   | Restaurants in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico near Four Hills 10 Albuquerque - Fairgrounds ChopstixTue-Thu, Sun: 11am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm
closed monday (subject to change) Cuisine: Chinese Full review: The fish soup is sssmmokin’ (4/27/2006)
Chopstix is a real culinary adventure with authentic Beijing-style cuisine. Looking for a good time? The dan dan noodles are soaked in a
smoky, hot, garlicky red chile oil that will no doubt result in your server laughing uncontrollably at the bright purple color of your face. Closed Mondays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ] The Cooperage is old-school Albuquerque, right down to the dusty light fixtures. The barrel-shaped steakhouse has been a standby for 30 years thanks to its mile-long complimentary salad and soup bar, aged steaks (at a place like this, prime rib is king), and big dance floor that’s always packed on the weekends. Winners of Best Catering in 2007’s Best of Burque Poll. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ]
Proprietor Daniel “Pepper” Morgan has an impressive résumé. More importantly, he learned to cook from his grandmother, who taught him the recipe for her barbecue sauce (tangy, smoky and practically drinkable) and passed on to him the soul of soul food. All of the barbecue at Pepper’s is spectacular. After hours of “mopping and basting” with sauce in the smoker—which burns hickory, applewood and mesquite—turkey legs, chopped brisket, chicken, rubbed ribs and sausage develop a glossy, sweet coating. Once a week, the menu is augmented by “Soul Food Saturday” specials, including oxtails and neck bones smothered in gravy and chitterlings. On the side, good luck choosing between garlicky mac ’n’ cheese, molten-hot fried okra, collard greens with smoked turkey, and sweet potato corn bread. Closed Sunday. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 5 ] Sheila's SweetsMon-Sat 10 am-2 pm, Sweets and Drinks til 6 pm
Sun 10 am-2 pm (subject to change)
Sandwich Deli and CANDY! Homemade caramels! (Alibi Staff, December 6, 2012) Add a Review Albuquerque - Far Northeast HeightsMykonos Café & TavernaTues: 11am-9pm
Wed-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 10:30 for brunch
Closed Monday (subject to change) Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
This is Greek food that’s elegant, straightforward and absolutely delicious. White tile and recessed blue light create an island oasis that’s suggested rather than spelled out (no 8-foot murals here), and the service is friendly and attentive. The lentil soup is seasoned with just a whisper of aged balsamic vinegar, perfect with a toasty triangle of imported pita bread and a light Greek salad. Stop in for a snifter of ouzo and live jazz music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Albuquerque - Northeast HeightsAdd a Review Chen's Chinese Food RestaurantMon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: noon-9pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Chinese
This little family-owned joint is a diamond in the rough. It kinda looks like hell on the outside but definitely tastes like heaven on the inside. This is where we go for the best egg drop soup and egg rolls. Plus, the wait staff is extra cute and friendly. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ] “No shortcuts," says master chocolatier Scott Van Rixel. And he means it. A rigorous work ethic is the guiding principal behind the confections made at Chocolate Cartel, which Van Rixel co-owns with his brother, Tim. "We try to do everything as old-school and authentic as we can." Most of what Chocolate Cartel produces is European-style—truffles, flourless chocolate cakes, chocolate-covered nuts, bars, even made-from-scratch gelato—all roasted, rolled, dipped and packed by hand. But tucked in there is a Mayan drinking chocolate based on an ancient formula. With freshly ground almonds, cinnamon and red chile, "it's what the king would drink," Van Rixel says. (Alibi Staff, December 16, 2011) Add a Review The thought of a restaurant without green chile scares the crap out of most New Mexicans, but if you can get past the initial shock, the authentic Mexican food at Federico’s is good and good for you. The cheap prices don’t reflect the
grande
portions, or the top-rate quality of the ingredients, and the place is open 24 hours every day. Take the kids, take the dog or just take yourself out for late plate of authentic tacos, burritos, chimichangas and an ice-cold horchata. Your stomach and your wallet will thank you in the morning. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Huong Thao Vietnamese CuisineTue-Thu 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm
Sun 11am-8:30pm
Closed Monday (subject to change) Full review: The quirky charms of Huong Thao (3/28/2013)
A good Vietnamese restaurant in an unassuming strip mall just north of Lomas on Juan Tabo. The place is quiet and the service friendly. Try the fresh spring rolls and a big bowl o’ pho. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with a creamy coconut shake. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Southeast
