For pop culture buffs, there is plenty of set-jetting to do in and around Albuquerque. On the Breaking Bad RV Tours, you can board an RV similar to the one seen in the show and travel to places you’ll recognize such as Jesse’s house and the car wash. Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals also offers a “Biking Bad” tour. Put on your helmet and bike to filming locations around the city, including some spots that aren’t accessible by car.
You’ll also want to stop at the Breaking Bad Store in Old Town to take home a piece of your favorite show and walk through the museum to get insider knowledge.
If you prefer to design your own itinerary, here are some locations you don’t want to miss:
The Albuquerque Rail Yards
Rail Yards Market
Once part of the bustling railroad depot where Silent-era stars arrived for Westerns, the Albuquerque Rail Yards is an enduring Hollywood favorite, seen in “The Avengers,” “Transformers” and “Lemonade Mouth.” From May to October, it transforms into a bustling Sunday market filled with artisanal goods and delicious bites.
Skate-O-Mania
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Roll in style at Skate-O-Mania, a true 1980s roller skating rink best known for its cameo in Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” In fact, Skate-O-Mania’s interior is authentic to its on-screen counterpart. Netflix donated the entire “Stranger Things” set for the neighborhood rink to keep for years to come.
The Grove Cafe & Market
In Season 5 of “Breaking Bad,” The Grove is the place where Walter White and Lydia Rodarte-Quayle met to talk business. Its off-screen identity is far sweeter. Grab a mimosa over a farm-to-table meal with a friend at this cozy brick restaurant in East Downtown.
El Camino Dining Room
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Since 1955, El Camino Dining Room has served up New Mexican cuisine to travelers and locals alike as an institution along the original Route 66. On screen, this diner is where Kim Wexler met with clients on “Better Call Saul.”
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
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New Mexico served as the backdrop for Netflix’s hit romance series, “Ransom Canyon,” with much of the filming taking place in Albuquerque. Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm set the stage for a glamorous dinner party in Season 1, Episode 2, “Sure as the Day Is Long.” Relive the magic at this pastoral landmark in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
The Simms Building
HBO’s desert crime thriller series “Duster” was filmed all along Albuquerque’s Route 66. Several chase scenes and dialogues were shot in front of the historic Simms Building, one of the first Modernist high-rises in downtown Albuquerque. The building also was featured as Hank Schrader’s government office in “Breaking Bad.”
Twisters
Grab a burrito or green chile cheeseburger at the Twisters location on Isleta Boulevard, which was transformed into El Pollo Loco, Gus Fring’s fast-food chicken chain, for “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” The restaurant maintains a collection of souvenirs, including signed posters from the cast.
Dog House Drive In
A classic drive-in featured in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” the Dog House is famous for its chili dogs. Stop by for a photo opportunity in front of the neon sign, and try a tasty hot dog and milkshake.
Loyola’s Family Restaurant
Sit in the same booth as Saul Goodman from “Better Call Saul” at this local favorite for New Mexican dishes.
“Bands of Enchantment”
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Ready to step into the spotlight yourself? Sit in on a taping of Season 6 of “Bands of Enchantment” at the KiMo Theatre, plus a one-day music festival Downtown. This live music series features local, national and international bands. It airs on PBS and streams on Amazon Prime, Tubi and other services. Watch for the taping schedule in September 2026 and join the audience for great concerts and a chance to be on camera!
