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Albuquerque Restaurants for Tourists 🌶️

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A selection of restaurants local to Albuquerque with New Mexican, American and Southwestern flavors. If you want a taste of what the locals love, all with tried-and-true reviews and fans, these are restaurants not to miss. My favorite for outdoor sea...
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New Mexican Cuisine

A list of the best New Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque. You can expect everything on the menu to be customized to your liking with chile - red, green or Christmas (both red and green), and you can even get the chile on the side. Make sure to add a... 

 
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Bustling, family-friendly eatery turning out heaping platters of classic Mexican fare & drinks. Best salsa in town!
Sadie's of New Mexico: Home
 
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Family-friendly New Mexican diner-style spot also serving burgers & other American basics.
Monroe's New Mexican Food - Albuquerque
 
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New Mexican dishes & spins on diner classics served all day in eclectic digs with whimsical art.
Range Cafe - Albuquerque
 
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Old-school spot known for all-day breakfast burritos, along with BBQ, chicken & ribs.
Golden Pride - Albuquerque
 
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Family-friendly eatery serving traditional New Mexican favorites such as chiles rellenos since 1978.
La Salita Restaurant - Northeast Heights, Albuquerque, NM
 
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Long-running local chain serving all-day breakfast & New Mexican favorites in a casual space.
Garcia's Kitchen | Albuquerque, NM
 
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New Mexican food with live Mariachi band on weekends.
El Patron – Restaurant Cantina
 
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The best outdoor seating in Albuquerque. Open year-round with fountains in the warmer months and roaring fires when it's cold.
El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina | Albuquerque, NM
 
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I love the green chile at this Albuquerque favorite.
Los Cuates Restaurants | Serving outstanding traditional New ...

American Cuisine

These restaurants will serve typical American fare, but never fear, you can still find plenty of New Mexican chile on the menus at all these locations.

 
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Cozy retro diner with American eats.
Owl Cafe - Albuquerque, NM
 
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Local chain serving hearty American breakfast & lunch fare in a casual setting with a retro vibe. Make sure to try the papas!
PASEO DEL NORTE - WECK'S
 
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Quirky venue featuring shops, a food hall & a craft beer taproom, plus live music & outdoor seating.
Tin Can Alley | Food Hall + Craft Beer Taproom | Albuquerque ...
 
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American comfort food including classic sandwiches served in a homey country-kitchen-themed diner.
Christy Mae's Restaurant | Albuquerque, NM
 
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Relaxed cafe chain serving globally influenced American fare, including all-day breakfast.
Flying Star Cafe - Bakery & Fine Cuisine in a Coffee Shop Scene
 
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Whimsical, retro diner featuring traditional diner fare amid a vintage jukebox & soda fountain.
66 Diner | Albuquerque, NM