Whether visiting a destination or shopping in your own hometown, your money can go a long way in supporting local communities. Albuquerque has an abundance of Black-owned restaurants and retail stores, as well as arts, events and entertainment businesses. We’ve compiled a list of these local Black-owned businesses in Albuquerque and encourage you to support them.
This list is limited to leisure activities and businesses. There are many more Black-owned businesses throughout Albuquerque beyond restaurants, shopping, entertainment and attractions. See NMBLC.org for a more comprehensive list.
Things to Eat & Drink
50/50 Coffee House & Pub
50/50 Coffee House & Pub is described as an unpretentious place with really good food, organic fair-trade coffee and craft beer.
Big Boss Hot Links Food Truck
This Albuquerque-based food truck serves mouth-watering hotlink sausages, Seattle-style cheesesteaks, burgers, and unforgettable breakfast items.
Biscuit Boy
Biscuit Boy is a small biscuitery, specializing in buttermilk biscuit sandwiches and other Southern breakfast fare.
Bobbi’s Homestyle Catering
Strictly offering buffet style and delivery service, Bobbi’s takes pride in their quality, home-cooked approach and presentation.
Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles
Frank’s is an easygoing, no-nonsense outpost specializing in fried chicken and waffles and hearty sides.
Nexus Restaurant & Brewery
Nexus is a brewery with outstanding food and great beer in a welcoming atmosphere.
Q's Cakes and Sweets Boutique
Q is known for putting a unique spin on classic desserts.
Rude Boy Cookies
Rude Boy Cookies is a specialty cookie shop, enhanced with a touch of ska flavor (ska & reggae music playing daily, and mod ’50s/’60s ska decor), alongside a number of other delicious treats.
Yummy's Mini Donuts & Ice Cream
Stop by Yummy's for the yummiest fresh mini donuts and ice cream. You even get to choose your own glazes and toppings!
Things to Do
Tour ABQ
One of Albuquerque’s top tour companies, TourABQ offers a wide variety of specialty city and sightseeing tours.
Shopping
Baskets of Africa
This shop specializes in high quality, hand woven baskets of Africa.
Bert and Jess Clothiers
Discover men's formal and casual clothing, shoes and accessories as well as tailoring and alterations.
Biggers Farm
Produce, flowers and other products from Biggers Farm can be found around town at local shops, and at local markets like the Rail Yards Market.
FlowerLoop
FlowerLoop is a custom floral designer in Albuquerque.
High Desert Flameworks
Learn how to blow glass and shop beautiful glass products at High Desert Flameworks.
Arts & Entertainment
African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall
Here you’ll find rotating shows, exhibits and presentations dedicated to showcasing Black artists and preserving Black history and culture.
Beyond Poetry
As the inaugural Poet Laureate of Albuquerque (2012-2014), Hakim Bellamy is a national and regional Poetry Slam Champion. Find Hakim’s work around Albuquerque and hear his poems at various events throughout the year.
Mothership Alumni
Mothership Alumni is dedicated to promoting a wide array of artists who create paintings, photography and illustrations. Its mission is to connect artists with people who want to see their work while supporting the community.
NB Artistry
Noé Barnett is a local artist whose work can be seen via murals throughout the city. More information about his artwork can be found at nbartistry.com.
New Mexico Black Leadership Council
This organization highlights opportunities and partnerships for the Black community, and fosters leadership and other growth opportunities.
New Mexico Entertainment Magazine
This magazine serves as a hub for all things events and entertainment in the state of New Mexico.
Pride and Equality Magazine
Pride and Equality is an online and print publication for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, published in Albuquerque.
The Syndicate
The Syndicate curates events that celebrate Black joy, the queer and trans community, and healing.