Albuquerque/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 22, 2019
Explore the 3 top spots in Albuquerque's Altura neighborhoodTaj Mahal Cuisine of India | Photo: John W./Yelp

Visiting Altura, 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 an ice cream shop to an Indian restaurant.

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

1. I Scream Ice Cream

Photo: daniel l./Yelp

Topping the list is I Scream Ice Cream, located at 2000 Carlisle Blvd. NE. It's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp.

The ice cream and eclectic toy store features a variety of ice cream flavors, including chocolate malt cookie, raspberry chocolate chip and chocolate chip cookie dough, plus waffle cones and toppings.  Chocolate-covered frozen bananas on a stick and banana splits are also on offer.

2. Betamorph E-Cigs

Photo: Betamorph E-Cigs/Yelp

Next up is vape shop Betamorph E-Cigs, situated at 2000 Carlisle Blvd., Suite B. With five stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

The shop's flavors include ambrosia, banana, black tea with cucumber mint and blood orange. Also for sale are coils, chargers, accessories, T-shirts and do-it-yourself supplies.

3. Taj Mahal Cuisine of India

Photo: cecilia L./Yelp

Taj Mahal Cuisine of India is another top choice. Yelpers give the restaurant, located at 1430 Carlisle Blvd. NE, four stars out of 228 reviews.

Tandoori chicken, lamb and shrimp are among the restaurant's specialties. The menu also includes a variety of curries, minced lamb stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins in a curry-cream sauce, marinated chicken wings, traditional naan bread and mango custard with fruit.


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