Highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque by diners

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January 18, 2024
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Highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Roma Bakery and Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Roma Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ramona's Mexican Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 7600 Jefferson St. Northeast Ste 29 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Gold Street Pizza & Brew

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3211 Coors Blvd. Southwest Ste H1 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Empire Board Game Library

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3503 Central Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes, Tabletop Games
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Pho Ginger

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1331 Juan Tabo Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Tasty Noodles & Dumplings

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2325 San Pedro Drive Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Buen Provecho Albuquerque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 Central Ave. Southwest Ste 3 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Horizon Bagels & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4000 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast Ste D Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Kosmos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 5th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. La Finca Bowls

- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Broadway Blvd. Northeast Ste G Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. La Guelaguetza Mexicana Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 Old Coors Drive Southwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Mesa Provisions

- Rating: 5.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 3120 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Tuerta

- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 317 Central Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Diaz Kitchen & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 118 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Red Rock Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2414 San Mateo Place Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Delis, Polish
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Vegos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4003 Carlisle Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegan, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Flying Roadrunner Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 Romero St. Northwest Ste 124 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. La Mexicana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 Coal Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Vamos Con Gloria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 616 Lomas Blvd. Northwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Knead

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 Gold Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegan, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 300 Broadway Blvd. Northeast Ste A Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Wine Bars, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Barbacoa El Primo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 San Mateo Blvd. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sueños Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 101 Broadway Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Planty Sweet

- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2506 Washington St. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Rio Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Papa Frank's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 Marble Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Metro Subs Soup & Salad

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2300 Morris St. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Burnt Fideo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2500 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Es Que Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 5th St. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Sandwiches, Organic Stores, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. La Catrina

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.

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