Chicken Wings
- K Style Kitchen · Taylor Ranch
- Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles · Parkland Hills
- Happy Chickenzz · Northeast Heights
Picks from Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog
Pizza
- Giovanni's Pizzeria · South San Pedro
- Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown · EDo
- Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza · Nob Hill
Picks from Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog
Burgers
- Frontier · UNM / Nob Hill
- Owl Cafe · Northeast Heights
- Blake's Lotaburger · Multiple locations
Picks from An Inspired Cook and New Mexico Nomad
BBQ
- Golden Pride · Albuquerque
- Whole Hog Café · Northeast Heights
- Duke City BBQ · Albuquerque
Picks from Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog
Hot Dogs
- Dog House Drive In · Downtown
- Urban Hotdog Company · Albuquerque
- Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor · Nob Hill
Picks from Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog
Dive Bars
- Albuquerque Press Club · East Downtown
- Silva's Saloon · Bernalillo
- Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House · Nob Hill
Picks from Southwest Contemporary and New Mexico Magazine
Breweries
- Marble Brewery (One Eleven Bar & Venue) · Downtown
- La Cumbre Brewing Co · Midtown
- Canteen Brewhouse · Albuquerque
Picks from Albuquerque Journal and Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog
Chili
- Frontier · UNM / Nob Hill
- Owl Cafe · Northeast Heights
- Indian Pueblo Kitchen · Sawmill
Picks from Albuquerque Journal