5 places that feature some of the best fry bread in Albuquerque

There are so many places in New Mexico where you can find fry bread: Feast days, the fair and many restaurants.

Here are a few of the best spots to try fry bread in Albuquerque.

Indian Pueblo Kitchen

Address: 2401 12th St NW

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Website: https://indianpueblokitchen.org/

Phone: (505) 724-3510

Located inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Kitchen serves a lot more than just fry bread, but the various ways they serve it lets you know that they take it seriously. It’s an alternative to the hamburger bun; it’s a way to soak up the juice from your prime rib; it’s a way to scoop the Pueblo stew out of the cup or bowl.

The Original Cocina Azul

Address: 1134 Mountain Rd NW

Hours: Daily 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Website: https://cocinaazul.com/

Phone: (505) 831-2500

Cocina Azul appears on a lot of our “Best Of” lists for Albuquerque restaurants, and they land again here for the way they nail authentic fry bread. They call it sopapillas. They might be smaller than a standard fry bread, but it just means they can give you more with a single serving. Great for dipping in a variety of dishes – or using as a bun for your guacamole burger (Arellan’s Guaco Sopapilla Burger). You can even order it as an amazing dessert option.

Sadie’s

Address: 5400 Academy Rd NE

Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Website: https://www.sadiesofnewmexico.com/

Phone: (505) 821-9034

Some people come to Sadie’s for the great New Mexican cuisine enhanced by their use of red and green chile. Some come for the margaritas that help them unwind from a long day. But most if not all come for the fry bread (“sopaipilla”) which is served with every meal. Oh, sure, you can enjoy it as soon as it’s brought to your table when you sit down. But our recommendation? Get it stuffed with shredded beef brisket as a meal.

Monroe’s New Mexican Food

Address: 1025 4th NW

Hours:

Website: https://monroeschile.com/

Phone: (505) 242-1111

The beauty of fry bread is that it can be served and enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or a dessert. But best is when it’s a featured part of an entrée. Monroe’s offers an Indian Taco and a Stuffed Sopapilla Platter with choices of meat that fulfill that requirement.

Mac’s La Sierra

Address: 3600 Osuna RD NE #105

Hours: Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Website: https://www.macslasierraabq.com/index.html

Phone: (505) 836-1212

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