G.E. Nordell's
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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General Dining Links
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Metro Food Trucks

here on Page 1: NE Albuquerque, Part 1
establishments that are now CLOSED
• Midtown District • Uptown District •
Northeast ABQ links - A to E

Page 2: NE Albuquerque, Part 2
Northeast ABQ links - F to Z •
Green Jeans Farmery • Tin Can Alley

Page 3: NW Albuquerque
Cottonwood Mall Area

          here on Page 4
Central Albuquerque Dining
WeDo District • Downtown •
Old Town • Sawmill District •
Edo District • University •
Nob Hill • east Route 66

                     

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SE Albuquerque
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Central Albuquerque Dining
Old Town • WeDo District • Edo District • University • Nob Hill • East Route 66

The Tic Toc Diner [1938] moved to Lake City, Colorado! in 2000

Central Avenue / Route 66 in Central Albuquerque
    
Rick Walker's New Mexico Route 66 Research Page
Route 66 Pages at Spirit of America Bookstore
     

Route 66 80th Anniversary Festival [June 2006] in Albuquerque, NM
Route 66 Central of Albuquerque, NM

Village Inn Pancake House Restaurant {chain}, 2437 Central Avenue NW on Old Route 66 { closed 2011 }
Los Compadres Restaurant {local chain; opened 2012}, 2437 Central Avenue NW on Old Route 66
Delicia's Diner, 3915 Central Avenue NW in Albuquerque, NM
Monte Carlo Steak House & Liquors, 3916 Central Avenue SW in Albuquerque, NM
Mariscos La Playa Mexican-style seafood, 4420 Old Route 66 in SW Albuquerque, NM
Julian's Burgers-n-More on West Route 66 {torn down late 2006}
Popeye's Chicken on West Route 66 {opened 2007, closed 2011}
Caveman Burgers and Tacos [opened 9/2018], 6205 Central Avenue NW in Albuquerque, NM   they began as a popular food truck  they are on Facebook
Western View Diner & Steakhouse [est. 1938], 6411 Central Avenue NW on West Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM  they are on Facebook
Cafe 66 New Mexican Family Diner {formerly Grandpa's Grill), 9200 Central Avenue SW in Albuquerque, NM

El Bronco Restaurant {South American cuisine}, 301 Old Coors Drive SW in West Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM  they are on Facebook
Louie's Produce & Mexican Restaurant, 622 Old Coors Drive SW in West Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM  they are on Facebook
La Guelaguetza Restaurant {Oaxacan cuisine} [open 2018], 816 Old Coors Drive SW in West Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM

Route 66 Casino - on the Laguna Indian Reservation east of Albuquerque

Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque Downtown Action Team website
Albuquerque's Historical District Improvement Co.

Al's Big Dipper [new 2010], 411 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
  Anatolia Turkish & Mediterranean Grill, 313 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Asian Noodle Bar, 318 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Atomic Cantina [est. May 2003], 315 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Axxio Pizza [est. 2011], 102 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
  Back Alley Draft House tap room [est. 2012?], 215 Central Avenue NW (behind N.Y. Pizza Dept.) in Downtown Albuquerque
  Blackbird Buvette - A Micro Club [est. 2007], 509 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Blue Door Pâtisserie - French pastries & breads, 900 Park Avenue SW [built 1949] in Albuquerque   { closed 3/2023 }
permanently closed 11/2022, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown   GOLD STAR: grilled sandwiches are hearty and hefty, on special wheat roll; moved from Green Jeans Farmery around 2016; open Mon-Fri 8am-3pm  Bocadillo's Slow-Roasted Sandwich Shop, inside the Wells Fargo Building at 200 Lomas Blvd in Downtown Albuquerque, NM [ closed ]
The Boiler Monkey Creperie & Bistro [2012-2019], 600 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM  { closed 2019 }
Bourbon & Boots [est. 2022], 325 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM   they are on Facebook
INFO: Downtown Albuquerque crêperie open Monday-Friday 7-4 and Saturday & Sunday 8-3, many deals with adjacent Red Door Taproom  Brevé Crêpes and Coffee [open 2016], 400 Gold Avenue SW #103 in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
BLACK STAR: the main room is terribly noisy, conversation is difficult  Albuquerque Mensa Adventurous Diners met here in April 2019  Brixens fine dining, 400 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
bRgR Albuquergue [2015-closed], 301 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM [ closed ]
Buds & Beans - beer, coffee & plants [3/2022-4/2023], 119 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM   { closed 4/2023 }
Burt's Tiki Lounge, 313 Gold Avenue SW {corner of Second} in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Café au Lait [est. 1995], 600 Central Avenue SW {corner Sixth Street} in Downtown Albuquerque, NM [ closed? ]
Café Bien [2013-2015], 400 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM [ closed 11/2015 ]
Cafe Giuseppe Espresso, 222 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM [ closed 2012 ]
Cafe Green [opened 2008; formerly Wrangler's Restaurant], 319 Fifth Street SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Cecilia’s Café, 230 Sixth Street SW, corner of Silver in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Central Connection Cafe [est. 2003], 215 Central Avenue NW {with free wi-fi} in Downtown Albuquerque
Central Market Doner Kabob House, 408 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM [closed / moved]
  Chama River Microbar/Taproom, 106 Second Street SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
INFO: open 7am-3pm Wed-Sun, closed Monday & Tuesday  Curious Toast Cafe [open 7/2021], 718 Central Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {website parked}
The District Bar & Grill, 115 Fourth Street Mall NW in Downtown Albuquerque { closed? 2009 }
foot-long dogs, burgers, etc; kitchen is scrupulously clean  Dog House Drive-In, 1216 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Downtown Gourmet grocery & cafe, 900 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Drew's Dang Good Dogs [opened 9/2006] on Central Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
  Farina Pizzeria [est. 2008], 510 Central Avenue SE in Downtown Albuquerque


