A lot of stores are going out of business so there is a lot of good sales going on. Great variety of stores and great food court. It was hot in the mall this Saturday but I don't think anyone knows when it's going to be hot or cold in Albuquerque away! Great new shops as well! read more

Come during the evenings on week days or all day during a weekend and you'll see young, sexy women everywhere as they are the main shoppers. However, don't expect that any of them will give you the time of day; much less a phone number as they are very indifferent of interaction with male strangers. The only ones who might talk for a brief bit are the ones who work at the businesses; however most all are already taken as proven by a foot survey recently done by myself and a friend. In short, don't expect to find any friendly women here; only fake nice ones in hopes of generating a sale. You will go on ignore after they are done with you. Sales agents will sometimes harass you for a sale as you walk by them; unless you're interested you'll probably want to keep your eyes straight ahead like everyone else does. The mall has little or nothing to offer middle aged men, unless you want a pet from Lucky Paws, like Sears, need a massage, need a cell phone or accessories, need to find jewelry, need shoes or a pair of sunglasses. This mall is the source of where most of the younger women in this city find their sexy heels/hooker boots(try Shiekh shoes) and clothing(Forever 21, Victoria's secret, Hot Topic, Hollister, [G]uess,etc). To some it up; the coronado mall is the obsession of younger women(high school to college age) in Albuquerque. This mall has little to offer anyone outside of that demographic. You WILL NOT be successful in finding a future partner at this mall and will mostly be ignored by every woman; unless a possible sales is involved. FYI: If you have a baby stroller; there's a glass elevator you must use and don't take the escalator's as such. Sometimes people ignore this or don't know it. Also, push carts for kids are available at the mall. A police department is located at the mall; if needed. I'm not a mall person; but this review gets four stars because sexy, in-shape/petite women will love it. Also, Torrids is one of the few places to go here if you're a 'plus sized' woman. I hope this review paints an accurate/objective picture of what this mall is about to anyone unfamiliar with it. Don't believe other reviews if it conflicts with this one. read more

Don't go on a Saturday or Sunday, as you may not find a parking spot. And if you do, you may just be run over by the tons of teeny boppers that hang out here on the weekends. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against teeny boppers, but this mall practically busts at the seems on the weekends. This mall has a selection of stores. My favorites are Buckle, JC Penney, and Kohls. They also have a Paradise Bakery and Total Wine nearby. Plus you're very near Uptown. It's a great location really. Malls tend to be expensive. I prefer Cottonwood because it's not so crowded. read more

I hate to say this, but I don't like New Mexico. I just feel like it isn't a very normal state, and it's a bit behind on a technology standpoint. Coronado Center changes my mind. It's an amazing mall, just like something that you would see in a state like California. I don't have much else to say about CC, but I love how it is huge and high quality. read more

Dirty and crowded with the typical scum one finds in the mall. It's loud. It's dated. It's not at all fun and the stores seem to be in a chronic race to the bottom to see who can be the most thug-licious. This mall used to be really awesome now it's just sad. Why shop here when you can have a better experience at Wal-Mart? The nearby Q is vastly superior and has less scum factor. read more

Have you ever been to a mall? Yes? Okay good. Coronado is a mall. Usual suspect of chain stores, bad food court, rude people, and too many MMA stores. It's saving grace is that is pretty spacious and avoiding people isn't that hard. Unless of course you visit during the busy hours; holidays, weekends, etc...' Don't get me wrong though. It's not a bad thing that it is a mall. You can, of course, get what you went for. Plenty of clothing and shoe places for everyone. read more

Malls are... Pretty much the last place I volunteer to go. That being said, Coronado is decently ok if it's not the weekend. Most of the major stores have entrances outside of the mall, so you don't have to wade through tweens to get where you need to go. Coronado is getting a facelift, and it's lookin' good so far. New stores coming, new places to eat, and some old not so great places are gone. All in all... There are better, there are worse... This place falls somewhere in the middle but I'd avoid it like the plague on weekends unless you'd like to meet ALL of Albuquerque. read more

