  | Albuquerque Restaurants with Take Out / To-Go Albuquerque - DowntownDim sum and sushi under the same roof? It's like a dream come true. The beautiful interior of the antique filling station just east of the federal courthouse is a marked change from the cozy home interior of where AmerAsia used to reside near the University. Hyangami Yi's food is just as good as ever. Expect her familiar dim sum plates and buns, and feel free to order sushi like you've never had in this town from her brother Woo Youn. He's got all the usual sashimi and nigiri in his adjoining restaurant, but it's the original, creative rolls that really set Sumo apart—that, and the adorable little train that ferries your pickled ginger around the sushi bar. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ]  Anatolia Doner Kebob RestaurantMon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 12 pm - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm (subject to change) Full review: Anatolia Doner Kebab Restaurant (3/14/2013)
No indoor seating. Take-out or outdoor seating only. (Alibi Staff, June 16, 2011) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ] This cute, Italian-styled café is tucked
between Gold Street Caffé and P’tit Louis Bistro in one of Downtown’s most desirable dining districts
. The rest of the place follows suit with
bello
hand-pressed espresso (tea, too), panini and other Euro-centric treats. (Alibi Staff, July 12, 2011) Add a Review  Café LushMon-Fri 7am-3pm
Sat 8am-1pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) Read more: Locovore: Café Lush for life (11/10/2011)
Café Lush is like a daydream of the way things might be in some future hybrid of Europe and Albuquerque. It’s an urban café on a quiet street corner, with a small menu of simple yet well-crafted dishes and a pledge to use local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible. But unlike in Europe, the red and green chile won’t disappoint. Now serving brunch on Saturdays! (Alibi Staff, November 17, 2011) Add a Review This little restaurant clings close to the heart of Downtown on Sixth Street and Silver, and the food is actually made by Cecilia herself in the kitchen. The tacos, burritos and enchiladas are traditional, tasty and pretty friggin’ cheap, too. The red chile packs a wallop, and Cecilia’s is even open on Sundays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 11 ] Chicharroneria OrozcoMon-Thu 7 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 7 am - 9 pm
Sun 8 am - 3 pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Mexican
Sometimes we're so anxious for a double green chile cheeseburger, we dig in without even washing our hands. That's how tantalizing this food is! The flashing sign beckons us to hot dog mecca, where we indulge in not only dogs but the essential tater tots and Frito pie. Get your dogs to go and race home so you can enjoy them with a few brews. Or go inside the Dog House and find a seat at the tiny counter, then nurse that sweaty tongue of yours with a milkshake. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 4 ] Winner of Best Casual Dining, Best Veggie Burger, Best Toast, Best Healthy Breakfast and Best Desserts in our 2008 restaurant poll. Sure, you go in thinking you’ll be good and get a skinny latte, scrambled egg whites and a side of turkey and green chile sausage, but five minutes later somebody’s saying “eclair” and the voice is coming from your mouth. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 8 ] Gold Street CaffèMon 7 am-4 pm.
Tue-Sat 7 am-9 pm
Sun 7 am-4 pm (subject to change)
Gold Street was cool before Downtown was cool, but now that Downtown is cool, Gold Street is even cooler. Open for breakfast and lunch (and now dinner service on the weekends!), this charming café has pet-friendly sidewalk seating and serves up a menu of homey breakfast favorites like waffles and sophisticated lunches. It shouldn’t surprise you that the place with the Best Bacon in our restaurant poll also makes a memorable BLT. If you’re really lucky, they’ll have freshly baked cupcakes or a slice of flourless chocolate cake waiting for dessert. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 5 ] JC’s New York Pizza DepartmentSun-Thu: 11am-midnight
Fri-Sat: 11am-2:30am (subject to change) Cuisine: Pizza
Get your late-night pizza fix and a pint on Downtown’s favorite patio. It makes a perfect vantage point for people-watching until 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 4 ] We like Lindy’s for their retro-ish décor, Downtown convenience and $5 pitchers of beer. The food here is pretty typical diner fare with a good amount of New Mexican and Greek specialties thrown into the mix, served in hefty portions. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review We like to wobble over to Milton's when we’re all hungover and scarf down a killer breakfast burrito or Monte Cristo. They’re not an all-night diner (contrary to their “always open” signage), but the 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours serve us just fine. Delish. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] A good bet for Greek/American in the heart of Downtown’s bustling Fourth Street business area. Take a break from your hectic work schedule with a nice, hot cup of lentil soup, a burger and a big smile from the friendly staff. Low carb options are abundant. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review P'tit Louis BistroLunch:
Mon-Sat 11 am -5:30pm
Available for private parties evenings and weekends.
