The Frontier Restaurant ★ 4.7
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.
Signature: Frontier sweet roll, Green chile breakfast burrito
The restaurants worth the trip in Albuquerque. bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.
Our picks in Albuquerque
Sadie's of New Mexico ★ 4.6
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.
Signature: Stuffed sopaipilla, Carne adovada
El Pinto ★ 4.5
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.
Signature: Carne adovada, Stacked enchiladas
Mary and Tito's Cafe ★ 4.7
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.
Signature: Carne adovada turnover, Stacked red chile enchiladas
Campo at Los Poblanos ★ 4.8
Campo at Los Poblanos on Rio Grande Boulevard is the farm to table room on the working lavender farm in Los Ranchos, with Rio Grande Valley cuisine.
Signature: Rio Grande Valley tasting menu, Lavender honey desserts
Farm and Table ★ 4.5
Farm and Table on Fourth Street NW in the North Valley is the ever changing seasonal farm to table room with multi course chef's dinners and farm picnics.
Signature: Seasonal tasting plate, Farm picnic
Antiquity Restaurant ★ 4.4
Antiquity Restaurant on Romero Street in Old Town is the longtime adobe room serving fresh seafood, charcoal grilled steaks and reservation only dinners.
Signature: Charcoal grilled steaks, Fresh seafood
Pueblo Harvest Cafe ★ 4.4
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.
Signature: Buffalo short rib posole, Indian taco frybread
Garcia's Kitchen ★ 4.3
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.
Signature: Huevos rancheros, Carne adovada burrito
Cocina Azul ★ 4.4
Cocina Azul on Mountain Road since 2009 is a modern New Mexican kitchen by Frank Barela, with stacked blue corn enchiladas and carne adovada.
Signature: Blue corn enchiladas, Carne adovada
The Grove Cafe and Market ★ 4.5
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.
Signature: Farmer's plate breakfast, Grove pancakes
Range Cafe Wyoming ★ 4.3
Range Cafe on Wyoming Boulevard in Albuquerque is the local New Mexican chain anchored by the original Bernalillo room, with brunch portions and lemon.
Signature: Death by lemon cake, Huevos rancheros
M'Tucci's Italian ★ 4.5
M'Tucci's Italian on Winter Haven Road on the Westside is the family Italian restaurant with house pastas, salumi cured in house and a serious wine room.
Signature: Linguine with clams, Veal Parmigiana
Vernon's Hidden Valley Steakhouse ★ 4.5
Vernon's Hidden Valley on Fourth Street NW is the speakeasy steakhouse hidden behind an unmarked door, with USDA Prime cuts and a cocktail driven bar room.
Signature: Dry aged ribeye, Speakeasy cocktails
El Modelo Mexican Foods ★ 4.5
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.
Signature: Carne adovada plate, Red chile tamales
The Owl Cafe ★ 4.4
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.
Signature: Green chile cheeseburger, Owl burger
Salt and Board ★ 4.4
Salt and Board on Harvard Drive in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the charcuterie and wine bar with house boards, wood fired flatbreads and natural wine.
Signature: Charcuterie boards, Wood fired flatbreads
Yasmine's Cafe ★ 4.4
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.
Signature: Shawarma plate, Falafel sandwich
The Shop Breakfast and Lunch ★ 4.5
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.
Signature: Bacon flight, Eggs Benedict
Cervantes Restaurant and Lounge ★ 4.3
Cervantes on Gibson Boulevard in Albuquerque is the longtime South Valley New Mexican family room with carne adovada burritos and a separate bar lounge.
Signature: Carne adovada burrito, Red chile enchiladas
High Noon Restaurant and Saloon ★ 4.3
High Noon on San Felipe Street in Albuquerque Old Town is the adobe steakhouse and saloon with hand cut steaks, green chile stew and a covered patio.
Signature: Hand cut steak, Green chile stew