Visiting Uptown, 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 Thai restaurant to a full-service hair salon.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Uptown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Bangkok Bite
Topping the list is Thai spot Bangkok Bite. Located at 8246 Menaul Blvd. NE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp.
In addition to pad thai, the restaurant offers deep fried-dumplings, vegetable spring rolls, papaya salad, drunken noodles, seaweed soup and a variety of curries.
2. Glam Nail Bar and Spa
Next up is Glam Nail Bar and Spa, situated at 8224 Menaul Blvd. NE. With 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The salon offers manicures and pedicures.
Yelper Sonia D., who gave the salon five stars in her June 17 review, wrote, "Their space looks very clean, modern and relaxing. The lady who did my nails was very careful and took her time."
3. Kim Nails and Spa
Kim Nails And Spa is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 7610 Menaul Blvd. NE, four stars out of 73 reviews.
Yelp user Brittany E. gave the salon a five-star review on May 19. She wrote, "Kevin did an amazing job and took his time. I also like how they give you your own packet with nail files, so you aren't sharing the same tools used on other people."
4. Charley's 33's & CD's
Charley's 33's & CD's, a spot to score DVDs and vinyl records, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 21 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7602 Menaul Blvd. to see for yourself.
The shop buys, sells and trades vinyl records, CDs, tapes, vintage clothes and more.
5. Beauty Essentials
Check out Beauty Essentials, which has earned four stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp. You can find the hair salon at 8106 Menaul Blvd. NE
The full-service salon offers haircuts and color, facial waxing and more.
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