This place is adorable and a great addition to Old Town. They offer locally made products that are…read moreperfect gifts for someone special or a treat for yourself. I came in after a friend of mine gifted me a box of goodies from here. I just love shopping at local places and I loved our gift so much that I had to go and get one for my friends who were visiting from out of state. As soon as I opened the door I was greeted with a warm welcome from the person behind the register. I walked through the quaint little shop and just fell in love with everything. I didn't realize I was going to spend as much as I did since none of the items had prices on them. A nice young man checked on me to see if I needed help after a few minutes which was nice. I left with several items that they added to a cute gift box. I know where to go next time I need some local gifts.

Great staff. New Mexican made goods made by New Mexicans. Love the variety of items, def an…read moreelevated shop for gifts and merchandise. Refreshing considering a lot of the other stores in Old Town are dated.

I think that most of Plaza Gifts was cheap plastic stuff, and there may be more but I moved on. The…read moreunique entry here was a shelf full of hot sauces. I took a picture but it was way blurrier than usual.

Not enough stars for this wonderful place and in particular Sandra. My daughter collects ornaments…read morein the states she travels to on her CATS Broadway NA Tour and she purchased one from Plaza Gifts that was accidentally broken by a wee family member. I called Plaza and spoke with Sandra who then gave me her cell number, I sent her photos of the ornament. She found the same ornament and we did the transaction over the phone and I received the new ornament in a week. Sandra went above and beyond ordinary customer service!

Terrific shop with something for everyone!! One of a kind treasures, garden items, handmade pottery…read moreand more!!

I really enjoyed walking into this unique space! Extremely artsy and interesting with vibrant…read morecolors and textures all around. A fun place to explore and shop. They have handmade items from all around the world and from local artists as well.

One of the best gift shops in Albuquerque!…read more There's an extensive selection of items ranging from apparel, home goods & collectables to authentic items unique to the region. I was able to get a couple nice things for myself as well as a great gift for a friend back home who dog sat my furry companion. The store is pretty big and virtually every inch has something interesting to consider buying. I wish the online store featured more of the items actually sold in store because I'd probably buy a cactus for myself after seeing the one I bought my friend. The salesperson also gave us some tips on where to visit while we were in the area. She was really friendly and a great resource for us. If you only get a chance to visit one gift shop in the area I'd say this one is your best bet!

Tourist trap souvenirs in Old Town ABQ. But certainly one of the better and bigger ones.read more

Be Still My Little Geek Heart....I'm such a sucker for bizarre novelty gifts. Show me a starship…read moreenterprise pizza cutter, or a millennium falcon bottle opener...a severed wampa arm ice scraper or a set of planetary tumbler glasses...a tardis coffee cup or some other unnecessary self indulgent nerdy tchotchke, and I'm giddy as a kiddie in a candy store. Couldn't stop smiling walking around this shop, and that's what it's all about folks...this is a great local business offering lots of trinkets, odds and ends, unique gifts and random novelty goodness. Lots of high quality games, high grade soaps and incense, and interesting doodads. I was smitten by the paper star lamps above, will have to return for those...meanwhile, I left with a box of fancy matches for moi and a solar spider for my son. What a hoot!

From the owner: We specialize in unique gifts and fun items for your home. These include drinkware, barware,…read morecutting boards, knives, games, greeting cards, keychains, posters, stickers, and paper lanterns.

We continue with the exploration of breakfast places and this time we chose Duran Central Pharmacy…read more Don't let the name trick you as it tricked us for a while. This is a pharmacy/store/diner with a very good local vibe. The pharmacy has a bit of everything, from books, jewelry, and toys, to clothing, decor, and kitchen stuff. And when we thought there was no space for a diner, we found where the magic takes place just around the corner, where we were welcomed and seated. People were friendly, kitchen staff were getting stuff out quickly, and our server was ok. Efficiency was a clear target for everyone and our food was on our table in no time. For food, our friends ordered the breakfast burritos (with red only and a Christmas version), , the hubs ordered the carne adobada, and I ordered the tamal plate with red and green, just like I like I like it . Everyone was pleased with their choices. The burritos were big and tasty. The carne adobada had a lot of deliciously marinated pork and the steamed potatoes were quite a good addition. The tortilla with butter was simple yet delicious, with a firm and thick tortilla. The tamal plate was almost perfect. The red and green sauces were amazing, but I was slightly partial to the spicier green chile sauce. The masa on the tamales was firm and good. If there was one change I would make, it would be for the tamales to have more filling. Overall, we had a good experience at a very unique place! Stop by the store to get some local products or useful things for your home.

Came on a Friday when they had their stuffed sopapilla special. It was basically a thick bread with…read moretoppings on it. I personally wasn't a fan of the sopapilla bread, it had a bit of a sour taste that didn't sit right with me, so I didn't finish it. My husband, on the other hand, really liked it. The toppings were simple, just beans and green and red chile, tasty, but nothing too exciting. We also ordered a flour tortilla with butter (recommended by a friend), and that was really good! I actually enjoyed that more than the sopapilla. We had dinner reservations later, so we just stopped by for a small bite. The attached pharmacy was cool, it reminded me of a New Mexican mom-and-pop version of CVS and looked like a fun spot to pick up local gifts.

Stopped by since someone recommended this store to us. They do ship Hatch Chilies and have a gift…read morestore with alot of unique NM items. If you are in Albuquerque, definitely visit this store.

Everything you want and more! A good selection of red and green chili products from salsa to dried…read morechili mixes. There's a lot of cool merch and good variety of hot sauces. Very nice and clean on the inside. Get your chili gifts here, they ship too!

This is a great store with local flair in downtown. If you want to catch the vibe of Santa Fe…read morewithout the drive visit the shops. We bought several cool gifts and sweaters

Lots of red and lots of lobos and UofM items…read more Fun dog t-shirts. They offer up a ton of stuff, a ton. It's definitely a one stop shop for all NM items.

Lots of cute stuff! I looked around for a good long time. Lots of women behind the counter and…read morenever once did anyone greet me, ask if I needed assistance or offer help. I'd have bought more if I was introduced and made familiar with many of the products.

While waiting for our dinner reservation was wandered the grounds and came upon this shop. It…read morecontained a mix of items some directly from the farm. There were a few cases of silver/turquoise, a large offering of cookware including copper and cast iron. Books on both local recipes and local trails and hiking. This place had a definite New Mexico feel about it. It's a great little shop, unfortunately a little out of the way. This is a target destination, but worth the drive.

my favorite apothecary ever . I have yet to find one like it because it has everything I need and…read moremore. makes me miss New Mexico

Absolutely incredible upgrade! I love it and everyone employed there. Very knowledgeable and eager…read moreto help. If you have not been over there you should go it is awesome. Prices are great the free tea as you browse is always on point and the quality of herbs is hands down top tier. Please support this "woman owned" small business and help HER thrive. Some of us couldn't survive without access to natural medicine. Thank you Christy and staff for being fun helpful and good humans helping humans. 5 star hands down. I could spend hours in here. New location is epic and well deserved. Yay!!! Miss you in Nob Hill tho-You're worth the drive also!