Ranking: These are the highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque

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Lawrence Padilla, , a waiter at Sadie's Restaurant inside the Santa Ana Star Casino is seen with a variety of New Mexican classic dishes including a small burrito, a bowl of green chile stew, taquitos and sopapillas on Thursday December 20, 2012.

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Highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Duran Central Pharmacy

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1815 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1143
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#29. Garduno's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (678 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2007
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#28. Holy Cow

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (349 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 700 Central Ave SE 87102, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3604
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#27. Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (431 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5801 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4833
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#26. Sadie's of New Mexico

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,970 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6230 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-5703
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Apothecary Lounge

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (351 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 806 Central Ave SE at Hotel Parq Central, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3606
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#24. Owl Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (636 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 800 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123-1200
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#23. Weck's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3913 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1444
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#22. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (592 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2031 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1561
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#21. Church Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2,788 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2111 Church St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1408
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Mary's & Tito's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (404 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1329
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#19. Nexus Brewery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (412 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4730 Pan American East Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2203
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#18. Vic's Daily Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (160 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3600 Osuna Rd NE Ste 105, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4429
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#17. Thai Vegan

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (270 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5505 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2542
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#16. Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (339 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3009 Central Ave NE Nob Hill District, Albuquerque, NM 87106-2214
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (996 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 425 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1428
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#14. 66 Diner

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (777 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4801
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#13. Cocina Azul

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (590 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1134 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-1866
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#12. Artichoke Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (792 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 424 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3518
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#11. Indian Pueblo Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (617 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Southwestern, Native American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2401 12th St NW inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2302
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (897 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW Ste B100, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2057
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#9. Two Fools Tavern

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (449 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3211 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-1441
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#8. Vinaigrette

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (650 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Soups
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1828 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1160
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#7. Mas - Tapas y Vino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (818 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish, Wine Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 125 2nd St NW Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3304
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#6. Monroe's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (911 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,109 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5011 Pan American West Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2239
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#4. Padilla's Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (347 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 1510 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-1823
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#3. Farina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (428 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 510 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3520
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#2. Golden Crown Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (903 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Wine Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1103 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-1865
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#1. Antiquity Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (890 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 112 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1417
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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Look at all of these great steaks made in Albuquerque

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Ruth's Chris Steak
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The High Noon filet is served with two mushroom-stuffed mashed potatoes rolled up in corn tortillas.
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Chef Rich Pfaff says the new dry aging room has made a big difference in the flavor and tenderness of the steaks served at Vernon's Speakeasy in Albuquerque.
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High Noon Restaurant Saloon is one of the many gems in Old Town.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House prepared for a sneak preview at the the highly anticipated, high-end steakhouse in the Uptown area. Built inside a multi-level former retail store at 6640 Indian School NE, the restaurant becomes location No. 150 for the chain.
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Mac’s T-bone Steak, the most expensive item on the menu, comes with mashed potatoes and gravy.
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The dining room at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Albuquerque.
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The Wood Roasted Vegetable Platter is available only on the dinner menu ($16) at Seasons Rotisserie and Grill 2031 Mountain Road NW.
Asparagus Con Carne from Vernon's Speakeasy , photographed on Wednesday April 15, 2015.

Chicken fried steaks and places that serve them

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Frank's Famous Chicken and Waffles
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20 mouthwatering photos of tacos

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Taco/Enchilada plate
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An open-faced al pastor taco and a quesa taco with birria at Birrieria y Tacos Alex Tijuana Style.
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Carne asada and birria tacos
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Red salsa is drizzled over a plate of birria tacos from the Barbacoa y Birria La Pichorrita food truck at 1801 Broadway SW in 2023.
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Fish tacos.
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Lahori Fish Tacos at Tikka Spice.
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Garnachas, from Tacos y Burritos La Fe.
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What more could you want: Fish tacos, pico and salsa at Felipe's.
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Burnt Fideo’s carne asada tacos at the restaurant located at El Vado Motel.
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Tako Ten’s Circle of Friends offers one of each of the restaurant’s 10 tacos along with samples of its salsas.
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Fish tacos at Zacatlán.
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Carnitas Tacos topped with guacamole, salsa and queso fresco.
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Two of La Reforma’s tacos: carnitas, left, and pollo asada.
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Steak tacos.
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The Three Little Pigs platter at Kamikaze includes three street tacos with smoked pork belly, Asian slaw and wasabi mayonnaise.
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The shrimp tacos at Flying Star Cafe have deep-fried breaded shrimp with corn tortillas and a sweet and spicy Asian glaze and sweet pineapple pico de gallo.
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From left, the ahi tuna, nopales and braised oxtail tacos at El Cotorro in Nob Hill.
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Fried alligator is offered in a basket or in tacos paired with coleslaw and sriracha mayonnaise.
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Carne asada tacos.
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The beef taco plate at Cocina Azúl Cantina.
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