Visiting Nob Hill, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Albuquerque neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a drugstore soda fountain and cafe to a Latin American and Asian fusion restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Nob Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Model Pharmacy
Topping the list is drugstore and cafe Model Pharmacy. Located at 3636 Monte Vista Blvd. NE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp.
The drugstore has a soda fountain and a counter where ice cream floats, milkshakes and sundaes are served. Menu options include bagel and cream cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as well as brisket on a hot roll, plus a variety of salads.
2. Guava Tree Cafe
Next up is Latin American and Caribbean spot Guava Tree Cafe, offering sandwiches and more, situated at 118 Richmond Drive NE. With 4.5 stars out of 320 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
A traditional warm-pressed Cuban sandwich tops the menu, which also features sandwiches with slow-roasted Caribbean-rubbed pork, shredded chicken breast with Swiss cheese, and roasted vegetables with provolone cheese and chimichurri sauce.
3. The Farmacy
Breakfast and brunch spot The Farmacy, which offers coffee, tea and sandwiches, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3718 Central Ave. SE, 4.5 stars out of 268 reviews.
The restaurant serves breakfast all day, including such dishes as waffles rancheros and biscuits and gravy with green chili peppers and cheddar cheese. Other menu options include grilled cheese, reuben and turkey pesto sandwiches.
4. Poki Poki Cevicheria
Poki Poki Cevicheria, a Latin American and Asian fusion restaurant that offers seafood and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 269 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3417 Central Ave. NE to see for yourself.
Diners may build their own poke and ceviche bowl, starting with white or brown rice, then adding ahi tuna, salmon or other protein, a variety of sauces and chipotle mayo, chimichurri or avocado wasabi aioli.
5. Safari Grill
Check out Safari Grill, which has earned five stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New American, Indian and African spot at 3001 Central Ave. NE.
Entrees include steak, shrimp or chicken skewers marinated in the restaurant's signature sauce, Indian-style fish and chips, chicken tikka and a short rib skillet. Burgers, sandwiches and wraps are also on offer.
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