Albuquerque Restaurants
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Are restaurants what make a city great? Some might say its businesses and activities while others would tout its opportunities and quality of life, but nearly every equation includes great places to eat distinctive foods in comfortable surroundings. Here at HelloAlbuquerque.com, you'll find just that ... and much more, including those places that local residents tend to keep to themselves.
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Even if you're in a rush, Albuquerque's best bakeries offer an impressive selection of traditional and modern baked goods, cuisine and more.
Savory and sweet combine in the Marrakech Restaurant to create a unique taste for Albuquerque. The menu includes the more familiar Mediterranean cuisine to attract customers to the familiar, then engages their taste buds with a distinctive array of Moroccan recipes as well.
Sandwiches topped with apple slices and refreshing frozen yogurt are paired up to create a delicious summertime meal at the new Deli-Berry restaurant in the Northeast Heights.
Twisters offers families good New Mexican food at a fraction of the price of traditional sit-down restaurants – the perfect solution in today's economy.
The Japanese Kitchen in Uptown has added a new treat to its menu. Now, diners can enjoy a private dining area, a custom-made five, six or eight course creation by an authentic Japanese chef and personalized service with a visit from the chef, all part of the new Omakase formal cuisine.
In today's fast-paced world of coffee and internet, one Albuquerque business encourages their patrons to slow down, relax, sip some tea and connect again. At the St. James Tearoom they believe that the whole culture of tea is diametrically opposite of our normal, hectic lifestyles.
Red or green? Ask anyone in New Mexico those simple words and they know exactly what you are talking about -- chili! Now ask where is the best place for chili in Albuqeurque, and Perea's will certainly be among the top on the list.
Soft jazz music, contemporary-style comfort food, and a wide variety of wines served in a wine loft reminiscent of San Francisco or Chicago is the perfect setting for the business professional to unwind after a long day at the office -- and Slate Street Cafe in Downtown Albuquerque provides all of that and more.
Dine next to five species of sharks, three species of turtles, rays, a porcupine puffer fish and more at the Shark Reef Cafe. The 285,000 gallon tank connects the Cafe to the Albuquerque Aquarium and is the high point of both locations.
Traditional German Home Cooking – in Albuquerque! Over 55 varieties of strudel ($3.50 per slice), fresh, home-made spaetzle noodles with Jeagerschnitzel ($13.95) and, of course, bratwurst ($11.95) are among the favorites with the loyal customers at Dagmar's Restaurant and Strudel House.
Ribs that are marinated overnight in freshly roasted red chili sauce and practically fall off the bones ($21.99 for a full rack), guacamole with chunks of avocado and fresh vegetables ($7.29), and other scrumptious meals that are like grandma used to make are only part of the experience at El Pinto Restaurant and Cantina.
New Mexico is known for Mexican food, but what not everyone realizes is there is another style of cuisine that is indigenous to the area -- the Native American Pueblo cuisine. The Pueblo Harvest Cafe and Bakery in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center has combined the two styles of cooking in a Native American Fusion cuisine.
Tucked away in the far back of an Old Town patio is a charming little French restaurant with several varieties of crepes and other French delicacies. The small nook-size rooms of the historic building link together in a maze-like style to form a unique ambience that, combined with the fine dining for under $13 an entree on average, makes for an unforgettable experience.
J.J.'s Pizza offers an inexpensive family excursion with hand-tossed, New York style pizza with fresh dough made daily, a nickel arcade of old-style video games and a friendly smile behind the counter as co-owner Jennifer Salazar makes everyone feel like a guest in her home.
The oldest home in Albuquerque passed from one family to another 18 years ago and is now an architectural landmark and home of wonderful Northern New Mexico Cuisine.
The Church Street Cafe, formerly the home of the Ruiz family, is nestled in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque behind the San Felipe de Neri church. The restaurant is known for good food and reasonable prices in an interesting setting. A plate of Carne Adovada and eggs will run $8.95. A serving of huevos rancheros is $6.95. Handm
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