Albuquerque, NMIndian

Singled out by Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog as his favorite Indian in New Mexico, run independently by the Khan family after they left a franchise. Hyderabadi dum biryani is the specialty, with fourteen versions on the menu. Add Chicken 65, a cheese dosa and the Royal Mixed Grill, then finish with double ka meetha at the McMahon Boulevard location.

A 2026 Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog favorite for North Indian cooking. The tandoor and curry lineup is the draw. Order butter chicken or a lamb rogan josh, plenty of garlic naan, and a vegetable side like saag paneer. The lunch buffet is a good way to graze.

Albuquerque's longest-running Indian restaurant, open since 1996 and a Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog pick. Expect a broad North Indian menu of tandoori meats, rich curries and fresh-baked breads, with a daily buffet that remains a local habit. Come for chicken tikka masala, biryani and warm naan.

Run by the Singh family of former India Palace fame, this spot earns a Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog nod. The name says it: tandoori kababs and North Indian curries are the strengths. Order seekh or chicken kababs, a paneer or lamb curry, and hot naan to pull through the sauce.

A Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog pick with a wide Indian menu spanning tandoori, curries and vegetarian plates. Order a rich curry with naan, a biryani, and a vegetable side. The kitchen handles both meat and meat-free requests well.