The fact that I can park right by the door to Sephora, Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic... I am one happy camper. I prefer this mall to Cottonwood due to the large Forever 21, existent Banana Republic, Coach store, lovely Sephora (much better than Ulta for customer service in this town), and relatively easy parking. Plus it's just across the street from ABQ Uptown (Anthropologie, Loft, bebe, etc.) and the Dillard's in the old Winrock, which has the biggest & best women's shoes department I've seen in town. Sometimes you have to ignore the cell phone, makeup, and lord knows what else salesmen that line the middle of the walkways yelling at you to try a sample or get a new cell phone. Feels like another country sometimes. Don't make eye contact!! If you want ABQ hooker shoes, just visit the lower level. I wondered where all those horrendous shoes the girls downtown wear come from. Now I know. The proximity to other shopping areas as well as ease of use makes this my favorite mall in ABQ (even though that's not saying much as I only have 2 to pick from...). read more

It's a mall. It's not as bad as other reviews are making it out to be, but, I mean, it's just a mall. Food court is a little limited. They have Panda Express, Keva Juice, and a couple of pan-Asian places. On the east side of the mall there is the Paradise Bakery which is basically like Panera Bread as well as a Cinnabon, a Starbucks inside the Barnes and Noble, and a couple of little food kiosks. Quite crowded on weekends and evenings, dead on weekday mornings and afternoons. Old people walk here in the mornings. Lots of families and teens. Lots of benches to sit on and peoplewatch while sipping your giant soda and eating an overpriced pretzel. Some of the kiosk salespeople can be really pushy, BUT if you have a problem with one of them in particular, you can talk to mall security (located across from the Auntie Anne's) since they have policies against annoying sales strategies. A couple of higher-end stores have opened here recently, notably a Coach and a Bare Escentuals. It's not ABQ Uptown but it's not completely run-down either. That said, I once witnessed a fistfight right in front of the Verizon kiosk. That was pretty entertaining. On holidays parking can get really tight. On those days parking behind the Macy's is your best bet. read more

Coronado Center is the same mall it's been since I was growing up and would come here from up north with utter excitement, thinking there wasn't a cooler place on Earth. And actually, walking through this mall, I see that the people and the mentality haven't changed either. Kids still come here to see and be seen. Friday and Saturday evenings here are lively; for plenty of Burquenos the mall is the place to be. Sadly, it's really not though. Malls in general are much like hospitals, what with their universally similar lighting, presenation, hollow sound, and artificial brightness. The folks you see wandering through here are generally either stupefied by their shopping frenzy or numbed with indifference as they follow around the crazed shopper or a buddy looking for some action (either fighting or humping, as the slighly modified saying goes). So yeah, I'm not crazy about this mall, or malls in general, but especially in a city like Albuquerque, they do serve a purpose. A store like Macy's or Sear's, well, sometimes those sales are just too irresistible to ignore. And my wife must get her fix at Charlotte Russe, Forever 21 and Payless. I indulge her by tagging along from time to time because the outfits she puts together from these places get my stamp of approval. Now, Coronado Mall isn't quite as friendly for us male shoppers, at least those of us that have long ago left behind our oversized jeans and sports jerseys. Aside from Banana Republic, which has some nice clothes but generally ridiculous prices to match, there's really nothing for the modern gentleman here. No Zara, no Uniqlo, oh how I wish Albuquerque could get these two stores...wishful thinking. But then I realize it's not just this mall that lacks such offerings, but much of Albuquerque. Men and are fashion tastes seem to be a bit of an afterthought here. Yikes. Or a business opportunity. Anyways, I must mention that I like the bubble tea place, so that's cool. But otherwise this mall is just the pits for me, and decent for my wife. read more

