Albuquerque

Not too long ago, my husband and I decided to seek out the delicious pizza and great service at one of the restaurants in the Dion’s franchise in Albuquerque. I was in a state of near-starvation after many hours of travel from the East Coast with brief connections and no …

For casual country French dining in Nob Hill, the place to go is La Provence Brasserie Restaurant on Central Ave NE. What is a brasserie? The literal translation of the word is “brewery.” Strictly speaking, a brasserie is a small and unpretentious French restaurant that serves drinks, especially beer, and …

A 10-year icon in Nob Hill, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro has proven to be one of the most sophisticated restaurants in Albuquerque. When we visited recently, I was first impressed by the décor — trendy and intimate, softly lit, very contemporary, reminiscent of restaurants in larger cities much farther …

Mac’s Steak in the Rough, one of the last authentic drive-ins in Albuquerque, has been serving local families their famous taquitos and deep fried steak fingers (known as “Steak in the Rough”) for the past 50 years. Mac’s is an icon for many people in Albuquerque – in fact their …

April Fool’s Day may be just around the corner, but I’m not foolin’ – Two Fools Tavern is the most authentic Irish Pub in Albuquerque. Two Fools Tavern in Nob Hill serves up authentic Irish cuisine (and a few New Mexican favorites) in a cozy and fun environment. The food leans …

Some places make you feel right at home from the get-go. Cheese and Coffee Café Downtown, the coziest little café in downtown in Albuquerque, is one of those places.
Excellent food and service to warm tummies and hearts in downtown Albuquerque
In spite of the fact that it was late in the …

We discovered El Pollo Picante, home of the best fresh-grilled chicken in the Northeast Heights in Albuquerque, quite by accident one Sunday afternoon when we were checking out a neighboring restaurant – torino’s@home. Family owned and operated since March 2012, El Pollo Picante sits at the far end of one …

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque has much to offer visitors in the way of cultural experiences and education. But many people visit the museum solely for the delicious Native fusion cuisine served at the Pueblo Harvest Café and Bakery. Conveniently located just off I-40 at the Indian Pueblo …

For the best New Mexican soul food in Albuquerque, there’s only one place — the Nexus Brewery on Pan American Freeway East. Just the name “Nexus” warns you that you’re not in for a typical brewpub experience. “Nexus,” a word commonly used in science fiction and games, technology, and even …

Sure, you can get good cheap Southwestern food at the Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque. But this beloved institution in Albuquerque is memorable on many levels. Located in Nob Hill across from the University of New Mexico, the Frontier is a popular spot for broke college students, as well as a popular …