Visiting West Old Town, 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 winery and bistro to a bike-in coffee shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Old Town, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
Topping the list is winery, French and New American spot D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro. Located at 901 Rio Grande Blvd., Suite B-100, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, with four stars out of 487 reviews on Yelp.
The owners of Lescombes vineyards are sixth-generation French winemakers. The business has several retail locations around New Mexico. At the winery and bistro in West Old Town, the menu features local wine and French-inspired dishes.
2. Monica's El Portal Restaurant
Mexican spot Monica's El Portal Restaurant is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 321 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, four stars out of 138 reviews.
The restaurant, which has been open since 1978, roasts its own chiles and offers homestyle New Mexican cuisine, including huevos rancheros, green chile cheeseburgers, burritos, sopapillas and more.
3. Ben Michael's Restaurant
Ben Michael's Restaurant, a New Mexican, gluten-free and vegetarian spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 141 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2404 Pueblo Bonito Court NW to see for yourself.
According to the business' Facebook page, Ben Michael's "specializes in red and green chile food made from local organic ingredients beer and wine."
4. Los Compadres Restaurant
Check out Los Compadres Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican restaurant and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers tamales and more, at 2437 Central Ave. NW.
The family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers a variety of Mexican and New Mexican cuisine, including chicken enchiladas, veggie tacos, bean tostadas, chile relleno burritos and more.
5. Bike In Coffee
Finally, there's Bike In Coffee, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 35 reviews. Stop by 949 Montoya Road NW to hit up the spot to score coffee, tea and more next time you're in the neighborhood.
The shop's Facebook page notes, "Pedalers welcome. In fact, we're only open to cyclists and pedestrians." The shop at Old Town Farm offers quiche, soups, salads, crepes and more.
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