Hidden gems: Restaurants in Albuquerque

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Albuquerque. This list contains 52 places from Restaurant category.

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Red taco shop
Mobile caterer
👍👍 The tacos were very crispy and the meat was very tender. The food was extremely flavorful. It was even better than what I expected. I ordered through DoorDash, but I called the food truck restaurant to ask some questions and they were very, very helpful, professional and kind. I would definitely rec...
$ $$$
5.00 (14 reviews)
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The Hype ABQ Nutrition
Health food restaurant
👍👍 Delicious health shakes and aloe vera teas. Great for sipping on all day. Under 300 calories too for both, amazing! Friendly service and kid friendly ambiance too.
5.00 (11 reviews)
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Nobody Calls Me Chicken
Vegan restaurant
4.90 (124 reviews)
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Burritos Julie's
Mexican restaurant
No-nonsense food truck doling out Mexican staples such as quesadillas, burritos, tacos & tortas.
4.90 (79 reviews)
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Claudia Rae's Sandwich Shop
Sandwich shop
4.90 (22 reviews)
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Root 66 Food Truck
Restaurant
👍 Really amazing food… just wish they were actually on a legit schedule… chasing days and once a month pop up isn’t enough😩😩
4.90 (11 reviews)
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Knead
Restaurant
👍👍 Just go here already. This is actually the same spot as the downtown location of the Acre, to any old fans of that establishment. It was a complete joy to see that beautiful space taken over by our previous favorite vegan chefs, who had moved to Austin but have now returned with even more amazing v...
4.80 (143 reviews)
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La Zenita Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Service was excellent and so friendly. The food was so authentic and delicious. We got birria tacos and the lady even special made quesa birria for my husband. I tried the tamales- also wonderful!
4.80 (142 reviews)
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El bukanax mexfood
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 I eat here almost every Tuesday. The food is really good, and the value is incredible. $6 for 4 street tacos with a good amount of meat. No skimping on portions here. Owners are super friendly as well. My only complaint is that sometimes when you request a certain chile (red or green), they don't g...
4.80 (129 reviews)
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Flying Roadrunner Bakery
Bakery
👍 Decent little spot, nothing fancy. Some seemingly locally made items for sale. Picked up a breakfast empanada, but think it was missing the green Chiles. Cinnamon roll was damn fine, and the kid liked the oatmeal. If you're looking for pour overs or single origin coffees this isn't the best spot...
$ $$$
4.80 (115 reviews)
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My Moms
Restaurant
👍👍 I found My Moms by accident and I'm glad I did. My wife, mom and myself had breakfast here and it was absolutely fabulous. Service was great and the food was delicious. You can tell they take pride in the dishes they serve. We will definitely be returning. A++++++
$ $$$
4.80 (104 reviews)
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El Chamo Arabe
Nuevo Latino restaurant
👍👍 It’s a delicious meal parrilla, empanadas, and dessert Quesillo!! I love that place!!! And I love the great people in this place!!! Thank you!!!
4.80 (97 reviews)
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PhamilyTeaHouse
Cafe
👍👍 Pham owned eatery. Owners are Vietnamese chinese which explains their food menu selection. Im not aware of another place in abq that does bubble egg waffles ... which were great, reminded me of HK street food. They don't do fillings or diff batters yet... But the place has only been open for a month...
4.80 (83 reviews)
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Itality
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Frybread taco was delicious! They are currently only serving lunch. Can't wait to try their breakfast options once they serve them. Great to have another vegan option in Albuquerque.
4.80 (82 reviews)
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Tiny Grocer ABQ
Grocery store
👍👍 This has been my go-to for local meats, dairy, and produce for the past few months. The employees/counter attendants are always extremely knowledgeable. In addition to how their customer service is at an exemplary level. The owner does a lot to accommodate the needs of customers, as well as going be...
4.80 (63 reviews)
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Gambei Wellness and Sanctuary Cafe
Wellness center
Wellness center & spa providing acupuncture treatments, energy work, massage & skincare services.
4.80 (63 reviews)
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Camila's New Mexican Food
Restaurant
👍👍 Thiis restaurant serves huge portions of flavorful food. The service is great and the prices are low. Be sure to let them know if you are vegetarian.
4.80 (51 reviews)
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Café Chica
Cafe
👍👍 I ordered these to celebrate the birthday of one of my coworkers. It was a total hit! Everyone loved these delicious and beautiful bombos and now we are going to have to make it a tradition because I don’t want anyone to feel left out. Needless to say, I totally recommend Cafe Chica. Everything they...
4.80 (33 reviews)
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I AM Nutrition & Fitness
Health food restaurant
👍👍 Best nutrition club in abq! Everything is always freshly prepared and the owner is always so sweet and attentive. Their dance fit classes always have an uplifting and motivating vibe and the music is always on point and make your workout feel like a party. The team definitely makes you feel like fam...
4.80 (29 reviews)
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Cafe del Sol
Restaurant
👍👍 One of the best spots in the city. Definitely got to get the boracito burrito. Overall killer food and great customer service.
4.80 (16 reviews)
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