505 Central Urban Food Hall [est. 2017]
505 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
managed by Mark Baker, who also owns Humble Coffee next door
basic hours 11am to 7/8pm daily   ä   several vendors use Selflane for delivery
a curbside patio space is shared with Humble Coffee Company #2 next door

vendor spaces are still available, but these are now open:
KüKri Chicken Tikka Tenders  began as a food truck
INFO: open 11am-7/8pm; menu includes four basic burger options, several add-ons, 'some of the best fries in town'  Meateor Burgers [2020-2023]   they are on Facebook   { closed 7/2023 }
Mo°nwalk Bev microbrewery & craft distillery   they are on Facebook
Naruto Ramen Noodles #2
PAIR Bites & Bubbles   they are on Facebook
Pier None - fresh seafood, po’ boy sandwiches, oysters, fish & chips
Taste of Love Restaurant - NM + Italian fusion [open 3/2022]  began as a food truck
Thicc Pizza Co. - square pies & craft soda pop
Tino’s Tacos   they are on Facebook  they also operate a food truck
Wild Rosemary [] vegetarian & chicken dishes

{ last update this section 7/2023 }


Forque Restaurant [open 5/2011], at the Hyatt in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Gold Rush Cupcakes and Deli [2009-2018], 20 First Plaza Center in Downtown Albuquerque, NM { closed 6/2018 }
Gold Street Caffé [est. 1996], 218 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
INFO: closed Sunday; pizza options include house-made vegan cheese; 27 pinball & video arcade games; planning to have beer; serving Mexican imported sodas & Topo Chico mineral water   Holmes Pizza & Arcade [est. 2020] - “The Second-Best Pizza in Town”, 205 Silver Avenue SW {at Third Street} in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Howley's Place American Bistro, 521 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {closed 2006}
Humble Coffee Downtown, 505 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Ibiza rooftop nightclub [est. 2009] at Hotel Andaluz in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Java Joe's Café, 906 Park Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Jazzbah urban jazz club [est. 7/2011], 119 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
JC's New York Pizza Department #1 [est. 2002], 215 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque
The Launchpad live music venue[est. 1997], 618 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Library Bar & Grill [est. 2002], 312 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Lindy's Diner [est. 1929], 500 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Lucia Restaurant luxury dining [est. 2009] at Hotel Andaluz in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Maloney's Tavern [chain 1994, Albq est. 2003], 325 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM { closed }
  Marble Brewery Downtown Pub [est. 4/2008], 111 Marble Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
McGrath's Bar & Grill at the Hyatt in Downtown Albuquerque { closed 2011 }
INFO: open Wed-Sat 11/12am-7/8pm; serving wine by the glass; menu offers cheese boards, sandwiches, bean salad, 'nibbles'  Mouse Hole (itty bitty) Cheese Shop, 300 Broadway Avenue NE in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
New York Deli [est. Feb 2006] at the Silver Moon Lodge, 918 Old Route 66 SW { closed 2009? }
Nick's Route 66 Crossroads Cafe, 400 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
O.P.M. Nightclub & Lounge [est. July 2002], 211 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

One Central Building [open 2019] - mixed use with retail at street level
BLACK STAR: their website is 'private', which makes it useless  INFO: open for takeout 10am to 4pm daily  Blended Acai [open 10/2019] at One Central Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque, NM   they are on Facebook
INFO: open for takeout 11am to 8pm Mon-Sat  Urban Cocina Taqueria [open 7/2019] at One Central Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

