HOUSTON RICK
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Business wil take me to Albuquerque, NM next week. I have never been there before, what are the not to be missed gunshops, restaurants, and other venues? Thanks, Rick
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Our member Erich is there, maybe he will jump in with some suggestions.
Indiana George
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A member of both the S&W Forum and New Mexico Bar Association! ~Grin~
gregintenn
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Sand??????
sigp220.45
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Ron Peterson's Guns on Central - don't miss it.
CAJUNLAWYER
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What's in New Mexico??
Why New Mexicans of course!
Where's Erich when you need him?
Why New Mexicans of course!
Where's Erich when you need him?
Good food everywhere. Larry
Amen to Ron Peterson's; one of the best gun shops anywhere. Try Little Anita's near Old Town for good mexican food. Also try Garduño's, but if you order the Chile Verde, you may need an asbestos gullet.
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FORGET LITTLE ANITA'S
NORTH END OF TOWN JUST OFF RT25, CAJUN KITCHEN GREAT CAJUN
AND OF COURSE RUDY'S BBQ.
RON PETERSON'S IS A GREAT PLACE. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE SHOOTING RANGE PARK, JUST WEST OF TOWN. THAT IS WHERE THEY NOW HOLD THE N.P.S.C. JP
NORTH END OF TOWN JUST OFF RT25, CAJUN KITCHEN GREAT CAJUN
AND OF COURSE RUDY'S BBQ.
RON PETERSON'S IS A GREAT PLACE. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE SHOOTING RANGE PARK, JUST WEST OF TOWN. THAT IS WHERE THEY NOW HOLD THE N.P.S.C. JP
I LOVE buffets!
THE BEST that I've found (so far) is at Route 66 Casino Hotel. It's right next to I-40 -- You can't miss it.
We were told to sign up for a *Players Card* - This gets you the buffet for a couple of bucks. They took info from us like address and email address, but neither my wife nor I have heard anything from them...
We actually talk about going back Out West just to stop there and eat again
BTW - Besides a HUGE variety of VERY good food, the service in the restaurant was excellent +.
THE BEST that I've found (so far) is at Route 66 Casino Hotel. It's right next to I-40 -- You can't miss it.
We were told to sign up for a *Players Card* - This gets you the buffet for a couple of bucks. They took info from us like address and email address, but neither my wife nor I have heard anything from them...
We actually talk about going back Out West just to stop there and eat again
BTW - Besides a HUGE variety of VERY good food, the service in the restaurant was excellent +.
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Buggs Bunny's left turn.
semperfi71
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Ron Peterson's Gunshop, Los Ranchos Gun Shop and look into the phone book for the couple of gunshops in "Rio Rancho", they can have some sleeper deals as well.
Go visit Old Town if you have a chance.
Paul's Monterey Inn, The Cooperage, and The Monte Carlo Restaurant if you want the best steaks in town. Mexican food places abound galore, each has its own flavor. IT IS NOT Tex-Mex. The chili here is not brown, it is "red" or "green". If you want the mildest...ask. There are also any other type of restuarant one can imagine, Italian, French, German, Oriental (all types), Greek, etc.
We have a zoo, an aquarium, a couple of interesting musuems...or you can hang out on Central Ave towards the UNM area and just eyeball the weirdos!!
Go visit Old Town if you have a chance.
Paul's Monterey Inn, The Cooperage, and The Monte Carlo Restaurant if you want the best steaks in town. Mexican food places abound galore, each has its own flavor. IT IS NOT Tex-Mex. The chili here is not brown, it is "red" or "green". If you want the mildest...ask. There are also any other type of restuarant one can imagine, Italian, French, German, Oriental (all types), Greek, etc.
We have a zoo, an aquarium, a couple of interesting musuems...or you can hang out on Central Ave towards the UNM area and just eyeball the weirdos!!
Erich
Member
I'd concur on the Ron Peterson's rec. If you go to Paul's Monterey, ask if Lee is cooking and tell him you're a friend of mine. For New Mexican food (when they ask "Red or green?," answer "Christmas!" if you want to sound like you know what you're doing), I'd recommend Padilla's, Duran's Central Pharmacy, or Mary & Tito's Cafe (which actually won a well-deserved James Beard American Classic award last year).
But I'm going to PM you my number, Rick, and I hope that your schedule will allow me to buy you a plate of enchiladas and maybe take you to our first-class city range if you've got the time. Wednesday and Thursday are bad for me, though - got friends in from out of state.
But I'm going to PM you my number, Rick, and I hope that your schedule will allow me to buy you a plate of enchiladas and maybe take you to our first-class city range if you've got the time. Wednesday and Thursday are bad for me, though - got friends in from out of state.
