Local Recommendations

Albuquerque Area Recommendations

Albuquerque, New Mexico has been our home for most of my life.  Below is a list of my picks and opinions of some people, places & businesses that we use often and highly recommend.  If you are about to visit this area, I offer some private sight seeing tours of our favorite places, like Madrid, Santa Fe, Jemez Mountains, a Break Bad tour, hiking, eating in Santa Fe and more!  So, call me and we can arrange something.

Hot air balloons from Albuquerque international balloon fiesta
Daddy hugging happy kids

Contents:

  • Favorite Foods
  • Professional Help
  • Day Trips from Albuquerque (coming)

Best Financial Advice Ever

My hubby, John Cummings, is passionate about family–his family and yours.  He helps people anticipate what their dreams and goals will be in the future, through 35 YEARS of working with all generations.  John has seen clients who started with him in their early 20s who are now about to retire, and those who followed his advice have millions to retire on.

Experience matters.

Our Local Food Favorites

Best Overall!

Best Indian Food

Best New Mexican Food

Restaurant Antiquity, Albuquerque, our favorite

Antiquity (Best Overall)

Restaurant Antiquity is the BEST DATE place in Albuquerque!  Plus, their food is AMAZING & service is first rate.  We go there for all dates, including the night before both our kids were born!

Try “Henry VI”, it’s my go-to.

Curry Leaf Restaurant, Albuquerque, best Indian food

Curry Leaf (Best Indian)

Curry Leaf Restaurant is our favorite Indian food in town!  They have THE BEST NAN, and CHAI, and the good stuff, CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA is incredible.  Their VEGAN OPTIONS are delicious!

Los Cuates Restaurant, Albuquerque, best New Mexican food

Los Cuates (Best New Mexican)

By far our favorite Mexican food, which is really “New Mexican” food.  My favorites are #3 Enchiladas, chicken with Christmas (red & green chili).  The Chili Rellenos, Huevos Rancheros & Fish Tacos are amazing.

Best Burger & Shakes!

Best Breakfast

Best Vegan

Best burger, Owl Cafe Albuquerque

Owl Cafe (Best Burger)

The best Green Chili Cheese Burger in Albuquerque, plus delicious shakes, fries and many other options from a large menu.

Right off of the I-40, don’t miss this iconnic Albuquerque burger joint.

Cinnamon Cafe, Albuquerque, best breakfast

Cinnamon Cafe

Cinnamon is our favorite breakfast cafe!  They have wonderful chai, coffee and any breakfast option is A+.  Try the Cin-fully Delicious French Toast, Ham Croissant, The English Muffin Breakfast, their house made yogurt or any dessert!  Their treats make great gifts!

Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe, Albuquerque, best vegan

Annapurna World Vegetarian Cafe

The BEST VEGETARIAN in the city, with delicious options and a large menu.  I love the Breakfast Quinoas, Kitchari, Yogi Bowl, Masala Dosa & much more. 

A favorite place for lunches with my girlfriends!

Best Italian

Best Desserts & Hideaway

Best Thai Food

Paisano's Italian Restaurant, Albuquerque

Paisano's Italian Restaurant

Homemade pasta and desserts, this is one of our family favorites for take out during the pandemic and in-house for birthdays.

Stuffed shells & Chicken Breast Alfredo are 2 of my favs.  And, ANY dessert.  Good wine selection, say my parents, since I don’t drink.

Le Chantilly Bakery, Albuquerque, best dessert gifts and wedding cakes

Le Chantilly Bakery

This is my choice for a hideaway tea or lunch with my best friend when we need to sit and talk, even during a pandemic.

They made our AMAZING WEDDING CAKE, & their treats are the go-to for local gifts, like the Alexander Tarts, any cookie, or the Breslin.

Krung Thai Restaurant, Albuquerque

Krung Thai

My daughter and my favorite place for lunch dates, and take out for many dishes, including Chicken Dumpling, Spring Rolls, Coconut Soup, Kung Pao Chicken and my favorite Thai Tea in town. Family fun, very good food.  Large servings, enough to feed 2 people. 

Professional Help

Chiropractor

I recommend Larry Marrich for “no-nonsense” Chiropractic care. “I have been trusting Dr. Marrich to straighten my body for more than 20 years, from many sports injuries and during 2 pregnancies. He uses traditional chiropractic adjustments, and I recommend him for neck, back and hip pain, and/or headaches.” Dr. Larry Marrich 3401 Carlise Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-889-3333

Dr. Larry Marrich
Dr. Eric Zhao

Acupuncture & Herbs

Dr. Eric Zhao is brilliant and creative. He has helped my family and clients with knee, back and head pain, throat infections and calming a panic attack. We trust and adore Dr. Zhao and his incredible gifts in acupuncture and herbs.
Dr. Eric Zhao 3737 Eubank Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111       

505-881-5299

Happy Family in yellow shirts by Tye's Photography
Tye's Photography

Tye is an incredible photographer and many of the family portraits of pictures he’s taken of our family are featured on this website!  We highly recommend Tye for your family, senior picture or wedding photography needs you have.       

tyesphotography@gmail.com