This mall is clean, disabled friendly and walking distance to me. I like eating in the food court during weekdays. I don't know during weekends, I tend to avoid malls on weekends. The crowd could get crazy. My fave departments in this mall is Sears, Cinnabon, Bath and Body works, and step outside to a different entrance to Barnes and Noble. read more

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This is a decent sized mall with a variety of shops. Being from Dallas, it is nice shopping in a mall without a million people. The location is prime and parking is very easy. I look forward to visiting again soon when I am in town. read more

Security here is a joke. There was a woman going crazy today damaging EVERYTHING and there was no Security anywhere to be seen nor do they do their job when stores are stolen from yet have the time to get on associates about where they should and should park. read more

This mall is beyond A-okay, it A-Awesome! It has a large selection of stores like Macy's, JcPenney's, and other big names, plus it has the favorites amongst teens like Zumiez, Hot Topic, Industrial, Forever 21, etc. Plus, it has some good food too. It has a new Auntie Ann's for those pretzel lovers like myself!! Also, has a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factor and another candy store next to Macy's for those with a sweet tooth! I've been here dozens of times. Tip: Get there early upon opening to avoid the crowds because this mall packs them in on the weekends. read more

if there's one thing I cannot stand it's being solicited to while I'm trying to shop. Coronado Mall like many malls these days is full of vendors in the middle aisle trying to get you to buy their stuff. And they are relentless! I can't stand it. I don't go to the mall to be solicited to, I go to the mall so I can find what it is I need or at least browse in peace! And then don't try having lunch or dinner at the food court. There's a blaring television, as if the crowd noise in another itself is not enough. My entire lunch hour was stressed out with all the noise. Not a good place read more

Is it just me, or is maneuvering through the parking lot crazy? It's like driving through a maze to get to certain stores. Despite the layout of the parking lots, I do like the fact that they have G By Guess, which isn't found in other malls. What I don't understand is why they felt the need to have 3 Sunglass Huts scattered throughout the mall. Isn't one enough? They have pretty standard stores including Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Express, etc. The food court has the usual chains (I.e. Sbarro's, Keva Juice, etc.), nothing that stands out though. If you want something to do you can always walk around and window shop. read more

Having got back from the Balloon Fiesta morning session we needed to kill a couple of hours before lunch. We decided to look around this mall. The mall was pretty big (some sites online say it is the biggest in New Mexico, others say second biggest). Hmm... layout was odd. Kind of confused on how to get round it without going back on ourselves (we managed it somehow) and the choice of stores was not fantastic either. I struggled to find even 3 stores we wanted to go in. We were looking for souvenirs (after all it was unlikely we would be going back there) but other than a few in the Hallmark there wasnt any! It was ok. It served its purpose for us (kill some time and get some food) but I dont think I would go here regularly if I lived there! read more

Today I visited Coronado mall for the first time since I've had the Yelp app, but I've come to this location many times in the past. While looking for my nephew's birthday gifts, I perused a few of my favorite spots including: Claire's, GameStop, Shoe Department, Sephora, and Box Lunch. I love the high social energy I feel every time I walk around the mall, and the interaction I get from the employees is professional and positive. It's also fun to see what has been changed or updated since the last time I came in. It helps that if I get a little fatigued or famished I can stop by the food court to rest and get a quick bite to eat. I frequent this spot to buy gifts or just walk around and window shop, and it's almost always an amazing experience. I try to avoid it during holidays though because it can get crazy busy, but other than that it's a great one stop spot for all your shopping needs! read more