Email for information: info@ptitlouisbistro.com (subject to change) Cuisine: French
A bright blue, turn-of-the-century Parisian bistro that’s in the heart of Downtown. With only 10 tables, the hand-carved art nouveau bar, tile floors and tin ceiling have been lovingly crafted by the chef/owners. The menu reflects traditional bistro selections including three variations on mussels, salads, cheese plates, savory crepes and charcuterie (pâté with cold cuts). Dishes are served full of flavor and without embellishment, and there’s plenty of good wine and bread,
bien sûr
. (Alibi Staff, September 16, 2010) Add a Review  Pasion Latin FusionMon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm
Sat: 9am-2pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) Cuisine: Latin American, Cuban, Fusion, Caribbean/Cuban, Marsicos/Mexican Seafood, Mexican, South American, Spanish Salsa night/ Live Music: - Read more: Locovore: Pasión is a green-chile-infused tour of Latin America (2/16/2012)
Elvis is in the house—Chef Elvis Bencomo, that is. With co-owners Monica (Elvis’ wife) and Orlando (his brother), Pasión Latin Fusion serves up dishes found throughout Latin America with Elvis’ own creative flair. Monica runs the front of the house and her gracious, lively style makes you feel right at home. To eat, there are fish tacos crusted in banana, garnished with pickled onions, avocado and sauce. The succulent carnitas tacos and George’s pescado à la Veracruzana are spectacular. The “croque señorita” is Elvis’ version of a croque-madame—a seared pork chop, fried egg and Swiss cheese served over tacu tacu (Peruvian rice and beans, similar to Cuba's moros y cristianos) with a huacatay (Peruvian mint) cream sauce. (Alibi Staff, September 1, 2011) Add a Review  The Standard DinerMon-Thu 11am-9pm
Fri 11am-9:30pm
Sat-Sun 10am-9pm (subject to change) Full review: They’re missing a brick, but only one (7/13/2006)
Forget everything you know about typical diners. Add class, upscale furnishings and a larger price tag, and then you’ll have the Standard Diner. They have oysters, fine wines and homemade desserts, and some interesting twists on ordinary fare like meatloaf and mac and cheese. The service is doting, the view of our beloved Huning Highland is representative and if you need a restaurant to take your boss to, try kissing his rings while downing a nice glass of Port. It might make it a little easier. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ] The Standard DinerMon – Thu 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am – 9:30pm
Sat 10:30am – 9:30pm
Sun 10:30am – 9pm (subject to change) Cuisine: American
Forget everything you know about typical diners. Add class, upscale furnishings and a larger price tag, and then you’ll have the Standard Diner. They have oysters, fine wines and homemade desserts, and some interesting twists on ordinary fare like meatloaf and mac and cheese. The service is doting, the view of our beloved Huning Highland is representative and if you need a restaurant to take your boss to, try kissing his rings while downing a nice glass of Port. It might make it a little easier. (Alibi Staff, June 14, 2012) Add a Review
Sushi King is a small, hip, casual spot located a few doors up from the Century 14 Downtown movie theater. They serve fresh nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls, plus an interesting assortment of seafood salads and noodle dishes. We love the variety and convenience this place offers when you’ve got a case of the Downtown ho-hums. They’ve also got excellent sake, so be sure to split a bottle with your sushi chef. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review This brightly colored taco shop is always busy. Despite the constant stream of hard hats, auto mechanics and high-heeled office workers, Taquería Mexico somehow stays spotlessly clean. And the food is great! Their tortas come on big, hot rolls, stuffed with your choice of meats (try the
asada
or
desebrada
), lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and avocado. The big, juicy burgers are fantastic, as are the burritos, the
caldo de res
and the soft corn tortilla tacos (of course). (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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