Campo at Los Poblanos – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
A simple day laborer at a wealthy estate, Ysidro began his days by rising early and attending Mass. His fellow …
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Christy Mae’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico
If you want to know the best places to eat in any part of any town, don’t buy a tourist …
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1933 Brewing Co. – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
“Why don’t they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything? If it works as well as prohibition did, …
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Albuquerque / American / Bar & Grill / Dog Friendly / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009
Alien Brew Pub – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“If the government is covering up knowledge of aliens, they are doing a better job of it than they do …
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GIGI ITALIAN BISTRO – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“If you can go through with what Gordon Ramsey puts you through there’s nothing much more you can do. I …
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Bosque Burger – Albuquerque, New Mexico
As much a social commentary as a realist novel, Grapes of Wrath by author John Steinbeck immortalized Route 66 as …
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Happy Chickenzz – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of God.” ~Sherman Alexie, The …
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Copper Canyon Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The Copper Canyon of northern Mexico–a place so huge and desolate that even today there are still some native people …
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Nexus Brewery – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Set in Albuquerque, Breaking Bad, AMC’s critically acclaimed television series may have left viewers with the impression that the Duke …
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Street Food Institute – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The more street food we have, the more it’s embraced by every income strata, the better world we have.” ~Anthony …
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Acapulco Tacos & Burritos – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Acapulco–just the name evokes images of pristine sandy beaches, translucent blue waters, a comfortable climate, luxury hotels, and world-class gourmet …
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Walker’s Popcorn Company – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Who doesn’t love popcorn? Along with hot dogs, apple pie, hamburgers and barbecue, it’s been an American favorite–or should I …
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Plum Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The branches of the aspen plum To and fro they sway How can I not think of her? But home …
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Central Grill and Coffee House – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Life is short. Eat more pancakes and fewer rice cakes”. ~ Unknown With an almost reverential zeal they come, their …
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Cafe Nom Nom – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Nom nom.” It sounds innocent enough. Parents–yes, including parents of four-legged fur babies–utter it in baby talk intonations to get …
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Chello Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Persian cuisine has been described as “poetry on a plate” and “a pretext to break into verse.” Persian history is …
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Farina Pizzeria – Albuquerque, New Mexico
On May 14, 2011, I had the great honor, pleasure and privilege of being the first guest on Break the …
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Milly’s Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Until rather recently, if there was a wide diversity of opinion about Albuquerque’s restaurant scene, it wasn’t widely shared. Albuquerque’s …
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MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Old-timers whose opinions I respect consistently rate Mary & Tito’s as Albuquerque’s best restaurant for New Mexican food, a restaurant …
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Pho Linh Vietnamese Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
You always remember your first time…and if it’s good, it may set the standard by which you’ll forever measure every …
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Little Anita’s New Mexican Food – Albuquerque, New Mexico
My friend Scott Pacheco may never forgive me for dining at Little Anita’s New Mexican Food in Old Town. Scott …
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ABQ BBQ – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
“It was Kansas City but it was North Carolina I wanted; whole hog smoked low and slow over fruit woods …
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The Safari Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless longing for some solitary company I know that …
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Urban 360 Pizza, Grill and Tap House – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Babu: Our specials are tacos, moussaka and franks and beans. Jerry: Well, what do you recommend my good fellow? Babu:Oh, …
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Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles – Albuquerque, New Mexico
If one measure of success is having the wherewithal to pursue those things you love most, Frank Willis has led …
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Viet’s Pho – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“”Vietnam. It grabs you and doesn’t let you go. Once you love it, you love it forever.” ~ Anthony Bourdain …
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Pars Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou …
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Toltec Brewing Co. – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Vincent: And you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? Jules: They don’t call it a …
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Dave’s Valley Grill – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
Several years ago, Major Larry Abraham (God rest his soul) of the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque called me …
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Stripes Biscuit Co. – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Southern humorist Jerry Clower once quipped “One of the saddest things is the sound of them whomp biscuits being opened …
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California Pastrami & More – Albuquerque, New Mexico
During a 1997 episode of Seinfeld, the “show about nothing,” George Costanza and his girlfriend du jour discussed the possibility …
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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. …
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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 …
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Bob’s Burgers – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Bob.” Advertisers (as well as television and movie producers) realize there probably isn’t a better example of an “every man” …
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Tully’s Italian Deli & Meats – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The sense of smell, more than any of our other senses, influences our ability to recall past events and experience. …
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Sophia’s Place – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Exterior signage for Dennis Apodaca’s new restaurant venture sports the name of the previous tenant, a short-lived eatery named MIXX. …
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