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I'm not sure what the issue is with people not liking this mall. I think it's a pretty standard mall and pretty great for a town of Albuquerque's size. This is a budget friendly mall with shops like H&M, Kohl's, JC Penny, Forever 21, Sephora, and a bunch of other mid range shops. I like the variety of shops and the multiple levels of the mall. The food court offers pretty standard fast food places and there are a few mid level restaurants located on the outside perimeter of the mall. I did notice a chipotle sign announcing a grand opening which is awesome! This mall isn't for higher end shoppers, head over to ABQ for that. I would say that this is a good place to get affordable trendy clothing that will last one season though and I love poking around the different stores. The mall is usually very clean and so are the bathrooms. They offer family bathrooms too which is nice for those shopping with kiddos. Also for kids a cutesy train ride, a candy shop, and indoor play area for younger kids. I think it's an excellent place to walk a stroller for a few laps then let the kids out to play while enjoying a cup of coffee! I'll be back over and over again! read more

My grandson and I went today 6/20 for some shopping. We decided to take a break and grab some food. Got some great cheesesteaks and found a quiet place to eat quickly before resuming shopping. 1/2 way through the food, Mall Police came over and told us to leave because we were not allowed to eat there. I said we were social distancing and he said we must leave. So we packed up, put our masks back on and went to the car, finished eating and drove away. No more shopping at Coronado Center today or in the foreseeable future for us. What's interesting is how rigid they were with us, but signs at entry said no mask no entry, and Mall Police was completely ignoring THAT requirement. read more

Okay mall. There are a few decent stores and a crappy food court. Some people say it's ghetto...I just think it lacks most of the stores I'd want to shop at. read more

Just a quick note - to anyone who is planning to go to Coronado Center (Mall). Do they have plenty of parking? Sure. Are there plenty of stores? Yep. So why the two star review? Because Coronado Center is filled with kiosks that are lined up throughout the center - MOST of which have vendors who try to get your attention so they can sell you something. If you like strangers approaching you with free samples trying to get you to stop so they can sell you their products - every 50 feet - then you will love Coronado. If you would rather shop and spend time with whomever you are with, then you will see why I gave Coronado TWO stars. read more

Not a bad mall. And since we only have two in ABQ, there aren't too many options. But this place is clean, well kept, safe and has a good store assortment. read more

I have recently started walking at Coronado Mall in the mornings couple times a week. The mall is perfect for that. It's spacious, the kiosks are not crowding the free space and in the very early mornings there's very few people since the big stores are not open. The place is overrun a tad by cantankerous old people who seemed quite annoyed we were there but other than that it was a pleasant experience. I took my children to the little play place and wasn't disappointed. It was clean and had some interesting activities. The floor was super clean and was the anti shock foam for the protection of the kids. The structures were also "soft" to avoid bumps. There was a flat screen tv with a protective barrier over it to allow the kids to touch it and bang on it with no worries. There were benches for mom/dad and even a place to charge your phone. Excellent. read more

The mall has its ups and downs. Good Variety of stores unfortuantly time was not kind to this place. if you really look at the place it is falling apart and with 2 other malls with in walking distance they need to fix the place before everyone leaves read more

Its a Amazing Mall Its Clean nice people Great stores like H&M,Charlotte Russe, Aero, Sephora, Macys, and Kohl's read more

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I have lived in Albuquerque all my life, born and raised here. Coronado Mall is what I now use for my walking for exercise. I'm 64 and have no desire to be outside walking as a woman alone. It is WONDERFUL to walk at the mall, plus, you get to look at all the wonderful things in the windows before all the stores open. It's climate controlled, it's safe, don't have to worry about strangers outside, dogs attacking you, traffic, security is everywhere, etc, and the people walking and getting ready to open their stores are very friendly. I enjoy getting something to drink or a light bite to eat sometimes once the stores open. Try this place for exercise people, all ages do it, it's not just for "the elderly." read more

Hi just stopping by to give feedback on Shiek shoe store. Me and my husband enjoy coming by every time for our shoes. Anyway... The employee that always helps us with a smile is Pablo, thanks! read more

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For the local offer it deserves like 5 stars, but for me they aren't worth it. It's a dirty, disorganized and old mall. It's so crowded that you feel disturbed and unsafe. However, for non-grocery shopping I think it's the most diverse mall at Albuquerque. The food court's selection is horrible and limited. Just buy what you really need and run away. read more

Pretty nice mall. I came here to visit Torrid. It was easy to find. Nice food selections in the food court as well.

