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• Page 5 - SE & SW •
Southeast Albuquerque
Asian Grill, 5303 Gibson Blvd., east of San Mateo in SE Albuquerque
Barbacoa El Primo #1 [est. 2010], 1300 San Mateo Blvd. in SE Albuquerque
Burque's Burgers and Dawgs, corner of Gibson & San Mateo, across from V.A. Hospital in SE Albuquerque { closed 7/2020 }
Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge [est. 1976] New Mexican Cuisine, 5801 Gibson Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM
Chili Express Café, 5901 Gibson Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM
Christy's Food Factory, on Yale Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM { closed 3/2013 }
Copper Canyon Café, 5455 Gibson Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM
Denny's Restaurant [chain 1953, open 2016] at Gibson & University in SE Albuquerque, NM
Don Tortas, 5400 Central Avenue in SE Albuquerque, NM
El Pollo Real Colombiano Restaurant [open 7 days], 600 Louisiana Blvd in SE Albuquerque, NM
Fuddruckers® World's Greatest Hamburgers®, 2120 Yale Blvd. (south of Gibson) in SE Albuquerque, NM
Izumi Sushi and Teppan, 5701 Gibson Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM
JR's Bar-B-Que & Seafood Too, 6501 Gibson Blvd. in SE Albuquerque moved to
1955 Juan Tabo (south of Menaul) in NE Albuquerque
Michael Thomas Coffee Co., 1111 Carlisle SE [open M-F] in SE Albuquerque, NM
New Chili Bowl Restaurant on San Mateo Blvd. in SE Albuquerque
Nexus Blue Brewery & Smokehouse [#3 opened March 2019], 1511 Broadway Blvd. SE (south of Avenida Cesar Chavez)
Pollito Con Papas I Peruvian Style Chicken [est. 2011], 6105 Gibson Blvd. SE in SE Albuquerque, NM
Quarters BBQ [est. 1970; closed kitchen 2/2022] 801 Yale Blvd. SE in Albuquerque, NM
The 377 Brewery [open 10/2017], 2027 Yale Blvd. at Gibson in SE Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tia Betty Blue's New Mexican Cafe [est. 2010], 1248 San Mateo Blvd. in SE Albuquerque
Waffle House #952, 2250 Yale Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM
The Eatery [est. 7/2016] at Mesa del Sol Innovation Park, 5700 University Blvd. SE in Albuquerque, NM
Rose's Table Café at Mesa del Sol [9011-2016], 5700 University Blvd. SE in Albuquerque, NM { closed 2016 }
![Hard Rock Hotel & Casino [est. 1971] franchise south of Albuquerque, NM [opened 6/2010, closed 6/2013] at former Isleta Casino](images/HardRockAlbq.gif "Hard Rock Hotel & Casino [est. 1971] franchise south of Albuquerque, NM [opened 6/2010, closed 6/2013] at former Isleta Casino") | The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reverted to Isleta Resort & Casino in July 2013 |  |
Embers Steak & Seafood at Isleta Casino
TIWA Restaurant & Lounge {breakfast, lunch, dinner} & Buffet at Isleta Casino
Triple Sevens Saloon • Drinks • Live Music • Sports [est. 2013] at Isleta Resort
Isleta Fun Connection Lucky Strike Lounge & Billiards [opened July 2006]
The Snack Bar at Isleta Fun Connection [opened July 2006]
The Food Court at Isleta Resort & Casino
Chile Ristra Café & Deli at the new Isleta Casino food court
Chill Ice Cream & Starbucks Coffee Bar at the new Isleta Casino food court
Daubers Grill {next to bingo operation) at the new Isleta Casino food court
Fatburger [chain est. 1952, open 2019] at the Isleta Casino food court
Panda Express Chinese Kitchen [chain] at the new Isleta Casino food court
Southwest Albuquerque
Barelas barrio of SW Albuquerque
Barelas Coffee House [est. 1978], 1502 Fourth Street SW in SW Albuquerque, NM
El Modelo Mexican Foods, 1715 Second Street SW in Albuquerque, NM
La Fonda del Bosque Restaurant at National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 Fourth Street in SW Albuquerque, NM
The Red Ball Café [est. 1922, reopened 2000, new owner 2018], 1301 Fourth Street SW in SW Albuquerque, NM
{ closed 2021 }
South Valley area of SW Albuquerque
ABQ City Limits Family Style Restaurant [est. 1999], 3211 Coors Blvd. at Rio Bravo in SW Albuquerque, NM
Abuelita's New Mexican Kitchen #2 6083 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Carolyn & Shirley's Kitchen on Coors Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM { closed 2008 }
Casita del Sur restaurant on Coors Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Chicago Beef [est. 9/2006], 3905 Isleta at Rio Bravo in SW Albuquerque, NM
Doc & Miz V's Diner in South Valley { closed 2006 }
El Comalero Restaurant [est. 2011?], 2511 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
El Rodeo Restaurant [est. 2010], 2511 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM { gone? }
El Sarape #2 Restaurant - Mexican food & sea food, 3248 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Kathy's Carry Out, 725 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Leroy's New Mexico Food, 1209 Old Coors Drive in SW Albuquerque, NM
Los Compadres Restaurant, 424 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Twisters Grill [chain est. 1998], 4275 Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Smaller Towns around Albuquerque
City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico [est. 1961, incorp. 1981] ZIP 87124
Rio Rancho is now the third-largest city in New Mexico, pop. 96,000 [2016 estimate]
official website •
entry at Wikipedia
A&W Restaurant [chain est. 1923] for root beer & floats & burgers, 1011 Rio Rancho Blvd. NE {SW corner Southern Blvd.} in Rio Rancho, NM
Best Lee's Gourmet Asian Restaurant, 7820 Enchanted Hills Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM
Black Olive Wine Bar & Grill [2009-2011], 3301 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM { closed }