One Up Restaurant & Lounge [est. 2008], 301 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Puccini's Golden West Saloon 620 Central Avenue SW { burned down 2/2008 }
Ralli's 4th Street Pub & Grill in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Red Door Taproom [open 2016], 400 Gold Avenue SW #105 in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Roma Bakery & Deli, 501 Roma Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Sauce Liquid Lounge, 405 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Slate Street Cafe & Wine Loft [est. 2005], 515 Slate Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Sushi King Restaurant Downtown, 118 Central Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
  Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 110 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Tuerta - lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm [open 10/2019], 317 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Villa di Capo Ristorante Italiano [1980s-2021], 722 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque { closed 5/2021 }
Village Coffee Roaster [est. 4/2008], 519 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Wine.Dive. [est. 2018] in Downtown Albuquerque, NM - moved north to Osuna, reopens Summer 2022
INFO: open 11am-7/9pm Tue-Sat, closed Sun-Mon   Wing It Up [food truck 2019, storefront 5/2022], 317 Gold Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM   they are on Facebook

'North of Downtown' District [NoDo]
Amerasia / Sumo Sushi Japanese Restaurants, 800 Third Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Bulldog Burgers, 710 Sixth Street NW (at Lomas) in Albuquerque, NM
Caffe Michelangelo at 8th & Mountain in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Cocina Azul #1 [est. 5/2011], 1134 Mountain Road NW at 12th Street in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
4 Aces Grill, 1527 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
permanently closed, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown   Garcia's Kitchen [local chain est. 1973], 1113 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM   { location closed 7/2020 }
Gravity Bound Brewing Company [open 9/2020], 816 Third Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
permanently closed, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown  Grinding Gears Coffee & Creamery [est. 2017 as Bright Horizons food truck, store closed 7/2020], 724 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM  they are on Facebook
La Quiche Parisienne Bistro, 401 Copper Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Low Spirits Bar & Live Stage [est. 2009], 2823 Second Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Monroe's New Mexican Food #1 [est. 1962], 1520 Lomas Blvd. NW in NoDo District, Downtown Albuquerque, NM
INFO: open Mon-Fri for breakfast 8-11am & lunch to 2pm; known for bizcochitos, posole, impeccable biscuits, avocado tostada   My Moms Restaurant [est. 12/2021], 500 Fourth Street in NoDo District, Downtown Albuquerque, NM
On The Corner Cafe in Martinez Town, 1601 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Cafe [2007-2011], at 12th Street & Mountain in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
INFO: open 11am-10/11pm daily; menu includes street tacos, local craft beers; also 'competitive karaoke' & live performances on weekends  Voodoo Girl Pizza & Pints [open 8/2021] local brewhouse & pizza joint, 1401 Second Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
  Wimpy's Little Red Hamburger Hut [2006-2019], at 15th Street & Mountain in Downtown Albuquerque, NM  { closed 2019 }

Sawmill District - north of Old Town
Ponderosa Brewing Company [est. 9/2014], 1761 Bellamah Avenue in the Sawmill District of Albuquerque, New Mexico

check website for 2022 coronavirus epidemic status  
Sawmill Market Food Hall [built 1958; opened February 2020]   they are on Facebook
1909 Bellamah Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico
basic hours 8am to 8pm daily   ä   some vendors here deliver with DoorDash food delivery company [est. 2012]
Opened with 19 vendors, vendor count in 2022 is 26.

Mill Room public space
events include weekly mixology classes on Wednesday evenings (started 7/2021)

