I-25 Corridor Restaurants in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico
Albuquerque - I-25 Corridor
Blake’s Lotaburger
Cuisine: American
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 is a model of efficiency and cleanliness. Why look any further?
 | | | |  | 4 rating (6 votes) |
Blake’s Lotaburger
Cuisine: American
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 is a model of efficiency and cleanliness. Why look any further?
| | | | | 3 rating (2 votes) |
Blake’s Lotaburger
Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm
Sun: 7am-10pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American
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 is a model of efficiency and cleanliness. Why look any further?
| | | | | 3.67 rating (3 votes) |
Craft Republic
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Craft Beer • Wine • Take Out / To-Go • Pool Tables • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
Formerly known as The Fox and Hound, Craft Republic remains true to typical sports bars: hip-hop music blasting, TVs blaring and pretty waitresses bustling. But one glance at the extensive menu is all it takes to clue you in that it is a fine restaurant, as well. There’s no shame here, fill your comfort food needs with everything from BBQ chipotle burgers to “The Dilemma:” a hand-battered crispy chicken sandwich with bacon, maple miso butter and a sunny-side up fried egg.
Full review: When you’re hunting for good bar food ()
| | | | | 3.23 rating (35 votes) |
Fiesta's Restaurant & Lounge
Sun-Thu: 6:30-9pm, Bar:7am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 6:30am-10pm, Bar: 7am-1am (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Mexican
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Wine • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Karaoke • Pool Tables • Outdoor Patio • Smoking Permitted • Wireless Internet
Happy Hour!: 3:00pm - 7:00pmThe staff never judge you after your sixth or seventh taco or even when you ask for the relleno and tamale plate after. They even have a premier karoke system avaliable every Friday and Saturday night in their bar.
| | | | | 2.64 rating (52 votes) |
Hadley's Tea
Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Sun: Closed (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso
This friendly staff serves freshly brewed pure and natural teas along with coffee, pastries, and meals like salads and sandwiches.
| | | | | 3.04 rating (25 votes) |
Hello Poké
Sun noon-6pm, Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat noon-8pm (hours can change without notice)
Enter Hello Poké, riding a giant wave of foodie enthusiasm for poke, one of Hawaii’s proudest dishes. Traditionally it’s cubed and marinated fish, though fusion cuisine and innovation have certainly expanded the otherwise workman-like dish as it has traveled. Build your bowl from a base of either rice or organic greens, followed by scoops of protein in your choice of sauce, then top it to your heart’s content from a varied list of Asian Pacific possibilities.
| | | | | 1 rating (1 vote) |
Hooters Restaurant
Mon-Thurs-11-11, Fri-Sat-11-12, Sun 11-10 (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American
Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Craft Beer • NM Beer • Delivery • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Karaoke • Pool Tables • Smoking Permitted • Wireless Internet
Happy Hour!: every weekday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: every weekday 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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| | | | | 3.17 rating (65 votes) |
Mick’s Chile Fix
Cuisine: New Mexican
Mick’s offers excellent value for your dollar. The dining room is no-frills and the menu selections are also basic, but it's done right. Breakfast is served all day alongside New Mexican fare like wrist-sized enchiladas, fat, moist tamales and beyond-tender carne adovada. The service is lightning-quick. And the chile? The red has a nice red-orange color and a medium heat. The green's even better with a beautiful emerald color, a warm, fruity taste, medium heat and just enough body. Frito pie has pride of place on the menu, but best of all, the bill won't burn you.
Full review: Get your licks at Mick’s ()
| | | | | 4.15 rating (15 votes) |
Nativo Lodge
Cuisine: New Mexican
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| | | | | 3.47 rating (17 votes) |
Nexus Brewery
Mon-Thu: 11am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 11am-8:30pm (hours can change without notice)
$$ • Booze Served • Wine Bar • Craft Beer • Growler refills • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Dog-Friendly
This brewery has quite a following, both for the beer and as a “New Mexican soul food” gastropub. The menu offers specialties like New Orleans-style gumbo and the delicious marriage of chicken and waffles. It’s just the place to take your corn-bread-and-Frito-pie-craving friends while still getting your craft beer fix.
Read more: ABQ Beer Geek: Tractor taps Nob Hill, Nexus makes neighbors near I-25 (9/8/2011)
Read more: On the Hunt for Chicken and Waffles (2/20/2014)
| | | | | 4.08 rating (103 votes) |
Oak Tree Café
This place has such a warm atmosphere and excellent customer service you’ll prefer it to dining with your own family. Owner Rob Carson is as personable a guy as you’ll ever meet, and his sandwiches aren’t too shabby either. Fresh bread, slow-roasted beef with au jus and Boar’s Head meats and cheeses give this sammich shop a rep for filling its customers up. The staff are an impeccably mannered bunch.
Full review: At your service ()
| | | | | 4 rating (24 votes) |
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 11-8 (hours can change without notice)
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| | | | | 3.6 rating (60 votes) |
Pars Cuisine
Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 5pm-9pm (hours can change without notice)
$$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Wine Bar • Craft Beer • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
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.
Full review: Pars balances the exotic and the comfortable ()
| | | | | 3.31 rating (50 votes) |
Plum Cafe Asian Grill
Plum Cafe Asian Grill serves a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai food that’s a familiar favorite in Albuquerque. Plum uses the order-at-the counter model, but the dining area is spacious and elegant. Plus, its location in the Century Rio complex is right on the money for folks looking for a bite before or after a movie. Most dishes can be made vegetarian. The tama cod, battered and crispy, is glazed in a tamarind sauce that would appeal to orange chicken fans. The Thai yellow curry is creamy and expertly spiced, but you can always ask to have the heat adjusted.
Read more: Mina's Dish: Piggy’s, Plum and Pizza 9 (12/15/2011)
| | | | | 3.8 rating (15 votes) |
Prosum Roasters
Mon-Fri 6:30am-noon
Sat 8:30am-12:30pm
Sun closed (hours can change without notice)
Meals Served: Breakfast
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso
This cozy cafe roasts and serves ethically sourced coffee. A portion of the proceeds go to the farmers and the people who produce the finely crafted coffee. Grab a 12oz bag of your choice beans for $12. Swing by on a Friday for their weekly tasting for their blends.
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Rock and Brews
Monday thru Thursday 11am-11pm
Friday 11am-midnight
Saturday 10am-midnight
Sunday 10am-11pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Lounge
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Sandia Grill and High Desert Lounge
Cuisine: American
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| | | | | 3.06 rating (17 votes) |
The Seasonal Palate
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-2:30pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Take Out/To-Go
Chef Kimberly Calvo now dishes up some of the best grub with her new, fine dining catering business that works as a regular restaurant during the daytime featuring many of the favorite dishes from Calvo’s former food truck. They offer healthy, local and organic meals. We’re left with one question, though: How can we join her exclusive supper club?
Read more: Locovore: The Seasonal Palate food truck parks in Placitas (3/1/2012)
| | | | | 3.38 rating (8 votes) |
Smallcakes: A Cupcakery
Monday- Saturday 10am- 8pm
Sunday noon- 5pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Bakery/Sweets
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