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Check out the 3 top spots in Albuquerque's South San Pedro neighborhood

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Published on August 01, 2019
Check out the 3 top spots in Albuquerque's South San Pedro neighborhoodPollito Con Papas | Photo: Joye H./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that South San Pedro has to offer? Get to know this Albuquerque neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Peruvian spot to a New Mexican restaurant and lounge.

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. Pollito Con Papas

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Topping the list is Peruvian spot Pollito Con Papas. Located at 6105 Gibson SE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp.

Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, chicken-stuffed potatoes, cilantro rice and, for dessert, ice cream with tropical Peruvian fruit are signature menu options.

2. Giovanni's Pizzeria

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Next up is Giovanni's Pizzeria, situated at 921 San Pedro Drive SE. With 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

In addition to pizzas with a variety of toppings, including fresh meat, pesto and jalapeños, the restaurant also offers calzones, salads and desserts like cheesecake, cannolis and tiramisu.

3. Cervantes 

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New Mexican spot Cervantes is another top choice. Yelpers give the restaurant and lounge, located at 5801 Gibson Blvd. SE, four stars out of 359 reviews.

The menu features seafood enchiladas, chili rellenos and chicken tacos, alongside house specialties like the steak asada, served with pico de gallo and melted cheese.


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