Highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Albuquerque using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Farina Pizzeria

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 510 Central Ave SE (at Edith Blvd SE), Albuquerque

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#29. Holy Cow

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 700 Central Ave SE (at High St NE), Albuquerque

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#28. Genghis Grill

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Mongolian
- Address: 4410 The 25 Way NE (Jefferson St), Albuquerque

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#27. M'Tucci's Italian

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 6001 Winter Haven Dr NW Ste M (at Montaño Rd NW), Albuquerque

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#26. Lindo Mexico

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 7209 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque

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#25. Wingstop

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Wings
- Address: 10401 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque

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#24. Mr Powdrell's Barbeque

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 11301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque

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#23. Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 3403 Central Ave NE (at Tulane Dr NE), Albuquerque

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#22. Taqueria El Paisa

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 822 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque

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#21. Viet Taste

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 5721 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque

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#20. Dion's Pizza

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 10010 Coors Bypass NW (at Eagle Ranch Rd NW), Albuquerque

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#19. Golden Crown Panaderia

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1103 Mountain Rd NW (at 11th St NW), Albuquerque

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#18. Orchid Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Thai
- Address: 4300 Central Ave SE (at Graceland Dr. SE), Albuquerque

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#17. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 10201 Central Ave NE (Eubank), Albuquerque

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#16. Golden Pride BBQ Chicken & Ribs

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 1830 Lomas Blvd NE (at Yale Blvd. NE), Albuquerque

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#15. Dion's Pizza

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 10401 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque

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#14. Ruth's Chris

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 6640 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque

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#13. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 5011 Pan American Frwy. NE (at Jefferson and I-25), Albuquerque

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#12. Golden Pride BBQ, Chicken & Ribs

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: American
- Address: 3720 Juan Tabo Blvd NE (at Comanche Rd NE), Albuquerque

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#11. Thai Vegan

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Vegetarian / Vegan
- Address: 5505 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque

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#10. Banh Mi Coda

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 230 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque

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#9. The Grove Cafe & Market

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 600 Central Ave SE Ste A (at Walter St), Albuquerque

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#8. Rebel Donut

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Donuts
- Address: 2435 Wyoming Blvd NE (at Claremont Ave NE), Albuquerque

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#7. Dion's Pizza

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 8010 Academy Rd NE (at Wyoming Blvd NE), Albuquerque

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#6. Poki Poki Cevicheria -Wyoming

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Asian
- Address: 3517 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque

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#5. Flying Star Café

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 10700 Corrales Rd NW, Albuquerque

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#4. zendo

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Café
- Address: 413 2nd St SW, Albuquerque

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#3. El Modelo Mexican Food

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque

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#2. Golden Pride

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 10101 Central Ave NE (Eubank), Albuquerque

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#1. Michael Thomas Coffee

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 202 Bryn Mawr Dr SE (at Silver Ave SE), Albuquerque

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