Dining in Albuquerque NM
Begin your day at Best Western InnSuites Albuquerque’s own spacious Lobby for a Free Full Hot New Mexico Breakfast Buffet (6-10am) and then end your day in our spacious Lobby for a relaxing Free Evening Social Hour (5-6:30pm). Albuquerque’s blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native American, Anglo, and Asian influences makes this a vibrant multicultural metropolis with a virtually endless choice of exceptional worldwide cuisine. Even the most critical tongue will be satisfied be it by Mexican, Italian, Western, American or any other kind of Ethnic food you may be looking for:
Walking Distance:
Applebee's Fuddrucker's International HS of Pancakes Village Inn
Waffle House
Albuquerque area:
Tucanos, Yanni’s, El Norteno, The Artichoke Café, Great American Land and Cattle Steak Restaurant, Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant, Rancher's Club of New Mexico, Trombino's Bistro Italiano, Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House, Bangkok Café Thai, Route 66 Diner American Restaurant, Applebee’s
Fast Food:
McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s
Descriptions of Our “Top 10”
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
110 Central Avenue, S.W.,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Ph (505) 246-9900
www.tucanos.com
The Brazilian tradition of grilling, or CHURRASCO (shoe-HAS-ko), is a fusion of South American and European cultures.
At Tucanos, meats and vegetables are carefully selected and tastefully seasoned and cooked on skewers over open-flame grills. The skewers are then brought to your table where sizzling portions are sliced onto your plate. You may choose as many different flavors and cuts as you like.
Yanni's Mediterranean Grill & Opa Bar
3109 Central Ave. NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Ph (505) 268-9250
www.yannisandopabar.com
"A top Greek restaurant in the Southwest." - Southwest Airlines Magazine. Yanni's serves PRIME beef - the very best available. Live music in the Opa Bar
Cervantes Mexican Restaurant
5801 Gibson Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Ph 505-254-9414
El Norteno Mexican Restaurant
6416 Zuni SE
Albuquerque, NM
Ph (505) 256-1431
El Norteño is exotic enough to pique the interest of epicureans, and ordinary enough for those whose comfort quotient hovers at enchiladas. At El Norteño, one can dine on goat, fish tacos or chicken in mouthwatering chipotle sauce. Indoor/outdoor dining.
The Artichoke Cafe
424 Central SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Ph (505) 243-0200
www.artichokecafe.com
Known for good service and French, contemporary American, and Italian dishes prepared, whenever possible, with organically grown ingredients. The building is about a century old, in the historic Huning Highland district on the edge of downtown, but the decor is uptown modern.
Great American Land and Cattle
1550 Tramway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Ph (505) 292-1510
An award winning steakhouse, where you will enjoy views of the city, especially from the second floor. Known for their large chicken fried steak, the selection of other meats is impressive and the portions generous.
Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant
5016-B Lomas NE
(505) 268-0974
www.loscuatesrestaurants.com
Voted by the Albuquerque Journal "One of the best places to eat in the Duke City" since 1993. Typical Mexican food. The chili is vegetarian - unless meat is requested.
Rancher's Club of New Mexico
1901 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Ph (505) 884-2500
www.theranchersclubofnm.com
Voted best steak house and service in Albuquerque, proud recipient of both the Dirona and AAA Four Diamond awards. Lounge entertainment.
Trombino's Bistro Italiano
5415 Academy Rd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Ph (505) 821-5974
www.bistroitaliano.com
Chefs prepare more than 35 Italian specialties in exhibition kitchens while guests relax in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy the strolling opera singer. Entrees include pastas, veal, seafood, steaks, roasted chicken, pizza baked in wood-burning ovens, soups, and hard-to-resist desserts.
Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House
5209 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Ph (505) 298-6766
Mr. Powdrell comes from a long line of Southern Barbeque and Ranch-Style chefs. Originally from Louisiana, Mr. Powdrell moved to East Texas then West Texas, before finally settling in New Mexico. His Original, Authentic Southern-style Barbeque is the result of a lifetime spent perfecting his family's original barbeque recipes.
