While Albuquerque may not have the same quality of eating out attractions as nearby Santa Fe, which is much better known for its fantastic tourist facilities, there are still plenty of Albuquerque restaurants for you to try out during your stay in the city.

As you would expect from the name of the state – New Mexico – there are plenty of restaurants in Albuquerque that specialize in offering high quality Mexican food with authentic ingredients. From spicy chillis through to tasty tortillas, there are a wide variety of different ethnic dishes to sample during your stay.

The main eating out areas in Albuquerque are located in the heart of the city close to the main shopping and business areas, where you will find that they are busy during the day with workers popping out for lunch time meetings. In the evening, the character of the restaurants in Albuquerque is a lot more relaxed, and you can enjoy an evening out with friends having a few drinks over dinner before heading onto a club.

One of the best Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque is the famous Montezuma’s Revenge, which claims to offer the hottest chillis in all of the USA, and you certainly won’t be disappointed by their meals if you like your food spicy. The restaurant has a fantastic reputation, and boasts a lot of fans including Presidents Bush and Clinton amongst former customers who have their pictures on the wall above the tables.

If you prefer to eat international cuisine, then you will find plenty of Albuquerque that offer fine dining from all over the world. As with most cities, you can find plenty of Cantonese and Italian restaurants, but also many Korean and Vietnamese restaurants too, where many of the locals go on a Friday night for something a little different.