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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Where to eat in Old Town

The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.

01Food & wine tours in Old Town

Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Old Town — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.

02Restaurants & wine bars of Old Town

Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Old Town — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.

Seafood restaurantAlbuquerque

99 Degrees Seafood Kitchen

Cuisine
Cajun, Seafood
Hours
closed
Address
Central Avenue Northeast

Regional kitchen

Cocina Azul

Cuisine
Regional
Hours
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Address
Mountain Road Northwest

Seafood restaurantAlbuquerque

Crackin' Crab Seafood Boil

Cuisine
Seafood
Hours
Su-Th 12:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30
Address
Pan American Freeway NE

Regional kitchenAlbuquerque

Flying Star

Cuisine
Coffee Shop, Regional, American
Hours
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Address
Central Avenue Southeast

Regional kitchenAlbuquerque

Oni

Cuisine
Noodle, Ramen, Regional
Hours
Tu-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Address
Central Ave SW

Tapas houseAlbuquerque

Triana

Cuisine
Tapas
Hours
We-Sa 16:30-21:30
Address
Carlisle Boulevard Northeast

RestaurantAlbuquerque

A Taste of the Caribbean

Cuisine
Caribbean
Hours
Tu-Th 11:30-19:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-20:00
Address
Central Avenue Southeast

RestaurantAlbuquerque

Ajiaco Colombian Bistro

  • Terrace
Cuisine
Colombian
Hours
Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Booking
Yes
Address
Silver Avenue Southeast

RestaurantAlbuquerque

Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe

  • Vegan options
Cuisine
Indian, Oriental, International
Hours
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Address
Silver Avenue Southeast

RestaurantAlbuquerque

Crazy Fish

Cuisine
Japanese
Hours
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Address
Central Avenue Northeast

RestaurantAlbuquerque

Duran's Central Pharmacy

Cuisine
New Mexican, Mexican
Hours
Mo-Tu 09:00-18:30; We-Su 09:00-20:00
Address
Central Avenue Northwest

Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.

03Markets, wine merchants & producers

Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Old Town usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.

04Where to sleep nearby

Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Old Town — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.

Book your stay

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Stays near the restaurants of Old Town

Real hotels, guesthouses and hostels in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced from OpenStreetMap, with live prices from our booking partner — compare them with the links below.

05Travel & medical insurance

Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.

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06Practical questions

What first-timers ask before eating their way through Old Town.

Where should you eat in Old Town?

Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Old Town with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. The long midday meal, often a fixed set menu, is the best value of the day; dinner starts later and is lighter.

What food is Old Town known for?

Order the regional dishes, fresh seafood on the coast and the market food locals queue for. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.

What time do restaurants open in Old Town?

Lunch runs from about 13:00 to 16:00 and dinner from 19:30 to 23:00. Markets and street stalls serve from early morning, and many close by mid-afternoon. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.

Do you need to book a table in Old Town?

For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.

How much does a meal cost in Old Town?

A set lunch at a local fonda costs a few dollars; expect roughly US$25–60 per person for dinner with drinks in a good restaurant, more in resort areas. Card acceptance varies — carry some local cash.

Are there food tours in Old Town?

Yes — market walks, street-food tours, mezcal, tequila or rum tastings and cooking classes run in and around Old Town. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Old Town?

Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.

How much should you tip in Old Town?

Leave 10–15% at sit-down restaurants when service is not already added; check the bill for a service line.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Old Town — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Old Town — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

All prices and times on this page are estimates and change often. They are a starting point from an independent editor, never official or guaranteed figures. Always check the final price and the opening hours with the official venue or operator before you book or travel.

Checked · 30 July 2026