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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Mesa Provisions

- Rating: 4.7/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 3120 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Red Rock Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2414 San Mateo Place Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Delis, Polish
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. La Finca Bowls

- Rating: 4.7/5 (232 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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#27. Il Localetto Rossi Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Buena Vista Drive Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Roma Bakery and Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Roma Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Buen Provecho Albuquerque

- Rating: 4.7/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 Central Ave. Southwest Ste 3 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Rio Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 4545 Alameda Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Flying Roadrunner Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 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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#22. La Mexicana

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 Coal Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Horizon Bagels & Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast Ste D Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Ramona's Mexican Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 7600 Jefferson St. Northeast Ste 29 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pho Ginger

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1331 Juan Tabo Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Vegos

- Rating: 4.8/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2904 Indian School Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegan, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. La Guelaguetza Mexicana Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 Old Coors Drive Southwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Herencia

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 11225 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Ste D Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Kabab & Curry

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3617 Wyoming Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Indian, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Bakehouse off The Wheaten Path

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 515 Wyoming Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Crème de la Crème

- Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1909 Bellamah Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Barbacoa El Primo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 San Mateo Blvd. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Nobody Calls Me Chicken

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2904 Indian School Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Vamos Con Gloria

- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 616 Lomas Blvd. Northwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Caffe Enzo

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2044 South Plaza St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (48 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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#7. Lobo Taco

- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 4520 4th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Mati Peruvian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 303 San Pedro Drive Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Ancora Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 148 Quincy St. Northeast Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Papa Frank's

- Rating: 4.9/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 Marble Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Metro Subs Soup & Salad

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2300 Morris St. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. La Catrina

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Es Que Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 5th St. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Sandwiches, Organic Stores, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.