What's going on, Albuquerque?

Just moved here... looking for some favorites!

I have been trying to find some juicy burgers out here in ABQ. Not the typical frozen slab, but good handmade juicy burgers, any suggestions?

Also some good chinese take out would be fabulous!

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Permalink Reply by munecamama on January 17, 2010 at 3:04pm

I agree, Spinn's on Coors and Montano.

Permalink Reply by Katrina Lovelady on January 17, 2010 at 4:10pm

Try the Rodeo Grill on Wyoming and Montgomery! They have fabulous 'Burgritos' (like a tortilla burger) and THE most amazing milkshakes.......

Permalink Reply by Sunbear on January 19, 2010 at 2:42pm

I was just going to suggest this! The burgrito with BBQ sauce, bacon, and fried egg is to die for. And the milkshakes are not just delicious, they're interesting gourmet flavors.

Permalink Reply by Mom Of Two on January 17, 2010 at 7:30pm

Bobcat Bites in Santa Fe. http://www.bobcatbite.com/

Permalink Reply by Jane on January 17, 2010 at 9:10pm

As for take-out Chinese, I'd suggest Chopstix. Runner up would probably be East Ocean.

Permalink Reply by Masshole in Fringecrest on January 17, 2010 at 10:04pm

Here's the definitive discussion of the "Best Burger" topic from about 10 months ago... lots of good info to glean.

Permalink Reply by Faith on January 24, 2010 at 6:53pm

So I tried Oneils this past week, not really a fan. The burger had probably been a frozen hockey puck and was really this. I told the waiter that I wanted it nice and juicy and he recommended 'medium'. It came out pretty much well done. The spices were ok, but I am looking for a real hand pattied thick juicy cheesy burger. This didn't cut it.

Permalink Reply by Hermes_505 on January 26, 2010 at 8:26am

Hey Faith, try the Nob Hill Bar & Grill- they do a very nice burger. In fact, I think it's one of the only decent things they do outside of cocktails. Paul's Monterrey Inn used to do a nice, freshly chopped sirloin burger at lunch, too.

Permalink Reply by whochacha on January 20, 2010 at 12:21pm

Well my current fave is Monroe's Green Chile Cheeseburger with Sweet Potato Fries. I'm a Southern Californian originally and the only thing i miss from CA is In and Out Burger. This is the closest thing I've found to that in NM. Only you get it with Hatch Chile!

Permalink Reply by Andrea Lin on January 26, 2010 at 12:34pm

You know there's an In-n-Out knockoff here in town?
http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/01/video-stop-n-go-a-copyc...

If you go, please report back (because their feedback is decidedly.... dubious):

http://www.yelp.com/biz/stop-n-go-albuquerque

Permalink Reply by juniper berri on February 9, 2010 at 3:00pm

Sorry I'm late....but none the less:

Lindy's, downtown 5th and Central-flame grilled, hand pattied, juicy yumminess and cheap

I 2nd Red Ball Cafe on South 4th

Not in ABQ but great sight seeingevents with a happy ending:
Los Ojos in Jemez (especially this time of year after a soak in some hot springs0

And right now the're making a great burger at the Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid.

Happy Hamburger hunting and welcome to the Duke City

Permalink Reply by Faith on February 22, 2010 at 9:09pm

Thanks! I saw the red ball cafe the other day and wondered how it was. I went to a Lindy's in Tucson and they had great burgers, I may have to try it out!
Thanks!