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Patio PerfectionThis Italian-styled café, with its large patio, is tucked into a picturesque Nob Hill corner that resembles a village imported from Europe. The rest of the place follows suit with
bello
hand-pressed espresso (tea, too), panini, organic gelato and other Euro-centric treats. Very veggie-friendly and open seven days a week starting at 7 a.m. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ]  Casa de BenavidezMon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri: 9am-9pm
Sat: 8am-9pm
Sun: 8am-3pm (subject to change) Cuisine: New Mexican Full review: A taste of “old" Placitas in the North Valley (9/24/2009)
One of the most beautiful patios in town. Benavidez is way the heck down there in the North Valley, but if you’re looking for a good breakfast burrito, or simply someplace to sit, have some chips, queso and a mind-erasing Bloody Mary, this place is worth your time. For dessert, the flan is cinnamony and good, and so are the
natillas. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Cosmo TapasMon-Fri 5-10pm
Sat-Sun: 5pm-midnight
Open every day at 3pm for Happy Hour (subject to change) Full review: An international trip, right down to the exchange rate (10/29/2009)
With an ambitious menu of tapas from around the world, the crowd here (especially when there’s live music) is young and diverse. There are bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese, lollipop lamb chops with olive tapenade and scallops
al pil-pil
. The mixed drinks are interesting (try the Samba), and the flan will surprise you. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review A can’t-miss New Mexican spot steeped in lived-in UNM area charm. There are amazing beans, potatoes and, of course, the patio. And some really tasty green chile chicken enchiladas. And live guitar music. And, yum. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 10 ] El PintoMon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 10:30am-9 pm (subject to change) Cuisine: New Mexican
Touted as New Mexico’s largest restaurant, the North Valley’s El Pinto is best known for its gorgeous, shady environment (perennially Best Patio in our restaurant polls) and award-winning jarred salsa. Try it for Margaritas, brunch and a little flan. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 6 ]  Flying Star CaféSun-Thurs: 6am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 6am-11pm (subject to change)
Flying Star’s blueberry buttermilk pancakes are a guaranteed silver bullet for your behemoth-sized sweet tooth. They’re friggin’ enormous, fluffy and filling, and at about $2.30 a pop, a little frivolous. But you’re worth the extra pennies, aren’t you, sweetie pie? Throw in a side of green chile turkey sausage and a beautiful North Valley patio, and your
crudo
is history. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Gecko’s Bar and TapasMon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm
Sat: noon-2am
Sun: noon-midnight (subject to change)
Gecko’s has a killer patio in a corner of Nob Hill that’s perfect for people-watching. Set directly between La Montañita Co-op and Scalo, you’ll be sure to bump into folks you know as you’re sipping a cocktail and enjoying tidbits from the affordably priced tapas menu. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Il Vicino Brewery CanteenSun-Thu: 12PM-10PM, Fri-Sat: 12PM-midnight (subject to change) $ • Booze Served • Craft Beer • NM Beer • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Dog-Friendly • Credit Cards Cask Conditioned Ale: every Wednesday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmRead more: Locovore: Drink up and chow down at Il Vicino Brewery Canteen (5/10/2012)
IVB Canteen picks up where the Vassar tap room left off. The canteen is spacious, and so is a shaded patio filled with picnic benches—a comfortable spot to enjoy the brew, regular live music and a casual menu. There’s no pizza here, but there are satisfying sandwiches, burgers and salads. As always, the ingredients are top-notch, the microbrews are award-winning, and the homebrewed root beer float is a real treat. (Alibi Staff, April 14, 2011) Add a Review JC’s New York Pizza DepartmentMon-Thurs, Sun: 11am-midnight
Fri-Sat: 11am-3am (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 on the weekends. The back room is stocked with vintage ’80s tabletop arcade games, several beers on tap, flat-screen TVs and a discreet outdoor patio. Just wander back through the parking lot to the north of the existing NYPD, or spread out in the expanded front room. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 4 ]  JohnDhi’s BBQLunch: Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm
Dinner: Mon-Sat: 5-9pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) Read more: Dish Jockey: Stalking the Albuquerque turkey sandwich (5/3/2012)
Can you say
french fries
? This eclectic restaurant sizzles up some of the best we’ve ever had. Thick, golden, crunchy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside ...
