Food destinations within easy reach of Albuquerque, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Albuquerque. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: The Shed red chile, Cafe Pasqual's, Plaza Cafe blue corn
Santa Fe one hour north of Albuquerque on I-25 is the capital food day trip, with The Shed red chile, Cafe Pasqual's Pueblo Mexican and Plaza Cafe blue.
Famous for: Mineshaft Tavern, mining town green chile cheeseburger
Madrid on the Turquoise Trail 45 minutes from Albuquerque is the former mining town day trip with the Mineshaft Tavern green chile cheeseburger.
Famous for: Range Cafe original blue corn enchiladas
The Range Cafe original on Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo 20 minutes north of Albuquerque is the heritage New Mexican brunch room with blue corn.
Famous for: Sky City Cultural Center cafe, Pueblo Indian frybread
Acoma Pueblo Sky City 70 minutes west of Albuquerque on I-40 is the oldest continually inhabited settlement in North America.
Famous for: TEN 3 restaurant at the summit, mountain views
Sandia Peak Tramway east of Albuquerque climbs to the 10,378 ft summit with TEN 3 restaurant, the Tinkertown Museum stop and the East Mountains scenic.
Famous for: Indigo Crow, Salt Yard, Old Church Road bistros
Corrales 20 minutes north of Albuquerque is the historic Spanish colonial village food day trip with the Indigo Crow, Salt Yard.