Spending time in South San Pedro? Get to know this Albuquerque neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from brunch spots to a Vietnamese restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in South San Pedro, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Tia Betty Blue's
Topping the list is brunch and Mexican spot Tia Betty Blue's, which offers coffee, tea and more. Located at 1248 San Mateo Blvd. SE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 492 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant has a drive-thru, or you can eat in or carry out. Expect to find items like blue corn waffles, breakfast burritos, breakfast enchiladas and more on the menu.
2. Stripes Biscuit
Next up is breakfast and New Mexican spot Stripes Biscuit, situated at 5701 Gibson Blvd. SE. With 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant specializes in breakfast creations, with a focus on homemade buttermilk biscuits. Owner Gary Hines told The Albuquerque Journal, "We must have tried 100 recipes," before settling on the perfect biscuit.
Biscuit sandwiches on the menu include both morning and afternoon options, including a breakfast fried chicken and gravy biscuit and a lunch pulled pork barbecue biscuit.
3. Saigon Far East
Vietnamese spot Saigon Far East is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 901 San Pedro Drive SE, Suite D, 4.5 stars out of 165 reviews.
On the menu, you'll find traditional Vietnamese items like pho, spring rolls, vermicelli noodles, tea and more.
4. The Bird Hot Pot
The Bird Hot Pot, a traditional American spot that offers hot pot, seafood and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 60 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5409 Gibson Blvd. SE to see for yourself.
You can try six different types of Chinese hot pots at The Bird Hot Pot, like pork, chicken and seafood, that come with bok choy, cabbage, corn, carrots and mushrooms in the broth. There's also a variety of sushi rolls.
5. Copper Canyon Cafe
And then there's Copper Canyon Cafe, a local favorite with four stars out of 64 reviews. Stop by 5455 Gibson Blvd. SE to hit up the cafe and Mexican and traditional American spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
The restaurant serves breakfast all day, along with a wide range of lunch and dinner options. Menu items include skillets, omelets, taco salads, burgers, enchiladas, burritos and more.
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