droooool
. JohnDhi’s BBQ (formerly known as Geezamboni’s) offers a wide range of grub—from gazpacho to gyros to brisket to burgers. The barbecue is outstanding; owner John Nellos’ father
is
the owner of Quarters, after all. One of the best things about this place is the huge, wildly colored patio, complete with native trees and a giant blue tube that serves as an evaporative cooler. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Besides the late-night menus and 20-odd house-brewed beers, Kelly's has an enormous, dog-friendly patio that somehow manages to be packed to the elbows, lively and laid-back all at the same time. The food is decidedly geared toward the bar crowd, with shades of cow, ostrich, turkey, buffalo or veggie on the burger menu. Get one with a side of sweet potato fries. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ]  Korean BBQ HouseLunch: Mon-Sat: 11:30am- 2:30pm
Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 4:30-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 4:30-10pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) Full review: Feel the burn (8/16/2007)
For a full course of fine lunchtime cuisine, try the tofu kimchi appetizer, ginger tea and spicy chicken box plate. Nothing in Nob Hill goes down better. Go big on the appetizer list for the taste, but if you're cutting costs, the box plate menu offers more than enough chow for a starving midday appetite. And it's worth every penny. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ]  La Crêpe MichelLunch: Tues-Sun: 11:30am-2pm Dinner: Tues-Sat: 6-9pm
Closed Monday (subject to change) Cuisine: French Full review: Where fine dining is a snap (3/8/2007)
Surviving the labyrinthine tourist trap that is Old Town should be rewarded duly with a fine lunch. Savor the
soupe de poisson
, follow it with a
salade maison
, then choose between a brunch, lunch or dinner menu complete with a
quiche du jour
. Skip the turquoise jewelry altogether and just go have the dessert
crêpes aux fraises
or
poire belle-hélène
. Regret will be a thing of the past with a dish of
coupe
glacée
, and why regret anything in the first place? We don’t. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Marble BreweryMon-Fri: 3pm-midnight
Sat: noon-midnight
Sun: noon-8pm (subject to change) Read more: Food News (6/5/2008)
Knock back a Wildflower Wheat or One-Eleven Blonde on Marble's large, airy patio, where there’s live music every Saturday night with no cover charge. A small menu of panini sandwiches keeps hunger at bay, but you’re here for the beer—several varieties (always with a few seasonals) are brewed fresh in big vats right onsite. Or pick up a growler, six-pack or keg to take home. In the relatively short time it's been open, Marble's taken over the town, and you'll find a variety or two at the respectable bars in town. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ]
O'Niell's is comforting, a little cheeky and unapologetically Irish-American. All the old standouts like the “Burger in Paradise” and fish and chips are still there, as is live music on weekend nights. The huge patio is gorgeous, and Tractor Brewing's O'Niell's Irish Red is a perfectly balanced beer drunk by itself or with everything from chicken wings to chocolate cake. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Pars CuisineCuisine: Middle Eastern
For something a little more out of the ordinary, pay a visit to Pars Cuisine, the Persian restaurant near the Century Rio 24 theater. Vegetarians will appreciate the nonmeat options and meat lovers are sure to love the spicy kabobs. Linger on your floor cushions while belly dancers roam through the dining room. Then head out to the patio for some sheesha. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ] Situated in an old adobe mansion with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, Prairie Star is tailor-made for intimate special occasions. Bold New American dishes created by award-winning Executive Chef Heath VanRiper are as beautiful to behold as they are to eat and go down flawlessly with selections from the
Wine Spectator-
honored cellar. This wine list is immaculate and includes 50 by-the-glass pours maintained in an argon gas Cruvinet. The new wine bar alone is worth the trip. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Seasons Rotisserie & GrillLunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5-11pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change) $$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Wine Bar • Catering • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Credit Cards Full review: Fine dining is always in season (3/11/2010)
Seasons’ rooftop patio is one of our favorite wine-drinking destinations, especially when it’s nice out. There are heaters up there for chilly nights, the courtyard fountain provides a calming gurgle, the view of the mountains is great and the happy hour menu has outstanding dishes at more than reasonable prices. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] New Mexico's largest winery, St. Clair Vineyards has branched out into the food service sector. Regular live jazz music, two patios and a spacious front specialty wine and gift shop bring wine festival flair to thirsty Burqueños year-round. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 2 ] Located in the heart of historic Corrales since 1988, this pizza is worth leaving your own neighborhood. Everyone in Corrales is a regular here, with a selection of more than 30 fresh toppings and four types of hand-tossed crusts to choose from. The enormous patio is great for people-watching in the spring and summer. If it’s cold out, don't forget to try the homemade green chile chicken soup—it’ll cure what ails you. Open through 10 p.m. weeknights, 11 p.m. weekends. (Alibi Staff, May 5, 2011) Add a Review |   
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