Best Authentic Restaurants in Fairgrounds

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Albuquerque - Uptown

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 21 times today

Bravo Uptown is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Albuquerque, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Uptown is the place to eat in Albuquerque, NM for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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2. Buca di Beppo - Albuquerque

4.5

Awesome(568)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 7 times today

Buca di Beppo in Albuquerque is all about authentic Italian cuisine, as described in the restaurant's description. The rave reviews affirm this, with customers praising the 'authentic Family Style Italian Food'. One reviewer even mentioned it as the 'best Italian restaurant in Albuquerque'. The consistent high ratings for food and service further solidify its authenticity.

3. Scalo

4.2

Awesome(1020)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 9 times today

Scalo is a highly-praised Italian eatery in Albuquerque. Known for its innovative specials and commitment to using fresh ingredients, it has received rave reviews for its food and service. Customers often mention the restaurant's exquisite experience, excellent food, and attentive staff. The restaurant's upscale ambiance, beautiful patio, and trendy bar add to its authenticity, creating a unique Italian excursion for guests.

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4. Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM

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4.5

Awesome(24)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Academy West

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to our authentic Mexican restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of North and Central Mexico come to life!Our family-owned establishment, founded in 2020, brings a blend of traditional authenticity and modern innovation to every dish we serve. Our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and the concept of a "scrap kitchen" ensures that every meal is crafted with care and sustainability in mind. Specializing in handcrafted cocktails and boasting a wide selection of tequilas, our bar is the perfect place to savor a taste of Mexico. Our owners, hailing from the states of Chihuahua and Colima, bring their rich culinary heritage to every aspect of our restaurant. Come experience the true essence of Mexico with us and savor the flavors of our vibrant heritage!¡Bienvenidos!

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5. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

4.5

Awesome(1384)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Academy West

Booked 23 times today

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.

6. Pars Cuisine

4.4

Awesome(340)

Price: Moderate

• Persian • Albuquerque

Booked 1 time today

Pars Cuisine is offering prepared takeout options for guests while our dining room is closed. Each meal option feeds two people. Select a party size of 2, a time for pickup and choose from the following specials:Gyros Meal for two -$38+taxChelow Kebab Meal for two - $40+taxVegetarian Meal for two - $43.00+taxSoulaki Meal for two $46.00 +taxIf you are ordering for more than 2 people, please place additional orders under the same name and time as the first. When reserving, allow 30 minutes for us to safely prepare and package your food for pickup. We will call you to collect your payment information. Call the restaurant at (505) 345-5156 when you arrive for pickup and we will bring your order out to the table by our front door.You may also place an a la carte order from our website. We offer delivery through Grubhub, Doordash, UberEats, and Postmates

7. Crown Room

4.1

Excellent(232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Albuquerque

Crown Room is an elegant dining experience tucked away in a quiet intimate setting inside The New Downs Casino.We can boast about the incredible food, wine selections, our selection of ten 18 year or older scotchs, our large selection of Kentucky Bourbons and atmosphere…but what you won’t believe is the impeccable service. We don’t want to spoil the fun and surprises, but what we can tell you, Albuquerque is now in for an incredible treat.Don’t believe us? Take a moment to view the wine list and menu. If you want to give your palate and your dining companion a flavorful adventure, there just isn’t a better option than The Crown Room. Please dress for success. We suggest discourage cut off, gym shorts and flip flops.

8. El Pinto

4.5

Awesome(7360)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 55 times today

El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

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9. Garduño's- Hotel Albuquerque

3.4

Very Good(142)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 7 times today

Experience Albuquerque's finest Garduño's location. Enjoy authentic regional New Mexican and Mexican cuisine at this favorite Old Town Albuquerque restaurant and bar in the inviting hacienda-style interior or the lush outdoor garden patio. Garduño's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers an extensive selection of tequila, wine, liqueurs, and world-class margaritas.

10. High Noon

4.6

Exceptional(976)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Albuquerque

Booked 23 times today

Old Town’s original steakhouse! Celebrating 47 years of serving exceptional steaks, wild game, hand pattied burgers and small-batch New Mexican food in a historic adobe building built in the 1700's. Join us for a meal or stop in to enjoy our handmade margaritas, extensive Tequila selection, and thoughtfully selected beer and wine offerings in our charming Santos lounge.

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Brad
Fort Lauderdale •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went because of all the great reviews and was mot disappointed in any way! Fiesta will be on our regular restaurant list for sure.
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Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NMPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Academy West
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4.5
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Chris
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Special occasion for a friend's birthday, the experience from beginning to end was fantastic. Wyatt our server, Justin and Casey bartending made sure we had the greatest of times. GM Josh stopped by to check on service, the food was phenomenal. Mussels are to die, for don't skip them. Overall amazing experience, can't wait to come back
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Trombino's Bistro ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Academy West
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4.5
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Anastasia
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an office Christmas party. Our table was ready on time and located and a nice corner. The pork chop, flat bread, tiramisu and warm chocolate cake were outstanding.
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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Albuquerque - UptownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Albuquerque
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4.2
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KennyVIP
Texas Panhandle •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We eat here almost every time we come to Albuquerque. Has been consistently good for 20+ years. This evening we started with the burrata which was very tasty. Wife had the tagliatelle and I had the cavatelli pasta. Both were delicious. Cocktails we started with were prepared perfectly. Decent wine list with a good selection of by the glass wines. Service was a bit slow due to several large tables and being one server short, but the manager checked on us several times and our server was friendly and efficient.
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ScaloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Albuquerque
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4.2
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Carla
New Mexico •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Dec 2024
We had a great Birthday celebration 🥳 our waitress was very kind and on top of everything 💜 we love Bucca for family celebrations of all kinds. Thank you and we will be back 🎉🎉❤️
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Buca di Beppo - AlbuquerquePrice: Moderate• Italian• Albuquerque
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4.5

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Albuquerque - Uptown

2. Buca di Beppo - Albuquerque

3. Scalo

4. Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM

5. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

6. Pars Cuisine

7. Crown Room

8. El Pinto

9. Garduño's- Hotel Albuquerque

10. High Noon

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