Richie D
Chicago
Albuquerque
(in United States > New Mexico)
Worth visiting!
Answers:
docrivs
Savannah
the science museum in alb is really nice. there is a great town square with lots of shops to peek in. there is a brazilian tapas restaurant there that is incredible – kind of an all you can eat buffet is offered there. that’s pretty much all i’ve experienced there, but that can be a day.
Richie D
Chicago
Awesome. Do you know what the name of the Brazilian Tapas restaurant is called??
docrivs
Savannah
it’s called tucero’s
Richie D
Chicago
I believe you mean Tucanos. I found it on the internet after not have luck finding Tuceros ;).
Thank you!
docrivs
Savannah
sorry about that. you’ve probably got the right one and i had the wrong one. if u go, prepare for a lot of food, and if u can, go with a group of people. it’s a great restaurant. delicious food.
nullnull
Seattle
You should definitely go to Old Town. Take some time and walk around, have a meal of some sopapillas and something with green chili, maybe a chili relleno. Check out the shops and the hanging chili ristras. Make sure to go off the main streets and explore the little adobe alley-ways.
Richie D
Chicago
I’ll be sure to do that. Any street (names) your would recommend? Where would I find the hanging chili ristras?
docrivs
Savannah
chili ristras can be found hanging in front of businesses and homes all over the santa fe/albuquerque area. they are part of the santa fe style that gives the place it’s character. i don’t remember the names of any roads in the area, but just explore around the town square, and you’ll find lots to see and experience.
00Andy
Rio Rancho
I always take ABQ first-timers to the Sandia Peak Tram. It’s pretty magnificient any time of the year and is a good way to kill a day: http://www.sandiapeak.com/index.php?page=tramway
The best bet to purchase ristras is in Old Town. Here’s the official map: http://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/map.html
I’ve been told also that our zoo is quite good, so if you’re into animals, that may be a good bet. http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/index.html
Taylor
Wisconsin
We were there for a few hours and hung around by the university – a funky, vibrant area. Lots of good restaurants.
Enjoy!
Richie D
Chicago
Ah, and any which remain in your head that you would recommend?? Names??
El_James
Albuquerque
University area is commonly refered to as “Nob Hill”. My favorites places: Hey Jhonny! (asian themed trinket store), Beeps (novelty shop), Zinc (good restaurant, need reservations), Shogun (sushi), O’Neills (Irish pub), Il Vicino (GOOD pizza & GOOD microbrews).
Kelly’s is a popular place (especially the patio when warm), but only because they’re cheap. Their food and microbrews are pretty lousy.
People really like Flying Star cafe, I think it’s too expensive. They have free wi-fi.
El_James
Albuquerque
And of course right across from UNM you must hit the Frontier (http://www.43places.com/places/view/727798/frontier-restaurant-university-area-albuquerque) and try the breakfast burrito. The green chile will knock you out.
