Michael’s guidebook

Michael
Michael’s guidebook

Food scene

Delicious salad fare
103 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SW
103 locals recommend
Delicious salad fare
Delicious breakfast and brunch
24 locals recommend
Modern General
1720 Central Ave SW
24 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast and brunch
Simply the best beers in town, and the first female indigenous owned brewery in the US!
54 locals recommend
Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NW
54 locals recommend
Simply the best beers in town, and the first female indigenous owned brewery in the US!
Hands down best pizza in town
99 locals recommend
Farina Pizzeria
510 Central Ave SE
99 locals recommend
Hands down best pizza in town
Locally sourced ingredients for delicious breakfast and lunch
131 locals recommend
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SE
131 locals recommend
Locally sourced ingredients for delicious breakfast and lunch
Most loved among Albuquerque's dozens of local breweries
190 locals recommend
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NW
190 locals recommend
Most loved among Albuquerque's dozens of local breweries
For the best New Mexican fare, just down the street
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NW
88 locals recommend
For the best New Mexican fare, just down the street
For the truly special occasion, Los Poblanos brunch and dinner never disappoint! Make sure to stop by the Farm Shop for local lavendar and other products if you go before 6pm.
35 locals recommend
Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW
35 locals recommend
For the truly special occasion, Los Poblanos brunch and dinner never disappoint! Make sure to stop by the Farm Shop for local lavendar and other products if you go before 6pm.
Funky local diner
41 locals recommend
Java Joe's
906 Park Ave SW
41 locals recommend
Funky local diner
Delicious local vegetarian spot
The Acre
4410 Wyoming Blvd NE
Delicious local vegetarian spot
Rooftop views of the sunset are the best in town! Decent cocktails too.
45 locals recommend
Apothecary Lounge
806 Central Ave SE
45 locals recommend
Rooftop views of the sunset are the best in town! Decent cocktails too.
Tranquil setting to relax with a friend and try some of our favorite local wines
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez Rd
81 locals recommend
Tranquil setting to relax with a friend and try some of our favorite local wines
Awesome eatery with over a dozen restaurants and outdoor courtyard
140 locals recommend
Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NW
140 locals recommend
Awesome eatery with over a dozen restaurants and outdoor courtyard

Sightseeing

Take the gondola or drive up the backside to the top of the Sandias -- go for a hike along the crest and enjoy the views, especially at sunset
54 locals recommend
Sandia Crest
54 locals recommend
Take the gondola or drive up the backside to the top of the Sandias -- go for a hike along the crest and enjoy the views, especially at sunset
Dive into the history, culture, food and arts of our Pueblo Indian communities
158 locals recommend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW
158 locals recommend
Dive into the history, culture, food and arts of our Pueblo Indian communities
Museum, art, performances, and more!
108 locals recommend
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St SW
108 locals recommend
Museum, art, performances, and more!
17 miles of trail along the river, accessible via Tingley Beach (3/4 mile) or the Rio Grande Nature Center (3 miles)
27 locals recommend
Bosque Trail
Bosque Trail
27 locals recommend
17 miles of trail along the river, accessible via Tingley Beach (3/4 mile) or the Rio Grande Nature Center (3 miles)
Favorite local hike through the hoodoos and vistas (about 40 mins drive)
119 locals recommend
Tent Rocks
0 NM-22
119 locals recommend
Favorite local hike through the hoodoos and vistas (about 40 mins drive)
Best kept local secret... San Antonio Hot Springs, drive within 1/2 mile (road six months of the year) or hike in 6 miles from the main highway
San Antonio Hot Spring
Best kept local secret... San Antonio Hot Springs, drive within 1/2 mile (road six months of the year) or hike in 6 miles from the main highway
Catch a flamenco show over dinner and a drink!
11 locals recommend
Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
11 locals recommend
Catch a flamenco show over dinner and a drink!
Pre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
135 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail Northwest
135 locals recommend
Pre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
Pre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
135 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail Northwest
135 locals recommend
Pre-puebloan rock art, 800+ years old!
For the sand boarding and instagram jumping :) (About a four hour drive)
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
244 locals recommend
For the sand boarding and instagram jumping :) (About a four hour drive)

Neighborhoods

Go walk around the plaza where Albuquerque was first founded in 1706 -- local shops, crafts, wine, and more
197 locals recommend
Old Town
197 locals recommend
Go walk around the plaza where Albuquerque was first founded in 1706 -- local shops, crafts, wine, and more

City/town information

If you head up to Santa Fe, spare the extra time to drive the Turquoise Trail and stop in one of the funky arts colonies along the way!
140 locals recommend
Madrid
140 locals recommend
If you head up to Santa Fe, spare the extra time to drive the Turquoise Trail and stop in one of the funky arts colonies along the way!
Of course, you're only an hour from Santa Fe -- too much to list here! But head to the plaza, Meow Wolf, Canyon Road arts galleries, the mountain (hiking/skiing/etc.), and one of the many incredible restaurants.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
233 locals recommend
Of course, you're only an hour from Santa Fe -- too much to list here! But head to the plaza, Meow Wolf, Canyon Road arts galleries, the mountain (hiking/skiing/etc.), and one of the many incredible restaurants.