It's a mall! My biggest issue is it seems like the pathways were built tiny on purpose. It has all the stores I need but right now with the construction, parking is tricky and not everyone bows how to drive. I get in and get out of the mall when I have to. read more

Typical mall. If you want to shop on the east side where we live its the only mall option. You could drive across to the west side, but why? Only 2 malls in town. It is a clean mall with good store choices. They also have a decent food court with a variety of choices. read more

This place is what Walmart wants to be. So basically, they need to fix the whole place, as in put new titles, re pain it and different lighting. I mean they have somewhat ok stores in there, but common they need to make it look and feel "expensive" if they want to attract young professional people to come in and shop rather than a whole bunch of HS kids running around all day long and don't spend money. read more

The Coronado Center is the epitome of what is wrong with America today. It is a wide expansive mall where you see teenagers mindlessly mulling about with a 3:1 ratio of that population wearing either a Hollister or Abercrombie tee shirt (don't get me wrong, I do heart my A&F every now and then). It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk from one end of this massive mall to the other and then by the time you are halfway back you wonder why you bothered to get all the way down there in the first place. It doesn't offer much in terms of store selection they are all within the same vanilla group - American Eagle, Banana, Hollister, Aeropostale - etc. But hey, good place to keep cool when it's nearing 100 outside. read more

okay...not a place i shall ever return to on the weekend. way too crowded for me. i feel like it's also a weird layout, or maybe it'st just me. is it? the clothing options aren't great and the quality of the stuff in the boutiques didn't like good either (but that's just my opinion from speed walking past the stores. none looked very appealing). read more

Coronado Center is undergoing a much-needed face lift while ABQ Uptown has flourished and Winrock is trying to make a comeback. Even so, there's a variety of stores that are lacking in this corner of town. Coronado has the facade of a great mall, but there's a handful of stores that "g2g". I believe in local, but my god, take out the knockoff gift shops and the ghastly Sears (please). Parking on the east side is way bad and the food court is just, ordinary. Coronado Center is stuck somewhere in early 2000s and it desperately shows. read more

It's the best mall in Albuquerque it has fun, food, and really amazing people working through out the place it's selection of stores is amazing! read more

I had the unfortunate experience of having a run-in with the security over there. I'm sure they don't pay them much, nor do they actually hire security guards with any previous experience. And if that's not true then I probably need to see some proof to the contrary. I took my two-year-old daughter to the play place, and when she almost got her head jumped on by a humongous child I decided that enough was enough, and called security. I advised them that there were numerous children in there who were too large, and breaking the rules that they had posted. So, instead of just coming over and doing their jobs, and enforcing their own rules, they decided to come up to me and start talking to me about my call to them. Now, some of you might think this is okay to do, but my 10-plus years in Corrections, and security tells me that these security officers are, like I said above, very inexperienced. What that did was that made me a target for the other parents to lash out at once those security officers were gone. And that is exactly what happened. I ended up in a screaming match with a very large man, while I am a small woman. Security. Please just do your jobs and enforce the rules that you have posted. Do not try to embarrass me because you got your tiny little egos hurt, because a woman dared call you on your crap. read more

From out of town, so it was nice to visit a beautiful mall. It wasn't small and it wasn't huge. It was crowded but we're used to it. Tons of stores to shop including Kohl's, Sephora, Forever 21, Brookstone and more. They had a great kid's area too. Nice to rest for 15-20 minutes while the kids blow off energy. Overall had a good experience. read more

This is an interesting mall. It has most of the stores you would go to but the atmosphere kinda kills it. It's one of those "teenager ran" malls so you just get groups of kids acting silly. I was a teenager once so I can't even front. But still... There's not too much around to compare it to. read more