How cool is this event!! About 4 to 5 trucks came for the evening I attended. It was a pretty hot…read moreday, high 90s and the shade and breeze under the trees were perfect. Lots of families gathered around and coming together so if you have kids they will have a blast. Went with work friends and we had a great time hanging out and trying out different foods from different places. I completely forgot to take any pictures.... I got the tofu tacos from the Supper Truck! They were scrumptious!!! The Sriracha sour cream was amazing! I also splashed a little more sriracha on top as well! Which if you knew me is huge.. haha been in NM for almost 4 years and before I moved here the hottest sauce I used was the mild hot sauce from Taco Bell.. pretty sad I know.. and I wouldn't eat green Chile either... and now I love it!! Supper Truck service was kind and helpful and fast. I didn't wait long for my order and they tried to be carful about not putting cilantro on my tacos! Much a appreciated.

We had a blast at Tasty Tuesdays! This was our first time attending and being there with Yelp made…read moreit even more special. We got to try Nomad's BBQ, Supper Truck, Korean Seoul Food, Street Food Institute, Pop Fizz, and the neighborhood's crepe stand! There was so much food and all of it was delicious! We couldn't believe how generous all the samples were! Yes, the lines to get food were long but compared to the high attendance, they were very reasonable waits. Definitely bring your own chairs, blankets, etc to make yourselves comfortable to listen to the music, eat, play frisbee, etc. Be ready to meet new people because everyone is super friendly! We will definitely come back on future Tuesdays! This was a super fun event!

Cebastien Rose of Dryland Wilds is an amazing young woman and I really enjoyed our outing with her…read morelearning about how to forage in an urban environment. She taught us quite a bit about the essentials to make sure that what you're considering to forage is safe. There's a lot more out there then one would realize, though you do have to take into consideration how you personally react to each plant even with the safest ones. To top off it all off, this was a perfect sunny day and we got to hear in the background the music and buzz of Octofair, our starting point.

Thank you so much Cebastien and Dryland Wilds for hosting the tour today! This was an awesome way…read moreto spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I learned so much from this tour and I hope you continue to do more. I hope you will he happy to know I already started foraging. I found a fallen cacti arm, leaf, piece? and I'm going to plant in our yard. I also went to the Nob Hill Co Op to look for some sunchokes. Unfortunately, they were out but I definitely found some at another store and I am going to plant them right now! I will definitely stop by your store to purchase some holiday gifts for the family.

Support local! Eat local! If you all are into Asian fare... oh my this is the one place to go check…read moreout! Marble Brewery and Ohana Hut together... in conjunction with each other very tasty sushi and noodle bowls and super complimentary to the beer flights! Thank you Howie and Lauren for setting this up for us Yelpers!

Another great Yelp event at SweeTea Bakery!!! My first time visiting this fine establishment, the…read morestaff is so wonderful. The food was on point, and the mango smoothie was perfectly cool and refreshing. Those buns are baked FRESH daily, and I loved the pork Banh Mi Sandwich. What a great flavor combination....next time, I'm going for the vermicelli bowl!!!!

Years ago, I had a friend who had this event on her priority list. This is a thrilling annual…read moreevent and, if you can survive the truly hellish attempts at parking, I think this is a must-see spectacle. It's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade but with fire and the most chaotic up-close experience possible. I don't know it all seems to work without mayhem but it does. It's a viscerally invigorating time. If you arrive asleep, you will leave astounded by the blazing profusion of colors and flames and quiet ascension of balloons reaching into the sky. In other words, unlike that famous parade, you are in the mix and a part of it all. It's a whirlwind of the human spirit. The morning session is the ascent of the balloons. The silent takeoffs into the blue sky are like bubbles in boiling water and so serenely soothing to watch. The evening session are the balloons posing brightly at ground level all lit up from inside by the flames that keep them inflated. They are gigantic night lights adorning the large field. The fiesta has a large contingent of food stalls from the proverbial funnel cakes to Japanese ramen. There are souvenirs for sale and music to be heard. Families make this an annual tradition and I understand. People visit from around the world. My friend and I lost touch too long ago but I hope she made it here. She would have loved it.

