40 mid-range places in Albuquerque, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good restaurants in Albuquerque, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Albuquerque food.
La Cumbre Brewing ★ 4.8
north-valley · 3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
La Cumbre Brewing on Girard Boulevard in Albuquerque since 2010 anchors the city's craft scene, with Project Dank IPA
The Frontier Restaurant ★ 4.8
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central Avenue across from UNM in Albuquerque runs daily 05:00 to midnight since 1971, with green chile breakfast burritos and sweet rolls.
Golden Crown Panaderia ★ 4.8
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 and biscochitos in a wood fired oven.
Tip: Buy a green chile bread loaf to go, then take the biscochitos to the back garden patio for coffee under the cottonwoods.
La Cumbre Westside Taproom ★ 4.7
westside · 5600 Coors Blvd NW C1, Albuquerque, NM 87120
La Cumbre Westside Taproom on Coors Boulevard in Albuquerque's Westside is the suburban outpost of La Cumbre Brewing
Bow and Arrow Brewing Co ★ 4.7
downtown · 608 McKnight Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Bow and Arrow Brewing on McKnight Avenue in Albuquerque is the Indigenous owned brewery since 2016, founded by Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay.
Apothecary Lounge ★ 4.7
edo · 806 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Apothecary Lounge inside Hotel Parq Central on Central Avenue in Albuquerque's EDo runs Prohibition era classics until midnight on the rooftop with a long.
El Modelo Mexican Foods ★ 4.7
south-valley · 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
El Modelo on Second Street SW in Albuquerque's Barelas neighborhood is the heritage carne adovada counter since 1929 with red chile tamales and posole.
Tip: Order one of everything from the counter case, eat at the picnic tables outside or take it down to the Rio Grande bosque.
Campo at Los Poblanos ★ 4.7
north-valley · 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Campo at Los Poblanos on Rio Grande Boulevard in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque runs reservation brunch Thursday to Sunday, with farm eggs and lavender honey.
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 daily 05:00 to midnight New Mexican brunch anchor since 1971 with green chile burritos.
Sadie's of New Mexico ★ 4.6
north-valley · 6230 Fourth Street NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Sadie's of New Mexico on Fourth Street in the North Valley is the heritage New Mexican family room since 1954, with stuffed sopaipillas and the bottled.
Sadie's of New Mexico ★ 4.6
north-valley · 6230 Fourth Street NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Sadie's of New Mexico on Fourth Street in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is the heritage New Mexican family room since 1954, famous for the stuffed sopaipilla.
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6
nob-hill · 202 Bryn Mawr Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters on Bryn Mawr Drive in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the small batch roaster cafe with single origin espressos and pour overs.
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 pour over coffee.
Marble Brewery Downtown ★ 4.6
downtown · 111 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Marble Brewery Downtown on Marble Avenue in Albuquerque is the brewery's flagship taproom with Marble IPA, the patio beer garden and rotating seasonal beers.
Tractor Brewing Wells Park ★ 4.6
downtown · 1800 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tractor Brewing on Fourth Street in Albuquerque's Wells Park is the brewery's flagship taproom, with the Mustache Ride Rye
Tacos Los Piolines Truck ★ 4.6
northeast-heights · 9211 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
Tacos Los Piolines on Central Avenue east of San Pedro in Albuquerque is the late night taco truck open to 22:00
Vernon's Speakeasy ★ 4.6
north-valley · 6855 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Vernon's Speakeasy on Fourth Street NW in Los Ranchos is the steakhouse hidden behind an unmarked door, with USDA Prime cuts and a Napa Cabernet wine flight.
Tip: Reservation required, ring the bell at the unmarked Fourth Street door, ask for the speakeasy bar list inside.
Casa Rondena Winery ★ 4.6
north-valley · 733 Chavez Rd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Casa Rondena Winery on Chavez Road in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is the Spanish style estate winery since 1995
Tip: Visit during summer concert season for the courtyard music, taste the Cabernet Sauvignon and stay for the sunset over the cottonwoods.
The Grove Cafe and Market ★ 4.6
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 anchor with farm sourced breakfast all day, market pastries and fresh juices.
El Pinto ★ 4.5
north-valley · 10500 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
El Pinto on Fourth Street NW in Albuquerque's North Valley is the ten acre mission compound serving New Mexican since 1962, with red and green chile.
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 EDo is the brunch anchor with farm sourced breakfast all day, market pastries and house squeezed juices.
The Shop Breakfast and Lunch ★ 4.5
nob-hill · 2933 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Shop on Monte Vista Boulevard in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the breakfast and lunch anchor with the bacon flight, eggs Benedict and a brunch line.
Sadie's on Academy ★ 4.5
northeast-heights · 5400 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Sadie's on Academy is the Northeast Heights Albuquerque outpost of Sadie's, a heritage New Mexican family room with stacked enchiladas and the bottled.
El Pinto ★ 4.5
north-valley · 10500 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
El Pinto on Fourth Street NW in Albuquerque's North Valley is the ten acre mission compound serving New Mexican since 1962, with red and green chile.
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 anchor with farm sourced breakfast all day
Tia B's La Waffleria ★ 4.5
nob-hill · 3710 Campus Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Tia B's La Waffleria on Campus Boulevard in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the waffle-only restaurant set inside a bungalow with savory green chile waffles.
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 micro-lot pour-overs, a flight bar and a small batch espresso program.
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 roaster cafe with pour overs
Steel Bender Brewyard ★ 4.5
north-valley · 8305 2nd St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87114
Steel Bender Brewyard on Second Street NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is the family run brewery and kitchen, with a full menu
Marble Brewery Downtown ★ 4.5
downtown · 111 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Marble Brewery Downtown on Marble Avenue in Albuquerque runs the late night taproom until midnight Friday and Saturday
Pop Fizz at the National Hispanic Cultural Center ★ 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 Mexican popsicles since 2013.
Tip: Order the cucumber lime paleta or an ice cream taco, then walk into the NHCC galleries next door for a quiet afternoon.
Slate Street Cafe ★ 4.5
downtown · 515 Slate Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Slate Street Cafe on Slate Avenue in downtown Albuquerque is the modern brunch cafe with chicken and biscuits country gravy
Salt and Board ★ 4.5
nob-hill · 115 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Salt and Board on Harvard Drive in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the weekend brunch charcuterie board room with house cured meats
The Shop Breakfast and Lunch ★ 4.5
nob-hill · 2933 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Shop on Monte Vista Boulevard in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the breakfast brunch anchor with the bacon flight
Tia B's La Waffleria ★ 4.5
nob-hill · 3710 Campus Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Tia B's La Waffleria on Campus Boulevard in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the all waffle brunch bungalow with the green chile waffle and bacon brie sweet waffles.
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 is the modern Pueblo Indian room with buffalo posole, frybread and blue corn dishes.
Cocina Azul ★ 4.4
downtown · 1134 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Cocina Azul on Mountain Road since 2009 is a modern New Mexican kitchen by Frank Barela, with stacked blue corn enchiladas and carne adovada.
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 counter, with shawarma plates, falafel sandwiches and a long regular line.
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 is the modern Pueblo Indian room with buffalo posole.
Cocina Azul ★ 4.4
downtown · 1134 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Cocina Azul on Mountain Road in downtown Albuquerque is a modern New Mexican kitchen with stacked blue corn enchiladas, carne adovada and house margaritas.