The culinary journey doesn’t stop in Albuquerque after dinner. Seek out all of the desserts with regional ingredients such as chile and piñon, Breaking Bad themed goodies, local brews, and dive bars on Route 66.
Golden Crown Panaderia
For traditional style New Mexican baked goods in Albuquerque, there is no place better. The exterior is lovely, inside you will find so much variety and a quaint sitting area. Something sweet, but not too sweet, Biscochitos are a cookie developed in state and the official cookie of New Mexico.
You can try them in many different flavors including blue corn, chocolate, and cappuccino. Loafs of bread are made daily, and what could be more perfect than having your morning toast or afternoon sandwich on this gorgeous Green Chile Bread?
If you’re looking for a whole meal, pizzas and sandwiches are offered in house.
The Candy Lady
Located in the heart of old town Albuquerque, this is more than your average candy shop – it is a truly local experience. Walking in you can’t help but try the fudge with a New Mexican flair, red or green chile chocolate.
There are so many ways to enjoy the famous red and green chile flavors in candy here.
Don’t miss trying the most celebrated nut in the state, the pine nut – locally dubbed piñon.
This shop melds the piñon with so many different ingredients, try it in toffee, caramel, a log, or chocolate clusters of white, milk, and dark.
Another fun facet is the back room where Breaking Bad fans can cook some blue sky, but it’s a bit more wholesome than the stuff on the show.
Of course the candy lady didn’t miss a chance to highlight another interesting feature of the state – are you a believer?
Rebel Donuts
Vibrant, different, and downright delicious – a dozen of these donuts scream New Mexico. Smaller in size so you can try more – the gourmet donuts are hand crafted with love and come in the best flavors. The red chile chocolate bacon donut is a great balance of sweet, spicy, and savory – or for something fruiter sample the apple green chile fritter.
Breaking Bad fans will want to try a Blue Sky, a vanilla cake donut that is beautiful and scrumptious.
Other epic flavors include French toast, hostess, cherry pie, cotton candy, and the Day of the Dead inspired decorated skulls.
Sister Bar
If a dive bar is your scene, this might just be your favorite spot in the city – located conspicuously right along Route 66. Dark and sparsely, yet keenly decorated, it certainly is one of my all time favorite places to hang out. Great craft beers and cocktails, if you’re hungry you can order New Mexican classics like frito pie and a green chile cheeseburger too. I’ll be honest here. The main reason I came to this bar is for the awesome pinball machines!
So you have a bar, restaurant, and arcade which books live musical performances frequently – there is a lot to love.
Cumbre Brewing Co
Hang out on the patio with live music and food trucks while sipping some seasonal brews.
Inside you will find wonderful art that conveys the essence of New Mexican style.
Hang out and try the elevated IPA on tap or housed in a beautiful can back at your place.
Look upstairs and you will find a foosball table, get ready for a competitive night!
Santa Fe Brewing Co
Enter this particularly interesting local brewery with a bizarre location, inside of a shipping container.
There are plenty of beers on tap along with bottles and cans that you can take to go.
Try the award winning Chicken Killer, a barley wine with over 10% alcohol level.
Check for events like Yogazo: Pints and Planks where yogis get a dollar off their first pint. Additional taprooms in the namesake city of Santa Fe.
Thank you! Albuquerque has so many Breaking Bad spots lots of fun.
Your culinary adventures are so fun looking! My husband and I are big fans of Breaking Bad, would love to visit the area too!