Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Albuquerque

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar

4.7

4.7 (2331)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Ana Pueblo

About the restaurant

Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at Santa Ana Golf Club has offered an unforgettable dining experience since 1986. Housed in a renovated 100 year-old adobe ranch house, the warmth and intimacy of Prairie Star is intoxicating. You may absorb the NM Territorial atmosphere of handmade adobe walls, kiva fireplaces and full viga and latilla ceilings while enjoying awe-inspiring and sweeping views of the golf course and the Sandia Mountains.

Our culinary team masterfully creates stunning Contemporary New American cuisine with global influences and Executive Chef Myles Lucero changes our menu seasonally to reflect the time and freshest ingredients at hand. Each dish is carefully crafted from the finest ingredients, locally sourced when possible, and organic, sustainable and fair trade items preferred.

Prairie Star serves prix fixe menus on major holidays, and you can find details at prairiestarrestaurant.com. We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Top review

AnnieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Raylynn our server was awesome The bison burger was so delicious

M'tucci's Twenty-five

4.6

4.6 (1020)

$30 and under

Italian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Our fourth New Mexico location is open. We look forward to showing you a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Adrienne has been our server multiple times and her service is always outstanding, polite, friendly, great on beverage refills. Ernest has a solid team member in Adrienne.

Blades' Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1869)

$30 and under

International

Placitas

About the restaurant

Chef-owned, Blades' Bistro features innovative international cuisine known for its open kitchen, quality menu offerings, and attentive service in a casual, country setting. Specialties include Grilled Salmon, Chicken Française and Roasted Beets topped with Goat Cheese, Fried Calamari and world class French Onion Soup along with salad courses, daily specials, seasonal entrees, and homemade desserts. The owners are committed to use fresh ingredients and support their Local Farmers whenever possible. Look for exciting Wine Dinners pared with wines from regions from all over the world. Blades' Bistro is a classy blend of classic, whimsical; it is an oasis of sophistication thriving in Placitas. Everything about Blades' Bistro is nicer than you expect, in the best possible way. The dining room is refined and the exhibition kitchen classy. By Andrea Lin For the ABQ Journal

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David

Dined 3 days ago

The Cheers of Placitas! Love eating outside when we can!

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

4.8

4.8 (1905)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Upscale Patio Bar and Restaurant Overlooking Old Town Albuquerque

Seasons Grill in the heart of the Sawmill District in Old Town is a local favorite and a visitor's destination! The concept is driven by one core idea: take the best fresh and seasonal ingredients and prepare them in a casually elegant environment. The open kitchen's wood-burning rotisserie & grill creates an opportunity for signature dishes such as Kobe Ribeye Filet, Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops and a daily fresh fish to be more than a meal, but an experience.

We have a great Happy Hour Wednesday thru Friday on the Rooftop, including food and drink specials. Dine on the second story balcony or inside with open breezes!

Seasons has an extensive award-winning wine list, a full bar and several private dining options for up to 100 people. For more information please visit us at seasonsabq.com or call 505-766-5100

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Theresa

Dined 6 days ago

The monthly wine dinner pairing for July was truly exceptional! I had been told about the dinners and was finally able to attend. Each wine and course pairing was delicious and educational. I learned a lot and had one of the best meals I've had this year. I was told the chef gladly accommodates dietary needs and he didn't disappoint. I'll be returning every month.

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Popular dish

Classic Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Rotisserie Half Chicken

M'tucci's Italian - Albuquerque

4.6

4.6 (1237)

$30 and under

Italian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

M'tucci's Italian is a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

From lunch to dinner, we have dishes that will please any palate. Can't decide between our calamari and our mussels or maybe between our fresh pasta and homemade pizzas? Our servers can give you a suggestion for a meal that's sure to amaze. If you're looking to impress for a party or meeting, we can bring the sweet life to your event with our onsite and offsite catering. Taste, savor, and enjoy, Albuquerque. We can't wait to welcome you!