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Botanic Bar - cocktails & tonics inside a greenhouse
Cacho’s Bistro - authentic Venezuelan bistro bites
Churro Y Corn - Mexican street treats [opened 12/2021]
Dr. Field Goods - homegrown New Mexican fusion fare • main location website
Eldora handcrafted chocolate • main location website
Estella Floral Design - open 10/11am-6/8pm • main location website
Flora Mexican Restaurant and Flora Taco To-Go Window
Frenchie's Sandwiches & Tots
HAWT Pizza Co. [est. 2013, moved 2020] - wood-fired pizza kitchen - open 11am-8/9pm
Hiro Sushi - New Concept / Coming Soon 1/2022
Kulantro Kitchen - Vietnamese street food [open 4/2021]
Lemon & Brine - classic lemonades and house-made pickles [opened 11/2021]
Little Madrid - tapas, paella, montaditos, jamón ibérico
Mercantile Café inside Sawmill Market
INFO: open 11am-9/10pm; authentic family recipes for hummus, baba ghanoush, falafels, lamb gyros, and baklava   Meso Grill - Mediterranean-Turkish cuisine
Mobile Bar next to The Yard patio - open Thu-Sun 2pm-830pm
Neko Neko (Cat Cat) - taiyaki waffle cones & soft serve ice cream - open 12N-9pm
135º BBQ sandwiches • main location FB page
Paleta Project [opened 12/2021] - Mexican ice pop gourmet frozen snacks - open 11am-7/9pm
Paxton’s Southwest Taproom - 40 of the best local and regional
beers, wines & ciders open 11am-10pm daily
Plata Coffee [est. 2018, moved 2020] - open 8am-7/9pm
Red & Green - authentic New Mexican cuisine
Roti N.M. Rotisserie Kitchen [opened 11/2021] - open 11am-9pm daily
Annapurna's Rush of Prana vegan juice bar [open 4/2021] inside Sawmill Market
Salty Catch SW - Gulf-style seafood (po'boy sandwiches, gumbo) [est. 10/2020]
inside Sawmill Market - open 11am-7/9pm   they are on Facebook
Spanish Market - New Concept / Coming Soon 1/2022
offers cordials and Prosecco sparkling wine   Sweets Soda Fountain
Tulipani - small-batch pasta shop - open 11am-8pm daily
West Cocktail & Wine Bar [opened 2021] - open Wed-Sat 4pm-9pm, closed Sun-Tue
XO Waffle - authentic Belgian Liège waffles [est. 2019] - open 8/830am-8pm
{ * listed above are 26 vendors and three 'coming soon' 6/2022 }

front of Sawmill Market Food Hall in Albuquerque, NM

vendors now closed or gone
Blue Door Pâtisserie - French pastries & breads   { closed 3/2023 }
Mercantile Wine Bar   { closed 2021 }
Naruto - Hakata-style ramen bar [est. 2015] website
N.M. Melt Co. - grilled cheese sandwiches
Simply Olive Oil {and balsamic vinegar} tasting shop
Spur Line Supply Co. boutique #2 {leaving 4/2021 = closed ?}

{ last update this section 1/2024 }

'West of Downtown' District [WeDo]
created in January 2017 as the West Downtown Business Group - runs from 10th Street to San Pasquale {1000 Central to 1900 Central}
so far group exists online only on Facebook [est. 1/2017]
Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria [local chain est. 2003], at Country Club Plaza, 1700 Central Avenue SW [open 2016-closed 2020]
Boxing Bear Brewing Company [est. 2014] WeDo Taproom: 1710 Central Avenue SW in Albuquerque, NM
Cheese and Coffee Café #2 [est. 2017] - Downtown sandwich shop [est. 2001], 119 San Pasquale Avenue SW in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Chef Du Jour Restaurant [est. 2006], 119 San Pasquale SW near Old Town Albuquerque   { closed }
  Dog House Drive-In, 1216 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Duran's Central Pharmacy [est. 1942, moved 1975], 1815 Central Avenue NW in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
temporarily closed - check website for coronavirus epidemic status   The Feel Good Cafe, 1720-A Central Avenue SW
GOLD STAR: serving Creekstone Farms angus beef, plus lamb or buffalo meat; local brews on tap, superb lemonade  5 St★r Burgers #4, at Country Club Plaza, 1710 Central Avenue SW [open 12/2014, closed 2018] in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Garcia's Kitchen [local chain est. 1973], 1736 Central Avenue SW in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Mensa Casual Diners met here in December 2019  INFO: very special buttermilk biscuits & breakfast sandwiches; limited menu mostly organic or natural, many items have peppers or sriracha; no alcohol; open 730am-5pm 7 days (kitchen closes at 3pm)  Modern General [est. 2018], at Country Club Plaza, 1720 W. Central Avenue in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Monroe's New Mexican Food #1 [est. 1962], 1520 Lomas Blvd. NW in WeDo District { closed 2020, #2 on Fourth Street is open }
INFO: menu items include fried chicken, catfish, smoked sausage, chicken-fried steak, cornbread  Ms. Gennie's House of Chicken [open 11/2020], 1520 Lomas Blvd. NW in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Remedy Coffee ABQ [open 2018], 1816 Lomas Blvd. NW in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Seared fine dining & Patio [est. 2017], 119 San Pasquale SW in WeDo District, Albuquerque, NM
Vinaigrette [], 1828 Central Avenue SW open 7 days, 11am to 9pm


Old Town Plaza district of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico [est. 1706]
Old Town Plaza official website
official Old Town Albuquerque website
Albuquerque Old Town Merchants Assn. - Dining