This event has been on my travel bucket list for years, and we finally made it happen in 2025! We…read morewere incredibly lucky with the weather since our visit was short, from late Thursday night to Sunday. We dedicated Friday morning to the Balloon Fiesta, and aside from the drone show being canceled, everything went perfectly. Getting there was easy using the Park & Ride from Coronado Mall. You do have to wake up early since the buses start running at 4 a.m., and we arrived about 25 minutes later. Once there, we found plenty of carnival and fair-style food. Some highlights were the green chili cheese curds, Frito pie, and an Indian food vendor serving delicious chicken marsala burritos. We walked around while waiting for Dawn Patrol, and by 7 a.m., the sky was alive with color. The first to launch were the Rainbow Riders which are massive balloons carrying over 20 passengers each. Soon after, the sky filled with hundreds of vibrant balloons, including the fun "special shapes" from the rodeo lineup. Everywhere we looked, there was something new to admire, there are over 500 balloons in total! We also learned about Albuquerque's unique wind pattern known as the Albuquerque Box, which allows pilots to take off, fly south, and then, by changing altitude, catch a return wind that brings them back to the launch site. It's the only place in the world where this phenomenon happens, making it ideal for hot air ballooning. Seeing the Balloon Fiesta in person was absolutely magical, it is a breathtaking experience that everyone should witness at least once.

Just Go (#12) As a…read morevisitor of the State of New Mexico we've enjoyed our short stay during one summer in July 2016. We spent 4 days enjoying sightseeing at some historical buildings and landmarks, we signed up for tours... plus Howie (ABQ CM) was gracious enough to include us in two of his Yelp events in Albuquerque. New Mexico is part of the quadripoint where the boundaries of the four states meet at the Four Corners Monument. I once had a coworker who was raised by the Navajo tribe and he suggested we visit the Aztec Ruins National Monument, these were architectural remains once home to the Pueblo people. Visiting historic ruins always fascinated me so we stopped by and went on a self-guided tour. There is a trail guide which was only about 1/2 mile. It started with the Great Kiva, a building used for ceremonies. While walking through the ruins please keep in mind to keep noise level down out of respect to the ancestors of the Pueblo people. We rode the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque. At 10,378 feet, this tops the other two aerial trams I've experienced at Heavenly Valley in Lake Tahoe at 10,067 feet and Squaw Valley in the North Shore of Lake Tahoe at 9,050 feet. Once we reached the top we enjoyed beautiful panoramic views of ABQ and the New Mexico countryside! The Sandia Peak Tramway is the 3rd longest tramway in the world! The Carlsbad Caverns National Park was a popular spot... we took The Big Room Tour that was about 1.3 miles from start to finish. The cave was a huge natural limestone chamber that was decorated with different types of large calcite formations and cool stalactites. It took us about 1.0 to 1-1/2 hours to complete. You know me... I love my pictures. LoL! Arrive early... dress in layers, it was summertime but it gets cold below at the cavern. We signed up with ABQ Trolley Co for a tour of Albuquerque. This was a fun and educational experience. It took us from Old Town to the Historic Route 66 and everywhere else in between. This is not a hop-on, hop-off service. You hop off the trolley and that's it for you LoL! Our tour guide was great! Thanks to ABQ Yelp CM, Howie K, for allowing us to join cool Albuquerque Yelpers at their events! It was nice seeing Jeanie M (relocated from Reno NV): Yelp Pigs Out @ Pork & Brew (Rio Rancho) Yelp Makes Whoopee at the The Joint (WisePies Pizza) Had some yummy chicken & waffles at Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles in Albuquerque... also, try fresh, delicious donuts from Whoo's Donuts in Santa Fe! There are more places to see but... Thank you, Great State of New Mexico! Have yet to experience the ghosts of these famous (or infamous) figures in New Mexico history -- Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, John Chisum, and Pancho Villa. Review #2430

New Mexico is a beautiful state. A lot of seniors are retiring to New Mexico. I spent some time…read morehere when I went on my cross country road trip. I found it too desolate. I like peace and quiet at times but I found New Mexico too too quiet. It was worrisome that I may get stranded on the highway and die of thirst. Sounds like a Twilight Zone episode, right. I carried extra supplies and gallons of water to be safe. I do like to decorate my apartment in Southwest Decor. It's been a while since I did any decorating. The pottery is absolutely my favorite. The oldest church is in New Mexico. You may want to do some research if you visit. I enjoyed my visit and I decided I wouldn't want to make New Mexico my home. You may feel different.

