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Cuisine

Albuquerque dining is best known for its unique local cuisine—blending Native American and Spanish
flavors—and preparations with our signature ingredients: red and green chiles. The smoke-kissed flavor of
freshly roasted green chiles and the earthy fruitiness of red chile sauce are the backbone of New Mexican
cooking.

“Red or green?” is the official state question (ask for "Christmas" if you want both red and green chile). Unless
you like surprises, be sure to ask which chile is hotter on that day. And don't worry, it is acceptable to ask for
chile on the side—even some locals do.

Shopping

Enjoy Albuquerque's extensive array of shopping options, which will add a little New Mexican flair to your
collection. Discover Native American jewelry and countless other fabulous finds in this Southwestern art hub.
Authentic Southwestern pottery, weavings, art, and more fill the picturesque adobe shops and galleries of
historic Old Town, often at prices that you won't find anywhere else. Wherever you shop, from traditional
Southwestern art galleries to contemporary boutiques, you are sure to find a treasure that will bring back
wonderful memories of your visit to Albuquerque for years to come.
Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded here in 1706. Today, Old
Town is the city's cultural center, with numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries, and
restaurants. And then there’s Nob Hill, a vibrant district with eclectic shops, swanky dining, and chic
nightspots. Its Route 66 architecture and neon signs, combined with predominantly locally owned shops,
galleries, and restaurants, make Nob Hill a hip and fashionable area.