Albuquerque Bar & Grill Restaurant at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn Hotel  DANGER!: website infected with security hijack software
Alfredo's Coffee Shop Experience [est. Nov 2005] {with free wi-fi} in Old Town Albuquerque
AmbroZia Café & Wine Bar [2002-2007] in Old Town Albuquerque { closed }
BLACK STAR: lost their city health permit 5/2021; stayed open in defiance, with employees not wearing COVID masks; court ordered shutdown 9/2021; court ordered cutoff of water & power, still seem to be open for business  Backstreet Grill Southwest Baja cuisine [], 1919 Old Town Road NW in Plaza Hacienda, Old Town Albuquerque, NM   they are on Facebook   { closed by court order 9/2021 }
Café au Lait, 328 San Felipe Street in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
The Candy Lady store [est. 1981] in Old Town Albuquerque
Casa Esencia [built 1783, opened 1/2010], 800 Rio Grande Blvd. in Old Town Albuquerque
Central Grill and Coffee House, 2056 Central Avenue SW in Old Town Albuquerque
The Chile Casa, 1919 Old Town Road NW in Old Town Albuquerque, NM { closed? }
Church Street Café [built circa 1709] in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
Compadres Coffee Company, 301 Romero Street in Old Town Albuquerque
Crave Ice Cream & Coffee, 323 Romero Street in Old Town Albuquerque
Cutbow Coffee Roasting Co. [est. 2017], 1208 Rio Grande Blvd. NW near Old Town Albuquerque
  GOLD STAR: building is bigger than it looks; excellent food & superb service; many portions are huge, great value (chicken pasta dish was half chicken pieces)  D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - renamed from St. Clair Winery [est. 2005], 901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, NM
Gold Coast Coffee House, 901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW in Old Town Albuquerque
Golden Crown Panaderia, 1103 Mountain Road NW in Old Town Albuquerque
Hacienda del Rio Restaurant & Cantina [built 1898, opened 1950s], 302 San Felipe Street NW in Old Town Albuquerque
High Noon Restaurant & Saloon [built 1785], 425 San Felipe Street in Old Town Albuquerque
La Crêpe Michel: A French Café [1989?-2021], 400 San Felipe Street SW in Old Town Albuquerque
Maria Teresa's Restaurant [1977-2004], 800 Rio Grande Blvd. in Old Town Albuquerque
The Melting Pot {franchise} fondue restaurant moved to Uptown Albuquerque
Monica's El Portal Restaurant, 321 Rio Grande Blvd. NW in Old Town Albuquerque
The Old Broad's Coffee House in Old Town Albuquerque
Old Town Pizza Parlor [est. 2008], 108 Rio Grande Blvd. in Old Town Albuquerque
  Restaurant Antiquity upscale steak house, 112 Romero Street NE in Old Town Albuquerque
Rolling In Dough Bakery-Cafe in Old Town Albuquerque
  GOLD STAR: wonderful food, excellent service, several beers on tap, BUT the room is very noisy    Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 2031 Mountain Road NW in Old Town Albuquerque
20 beers (mostly local), 3 ciders, root beer on tap, also wine  GOLD STAR: wide menu: wings, burgers, salads, breakfast; open 8am to 10/11pm  Two Cranes Bistro + Brew [], 901 Rio Grande Blvd. in Old Town Albuquerque
Weck's for Breakfast & Lunch [chain est. 1991], 2039 Fourth Street NW in Albuquerque, NM
INFO: menu includes salads, pizza, burgers, steaks, pork ribs, trout, salmon, hot wings, Mexican food   Wild Avocado Cork & Tap at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn Hotel in Old Town Albuquerque
Zane Graze Cafe & News, 308 San Felipe Street in Old Town Albuquerque

East of Downtown ('Edo') District of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from the railroad tracks to 1700-block at University Blvd.}
BLACK STAR: lost business due to nasty early COVID comments, shut down 2021  Filling Phillys #3, 301 E. Central Avenue East of Downtown Albuquerque
Range Café [built 1938, opened 9/2020], 320 Central Avenue SE, East of Downtown Albuquerque, NM
the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in December 2007 & May 2012 and Albuquerque Mensa Fifth Friday Fling met here in May 2019  Standard Diner [built 1938, closed 9/2020], 320 Central Avenue SE, East of Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Daily Grind [est. 1995?, moved 2006], 414 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque, NM
  The Artichoke Cafe [est. 1989], 424 Central Avenue SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
    The Grove Cafe & Market, 600 Central Avenue SE in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Bob's Fish & Chips [est. 1952], 700 Central Avenue SE, in Albuquerque, NM {closed 12/2006}
INFO: open 11am-9pm 7 days; MENU includes Holy Cow Burger, blue cheese burger, mushroom & swiss burger, jalapeño or green chili burger, vegan No Cow Burger, fish & chips, sandwiches (ahi tuna, fried egg BLT, grilled veggies), salads; local & imported beers on tap  Holy Burger Restaurant & Patio [formerly Holy Cow; est. 2011], 700 Central Avenue SE, in Albuquerque, NM
Milton's Family Restaurant, 725 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, NM   { closed & moved 2013 & closed again 2016 }
Albuquerque Mensa Casual Diners met here in May 2019  Whole Hog Café BBQ, 725 Central Avenue NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM   { closed 3/2023 }
Hotel Parq Central & Apothecary Lounge [built 1926, opened Sept 2010], 806 Central Avenue SE at I-25

