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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Albuquerque's Sandia neighborhood

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Published on July 09, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Albuquerque's Sandia neighborhoodPhoto: Poki Poki Cevicheria/Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Sandia has to offer? Get to know this Albuquerque neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a poke restaurant to a coffee and boba tea spot.

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

1. Poki Poki Cevicheria

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Topping the list is Hawaiian and Asian fusion restaurant Poki Poki Cevicheria. Located at 3517 Wyoming Blvd. NE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp.

Poke bowls and a variety of other bowls are featured on the menu, including  bowls with spicy tuna, salmon, albacore tuna, pineapple or tofu, rice and a host of topping and sauce options.

2. Ak Deli

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Next up is deli AK Deli, which offers sandwiches and more, situated at 3615 Wyoming Blvd. NE. With 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian sausage and cheesy beef dogs are featured, as well as pastrami, corned beef and fried bologna sandwiches.

3. Ortega's New Mexican Restaurant

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Mexican spot Ortega's New Mexican Restaurant is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3617 Wyoming Blvd. NE, four stars out of 99 reviews.

A cheese enchiladas, chile relleno, pork tamale and beef taco are all included on the "plato grande." Other options include chimichangas, burritos and tostadas.

4. Sweet Cup Espresso & Boba Bar

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Sweet Cup Espresso & Boba Bar, a coffee, tea and bubble tea spot that offers desserts and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 43 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3517 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite A, to see for yourself.

The coffee shop will add boba to your coffee, and offers such beverages as Maya chai with cheese topping, Thai coffee, caramel macchiato and a variety of boba teas.


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