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Debbi

Dined on Jul 15, 2025

We had the saffron mussels, meatballs and special mushroom ravioli. All were delicious and we have leftovers. We also ordered a bottle of wine - (half price on Tuesdays). The service was outstanding and overall great value. Love this place!

Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

4.8 (2578)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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Tom

Dined 2 days ago

We'd never done Happy Hour at Season's 52 and gave it a try. Very interesting appetizers and drinks. Our Bubbly Cosmo was fair - too tart, but our great waiter got us some simple syrup and we made it to our liking.

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Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Key Lime Pie Mini

Trombino's Bistro Italiano

4.5

4.5 (1439)

$31 to $50

Italian

Academy West

About the restaurant

SERVING "MANGIA" & "ABBONDANZA" FOR OVER 34 YEARS! Welcome to Trombino's Bistro Italiano, since 1979 a long standing favorite among Albuquerqueans, business travelers and tourists alike. Our restaurant is an ideal location for your lunch, dinner, or important client meetings. A comfortable Trattoria that has that inviting feeling of an old Italian neighborhood! More than just a place to eat, but rather, a gathering place where you, your friends, family and business associates can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect. Trombino's serves signature dishes of authentic Italian-American cuisine. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts, including these delectable choices... Gorgonzola Crusted New York Strip Steak, Veal Piccata, Veal Marsala, Chicken Caprini, Shrimp fra Diavolo, Fruitti di Mare & House-made Tiramisu Cake. The bar offers a first class wine list, and Decadent Martinis.

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Jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

Easy to make a reservation online. Arrived 10 minutes early and the hostess still seated us immediately. Our server was great, food was delicious. Definitely returning!

Mission Winery

4.7

4.7 (41)

$30 and under

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

At Mission Winery, our menu is a tribute to the vibrant flavors of New Mexico, skillfully intertwined with classic Americana dishes.

We pride ourselves on sourcing fresh, organic ingredients from local farms and artisans, ensuring that every bite is a true reflection of our region’s bounty.

Our culinary team artfully crafts each dish to pair seamlessly with our handcrafted wines, creating a dining experience that is as memorable as it is delicious.
Imagine indulging in slow roasted baby back ribs with a red chile bbq glaze, green chile hush puppies, red chile fried chicken, or a green chile smash burger – all designed to highlight the unique flavors of New Mexican cuisine while elevating them with a contemporary touch.

Every visit to Mission Winery is an exploration of the senses, where you can enjoy a curated flight of our award-winning wines or savor a leisurely multi-course meal.
Each selection we offer is perfectly complemented by our wines.

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Billie

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

A new favorite for me! Delicious wine and spirits, tasty food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. If you haven’t tried this gem yet, I highly recommend you do.

Teddy Roe’s

4.8

4.8 (81)

$30 and under

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

A speakeasy in the lovely Nob Hill neighborhood, with delicious classic cocktails and tantalizing seasonal house libations. An incredible food menu that's small yet thoughtfully crafted. A dark and mysterious atmosphere is where you can enjoy weekly food and cocktail specials, while enjoying the weekly rotating local jazz musicians. If you're looking for the perfect getaway from the daily routine, Teddy Roe's is Albuquerque's best kept secret!

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Ellen TeresaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely ambiance speak easy vibe. Service was not great. Food choice was limited on Sunday evening.

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Experience

Champagne Room Experience

Experience

✨ Burlesque Night at Teddy Roe’s ✨

Experience

Magic Monday With David Grimm

Vernon's Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (5321)

$50 and over

Steak

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.

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Jayde

Dined 6 days ago

The Vernon Speakeasy is a must stop if you’re visiting Albuquerque! The atmosphere is very romantic, it was a perfect date night for my husband and I, the service was amazing! We will definitely be back! The food was very very good as well!! Very well worth it.

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Experience

Appetizers on the House—Code Required

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