15,000+ square foot Highland Central Market Food Hall, 1200-block of Central Avenue NE, across from Presbyterian Hospital
will include 12 unique local vendors; the skybridge was constructed in October 2020 {details/update hard to find}

the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in December 2005 and again in October 2019  classic food menu, great service, breakfast on weekends  Route 66 Diner [opened 6/1987], 1405 Old Route 66 NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Coaches Sports Bar [1997-2012], 1414 Central Avenue SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Copper Lounge [est. May 2001], 1504 Central Avenue SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
  The Cube Memphis BBQ [est. 2009], 1520 Central Avenue SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM   { closed }

University District of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from 1800-block at University Blvd. to 2800-block at Girard Blvd.}
  D.G.'s Deli [closed Sunday], 1418 Martin Luther King Avenue NE in Albuquerque, NM
  Dunkin' Donuts {chain}, 1902 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque, NM
Fuzzy's Taco Shop {chain est. 2003}, 1916 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM { closed 2012 }
V Wang Café [est. 2015?], 106 Buena Vista Drive SE in Albuquerque, NM

{along Central Avenue - 2100 & 2200 blocks between Buena Vista and Harvard Drive}
Irysh Mac's Coffee House [opened 1/2000], 110 Yale Blvd. SE { closed 1/2007 }
Rasoi Indian Kitchen & Desi Lounge [est. 2007], 110 Yale Blvd. SE in Albuquerque, NM
serving imported & domestic beers in bottles, horchata, wines, cocktails   Bandido's Hideout Mexican Food [est. 1992], 2128 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
BLACK STAR: boycott going on against Jimmy John's chain because the owner thinks that killing elephants is great fun (per pix on internet)  INFO: be careful - some sandwiches include really hot peppers unless you say not to (available on request in all sandwiches)  Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches {chain}, 2132 Central Avenue in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM

Bricklight District at Harvard & Central in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
  Olympia Cafe Greek food [est. 1987], 2210 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Brick Yard Pizza, 2216 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Bradley's Books [est. 2019], 111 Harvard Drive SE in Albuquerque, NM
Winning Coffee Co. neighborhood coffee house [1995-2019], 111 Harvard Drive SE  { closed 4/2019 }
ChebaHut Toasted Subs {chain}, 115 Harvard Drive SE, #B {Bricklight District}
Rude Boy Cookies, 115 Harvard Drive SE, #7 {Bricklight District}
GOLD STAR: menu offers felafel, Nepalese momo dumplings, lamb & chicken & beef kebabs, shawarma, souvlaki gyro wraps, baba ganoush, fatoush salad, Turkish delight, baklava  Mazaya Cafe Mediterranean Food [open 7/2016], 120 Harvard Drive SE
El Patio de Albuquerque Restaurant, 142 Harvard Drive SE

{along Central Avenue - 2300 & 2400 blocks between Harvard Drive and Stanford Drive}
Keva Juice {chain}, 2300 Central Avenue SE, #C
Satellite Coffee {local chain}, 2300 Central Avenue SE
Schlotzsky’s Deli {chain}, 2300 Central Avenue SE, #B
Which Wich? superior sandwiches {chain}, 2300 Central Avenue SE, #D
Gyros Mediterranean authentic Greek & Middle Eastern food [est. 1981], 106 Cornell Drive in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Saggio's Pizza #1 [est. 1977], 107 Cornell Drive in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Saffron Cafe cuisine of Persia [2009-2015], 301 Cornell Drive SE (at Lead) in Albuquerque, NM [ closed ]
the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in April 2016  GOLD STAR: meats are skewered and broiled over an open fire, include beef, lamb, chicken, fish - plus many veggie options  Kabob House [est. 2015, new owners 2019], 301 Cornell Drive SE (at Lead) in Albuquerque, NM
  Frontier Restaurant [est. 1971], 2400 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM

{along Central Avenue - 2500 to 2700 blocks between Stanford Drive and Girard Blvd.}
Jersey Mike's USA Authentic Sub Sandwich [chain 1956], 2608 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque, NM
  Sahara #1 Middle Eastern Eatery, 2622 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
BLACK STAR: owners being investigated for million-dollar kickback scheme connected to NM legislature and Albuquerque Schools, 7/2021; Sheryl Williams Stapleton resigned from NMHD-19, on suspension at A.P.S.   Taste of The Caribbean, 2720 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Port of Subs {chain}, 2720 Central Avenue SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM   { closed }
Piatanzi 'small plate' Italian Restaurant #1 [est. 2014], 1403 Girard Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM

