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Explore the 5 top spots for food and drinks in downtown Albuquerque

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Published on May 03, 2019
Explore the 5 top spots for food and drinks in downtown AlbuquerqueZendo. | Photo: Mario C./Yelp

Spending time in downtown Albuquerque? Get to know this Albuquerque neighborhood by browsing its most popular spots for food and drinks, from a restaurant featuring New Mexican cuisine to a tapas bar.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Cocina Azul

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New Mexican spot Cocina Azul, situated at 1134 Mountain Road NW, has proven to be a local favorite, with 4.5 stars out of 1,088 reviews on Yelp. 

2. The Cellar Tapas Beer and Wine

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Bar and Spanish spot The Cellar Tapas Beer and Wine, which offers tapas and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1025 Lomas Blvd. NW, 4.5 stars out of 229 reviews. 

3. Slow Roasted Bocadillos

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Slow Roasted Bocadillos, a sandwich shop that offers sandwiches, tacos and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 58 Yelp reviews. Head over to 200 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 110 to see for yourself.

4. Zendo

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Check out Zendo, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 185 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score coffee, tea and more at 413 Second St. SW.

5. Cafe Lush

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Finally, there's Cafe Lush, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 150 reviews. Stop by 700 Tijeras Ave. NW to hit up the cafe and New American spot next time you're in the neighborhood. 


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