20 cuisines represented in our Albuquerque guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
20 cuisines, most places first
New Mexican26 restaurantsNew Mexican cooking is Albuquerque's defining food, built on red and green chile.
Cafe24 restaurantsCutbow Coffee roasts and serves at 1208 Rio Grande Blvd NW, just north of Historic Old Town, and is closed on Mondays.
Brewery16 restaurants
American13 restaurantsOld Town anchors the traditional side of American dining.
Bakery13 restaurants
Cocktail bar12 restaurantsApothecary Lounge, on the rooftop of Hotel Parq Central at 806 Central Ave SE, is a cocktail-forward bar built around Prohibition-era classics.
American diner10 restaurantsThe Frontier Restaurant, across from the University of New Mexico and open since 1971, serves from 5 am to midnight.
Mexican6 restaurants
Italian4 restaurants
Middle Eastern4 restaurants
New American4 restaurantsFarm and Table at 8917 4th Street NW serves an ever changing seasonal menu in the North Valley, Tuesday to Saturday from 5 to 9 pm.
International3 restaurants
Pizzeria3 restaurants
Burgers2 restaurants
Wine bar2 restaurantsSalt and Board at 115 Harvard Dr SE, established in 2017, is a cozy charcuterie and wine bar.
Caribbean1 restaurant
Japanese1 restaurant
Persian1 restaurant
Thai1 restaurant
Vegetarian1 restaurantAnnapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe at 2201 Silver Ave SE serves plant-based healing cuisine in the Ayurvedic tradition.