Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Albuquerque

If you are looking for something different but not hard to find, check out this saucy little bistro. Sample steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces or the roasted garlic with Mon trachet goat cheese, bruschetta, roasted red peppers and virgin olive oil. Entrées include Pan-Seared Smoked Duck Breast with apricot-tomato chutney, Chinese five spice sauce and basmati rice with. An extensive wine list is available and prices are on per glass basis.

Located along the Rio Grande Bosque, El Pinto's shaded patio draws diners from throughout New Mexico. Established in 1962, this dining gem has maintained its reputation for serving authentic New Mexican dishes. A number of tables are situated in private nooks for more private, romantic dining. Award-winning salsa precedes each meal. Generous portions of New Mexican dishes such as carne adovada, chile rellenos, enchiladas, and burritos are offered. As ultimate proof of its glowing reputation it has been visited by President Bush and Mick Jagger (separately, of course).

Albuquerque's premium destination when it comes to serving authentic Mexican food, Sadie's of New Mexico fits the bill with its genuine creations, true to family recipes. This award-wining restaurant lives up to its title by using only the freshest and finest raw material to create dishes that are nothing less than spectacular. Be it burritos, stuffed enchiladas or the simple salsa, this restaurant nails it in terms of flavor every single time. So if you are looking for some authentic Mexican affair, Sadie's of New Mexico is the place to be.

This all-day New Mexican eatery serves steaming hot meals prepared from owner Frank Barela's award-winning recipes. Discover the scintillating flavors of the traditional red and green chile sauces on freshly made Mexican treats such as enchiladas, Chile Relleno, Carne Adovada and Sopapilla. Succulent meats also feature in some of their specialties, where the richness of steak is combined with tantalizing Latin flavors - expect Steak Taco Plate, the Rib-eye Steak Burrito and Beef Burrito Plate, among others. With warm service and authentic food, Cocina Azul hits the spot when it comes to a hankering for Mexican delights.

M'Tucci's Kitchina is a charming restaurant that embodies the Italian love for good food and family. The restaurant is a comfortable and inviting place where friends and family can come together to share a delicious meal and some quality time with each other. The kitchen serves up a selection of modern Italian dishes that have been prepared with love and care. A few of the scrumptious delicacies on offer include potato leek bisque, five pork bolognese, Cannelloni Al Forno, pan seared duck breast and grilled herb hanger steak. Finish off with a serving of Tiramisu or that week's gelato and you are sure to leave with a happy smile on your face.

Monroe's is where native New Mexicans go to get their chile fix. The restaurant serves authentic New Mexican cuisine, which is a very particular style of food that draws from Mexican and Pueblo Indian culinary traditions. Almost everything on the menu, from enchiladas to chile rellenos (green chiles stuffed with cheese or meat and deep fried), comes with your choice of red or green chile, both made from the same plant. If you're feeling adventurous and want to sample both, ask for "Christmas". For those who can't take the heat of spicy chile, Monroe's also has a "gringo" menu that includes hamburgers, sandwiches, and fried chicken. Save room for dessert, as the restaurant serves green chile apple pie and chipotle cherry pie, as well as traditional Mexican flan.