Canty's Backwoods Smokehouse & Real Pit Bar B Que [est. 2006], 1520 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM 
BBQ Shack, 5519 Luna Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Big D's Smokehouse BBQ, 1719 Avenida Comunidad SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Bill's Backyard Barbeque, 1513 Salt River Loop NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Cazuela's Mexican Grill and Brewery [], 4501 Sara Road SE {east of Highway 528} in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
The Chile Lady Food Stand in Albuquerque & Rio Rancho, NM
Cowboy Max Coffee [est. 2020] in Rio Rancho, NM
Dahlia's Central Mexican Cuisine [est. 2008] in Rio Rancho, NM
Dutch Bros Coffee [chain, opened early 2020], 2121 Unser Blvd. near Wellspring Avenue on Rio Rancho, NM
Dutch Bros Coffee [chain, opening Fall 2020], 1440 Rio Rancho Blvd. south of Southern Blvd. on Rio Rancho, NM
Joe's Pasta House, 3201 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM
K'Lynn's Southern and Cajun Fusion + Catering [est. 2015], 4300 Ridgecrest Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
M’Tucci’s Moderno Italian restaurant, 1908 Wellspring Avenue SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Mad Max's BBQ [2008-2010], 1600 Sara Road in Rio Rancho, NM { closed }
The Outlook Café & Bistro, 2500 Parkway Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM
Oval Dogs Coffee & Tea [est. 2009], 661 Quantum Road in Rio Rancho, NM
Pho Bar Vietnamese dining [opened 9/2011], 3301 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen [chain est. 1972, opened 12/2021], 4100 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
PP&T BarBq LLC [est. 2008], 1371 Peppoli Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers [chain est. 1996], location unknown [opening 2023]
Rub-N-Wood BBQ, 4000 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Slim Chickens [chain est. 2003], 1909 Wellspring Avenue SE in Rio Rancho, NM
The Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant [1989-2014], 4000 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM { closed }
The Stackhouse BBQ Restaurant [est. 3/2015], 4000 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM { closed }
Toro Burger Bar & Grill at the Rio Rancho Inn { closed }
at the Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Center { closed }
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company [est. 1999], 905 - 36th Place SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Twisters Grill - 2 locations [est. 1998] in Rio Rancho, NM
Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria in Rio Rancho, NM
Village of Corrales, New Mexico 87048
Casa Vieja Restaurant, 4541 Corrales Road in Corrales, New Mexico
Corrales Bistro Brewery [est. 1/2007], 4908 Corrales Road in Corrales, New Mexico
The Dish By Trish, 4436 Corrales Road in Corrales, New Mexico
Ex Novo Brewing Company #3 - Corrales [open 6/2019], 4895 Corrales Road in Corrales, New Mexico
Indigo Crow Cafe, 4515 Corrales Road in Corrales, New Mexico
Perk Ranger Coffee House is now a food truck
Red Rock Coffee Roasters [est. 1993] in Corrales, New Mexico
Village Pizza [est. 1987] in Corrales, New Mexico
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Prime Cafe [est. 4/2011], 6855 Fourth Street NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Calico Cantina & Cafe {moved from Corrales, NM in 2006} in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM { closed 4/2011}
El Camino Motel & Dining Room in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Lucky 66 Bowl, 6132 Fourth Street NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Porky's Pride Real Pit BBQ [est. 2002], 6136 Fourth Street NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Sadie's of New Mexico Restaurant #1 [est. 1956], 6240 Fourth Street in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Hatch Chile Company of Brunswick, Georgia operates under license to
Sadie's Restaurant
Steel Bender Brewyard (and Banquet Room) [open 3/2017], 8305 Second Street NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
'Balloons & Brews' event [during Balloon Fiesta, Oct 2023 = #6] at Steel Bender Brewyard, 8305 Second Street NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Vernon's Hidden Valley Steakhouse [est. ??], 6855 Fourth Street NW
Vernon's Black Diamond Jazz Club [est. 2010], 6855 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque Food & Beverage - Reading Material
 | "Santa Fe Flavors: Best Restaurants and Recipes" [2009]
by Anne Hillerman {daughter of mystery author Tony Hillerman} Gibbs Smith 5½x7¼ pb [1/2009] for $9.99 |
 | "At Home With The Range Cafe: A Cookbook" [2009] by Matt DiGregory & Tom Fenton, Edited by Gretchen Reynolds, Photographs by Eric Swanson Provecho Press 11x8½ hardcover [2009] out of print/used |
 | "Chasing Chiles: Hot Spots Along The Pepper Trail" [2011] by Kurt Michael Friese, Kraig Kraft & Gary Paul Nabhan Three young chili-loving 'gastronauts' spent a year tracking down the stories behind heirloom chili pepper crops across America, and discovered the dangers to the spicy vegetable from agribusiness and from climate change (i.e. global warming). Chelsea Green 9x6 pb [3/2011] for $12.08 Kraig Kraft's Chasing Chiles weblog |
 | "The Southwest Table: Traditional Cuisine From Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona" [2011] by food historian Dave DeWitt Lyons Press 9½x7¾ hardcover [5/2011] for $22.76 |
 | "New Mexico Beer: A History of Brewing In The Land of Enchantment" [2014] by Jon C. Stott The History Press 9x6 pb [4/2014] for $15.72 |
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