Nob Hill District of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from 2900-block at Girard Blvd. to 4300-block at Washington Street}
Nob Hill - Highland Renaissance Corp. [est. 1998]
coffee is Farmer's Brothers, the cornmeal muffin is very special; open 7 days 6am-9pm  Mannie's Family Restaurant, 2900 Central Avenue SE at Girard in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District  { closed 2/2020 blaming ART construction }
  Brasserie La Provence [est. 2006], 3001 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Zinc Wine Bar & Blues Cellar, 3009 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Imbibe cigar bar & nightclub [est. 2008], 3101 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in July 2012  Yanni's Mediterranean Restaurant & Lemoni Lounge, 3109 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Bistronomy Beers to Burgers [est. 2012], 3118 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
INFO: closed Mon & Tue, open Wed-Sun 5-9pm   Mesa Provisions [est. 2021], 3120 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Little Bear Coffee #2 - Nob Hill [est. 2019], in a vintage garage at 3123 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, NM
temporarily closed - check website for 2020 coronavirus epidemic status    Nob Hill Bar & Grill [est. 2007], 3128 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
3128 Social House [est. 6/2023], 3128 Central Avenue SE in Nob Hill District
Graze Restaurant, 3128 Central Avenue SE in Nob Hill District {closed 1/2007}
temporarily closed - check website for 2020 coronavirus epidemic status   Pollito Con Papas II Peruvian Style Chicken [open 2018], 3200 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Korean BBQ House and Sushi & Sake, 3200 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District   { closed 1/2018 }
Monte Vista Fire Station Restaurant, 3201 Central Avenue NE - upstairs [built 1936] in Albuquerque, NM
Gruet Steak House, 3201 Central Avenue NE [built 1936] in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
    Two Fools Tavern Irish Pub, 3211 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
M'tucci's Bar Roma [built 1939, open 5/2022], 3222 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
popular patio dining, tasty sweet potato fries, good food, major selection of self-brewed beers  Kelly's Brew Pub [built 1939, 1999-2020?], 3222 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
  Matanza Beer Kitchen Nob Hill [#1], 3225 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
P'tit Louis Bistro [est. 2010?], 3218 Silver Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Limonatta Italian Street Food Caffe [new 2012?], 3222 Silver Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Shogun Japanese Restaurant, 3310 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Olo Yogurt Studio [est. 2010], 3339 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
  Tractor Brewing Company [], 118 Tulane Drive SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Ihatov Bread and Coffee [open 2020], 3400 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza, 3403 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Tio David's Peruvian Flavor [open 6/2020], 3409 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District   they are on Facebook
Ecco Espresso & Gelato [2007-2019], 3409 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District   { closed }
    Cafe Cubano at Laru Ni Hati Salon, 3413 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Flying Star Cafe #1 {local chain est. 1987}, 3416 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
El Camino Donuts [open 7/2020], 3417 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District  they are on Facebook
INFO: Central Bodega is closed Sun-Tue, open Wed-Sat 11am-10pm or later; beverage menu includes cocktails, 40 wines, 20 beers  Central Bodega Wine Bar [est. 8/2022], 3418 Central Avenue NE in Nob Hill District of Albuquerque, NM  they are on Facebook
Poki Poki Cevicheria #1 [est. 2016], 3422 Central Avenue NE in Nob Hill District of Albuquerque, NM
Zacatecas Tacos + Tequila [est. 1/2012], 3423 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District

INFO: hours 7am-3pm Tue-Sat; biscuits & breakfast burritos dished up in a comfy space; also offering cooking instruction   Cinnamon Sugar and Spice Cafe #2, 3500 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Gecko's Bar & Tapas I, 3500 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
BLACK STAR: closed 12/2018 due to tax leins, planning to re-open soon  Scalo Northern Italian Grill & Il Bar [est. 1986, reopened 2020], 3500 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill

