Sample Some of the Best New Mexican Cuisine Has to Offer at Church Street Cafe

When your spicy cravings need a little more attention than just chips and salsa, take yourself out to the chic Church Street Cafe. Experience some of the finest New Mexican cuisine in the lovely location at the Casa de Ruiz. Inside the cafe, the adobe style decor and stunning tile floor create a stylish atmosphere to admire while you sip a margarita or fruity sangria.

Surrounded by natural lighting that accents the bright color combinations inspired by the original architecture of Casa de Ruiz, Church Street Cafe lifts your spirits with its worldly atmosphere. The Cafe often hosts traditional musical guests to provide a relaxing ambience for patrons to enjoy. The authenticity and history of Church Street Cafe makes a dining experience here second to none.

Church Street Cafe
2111 Church Street Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 247-8522
http://www.churchstreetcafe.com/
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Start Your Day With a Hearty Breakfast From the Standard Diner

The food is good, the staff is friendly, and there’s always an open table at Standard Diner. Serving classic American comfort foods, like buttermilk biscuits and eggs and chicken and waffles, the Standard is everyone’s go-to when it comes to eye-opening breakfasts and filling lunches. Enjoy the meatloaf or mac and cheese with your favorite people accompanied by a pint of beer or a glass of refreshing ice tea. Kick back in the large dining area that is regal yet casual, a perfect mix of good taste and comfortable dining.

Open every day at 7 a.m., the Standard is a great place to get the day started right or end the weekend with a festive margarita or bloody Mary. Stop by and discover all the ways the Standard Diner makes life more delicious.

Standard Diner
320 Central Avenue Southeast
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-1440
http://www.standarddiner.com/
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Satisfy Your Craving for Authentic New Mexican Fare at El Pinto

Satisfy all of your Latin cuisine cravings at El Pinto, an authentic New Mexican cafe that's been serving up savory chile rellenos and stuffed sopapillas for over 50 years. The delicious dishes full of traditional New Mexican flavors will make your evenings a little bit tastier. Only the freshest ingredients are used in every dish, like the popular combination plates that include tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and beans.

El Pinto is a place to bring family and friends for a casual lunch or for a festive dinner in the gorgeously decorated dining area. Try out the extensive Tequila menu at the bar for a little more fun during dinner. El Pinto loves celebrations, offering the establishment for weddings and other large gatherings.

El Pinto
10500 4th Street Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1771
http://www.elpinto.com/
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Tucano’s Brazilian Grill: A Carnivore’s Delight

Following in the tradition of the Brazilian churrasco where huge skewers of meat are roasted over an open fire, Tucano’s Brazilian Grill is a carnivore’s delight not far from Broadstone Towne Center in Albuquerque. After you heap your plate at the gigantic ‘salad festival’, waiters bring an assortment of sizzling seasoned meats to your table, slicing them onto your plate. A card placed on your table allows you to signal when you’re ready for more meat –green side up means yes, red side up, no. The ‘salad festival’ can serve as a meal in itself, with beans, rice, pastas, soups, stroganoff and bread, so vegetarians can forgo the meat and still get satisfied. Tuscano's prices range from $13.95 for lunch to $20.95 for dinner.

Tucano’s Brazilian Grill
110 Central Avenue SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 246-9900

Taqueria Mexico: Tantalizing Tacos and Much More

Taqueria Mexico in Albuquerque serves up authentic Mexican fare that’s savory and satisfying. The traditional Mexican cuisine dish, menudo (beef tripe stew) is a sure-fire remedy for a night of overindulgence. Once you feel better, you can dig into a gigantic breakfast burrito or a piping hot plate of fajitas, enchiladas or flautas. Indulge in their selection of tortas, the south of the border version of a sandwich. Oh, and don’t forget the tacos, after all, this is a taqueria, where delicious morsels of spiced meats and veggies are lovingly wrapped in a fragrant corn tortilla and served with a variety of fresh salsas.

