The Jealous Fork – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In December, 1997, two-time James Beard award-winning author Deborah Madison penned a memorable article for Sunset Magazine. Its provocative title…
El Patio de Albuquerque – Albuquerque, New Mexico
For more than a quarter century, award-winning journalist Charles Kuralt had the type of job any aspiring sojourner would envy.…
Albuquerque City Limits – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“It’s when I reach the city limits that my sense of security ends and my sense of adventure begins.” ~Anthony T. Hincks…
Loyola’s Family Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
You might think that the etymology of the name Loyola has always been tied to the quality of being loyal…
New Mexico Beef Jerky Company – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The internet is replete with compilations abounding in truth and humor entitled “You Know You’re From New Mexico When…” Perhaps…
Duran’s Central Pharmacy – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In an early episode of the Andy Griffith Show, while contemplating a job offer in South America, Andy tried to…
Santiago’s New Mexican Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet, the immortal soliloquy “what’s in a name” is uttered for the…
Perea’s Tijuana Bar & Restaurant – Corrales, New Mexico
The curious appellation “Tijuana Bar” dates back to the 1920s when the 18th amendment to the Constitution established Prohibition in…
Los Cuates – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Of the five variations of twins that occur commonly throughout the world, the most common fraternal (non-identical) occurrence is male-female…
El Patron – Albuquerque, New Mexico
I was a strapping lad of fifteen when hired as a “box boy” at a country store in Peñasco. Now,…
Rutilio’s New Mexican Foods – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Although its nickname may be “The Hub City,” Belen actually translates from Spanish to “Bethlehem,” which itself is a Hebrew…
Duran’s Station – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Homer Simpson: “Five-alarm chili, eh? (Takes a bite) One…two…Hey, what’s the big idea?” Ned Flanders: “Oh, I admit it. It’s…
Hurricane’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“What is it with you New Mexicans and your fascination for natural disasters?” my Maryland transplanted friend Jessie Miller once…
2G’s Bistro – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In May, 2018, Yelp published its listing of the 50 best restaurants in Albuquerque. Only three of them came from…
Abuelita’s New Mexican Kitchen – Bernalillo and Albuquerque, New Mexico
Abuelita–perhaps no word in the vernacular of Spanish Northern New Mexico evokes such veneration, reverence and, for those of us…
Monica’s El Portal – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“It feels so true when I’m with you I’m free A place I go that feels like home to me…
Albuquerque
Closed in 2019
Dog Friendly
Gone But Not Forgotten
Mexican
New Mexican
New Mexico
Rated 24
Sophia’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Exterior signage for Dennis Apodaca’s new restaurant venture sports the name of the previous tenant, a short-lived eatery named MIXX.…
Albuquerque
Breakfast
Food Network Eats New Mexico
New Mexican
Rated 23
Travel Channel Eats New Mexico
Cecilia’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pasqual Baylon’s devotion to the Mass and the Holy Eucharist was so fervent that even when assigned kitchen duty, he…