Lucky Goose vegan restaurant [former food truck, est. 7/2021], 3503 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Satellite Coffee {local chain}, 3513 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Club Rhythm & Blues, 3523 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill {closed 2007?}
Fan Tang Asian Restaurant [opened 7/2011], 3523 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
INFO: hours Wed-Sat 4-9pm, Happy Hour discount menu 4-6pm; menu features tapas, sous vide oxtail, Spanish wine list, sherry flights, draft & bottled beer   Triana Spanish cuisine [open 2023], 111 Carlisle Blvd. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
El Cotorro {chatterbox} craft tacos and ice cream [2017-2023], 111 Carlisle Blvd. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District   { closed 4/2023 }
Soo Bak Seoul Bowl [open 4/2019?], 111 Hermosa Drive SE {off Central} in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District  
Sala Thai [est. 8/2010], 3619 Copper Street NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
INFO: closed Tuesday, open 11am-9pm Wed-Mon; menu includes Plain Jane dog, Chicago dog, chili cheese fries, veggie dog, corn dogs, onion rings, calabasitas, mac & cheese, salads, also wine & craft beers   Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor [open 4/2021], 3624 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
Ragin' Shrimp [moved 2010], 3624 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
Chef Jim White's Cafe #2 [est. 2008], 3624 Central Avenue SE {closed 2010}
Buster's Route 66 Coffee Shop, 3624 Central Avenue SE {closed 4/2008}
permanently closed, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown   Model Pharmacy + soda fountain & luncheonette [est. 1950, new owner 1986, closing 2020], 3636 Monte Vista Blvd. at Lomas
Albuquerque Mensa Casual Diners met here in March 2019  INFO: open 8am to 2pm every day  Tia B's La Wafflería/Waffleteria Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant [est. 7/2014], 3710 Campus Drive {west of Carlisle} in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
INFO: open 8/9am-2pm, closed Wed; breakfasts include burritos, biscuits, migas, waffles, quiche, tostadas; sandwiches include XO on brioche bun, Rueben, grilled cheese, BrieLT; Marble beers on tap, specialty alcoholic beverages  The Farmacy [est. 2016, moved 11/2018], 3718 Central Avenue NE in Nob Hill District of Albuquerque, NM  they are on Facebook - with menus
  Route 66 Malt Shop & Grill [est. 8/2010], 3800 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
Town House Lounge & Restaurant, 3911 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Martini Grille, 4200 Central Avenue SE {closed 2009}
  Cosmo Tapas Restaurant [est. 2009], 4200 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
  Thai Cuisine & Teriyaki Queen Restaurant #2, 4201 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Desert Fish Restaurant & Live Music, 4214 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Orchid Thai Cuisine, 4300 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
broad food menu, including Celtic & Cajun dishes, wine & cocktails; twelve handmade beers on tap, in rotation  O'Niell's Pub [est. 1994], 4310 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District

East Route 66 portion of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from 4400-block at Washington Street eastward}
Bangkok Asian Fusion Thai Restaurant, 5901 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, NM
Big Mama's BBQ & Soul Food, 8922 Central Avenue SE in East Albuquerque, NM {closed 10/2006}
Big Texas Barbecue [2007-2008], 6724 Central Avenue SE {formerly Big John's Barbecue}
Café Trang Vietnamese Fine Dining [est. 2005], 230 Louisiana Blvd. SE in Albuquerque, NM
Caravan East Western Dancing, 7605 Central Avenue NE on East Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
Country Vittles Café, 4801 Central Avenue NE in East Albuquerque, NM
El Sarape #1 Restaurant - Mexican food & sea food, 5025 Central Avenue on East Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM {closed ?}
El Taco Tote Mexican Grill, 4701 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, NM
  Griff's Hamburgers, 8516 Central Avenue SE {East Route 66} near Wyoming Blvd. in Albuquerque, NM
Golden Corral Buffet [chain est. 1973], 10415 Central Avenue NE {East Route 66} in Albuquerque, NM
  Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood [moved 12/2012], 7209 Central Avenue NE {East Route 66} in Albuquerque, NM
Lollicup Coffee & Tea at Louisiana & Central in SE Albuquerque, NM
  Los Equipales Restaurant authentic Mexican food [est. 2005], 4500 Silver Avenue SE in Albuquerque, NM
Loyola's Family Restaurant, 4500 Central Avenue SE in East Albuquerque, NM
The Oaks Grill Restaurant, 13031 Central Avenue NE in East Albuquerque, NM
BLACK STAR: new owners 11/2010; online comments say prices went up & quality went down  Pho Sàigòn Vietnamese Noodle House, 7226 Central Avenue NE in East Albuquerque, NM
Roper's Restaurant, 8810 Central Avenue SE in East Albuquerque, NM
Vibrance organic vegetarian specialties [est. 7/2016], 4500 Silver Avenue SE in Albuquerque, NM {closed 2019}
Vina del Mar Mexican food & seafood restaurant, 5025 Central Avenue NE in East Albuquerque, NM
Zia Pizzeria [est. 2012], 13170 Central Avenue SE (at Tramway) in East Albuquerque, NM
Waffle House #545, 13207 Central Avenue NE in East Albuquerque, NM


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