Albuquerque’s vibrant culinary scene is ever evolving, with new restaurants and bars opening every month. Here’s a handful of new places to visit that have opened in the past year.
Afghan Kebab House
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Located in downtown Albuquerque, Afghan Kebab House serves traditional food from Afghanistan. You can taste the hospitality in each dish. Try the lamb achar, a flavorful Afghan stew, or the qabuli palow, a signature dish from Afghanistan featuring lamb or beef seasoned with spices.
Brekki Brekki
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For your breakfast fix at any time of the day, make a stop at Brekki Brekki. Visit one of their two locations on the Eastside or Westside for typical brunch fare with a New Mexican twist. Order the sweet red chile chicken biscuit for the perfect balance between sweet and savory.
Char
Char is the reimagined restaurant inside Hotel Andaluz. Focusing on wood-fired contemporary cuisine, the restaurant has the only Josper grill in the state. Order wagyu sirloin, filet mignon or other cuts of beef, all served on a sizzling hot stone.
DWTNR
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Inside ARRIVE Albuquerque is the cocktail bar and lounge DWTNR. This hip restaurant serves all-day brunch and dinner alongside a menu of fun drinks like the rhinestone cowboy and cattle call. Be sure to queue up a couple songs on the jukebox!
G. Toti
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Named after the market where a bootlegger was arrested for selling alcohol during Prohibition, G. Toti is a rooftop bar at Hotel Andaluz with a menu that pays tribute to cocktails of the late ’30s and early ’40s. Order a signature cocktail or a drink from an extensive wine and beer list.
Little Bear at Sawmill
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Little Bear’s fourth location recently opened inside Sawmill Market. This local coffee shop focuses on the unique and delicious coffee flavors that they source, roast and serve. Try a Little Bear latte, made with Little Bear’s signature cedar vanilla syrup.
Miches
Miches brings Mexican seafood to Albuquerque’s South Valley. Choose from a wide variety of ceviche and other traditional Mexican dishes. Order a michelada to pair with your meal, prepared exactly how you like it.
Tula’s Kitchen
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Tula’s Kitchen opened a second location near Balloon Fiesta Park earlier this year. The warm, inviting atmosphere matches the comfort food on the menu. End your meal with a piñon brownie sundae, the perfect combination of brownie, ice cream, red chile caramel sauce and piñon.
