Guidebook for Albuquerque
Food Scene
Classic New Mexican Food walking distance from the Casita. Every meal ends with a delicious sopapilla.
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWClassic New Mexican Food walking distance from the Casita. Every meal ends with a delicious sopapilla.
A hip little spot that is great for breakfast or lunch. Try the poached eggs and prosciutto. Don't forget the coffee, they make a great brew!
131 locals recommend
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEA hip little spot that is great for breakfast or lunch. Try the poached eggs and prosciutto. Don't forget the coffee, they make a great brew!
Is an arrangement of containers that have been made into breweries and quick eats.
73 locals recommend
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NEIs an arrangement of containers that have been made into breweries and quick eats.
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SEIntimate atmosphere and great pizza!
This is a little gem in the middle of the city. Rent a bike and travel up the Rio Grande to Bike in Coffee. Have your brunch on a fully functional farm.
25 locals recommend
Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWThis is a little gem in the middle of the city. Rent a bike and travel up the Rio Grande to Bike in Coffee. Have your brunch on a fully functional farm.
The Farmacy
3718 Central Ave SECute coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch.
A restaurant attached to a farm. Beautiful scenery and very good food. Ideal for any meal.
84 locals recommend
Farm & Table
8917 4th St NWA restaurant attached to a farm. Beautiful scenery and very good food. Ideal for any meal.
This is a new hotel with a great roof-top bar. One of the best views in the city of the Sandia Mountains.
31 locals recommend
Hotel Chaco
2000 Bellamah Ave NWThis is a new hotel with a great roof-top bar. One of the best views in the city of the Sandia Mountains.
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWFresh and healthy option for dinner and lunch.
Farm to table restaurant, literally. You are on the farm where most of the food is produced and is located in the beautiful North Valley.
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWFarm to table restaurant, literally. You are on the farm where most of the food is produced and is located in the beautiful North Valley.
The Feel Good
1720 Central Ave SWGreat wine selections and excellent food with a cozy vibe.
Modern General
1720 Central Ave SWA healthy option for brunch and lunch.
This is an amazing food hall with everything you could want. Cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and a variety of restaurants. Great outdoor and indoor seating . 10 minute walk through the park from the Casita.
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NWThis is an amazing food hall with everything you could want. Cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and a variety of restaurants. Great outdoor and indoor seating . 10 minute walk through the park from the Casita.
Essentials
This is a great local grocery store for all of your shopping needs.
61 locals recommend
Lowe's Neighborhood Market
701 11th St NWThis is a great local grocery store for all of your shopping needs.
This is a local co-op grocery store featuring local foods and products.
50 locals recommend
La Montañita Co-op Food Market - Rio Grande
2400 Rio Grande Blvd NWThis is a local co-op grocery store featuring local foods and products.
Shopping
Spur Line is an unique warehouse that has a doughnut / coffee shop, clothing, and household goods. Twice a week on Mondays at 10am and Wednesdays at 5pm they hold a Yoga class in the space.
23 locals recommend
Spur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWSpur Line is an unique warehouse that has a doughnut / coffee shop, clothing, and household goods. Twice a week on Mondays at 10am and Wednesdays at 5pm they hold a Yoga class in the space.
This is a great spot to shop for local New Mexican and Native American goods.
12 locals recommend
Palms Trading Company
1504 Lomas Blvd NWThis is a great spot to shop for local New Mexican and Native American goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Still Spirits
120 Marble Ave NWA local distillery that has a great atmosphere and tasty cocktails.
Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWAmazing beers and relaxed space! A must see!
Go up to their rooftop bar and get an amazing view of the city and the sunset.
19 locals recommend
Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SEGo up to their rooftop bar and get an amazing view of the city and the sunset.
Beautiful winery that makes you feel as though you have entered a different time. Tastings happen daily.
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdBeautiful winery that makes you feel as though you have entered a different time. Tastings happen daily.
Great beers and on Friday and Saturday night this place is hopping with a live DJ or band.
13 locals recommend
Dialogue Brewing
1501 1st St NWGreat beers and on Friday and Saturday night this place is hopping with a live DJ or band.
The Copper Lounge
1504 Central Ave SEGreat classic cocktails and moody atmosphere!
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trail at the base of the Sandia Mountains. 20-25 minutes from the Casita. The park requires 2 dollars for parking in cash.
11 locals recommend
Pino Trailhead
Great hiking trail at the base of the Sandia Mountains. 20-25 minutes from the Casita. The park requires 2 dollars for parking in cash.
Is a national monument with easy trails through the volcanos.
71 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NWIs a national monument with easy trails through the volcanos.
A 17 mile trail along the Rio Grande with parks and beaches.
38 locals recommend
Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailA 17 mile trail along the Rio Grande with parks and beaches.
Arts & Culture
In the summer every Friday and Saturday night there is live music in the outdoor amphitheater here. Friday night is live Salsa, there are seats to watch and a dance floor to participate. From 6:30-7 there is a free Salsa lesson. Saturday night is live Jazz. Even if you don't go, you can hear the distant music from outside the Casita.
219 locals recommend
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NWIn the summer every Friday and Saturday night there is live music in the outdoor amphitheater here. Friday night is live Salsa, there are seats to watch and a dance floor to participate. From 6:30-7 there is a free Salsa lesson. Saturday night is live Jazz. Even if you don't go, you can hear the distant music from outside the Casita.
This is a venue that was created to host the National Flamenco Institute in ABQ. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they have live Flamenco serving tapas and drinks.
11 locals recommend
Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd NWThis is a venue that was created to host the National Flamenco Institute in ABQ. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they have live Flamenco serving tapas and drinks.