerque is the heritage Barelas takeaway counter since 1929, wrapping carne adovada burritos in butcher paper.
The Frontier Restaurant ★ 4.7
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central Avenue across from UNM serves the green chile breakfast burrito and Frontier sweet roll daily 05:00 to midnight since 1971.
Mary and Tito's Cafe ★ 4.7
north-valley · 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Mary and Tito's on Fourth Street in Albuquerque is the James Beard America's Classic 2010 winner serving carne adovada turnovers and red chile enchiladas.
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6
nob-hill · 202 Bryn Mawr Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Michael Thomas Coffee on Bryn Mawr Drive in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the in house roaster cafe with espresso
Cutbow Coffee ★ 4.6
old-town · 1208 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Cutbow Coffee on Rio Grande Boulevard near Albuquerque's Old Town is the specialty roaster cafe by Paul Gallegos, with filter brews and espresso drinks.
The Frontier Sweet Roll ★ 4.6
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier's sweet roll cinnamon roll on Central Avenue across from UNM in Albuquerque is the $4 city snack and the most photographed pastry.
El Modelo Mexican Foods ★ 4.5
south-valley · 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
El Modelo Mexican Foods on Second Street SW in Albuquerque is the heritage Barelas counter since 1929, with carne adovada plates and red chile tamales.
El Modelo Mexican Foods ★ 4.5
south-valley · 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
El Modelo Mexican Foods on Second Street SW in Albuquerque is the heritage Barelas counter since 1929, with carne adovada plates and red chile tamales.
The Frontier Sweet Roll Bakery Counter ★ 4.5
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central Avenue across from UNM bakes the city's defining cinnamon roll, the Frontier sweet roll
The Grove Cafe and Market ★ 4.5
edo · 600 Central Ave SE Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87102
The Grove Cafe and Market on Central Avenue in Albuquerque's EDo is the brunch cafe anchor with farm sourced breakfast all day
Zendo Coffee ★ 4.5
downtown · 413 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Zendo Coffee on Second Street SW in downtown Albuquerque is the specialty single-origin cafe with pour-overs, espresso flights and a house pastry counter.
Humble Coffee Co ★ 4.5
nob-hill · 4200 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Humble Coffee Co on Lomas Boulevard in Albuquerque is the specialty roaster cafe with single origin pour overs
Pop Fizz ★ 4.5
south-valley · 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Pop Fizz at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Fourth Street SW is the Alvarez family paleteria with organic popsicles and ice cream tacos.
El Modelo Mexican Foods ★ 4.5
south-valley · 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
El Modelo on Second Street SW in Albuquerque is the Barelas heritage counter since 1929, with red chile tamales
The Owl Cafe ★ 4.4
northeast-heights · 800 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
The Owl Cafe on Eubank Boulevard is the green chile cheeseburger anchor on the New Mexico GCCB Trail, modeled after the Owl Bar and Cafe in San Antonio NM.
The Owl Cafe ★ 4.4
northeast-heights · 800 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
The Owl Cafe on Eubank Boulevard in Albuquerque is the green chile cheeseburger anchor on the New Mexico Tourism GCCB Trail
Barelas Coffee House ★ 4.4
south-valley · 1502 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Barelas Coffee House on Fourth Street SW in Albuquerque is the family New Mexican counter since 1978, with breakfast burritos and posole on the heritage.
Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant ★ 4.4
northeast-heights · 9800 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Papa Felipe's on Menaul Boulevard in Albuquerque is the longtime New Mexican family kitchen with the Adovada Mexicana burrito and unbeaten sopaipilla.
ABC Cake Shop and Bakery ★ 4.4
uptown · 1830 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
ABC Cake Shop on San Pedro Drive in Albuquerque is the heritage New Mexican bakery since 1962 Editor picks by TableJourney for the 2026 season.
Slate Street Cafe ★ 4.4
downtown · 515 Slate Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Slate Street Cafe on Slate Avenue in downtown Albuquerque is the breakfast and lunch cafe with cocktails, a wine cellar and a private dining room upstairs.
Espresso Fino ★ 4.4
downtown · 222 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Espresso Fino on Gold Avenue in downtown Albuquerque is the barista-owned specialty cafe with cortados, pour-overs and a small breakfast pastry selection.
Supper Truck ★ 4.4
north-valley · 3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Albuquerque BBQ truck rotating through La Cumbre Brewing and other taprooms. Slow-smoked brisket, daily-board sides; the truck schedule lives on Instagram.
Barelas Coffee House ★ 4.4
south-valley · 1502 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Barelas Coffee House on Fourth Street SW in Albuquerque is the family New Mexican counter since 1978, with breakfast burritos under $10 and a posole bowl.
Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant ★ 4.4
northeast-heights · 9800 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Papa Felipe's on Menaul Boulevard in Albuquerque is the longtime New Mexican kitchen with the Adovada Mexicana burrito and unbeaten sopaipilla baskets.
Yasmine's Cafe ★ 4.4
university · 1600 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Yasmine's Cafe on Central Avenue near UNM in Albuquerque is the Middle Eastern halal counter with falafel sandwiches under $10 and shawarma plates.
Pueblo Harvest Cafe ★ 4.4
downtown · Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Pueblo Harvest Cafe at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on 12th Street in Albuquerque serves the Indian taco frybread under $14 and posole at the modern.
The Owl Cafe ★ 4.4
northeast-heights · 800 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
The Owl Cafe on Eubank Boulevard in Albuquerque serves the official New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail entry as a combo under $13 with fries.
Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe ★ 4.4
university · 2201 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Annapurna's Vegetarian Cafe in Albuquerque is the ayurvedic vegetarian and vegan counter with chai, dosa and millet South Indian plates at counter prices.
Garcia's Kitchen ★ 4.3
north-valley · 4917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Garcia's Kitchen on Fourth Street is the family run New Mexican counter since 1975, with six Albuquerque locations and a Christmas plate that never quits.
Garcia's Kitchen Fourth Street ★ 4.3
north-valley · 4917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Garcia's Kitchen on Fourth Street in Albuquerque is the family run New Mexican counter since 1975, with six city locations and Christmas plates that never.
Garcia's Kitchen Central ★ 4.3
old-town · 1736 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Garcia's Kitchen on Central Avenue near Albuquerque's Old Town is the family New Mexican counter serving breakfast all day, with chile the regulars trust.
Celina's Biscochitos ★ 4.3
north-valley · Albuquerque, NM (mail order)
Celina's Biscochitos in Albuquerque bakes the New Mexico state cookie, anise-and-lard biscochitos, plus a small line of seasonal Southwestern baking treats.
Java Joe's ★ 4.3
downtown · 906 Park Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Java Joe's on Park Avenue SW in downtown Albuquerque is the Breaking Bad filming cafe known to locals as the Tuco Salamanca dramatic showdown scene.