Tennexplorer and I visited with Erich last year on our way to Tucson. We can attest that he is a gentleman and a fine host.
m657
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re: "Buffets"
I was through Alb 2 years ago on a road trip coast to coast, and took the opportunity to eat at local places.
South of town just off the Interstate, is a huge truck stop with a cluster of hotels and cafes surrounding.
There was a "chinese buffet" next to the truck stop.
WARNING**WARNING
Do NOT even think about trying the place no matter how hungry you might be.
The joint won our "Worst restaurant in a 7000 mile road trip" award.
After getting it "to go" and hauling it back to the hotel next door. We were ravenous after a long day on the road.
I've never been to any place that had food so bad it was preferable to dump the whole mess in the trash after a small taste of each dish in the vain hope something was edible.
Just remember: the words "Truck stop" and "Chinese Buffet" in Albuquerque are something to avoid.
I was through Alb 2 years ago on a road trip coast to coast, and took the opportunity to eat at local places.
South of town just off the Interstate, is a huge truck stop with a cluster of hotels and cafes surrounding.
There was a "chinese buffet" next to the truck stop.
WARNING**WARNING
Do NOT even think about trying the place no matter how hungry you might be.
The joint won our "Worst restaurant in a 7000 mile road trip" award.
After getting it "to go" and hauling it back to the hotel next door. We were ravenous after a long day on the road.
I've never been to any place that had food so bad it was preferable to dump the whole mess in the trash after a small taste of each dish in the vain hope something was edible.
Just remember: the words "Truck stop" and "Chinese Buffet" in Albuquerque are something to avoid.
Sadie's Concinita way up the north end of 4th St. Google it and check out the reviews. When I lived in Albuquerque years ago it was THE best place in the state for New Mexican food. By all accounts it still is up there. Used to be in a bowling alley but I believe they've changed locations. Old Town was a little touristy but a must see. They used to have a weekend flea market at the state fair grounds that was a good place to find nice, inexpensive art and jewelry but I was there in 1976-7 so it may be history. Erich is the man to see for info though.
John
So that hasn't changed... the only place I've ever almost seen a gun fight was while driving up Central. Passed a small group of hombres squared off at a street corner near the convention center. When I stopped at the next light the shooting began. Not telling you this to scare you off. On the whole Albu-q is a great place with lots of old history, culture, and places to see. As in many cities, trouble comes to those looking for it.
John
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MKT
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As many have mentioned, Peterson's for guns. I've spent a dollar or two there and never been disappointed.
Erich finallly chimed in, and I knew he'd mention Mary & Tito's. I took my family there when he'd recommended it and we went. Good food, nice "hole in the wall" kind of place. Wife and daughters loved the stuffed sopapillas (me, I prefer traditional desert sopapillas con miel), can't remember what I had for my meal, might have been the apobado??
If you're going to be there for a few days you can also run up to Tramway north of town and at the far east end, at the Tramway Station there is a place called Sandiago's. Another good eats place, but they don't know how to make a decent quesdo fundido (real queso fundido does not contain canned nacho cheese!!!). Lots of interesting eateries up on Central/66 in the Nob Hill area. Can't remember the name, but there was a neat sandwich shop on the north side of Central, east of San Mateo. Huge meal at a nice price. Maybe Erich knows the name?
North on 25 from about Jefferson to San Antonio you have all the major chains if you aren't feeling adventurous.
Now, if you go west on Central/66 from 25 you can watch the working girls working it. An out of State marked unit will still have an effect on them
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Erich finallly chimed in, and I knew he'd mention Mary & Tito's. I took my family there when he'd recommended it and we went. Good food, nice "hole in the wall" kind of place. Wife and daughters loved the stuffed sopapillas (me, I prefer traditional desert sopapillas con miel), can't remember what I had for my meal, might have been the apobado??
If you're going to be there for a few days you can also run up to Tramway north of town and at the far east end, at the Tramway Station there is a place called Sandiago's. Another good eats place, but they don't know how to make a decent quesdo fundido (real queso fundido does not contain canned nacho cheese!!!). Lots of interesting eateries up on Central/66 in the Nob Hill area. Can't remember the name, but there was a neat sandwich shop on the north side of Central, east of San Mateo. Huge meal at a nice price. Maybe Erich knows the name?
North on 25 from about Jefferson to San Antonio you have all the major chains if you aren't feeling adventurous.
Now, if you go west on Central/66 from 25 you can watch the working girls working it. An out of State marked unit will still have an effect on them
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HOUSTON RICK
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Well Erich was kind enough to offer his hospitality, but my schedule did not allow it. Hyatt Tamaya was a nice place to be stranded at, but no real local cuisine. I did get a good green chili enchilada at the airport. Thank you, Erich!
Erich
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Fie. 
Next time!
Next time!
