Shipman's favorite Albuquerque restaurants

Disclaimers: This is by no means comprehensive. I don't get to Albuquerque that often, but if I'm going to drive all that way I want a nice meal. Since Socorro has great Mexican fare, I hardly ever eat Mexican food in the city. Me for something Asian or otherwise out of the ordinary.

Stars: **** terrific, *** good, ** okay, * avoid

My favorites

By category

I tried in vain to rank my Albuquerque favorites. I list them in reverse alphabetical order just for the heck of it. They are all superb and will likely make you very happy every time. Zea Bistro****: On the south side of Montgomery just west of San Mateo. Terra Bistro**** Slate Street Cafe****: one block north of Lomas between 5th and 6th. See their web page. Seasons**** Scalo Italian Grill**** Prairie Star**** Marcello's Chop House****: In the Q Center north of Indian School and east of Louisiana. Pricey; nice meats. Le Cafe Miche**** India Palace**** Bien Shur**** Artichoke Cafe**** Ambrozia Cafe closed on 2008-01-01, but owner Sam Etheridge's new operation, the Nob Hill Bar & Grill, should be open shortly at the old Graze/Kanome location, 3128 Central SE.

Indian Chinese Japanese Continental/bistro Seafood Italian French Thai Vietnamese Greek Middle Eastern Barbecue New Mexican Mexican

In transition

These restaurants were formerly rated but have undergone major personnel changes and need re-evaluation:

• Chef du Jour****

Gone but not forgotten

• Ambrozia Cafe
• Cafe Spoleto
• Kanome, an Asian Diner****
• Silk Road****. Closed in June 2001. I blame the location, and an overly ambitious menu. I hope someday to recapture the magnificent Chicken Hunkarbegendi.

Last updated: 2008/04/09 17:08:09
URL: http://www.nmt.edu/~shipman/food/abq.html