Albuquerque has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Albuquerque restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 9 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Standard Diner

American, Burger, Breakfast, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (5,346 Google reviews)

Standard Diner earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 5,346 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 9 — “Return to Route 66” (February 2, 2009)
Address: 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: +1 505-247-1421
Website: www.66diner.com
See the full Standard Diner listing →

2. Monte Carlo Steak House

Breakfast · $$ · 4.5★ (2,907 Google reviews)

Known for a knockout breakfast, Monte Carlo Steak House still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,907 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 3, Episode 11 — “Where The Locals Go” (June 23, 2008)
• Season 21, Episode 16 — “Memorable Moms” (December 24, 2014)
Address: 3916 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: +1 505-836-9886
Website: www.facebook.com/Monte-Carlo-Steakhouse-and-Liquor-Store-161613480542493
See the full Monte Carlo Steak House listing →

3. Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles

American, Mexican, Chicken, Breakfast, Sandwich, Southern · $ · 4.5★ (2,276 Google reviews)

The American classics at Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 2,276 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 1 — “Chicken 'Cross the Globe” (December 17, 2021)
Address: 400 Washington St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: +1 505-261-9458
Website: franksfamouschickenandwaffles.com/utm_sourcegoogle
See the full Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles listing →

4. Golden Crown Restaurant

Pizza, Sandwich, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (1,960 Google reviews)

Golden Crown Restaurant is one of the area’s go-to spots for pizza, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,960 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
Address: 1103 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: +1 505-243-2424
Website: goldencrown.biz/wp
See the full Golden Crown Restaurant listing →

5. Torinos

Seafood, Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.4★ (1,891 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for fresh seafood, Torinos keeps a 4.4-star rating across 1,891 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 5 — “Aces of Authenticity” (October 21, 2013)
Address: 5415 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: +1 505-821-5974
Website: www.bistroitaliano.com
See the full Torinos listing →

6. Coda Bakery

Italian, Asian, Dessert · $ · 4.8★ (1,680 Google reviews)

Coda Bakery earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.8-star average from 1,680 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 6 — “From Italian to Asian” (March 25, 2022)
Address: 201 San Pedro Dr SE Suite B1, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: +1 505-232-0085
Website: codabakery.com
See the full Coda Bakery listing →

7. Nexus Brewery

Seafood, BBQ, Chicken, Southern · $$ · 4.4★ (1,530 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Nexus Brewery still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,530 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 8 — “Comfort and Soul” (November 25, 2013)
Address: 4730 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: +1 505-242-4100
Website: restaurant.nexusbrewery.com
See the full Nexus Brewery listing →

8. Red Rock Deli

Sandwich · $ · 4.8★ (634 Google reviews)

The over-stuffed sandwiches at Red Rock Deli clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.8-star rating across 634 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 18 — “From Europe to Asia” (January 28, 2022)
Address: 2414 San Mateo Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: +1 505-332-9656
See the full Red Rock Deli listing →

9. Bocadillas: Slow Roasted Sandwich Shop

Sandwich · $ · 4.8★ (509 Google reviews)

Bocadillas: Slow Roasted Sandwich Shop is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.8 stars from 509 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
Address: 111 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
See the full Bocadillas: Slow Roasted Sandwich Shop listing →

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