Casita Bella Guidebook
Food scene
Mostly local nearby favorite restaurants, but there is a lot to choose from in the area. Getting around Albuquerque is easy, so nothing is really ever far :)
A popular New Mexican restaurant. Beware potions are big. Best sopapillas (New Mexican fry Bread)
109 locals recommend
Sadie's of New Mexico
6230 4th St NWA popular New Mexican restaurant. Beware potions are big. Best sopapillas (New Mexican fry Bread)
Locally owned. Not a lot of sit down eating inside, great for take out and Door Dash delivery. Everything is freshly prepared. The Pho is awesome!!!
Leona Banh Mi
3250 Coors Blvd NWLocally owned. Not a lot of sit down eating inside, great for take out and Door Dash delivery. Everything is freshly prepared. The Pho is awesome!!!
Burgers and Brewery next door. Good Combination. Just down Montano blvd.
6 locals recommend
Grassburger West Side Albuquerque
5600 Coors Blvd NWBurgers and Brewery next door. Good Combination. Just down Montano blvd.
Panera Bread
6500 Holly Ave NEPopular restaurant bistro. Family oriented and fresh food. Starbucks right next door.
Authentic New Mexica food!!! One of My favorites. The Green Chili Relleno plate.
100 locals recommend
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NWAuthentic New Mexica food!!! One of My favorites. The Green Chili Relleno plate.
Yes, a restaurant in a Pharmacy. There is usually a small line, but worth the wait. Breakfast and Lunch only. All perfect New Mexican food being cooked right before your eyes. Hand rolled flour tortillas with melted butter. Everything is good! Shop in the unique store/pharmacy...some cool stuff!
88 locals recommend
Duran Central Pharmacy
1815 Central Ave NWYes, a restaurant in a Pharmacy. There is usually a small line, but worth the wait. Breakfast and Lunch only. All perfect New Mexican food being cooked right before your eyes. Hand rolled flour tortillas with melted butter. Everything is good! Shop in the unique store/pharmacy...some cool stuff!
Extended version of the other M'tuccis on Coors Blvd. Slightly different menu but good food. I like sitting in the bar area, it's a great view. About 7 miles down Unser Blvd.
15 locals recommend
M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant
1908 Wellspring Ave SEExtended version of the other M'tuccis on Coors Blvd. Slightly different menu but good food. I like sitting in the bar area, it's a great view. About 7 miles down Unser Blvd.
Close location. Family owned really good Italian food and spirits. Sit at the bar, table, or lounge....it's a nice place to chill and enjoy the day. Wonderful service.
M'tucci's Café & Market
6001 Winter Haven Rd NWClose location. Family owned really good Italian food and spirits. Sit at the bar, table, or lounge....it's a nice place to chill and enjoy the day. Wonderful service.
New Name - DH Les Combes Winery. Local winery with a nice flare of food selections. Music in the patio on Friday and Saturday evenings. Never disappointed.
70 locals recommend
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
901 Rio Grande Blvd NWNew Name - DH Les Combes Winery. Local winery with a nice flare of food selections. Music in the patio on Friday and Saturday evenings. Never disappointed.
For a fine dining experience, or just a glass of wine and appetizers, this experience is amazing. Level 5 is in Chaco Hotel on the 5th floor and overlooks the city - check out the breathtaking sunsets, city lights or gorgeous mountains.
30 locals recommend
Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWFor a fine dining experience, or just a glass of wine and appetizers, this experience is amazing. Level 5 is in Chaco Hotel on the 5th floor and overlooks the city - check out the breathtaking sunsets, city lights or gorgeous mountains.
Dion's
8100 Wyoming Blvd NEOnly in NM. Local Pizza, Subs and Salads. Take out or eat in.
For that special occasion. Fine dinning in Old Town. You wont be disappointed. Reservations required.
39 locals recommend
Antiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St NWFor that special occasion. Fine dinning in Old Town. You wont be disappointed. Reservations required.
Small, quaint, and very good. Dine in or takeout. Meals freshly prepared to order. Just down from Flix Brewhouse.
Thai Boran Restaurant
3236 La Orilla Rd NWSmall, quaint, and very good. Dine in or takeout. Meals freshly prepared to order. Just down from Flix Brewhouse.
Sobremesa
Good food, brews and drinks. Locally owned. Sit by the fire or enjoy the outdoor patio.
Sightseeing
Balloon Fiesta Park
Only in October!!! Spectacular, a must see. They fill the sky. Visit the official sight for event details. https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta%c2%ae-2019/39748/
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEOnly in October!!! Spectacular, a must see. They fill the sky. Visit the official sight for event details. https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta%c2%ae-2019/39748/
Less than an hour's drive away. Wonderful historical sightseeing in the plaza, spectacular shopping, some really good eats, snow skiing/boarding, hiking, spas and relaxation. Lots to do!!!
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
Less than an hour's drive away. Wonderful historical sightseeing in the plaza, spectacular shopping, some really good eats, snow skiing/boarding, hiking, spas and relaxation. Lots to do!!!
Could be a nice hike or just drive up and check it out. The Casita sits near the Petroglyphs.
135 locals recommend
Petroglyph National Monument
Western Trail NorthwestCould be a nice hike or just drive up and check it out. The Casita sits near the Petroglyphs.
Grocery Store
Wholesome and healthy grocery store, deli, liquor, baked goods...lots
140 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5112 Lomas Blvd NEWholesome and healthy grocery store, deli, liquor, baked goods...lots
Albertsons Market
10131 Coors Rd NWSmith's Food and Drug
6125 4th St NWTotal Wine & More
6701 Uptown Blvd NEWine and Alcohol Galore
Paradise Liquors
6531 Paradise Blvd NWLaundromat
Wash Tub Laundromat
1105 Central Ave NWNearby Laundromat. Only 1.5 miles
FUN
Close. Combination Brewhouse, Restaurant and Movie theater. When you just want a "chill" night.
35 locals recommend
Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque
3236 La Orilla Rd NWClose. Combination Brewhouse, Restaurant and Movie theater. When you just want a "chill" night.
Electric Playhouse
5201 Ouray Rd NWFun for everyone!! A unique experience
You won't be disappointed. A very unique experience of art, exploring and coolness. This is in Santa Fe a 45 minute drive.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirYou won't be disappointed. A very unique experience of art, exploring and coolness. This is in Santa Fe a 45 minute drive.