Could've been better... if I'd won that 55" TV…read more Nevertheless, an amazing collection of incredibly generous businesses who were eager to talk about their awesome Bestness. I had tons of fun sampling wares and learning about products and services that apparently everyone else in Albuquerque already knew about. I can't wait to try El Bruno's, and I'm bookmarking Slapfish now. Albuquerque Florist showed their stuff, as did emcees Jackie, Tony, and Donny, who made the award introductions drunk-fun, without actual drunkenness (I think). Venue Sandia Casino stepped up in a great way, offering a slew of swag goodies, and even allowing south-sider nemesis Isleta steal the foodie show with their AMAZEBALLS culinary samples. Might sporting of you, Sandia! Clear demonstration of the real value of our uniquely marvelous community. This is to say nothing about the spas, and travel agents, and healthcare providers, and artisans, and salons, and all the other bada$$ Albuquerque businesses that earned their prestigious victories in AtM's Best of the City competition. Proud to be Burqueno!

My first ATM Best is the city party was epic! I'm thrilled I was asked to attend. Albuquerque has…read moreso much wonderful things to offer. I honestly didn't know a party was held like this, I'm really impressed with the outcome of local people and business. The food, knowledge and stuff (products) I received were really awesome. I am playing to go back next year.

I was standing on the top of a dune at the White Sands National Monument with my sister's husband,…read morelooking out at an impending sunset, when the guy turned to me and said, "Howie, I think New Mexico gets the short shrift when it comes to beauty. This is a gorgeous state, man." I smiled. Preaching my personal gospel. Indeed, there's so much to discover around here, yet somehow the entire state remains somewhat undiscovered. And for most of us residents, that's exactly the way we want it to remain. Our own little secret. Short shrift is cool. But ultimately that's obviously not what we're going for around here, and this company, Food Tour New Mexico, is here to help expose the goods. This tour company focusses on the food (yeah, and drink) that make the state great. They've been operating in Santa Fe for years and recently they've expanded to Albuquerque. They're not taking you on a tour of a White Sands dune, but they're all about educating newbies on New Mexican cuisine, which is worthy of an afternoon of your time. Even locals can learn a little about their native eats; one of my favorite aspects of the tour was the cup of posole and the guided description of the composition of the soup, both Native and Mexican, that completes the recipe. Anticipate an exceptionally enjoyable visit in Old Town, with some huge surprises, and a tour that goes beyond food. Great company.

Nick Peña created Food Tour New Mexico-Albuquerque (and Food Tour New Mexico-Santa Fe) following…read morehis passion for local food and culture. Our tour was informative and delicious! Nick accommodated our sizable group with ease. He graciously guided us through old town, from restaurant to restaurant. It was evident he had a great working relationship with each of the restaurants that welcomed us. We not only tasted yummy local fare at each location, we learned of its history, as well. Each locale had interesting stories; additionally, the architecture should be noted as the structures are specific to this area. Nick provided more local historical facts as we made our way walking through old town. Food Tours New Mexico is a unique way to see Albuquerque. It's great for foodies wanting to learn about local cooking or anyone curious about the area's history. This activity would be great for a fun date night. Or if you are a food lover or enjoy history, you should give this tour a try. I highly recommend.

It's definitely worth taking your kids of all ages. There is something for everyone. Lots of…read moreanimals, exhibits, food, and music. Nothing is cheap but it is a good experience. It helps if you figure out what you want to do ahead of time so you know the times when various performances will be held. Park and ride is the way to go.

I've been to a few state fairs previously but this was my first time at the New Mexico State Fair…read moreand I was somewhat excited to see what it had to offer. Overall, I thought the fair was a bit unorganized. It was held at EXPO on San Pedro/Lomas and it was hard to figure out which Gate to enter without having to circle around that large block of area. It would have been nicer if the organizers let us know the proper gates that would be convenient to attend. Also, parking was a bit confusing. There was no sign, whatsoever. You park and just walk around towards the center to find the area to purchase tickets/enter the area..but I wish there were more organizations of handicapped accessible parking and/or even a golf card ride to the entrance (in case you have someone senior/less accessible with you attending as well). Second, prices were pretty high. I understand it's a State Fair so there would naturally be an upcharge. But the regular ticket price of $15 and (if you park close to the fiar of $10) to start is actually quite high. Granted, anyone should take advantage of special admission day that can help bring the prices down to $1-2...that could help a bit. Prices of the vendors in there are..obviously very high. $5 for a bottle of soda, $8 for a cup of elote, $12 for Aqua fresca..and, frank,y $10++ for an entree. I don't think these were extremely high prices..but for...regular fare food quality..I'm not sure if I like to pay that much. I can't imagine how much a family who comes here would pay for members of the family...especially if you have kids and need to feed them food+entertain them with rides! Third, there were some nice shows/music around. I really enjoyed the sea lion shows and thought they were cute. But walking around..I also felt bad for some animals in some camped exhibition/van spage...like monkeys...etc. I honestly feel bad for them being captured/monetized that way. I can't imagine how bad their living conditions may be..unfortunately. Overall, I was glad I attended the state fair in NM finally. But...unless someone new in state who had never been to a fair would like to go..I can't imagine myself wanting to go again any time soon.

