City Info - Cabs, Bus, Public Transportation, New Mexican Food (Albuquerque: to rent, wedding)

[Tragiverse]

First off, I'm new to this site as of 5 minutes ago, so cut me some slack if all of this has been discussed before. Please.

Second, I'm going to be in Albuquerque next month for a wedding and had some questions about the city.

1. Is it easy to get a cab there? I don't want to rent a car.
2. If cabs are hard to come by, what kind of public transportation is there, if any?
3. Best place for authentic New Mexican food?
4. If I fall in love with the city, can I live with you?

Thanks.

[Zoidberg]

Originally Posted by Tragiverse

1. Is it easy to get a cab there? I don't want to rent a car.

Just call a cab. Not cheap, not difficult.

2. If cabs are hard to come by, what kind of public transportation is there, if any?

Bus. Cheap, more difficult.

3. Best place for authentic New Mexican food?

Restaurant. Hundreds, all discussed. Search function.

4. If I fall in love with the city, can I live with you?

Buy me a drink first?

[karmathecat]

1. You can always call a local cab company but hailing from the street is something I don't think exists in any part of town.

2. Good bus service

3. Everyone has their favorites. Some of mine....El Charrito, Little Anita's, Padilla's, Garcia's, Casa de Benevidez ( and my list constantly changes ) Frontier just for the experience )

4. Do you do windows and pick up dog poo?

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by Tragiverse

3. Best place for authentic New Mexican food?

From urbanspoon.com , the best Albuquerque area New Mexican Restaurants:

1. Frontier Restaurant
2. Turtle Mountain...
3. Sadie's
4. Range Café
5. Sophia's Place
6. El Modelo Mexican Foods
7. El Patio de Albuquerque
8. Range Café
9. Yanni's Mediterranean...
10. Duran Central Pharmacy

My personal favorites, I have gone to these many times over the past 10 years or so:

La Casita Cafe
Bernalillo Mexican and New Mexican

Perea's Tijuana Bar
Corrales Mexican and New Mexican

Casa de Benavidez
North Valley Mexican and New Mexican

Range Café
Bernalillo American, Mexican and New Mexican

Mary & Tito's Cafe
North Valley Mexican, Southwestern and New Mexican

Monroe's
Northeast Heights Southwestern, Mexican and New Mexican

Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge
International District Mexican and New Mexican

Hot Tamales
Rio Rancho Mexican and New Mexican

Las Cazuelas
Rio Rancho Mexican, New Mexican and Seafood

Garcia's Kitchen
Martinez Town Mexican and New Mexican

El Pinto
North Valley Southwestern, Mexican and New Mexican

And for a good review blog: Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog | Follow the Culinary Ruminations of New Mexico's Sesquipedalian Sybarite. 631 Restaurant Reviews…And Counting!

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Rich

[Tragiverse]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Looking forward to exploring your city.