Taqueria Mexico
415 Lomas Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3445  ‎

Giovanni’s Pizzeria: New York Style Pie in Albuquerque

Local diners and visiting foodies like to praise Giovanni’s Pizzeria, insisting they’ve got the best pies the Albuquerque. It’s your basic hole-in-the-wall pizza joint, not much to look at and located in a nondescript strip mall, but walk in the door and inhale the aroma of those pies baking and you know you’re in for a treat. Once you’ve got your sizzling hot pie in hand, bite into the crispy crust layered with piquant sauce, cheese and toppings and suddenly all is good in the world. New York style super-thin crust is part of their secret, slender enough to be crunchy, with just a hint of a chewy center. Non-greasy cheese and great toppings make Giovanni's Pizzeria about as good as it gets.

Giovanni’s Pizzeria
921 San Pedro Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-1233

Sadie’s Dining Room: Spicy Mexican Fare

Sadie's Dining Room is serving authentic Mexican food to Albuquerque. Be warned, the food is spicy. If you like spice you are in for a treat. Start your meal with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa packs a little heat, getting you ready for your meal. Come hungry, the portions are huge. Diners say it's not uncommon to enjoy your meal for the next two to three days. All dinner options come to red or green Chile for you to smother over your entree. Try the marinated pork, beef brisket, or chili relleno. Get the combination platter to sample more of the menu. A meal at Sadie's isn't expensive but it's not cheap but for the amount of food and great service you're getting it's money well spent. 

Sadie's Dining Room
6230 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-5339
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Pro’s Ranch Market: Mexican Cuisine in Albuquerque

At weekends Pro's Ranch Market is the perfect place to fill up on a buffet style lunch while getting your shopping done. Enjoy tacos, Quesadilla, burritos, tamales, and more with a complimentary salsa bar. Once you've eaten your fill start shopping. The market features an impressive, and cheap, selection of produce, meat, salsa, tortillas, candy, and dairy. The candy aisle is worth visiting. You won't find typical candy like Hershey Kisses here. The traditional Mexican candy that lines the aisle is both pleasing to the eyes and sweet tooth. If you are looking for fresh specialty items, or just a good deal Pro's Ranch Market is the place for you.

Pro's Ranch Market
4201 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 833-1765
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Frontier Restaurant: An Albuquerque Institution

Frontier Restaurant has been serving breakfast, burritos, burgers, and more for over 40 years. Ordering is simple. Just step up to the line when the light turns green. Once your meal is ready your order number will be displayed throughout the store. Just head back up the front to pick up your meal. The tortillas are made before your eyes for an unbelievable taste. Make sure you try the green chile stew! The burritos are very popular coming in a variety of flavors like Carne Adovada, Vegetarian, and Frontier with beef. Hamburgers, sandwiches, steaks, and salads are also available. Soda machines are scattered around the restaurant with over 100 different types of drinks. Even when Frontier is busy the staff is efficient and helpful. Open from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day. 

Frontier Restaurant
2400 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 266-0550
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Flying Star Café: The Choice is Yours

Flying Star Cafe  provides diners quality food in a laid back environment. From breakfast to salads to seasonal items, the Flying Star serves up some of the best comfort food in Albuquerque. Starting with its delectable breakfast, Flying Star signatures dishes include breakfast hash with organic red quinoa and sweet potatoes, Spanish frittata with Gazpacho side salad, and brioche French toast. For heartier fare Flying Star offers a nice selection of burgers. All beef used is locally ranched and there is a veggie option for meat-conscious diners. Flying Star is also renowned for its baked goods. Either as an after meal snack or to take home and enjoy later, items like the Creme Brulee Beignet or the Cocoa-Tella Tart with hazelnut infused chocolate ganache can’t be passed up. Stop in today for a cup of coffee and some baked goods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. 

723 Silver Avenue SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-8099

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