A New Mexico tradition since 1952! For a quick, award-winning (for both Best Burger and Best French Fries) burger or chili dog, fresh fries and fountain favorites that hit the spot for just a pocketful of change, it’s got to be Blake’s. Countless counters are scattered throughout the city, and each one is a model of efficiency and cleanliness. Why look any further? They’re easy to spot from afar—just keep an eye out for the giant Asian Uncle Sam sign. Even comes with a drive through. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Besides having the Best Pizza, according to past Best of Burque Restaurants polls, Dion's also has a wonderful selection of salads (particularly the Greek or any of the “gourmet” salads with spring mix greens) and sandwiches (the pastrami is especially good). The pizza is made fresh and you can see them rolling and tossing the dough. Dine in or order takeout. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review So
sabroso
! This is one of those sweet mom ’n’ pop restaurants that is much beloved by neighbors but nearly unknown by folks in other parts of the city. Well, now you know. If you’re in the mood for real Mexican food like
chicharron
burritos, shredded chicken tacos or irresistibly good
desebrada
, then head on over to El Sabor. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Golden Pride BBQ, Chicken & RibsM-Fri: 6am-10pm
Sat: 6:30am-10pm
Sun: 7am-10pm (subject to change)
Yes, Golden Pride is technically a fried chicken joint, but it also serves fantastic barbecue and the best damn portable burritos in town. Drive through and order a flock of wings, a rack of ribs and a passel of No. 9 breakfast burritos (with bacon!). It’s all good with beer, by the way. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Hidden giants of the hamburger family, Griff's burgers are as big as Blake's but less than half the cost. There's an unusual array of tempting menu options, but the burgers bring you back. Salad dressing is the default condiment and the "hot green chile" is actually diced jalapeños, but get a giant double cheeseburger with both on it. The shakes are similarly enormous here. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ] This tiny shop is located on Carlisle, nestled in with several businesses that aim to perk up both body and mind. Michael Thomas doesn’t simply pour coffee and pull shots; it works from the bean up. The uncle and nephew who run this place roast all of their beans on site, meaning they can make special blends based on customer demand. Keep whining and eventually they'll roast your triple-dark French Swiss water process decaf. Grab a well-made cup of your particular poison and head out to the courtyard. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Back in business after a fire shuttered this location for a few years! Thick slices of beef, barbecued chicken sandwiches and unbeatable cornmeal-dusted catfish are just a few of the items that make this a premier restaurant to blow your diet sky-high. But what really pushes this place over the edge are the fantastic side dishes: like their addictive fried okra, smoky, salty greens and tender black-eyed peas, which are prepared with the same reverence and care as the main attractions. We forbid you from leaving without first ordering a slice of their superb sweet potato pie or a piping hot bowl of cherry cobbler
à la mode
. Aw, what the hell—just get both and die happy. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Pho SaigonFull review: Get your own bowl (6/21/2007) Full review: Pho for the fun family (1/20/2011)
Sure, there’s pho. But you’ve got to try the fried quail on sticky rice, salt-and-pepper squid, and steamed bass with ginger and green onion. The Thailand spicy-and-sour hot pot, packed with a rainbow of veggies, is cooked at your table on a portable burner. Many of the most interesting options are on the menu’s back page, listed as “family-style” dishes available only after 5 p.m. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Outside there’s a pleasant, shaded patio that hosts a mix of uniformed service-people on their breaks, as well as hipsters (and their dogs) hard at work on their food. The interior walls are clad with tattoo photos, Mexican archetypes and, of course, Frida. Tía B’s baked, canoe-shaped waffles are made with organic New Mexico blue corn and come two ways: sweet (fruit-filled and topped with a choice of flavored whipped creams, including lavender) or savory (stuffed with eggs, chile and cheese). The posole is thick with hefty pork chunks and shards of red chile pods, and the Chimayó red sauce is hot enough to humiliate out-of-towners. The many sandwich options—including a New Mexico po’boy (carne adovada, pickled jalapeños and Fritos) and a vegan sammy (homemade hummus and fantastic grilled asparagus)—can be served as a salad instead. There’s also a serious collection of root beers and out-there soda flavors like black pepper and PB&J. (Alibi Staff, June 21, 2012) Add a Review | 
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