Restaurants in Albuquerque: 10 local spots by cuisine and style
Ten Albuquerque restaurants in our directory, from New Mexican and Caribbean kitchens to pizza, plant-based and coffee spots, with what each offers.
10 local businesses · Updated October 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
These restaurants cover a wide range, from traditional New Mexican cooking and Caribbean dishes to plant-based Pueblo-inspired food, Chicago-style pizza, steaks and coffee. Many offer takeout, pickup, delivery or catering, so it helps to decide how you plan to eat before you choose. When comparing options, check whether a place takes reservations or is walk-in only, since some sections of a restaurant may differ. If you have dietary needs, ask about gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan preparation, and confirm current hours by phone or online before you go.
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A Taste of the Caribbean
Restaurant Albuquerque, NMA Taste of the Caribbean serves Caribbean food on Central Avenue SE, with online ordering for pickup as well as dine-in. The website does not list specific dishes, so checking the menu by phone or online is a good idea before you visit.
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Garcia's Kitchen
Restaurant NW Albuquerque, NMGarcia's Kitchen has served New Mexican cooking since 1975, with packaged salsa, chile sauce and biscochitos to take home. The family-owned company runs six Albuquerque locations and offers catering from pickup orders to full-service events.
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Itality Plant Based Foods
Restaurant Albuquerque, NMItality Plant Based Foods serves plant-based Pueblo-inspired dishes from breakfast through lunch, including blue corn waffles, fry bread tacos and tamales. The restaurant has outdoor seating and composts, and it offers gluten-free options.
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Pizza 9
Restaurant Albuquerque, NMPizza 9 in Albuquerque's South Valley is known for Chicago-style deep dish and green chile pizza, including its Fire Eater and Lobo specialty pies. The restaurant offers dine-in, carry-out, delivery and catering, with gluten-free crust available.
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Richard's New Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant NE Albuquerque, NMRichard's New Mexican Restaurant has served traditional New Mexican food since 1989, with house specialties like carne adovada and fideo. Its breakfast menu includes huevos rancheros, and the kitchen uses whole wheat tortillas. Reservations are accepted.
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Seasons Grill Old Town
Restaurant Northwest Albuquerque, NMSeasons Grill Old Town is known for steaks and flown-in seafood, with seasonal dishes and an open kitchen. The family-owned restaurant has been operating since 1995, and its rooftop bar is walk-in only while the downstairs area takes reservations.
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Sixty-Six Acres
Restaurant Albuquerque, NMSixty-Six Acres is a modern bar and grill in Avanyu Plaza, across from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, with a Sandia Mountain patio view. The menu includes a green chile cheeseburger, craft cocktails, local beers and a kids menu, and it is pet-friendly.
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Stripes Burrito Co.
Restaurant NE Albuquerque, NMStripes Burrito Co. is a New Mexico burrito and fried chicken spot in northeast Albuquerque, known for scratch-made breakfast burritos. Its buttermilk fried chicken sandwich is hand-breaded to order, and it offers a drive-thru and online ordering.
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Sunday Service Motor Company
Restaurant Albuquerque, NMSunday Service Motor Company is a coffee and beer spot on the northwest side of Albuquerque, set in a motorcycle-themed space. The owners say their coffee and beer have won awards, and the cafe takes online orders for pickup.
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Taco Cabana
Restaurant NE Albuquerque, NMTaco Cabana's Montgomery location on the northeast side of Albuquerque serves made-from-scratch Mexican food with a festive patio. The website highlights in-house tortillas, and curbside pickup and a drive-thru are available.
Details come from each business’s own listing in Albuquerque Local Directory. Businesses don’t pay to be in our guides.