5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Albuquerque NM
Updated 11 October 2026 · 34 restaurants in Downtown, Albuquerque NM considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers restaurants in Downtown Albuquerque NM, ranked by Google rating and weighted by how many people left a review. 34 qualifying businesses were considered. Each of the five entries lists its Google category, price range, opening hours and address, along with themes from customer reviews. The ranking order is set by the data, so the first place has the top score. Use the notes to choose a spot for a weekday lunch, a weekend brunch or a night out downtown.
#1
Arepas El pana
★ 5 (884 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Arepas El pana is a restaurant with a 5 rating from 884 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. Its hours vary by day, generally from 10 am to 7 pm, and it is closed on Wednesdays. The address is 317 Central Ave NW. Google lists counter service, takeaway, delivery and catering, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reviewers mention arepas with chimichurri, a pabellon arepa, yuca fries, good coffee, and a small seating area that was clean.
Best for: Arepas with a counter service format
- Address
- 317 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–4 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 10 am–4 pm; Tue 10 am–4 pm; Wed Closed
#2
Slice and Dice Pizzeria
★ 4.8 (605 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Slice and Dice Pizzeria is a pizza restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 605 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open most days from late morning and closed on Tuesdays. The address is 2225 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite C. Google lists delivery, dine-in, beer, late-night food and vegan options. Reviewers mention gluten-free and dairy-free pizza, a selection of games and miniature supplies, and staff who answered every question.
Best for: Vegan and gluten-free pizza
- Address
- 2225 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste C, Albuquerque, NM 87112, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Papa Frank's
★ 4.8 (454 Google reviews)Restaurant$1–10 per person
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Papa Frank's is a restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 454 reviews and a price range of $1 to $10. It serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays from 7 am to 1:45 pm and is closed on weekends. The address is 218 Marble Ave NW. Google lists counter service, takeaway, delivery, coffee and dessert, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention comfort food made with care, a clean and friendly space, and quick breakfast pickups. One reviewer raised a complaint about restroom access.
Best for: Weekday breakfast downtown
- Address
- 218 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–1:45 pm; Mon 7 am–1:45 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–1:45 pm; Tue 7 am–1:45 pm; Wed 7 am–1:45 pm
#4
Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown
★ 4.7 (1,519 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown is a pizza restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 1,519 reviews and no price range listed. It is open most days from 11 am to 9 pm and closed on Sundays. The address is 510 Central Ave SE. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention thin, crispy pizza, a carbonara made with guanciale, espresso, appetizers and desserts, and a staff described as very friendly.
Best for: Charred pizza and a wine bar dinner
- Address
- 510 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
cafe lush
★ 4.7 (999 Google reviews)American restaurant
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cafe lush is an American restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 999 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It opens early and serves until about 1:30 pm, with shorter Saturday hours, and is closed on Mondays and Sundays. The address is 700 Tijeras Ave NW. Google lists breakfast, brunch, great coffee and tea, vegan options, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a croissant sandwich, a breakfast pizza, a warm and attentive team, and a burrito some found soggy.
Best for: Weekday brunch and a coffee stop
- Address
- 700 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–1:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–1:30 pm; Tue 7 am–1:30 pm; Wed 7 am–1:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 34 restaurants in Downtown, Albuquerque NM with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Slice and Dice Pizzeria takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Papa Frank's opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Arepas El pana ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 884 reviews. Slice and Dice Pizzeria is second at 4.8 from 605 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Albuquerque NM are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Slice and Dice Pizzeria, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Arepas El pana $10–20; Slice and Dice Pizzeria $10–20; Papa Frank's $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Arepas El pana, Slice and Dice Pizzeria and Papa Frank's.
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