Albuquerque/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 03, 2019
Albuquerque's 5 best spots to score cheap breakfast and brunch eatsJava Joe's | Photo: Ayka A./Yelp

Looking for a delicious breakfast and brunch meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Java Joe's

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Topping the list is Java Joe's. Located at 906 Park Ave. SW in Raynolds, it is the highest-rated affordable breakfast and brunch restaurant in Albuquerque, boasting 4.5 stars out of 210 reviews on Yelp.

Breakfast enchiladas, a fruit plate, breakfast bagel with egg and bacon and pancakes with strawberries are among the many options.

2. Central Grill And Coffee House

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Next up is West Park's Central Grill and Coffee House, situated at 2056 Central Ave. SW. With 4.5 stars out of 755 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

On the menu, you'll find a grilled tortilla burger, a bison burger, a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, banana French toast and waffle dogs — sausage dipped in waffle batter.

3. Frontier

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University Heights's Frontier, located at 2400 Central Ave. SE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 1,835 reviews.

Eggs served with hash browns and toast or tortillas, a Western omelet, huevos rancheros and breakfast burritos are on offer.

4. Tia Betty Blue's

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Tia Betty Blue's in South San Pedro, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 529 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1248 San Mateo Blvd. SE to see for yourself.

The cafe serves blue corn waffles with vanilla lavender or chocolate whipped cream, breakfast burritos, house-made chili, tamales and a variety of sandwiches. 

5. Bocadillos

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Last but not least, there's Bocadillos, a downtown favorite with five stars out of 77 reviews. Stop by 200 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 110, see for yourself.

Menu options include slow-roasted corned beef with fire-roasted bell peppers, cheese and green chile, slow-roasted turkey sandwich with house-made green chile apple chutney and eggs served with choice of bacon, sausage or chorizo.


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