The red arrow is in the parking lot across the road from Whole Foods. A great photo op while you…read morepick up your costume from Spirit Halloween. be nice if there was a little step so you could sit on the platform and hug the arrow. Another fun pop culture stop to mix in with your history and nature stops.

You will find this gigantic red arrow, with its tip to the ground in a busy Whole Foods Parking…read morelot. It is an Albuquerque staple and a part of the city's culture. It could maybe use a fresh coat of paint, but it is still considerably in great shape since it has been there since 1961. Back then the shopping plaza was named Indiana Plaza. The arrow stands about 20 feet tall and looks like it was shoot into the stone base on which its sits. If the arrow does not already draw enough attention, it use to have neon lighting. However, it was too expensive to maintain so they scrapped it. Another interesting note is that in 1980, some of the plaza's tenants looked to add a few parking spots, which is premium in that location, by ripping out the arrow. The arrow was given landmark status though and it remains in it location today. There is an urban legend that the arrow ended up there by Lil' Beaver, the Indian sidekick of Red Ryder, the cowboy of TV, movie and comic strip fame, using a giant bow to shoot the arrow into an awaiting patch of soft concrete. I love the story and the hype, but I seriously doubt that it is true. I was able to pull into that same parking lot, park, get out and take a closer look. It was very easy. Anyway, as with most attractions that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, such as the space ship house or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

This event was pretty amazing…read more As I walked into the Star center, I was greeted with a wonderful array of aromas and smiling faces. It was hard to keep my inner child at bay and not run around from booth to booth trying absolutely everything... but overall, it worked out just fine. Highlights: Street Food truck, Turtle Mountain Brewery, Cheesy Street and Cazuelas. Street food truck had so many delicious little entrees. My favorite had to be the tempura soft taco. So many new and savory flavors all in one mouthful. Turtle Mountain Brewery had an AMAZINGLY mouth watering bacon Mac 'N Cheese and even more wonderfully paired craft brew to boot. Cheesy Street. The name says it all. So many deliciously unique grilled cheeses smothered with all things heavenly... then complimented with a smooth and creamy tomato bisque... What more can you ask for? Oh, man... what can I say about Cazuelas... the food here was nothing short of intensely flavorful and prepared with the utmost care. Tamales, beans, rice and sopapillas all wonderfully seasoned and extremely appealing to my every tastebud. While I appreciated the attendance of the fast food chains present at this event (Little Caesars and Baskin Robbins) I made it a point to venture elsewhere to get a more authentic "Taste of Rio Rancho" ... and I must say, I was not dissatisfied. All in all, I came in hungry and left with a happy and full belly. Knowing the area a little better for future food adventures made it all the better. I look forward to what will happen next year! If you are looking for a truly well-rounded foodie experience with all the fun and social interactions of a small scale festival, then this is the right place for you. Bon Appetit!

This is a really good event. I am sooo full though. Pacing is clearly a responsible thing to do. A…read moreshout out to the Yelp team! There were some highlights for the 2015 event. Turtle Mountain Brewery gets my vote for the amazing Mac and Cheese. Spice with green chile and of course BACON! They did it right with chaffing dishes and hot boxes to ensure a good showing. A solid team working the event to make you feel that taking all three samples isn't a bad thing. Second place was the Grilled Cheese Truck. Such and easy item so impressing a crowd is hard to do. They also have a nice bread pudding that is worth a try. The Fat Squirrel also showed well. A friendly staff mixed with a shepherd's pie is a win. The melty cheese on top didn't get greasy which can be a hard task. Overall, this is a good time for families and singles alike.