10 Coolest Coffee Shops in New Mexico

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Café Bella Coffee, Rio Rancho, NM

The specialty craft coffee served is fair trade and organic, single origin, micro-lot and locally roasted and is the base of brewed and specialty drinks. You can’t beat the Café…

The specialty craft coffee served is fair trade and organic, single origin, micro-lot and locally…

The 8 Best Pet Stores in New Mexico!

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Pet Food Gone Wild, Rio Rancho, NM

There’s more to owning a pet than just feeding it. Those who run this store know that. They offer low cost vaccine clinics, host events celebrating you and your dog, participate in fundraisers…

There’s more to owning a pet than just feeding it. Those who run this store know that. They…

Traditional Vietnamese: Best Pho Restaurants in New Mexico

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Pho Bar, Rio Rancho, NM

Beef noodle soup, pho, is the national dish of Vietnam—it’s their comfort food chicken noodle soup. The pho here is … pho-nomenal. It’s all about the broth which is so…

Beef noodle soup, pho, is the national dish of Vietnam—it’s their comfort food chicken…

Dig In! New Mexico's Best Pasta

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Joe’s Pasta House, Rio Rancho, NM

Recipes straight from this restaurant owner’s Italian grandmother’s kitchen have helped put this eatery in Albuquerque Magazine’s Best of the City category for multiple years…

Recipes straight from this restaurant owner’s Italian grandmother’s kitchen have helped…

The 10 Best Sports Centers in New Mexico!

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Rio Rancho Sports Complex, Rio Rancho, NM

This is truly a place that has something for everyone on its enormous 78.5 acres. It has: baseball, soccer and softball fields, a skate park, tennis courts with lights, playgrounds, shady areas,…

This is truly a place that has something for everyone on its enormous 78.5 acres. It has: baseball,…

The 8 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in New Mexico!

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Eagle Ridge Gymnastics, Rio Rancho, NM

Score a perfect 10 with a birthday party at this gymnastics studio. Two trained teachers will help party-goers for one hour with a variety of activities including bouncing on the trampoline, rope…

Score a perfect 10 with a birthday party at this gymnastics studio. Two trained teachers will help…

The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in New Mexico!

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Slate Street Billiards Bar & Grille, Rio Rancho, NM

This is a place that loves throwing parties. They throw a karaoke one on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. until the last pop diva sings. The one caveat is no singing on UFC Fight…

This is a place that loves throwing parties. They throw a karaoke one on Thursday, Friday and…

10 Best Oyster Places in New Mexico

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K’Lynn’s Southern & Cajun Fusion, Rio Rancho, NM

Southern flavors are blended with Cajun spices for a unique mix of fare at this restaurant named for the chef behind all of the deliciousness. Oysters are plump, battered and deep fried and are…

Southern flavors are blended with Cajun spices for a unique mix of fare at this restaurant named…

9 Best Historic Restaurants in New Mexico

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Perea’s Tijuana Bar, Corrales, NM

Earthen bricks, dug by hand from the banks of the nearby Rio Grande River, were used to build this sod-style abode more than two centuries ago. It’s still standing as one of the oldest…

Earthen bricks, dug by hand from the banks of the nearby Rio Grande River, were used to build this…

The 8 Best Pubs in New Mexico!

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Corrales Bistro Brewery, Corrales, NM

Not far from the bustle of the big city, you’ll find this small town hanging on to its rural roots. The Bistro supports that by encouraging customers to make themselves at home. With a beer in…

Not far from the bustle of the big city, you’ll find this small town hanging on to its rural…

Pet Food Gone Wild, Rio Rancho, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Pet Stores in New Mexico!

There’s more to owning a pet than just feeding it. Those who run this store know that. They offer low cost vaccine clinics, host events celebrating you and your dog, participate in fundraisers… Read More

Annie’s Soup Kitchen, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in 8 Best Soup Places in New Mexico

Happiness is homemade, that’s the simple truth at this cozy spot that is reminiscent of your favorite grandma’s kitchen. Soup specials are daily and include favorites like green chile,… Read More

Urban Hotdog Company, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in New Mexico!

There’s nothing better than a straight up gourmet hot dog, unless of course it’s a gourmet hot dog smothered in homemade cheesy mac and cheese topped with bacon. Go one better by adding… Read More

Sandia Chile Company, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in 9 Best Places for Hatch Chile Peppers in New Mexico

Red and green chiles in an array of choices are found at the retail store in town. The wide variety of products include both Sandia and Hatch red and green chiles. Products include sundried red chile… Read More

La Salita, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in New Mexico

Locals know to order chile rellenos. They’re fresh stuffed every morning, hand-dipped in a house-secret batter that’s mixed fresh daily. Yum. Great for vegetarians. If meat’s on… Read More

Padilla's Mexican Kitchen, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 6 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in New Mexico!

A home-cooked meal at someone’s house is a real treat. A meal here evokes that same feeling, as if you’re eating with a friend who keeps popping up from the dining room ta-ble to check on… Read More

Jericho Nursery, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New Mexico!

Jericho, the city, is a fertile spot. So is Jericho, the nursery. Plants take tending and there couldn’t be two better tenders than owners, Rick and Jennifer and the family-like crew… Read More

ABQ Pediatric Dentistry, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in New Mexico!

Kids come first with Dr. Shaw as she helps young people learn to practice good dental health. From the space-themed waiting room to a Kirby the Chimpanzee presentation about dentistry, this is a… Read More

Taj Mahal Cuisine of India, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Indian Restaurants in New Mexico!

The iconic beauty of the Taj Mahal, as well as the tastes of northern India are captured at this enchanting restaurant. Spiced Indian curries and Tandoori chicken, lamb or shrimp kabobs and flavored… Read More

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