The Tastiest Venues & Event Spaces in Albuquerque

Joseph's Culinary Pub

★★★★☆ 4.4 (324) • $$$

"Pretty spectacular place. We happened to go on restaurant week, which I didn't know and wouldn't recommend. Around 530 on a Sunday, the place was packed, so we came back at 8pm for dessert and lucked out with some bar seats. The stressed-out bartender ended up being very charming and pleasant. We tried the chicken liver mousse and gluten free tres leches. The mousse was phenomenal, but the tres leches I would skip due to the texture, which wasn't for me despite the lovely flavors. (Most of the menu is gluten-free, which is awesome).I wish we had room for more food! I'd go back in a heartbeat. It's not a cocktail forward place, but it's great for wine, aperitifs, and some classic drinks, like martinis and manhattans. MAKE A RESERVATION OR SHOW UP AS THEY OPEN!"

Rio Bravo Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.7 (258) • $$

"What a great spot! Dog friendly! We went on a weekday and were lucky to find space outside on the patio so we had room for our dog that is in the middle of training.The food was delicious (chicken sando was incredible) and the beers were spot on.Parking was easy. Best of all the crew that took care of us and our pup were fantastic."

Little Anita's New Mexican Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (301) • $$

"The family brought us to Little Anita's on our visit to Old Town. I walked in having zero idea of what to expect, and walked out full and happy!First of all, Aurora was a superstar server. She was pleasant, efficient, and just all-around lovely. Thank you for the great service.We started with the special: hibiscus margaritas (and a hibiscus sprite for the one guest not imbibing). They were pretty, and tasty, although a little sweeter than I personally love. Definitely get it since it's a limited menu item, but if I had a second cocktail, it would have been a regular margarita.Chips were fresh and the salsa was very blended and flavorful. The menu was huge with tons of options, and I ordered a sopapilla stuffed with beans and ground beef. Sopas aren't very popular where I live in Florida so I wanted something different.The food came out fast, and hot, and very plate looked fantastic. The rice and beans served with my dish were delicious, and the sopapilla was a nice change from regular tortillas. We also got a complimentary order of sopapillas and honey for the table - I didn't try them because I was stuffed from my meal, but everyone loved them.Great prices and amazing amount of food for the money."

Escape in Time

★★★★★ 4.7 (20)

"My daughter, Having been invited to a birthday party here, had a great time, along with the other 14 girls....rather little princesses....please forgive me. ;). The staff was beyond warm and friendly, politely accommodating both with the young girls and adults...which is never an easy task. Judging by the smiles on all the little princesses faces...which is a true testament...the birthday party was a great smashing success!! Thank you to all the staff and host for such a lovely event - you made everyone feel special and appreciated. Thank you!!!"

Old Town Farm

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15)

"Old Town Farm is nestled in a "rural" suburb of Albuquerque's Old Town neighborhood. This is one of the two oldest neighborhoods in the city with a feel harkening back many decades ago.The farm grows a traditional array of produce, which they sell at the Downtown Growers Market as well as in weekly CSA-style deliveries and pickup. You can also go to the farm on Friday and Sunday mornings to pick out produce you'd like to buy straight from their field. They have other stuff for sale, including honey, eggs, and wildflowers, but for me, the greatest gem is in their weekend Bike In Coffee. For those who don't know, you can bike to the farm and have a casual brunch dining in their beautiful garden. The farm rests along the I-40 Bike Trail, which meets up with the larger Bosque Trail, making it easy to bike in for brunch or a break from your training. You can drive there, too, but biking there is more fun, and that's the point. I mean, how can you go wrong with a place that encourages you to bike into for your coffee and hang out in such a pretty outdoor space?They offer traditional New Mexican dishes, including breakfast burritos, which anyone who enjoys working out knows is the perfect energy boost.Bike In Coffee is closed for their winter break through the end of January so check them out when they re-open in February. The farm used to be focused on horses, but while they are still a part of the farm, the focus now is more on growing produce, hosting events, and offering their bike-in weekend brunches.The farm also offers catering for larger groups on-site, including weddings, and they are known for hosting other types of events, such as small music festivals. A few years ago, I hosted a friend's bike-in 50th birthday party there, and Old Town Farms did an excellent job.They are even featured on the French travel documentary series, Échappées belles, which is aired on TV 5 Monde. I already knew that Old Town Farm was a special place, but this confirms it."

Eagles Avenue

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"The owners are friendly. I ordered the 3 (soft) taco plate w/rice & beans.The food was reasonable. Ground beef was dry with little flavor. The rice was avera - nothing spectacular. The beans were tender and had a good flavor (tastiest part of my meal)I believe ALL of the food would have been tastier if it had been WARMer.The only part of my meal at the correct temperature was the salsa for my tacos. I might give it another try if I have time to drop by.I hope they do well and succeed."