About a year ago I was travelling through Albuquerque and I saw the brochure for the Breaking Bad…read moretour and I hoped it would be ongoing so on my next trip I could go on it. Luckily they still do it and let me tell you, it was absolutely worth the wait!! If you are a fan of the show or even if you don't know much about it, it is one of the coolest tours you will ever experience. It will make you appreciate the show even more. Frank and Dylan were the best tour guides taking us to ALL of the key sites where the show was filmed

wonderful tour guides who are super friendly and knowledgeable!! I loved all their fun facts and…read morethe interactive qualities were an awesome touch! I was in the seats in the back so my view was not great due to the window slants and I think they could use some better sound equipment as I couldnt always hear the videos or even from the microphone they used. I would still highly recommend this tour but maybe try and get there earlier so you can get the up front seats!

We had such a great time on this tour! We were surprised there was so much we hadn't experienced,…read morehaving visited Old Town Albuquerque on our own over the years. If you are an out of town visitor, this walking tour is the best way to enjoy a true New Mexican experience. The food and beverages were beautifully curated, as were the many stories our guide shared. We got to try red and green chile (both are DELICIOUS), as well as sopapillas, biscochitos, frito pie, prickly pear margaritas, and a wine tasting. I wish I took photos of the delicious offerings. I recommend arriving hungry. There are even some exciting ghost stories sprinkled throughout the tour. We were introduced to beautiful local art, jewelry, and souvenir shops. We stuck around after the tour to explore some more. We're excited to take the tour again, whenever we have out of town visitors.

Cara showed my spouse and I a fabulous time in Old Town. Her storytelling was engaging and…read moreinformative. We love the supernatural element of the tour as well! We got some interesting audio of a possible disembodied voice. 100% recommend this tour!

I love staying at hostels because you meet the most interesting people and get that comfy home vibe…read morethat you can't get by staying at a manufacture hotel chain. While staying here at the hostel I meet my "twin", this girl who I was sharing a bunk bed with had the same name as me and also the same birthday! We were born 5 years apart and in different countries but with a different last name! Crazy! I love it!! My trip out west took me to ABQ and while searching for hostels this came up and decided to book with them during the balloon fiesta week. Located on historic route 66 this hostel sits between downtown and old town making it a great location close to everything. The famous Dog House restaurant is within walking distance of the hostel and a bus line runs by it as well if you are without a car. They do have parking but it's first come first serve, it is located behind the hostel. Enter through the ally and you will pass the first 2 apartments and then the hostel parking will be visible, only like 6 cars are able to fit but street parking is also available. Upon arrival the staff checked me in and even though they were super busy with visitors trying to book over the phone due to balloon fiesta the staff still welcomed me with friendliness and a big smile. I stayed a total of 2 nights, one night on my way to Arizona and another night on my drive back home to Texas. Both of these times I received nothing but outstanding customer service from all the staff here at mother road. To all the staff, Cheryl and Angel especially, you guys have been beyond amazing and may yall be blessed with many more years of health so that yall can continue to greet visitors with a loving smile. The staff is truly an example of what outstanding hospitality is all about, they went above and beyond anything I was expecting. I felt safe the whole time there, the girls in my room were chill and the people I meet while having breakfast there one morning invited me to ride with them to balloon fiesta! Always kind and friendly folks everywhere doing random acts of kindness! Love it! The building itself is really old but full of character. I overheard one of the staff talking to a guest and mentioned that at one point the hostel was a brothel! (dont quote me on it because I did not ask I just overheard). They have a lot of rooms and small nooks that it is really fascinating to see how they have adopted the house to meet the current needs of its habitants. You cannot take a single step inside without making the floor creek and eek with every step. They only allow smoking outside and they have continental breakfast available (there is a farmers market across the street from them so they get eggs from them every morning!). There are plenty of bathrooms available so if the one in your room is occupied just walk down the hallway and you will find one available. They have space heaters but if you are cold they do have extra blankets free of charge. The bunk beds are all different and I prefer bottom bunk because a big curvy girl like me does not feel safe on the top bunk. Bunk beds are first come first serve so get here early for your preference on bunk beds. Overall I really loved my stay here at mother road hostel and I can't wait to go back and stay with them again due to how much I enjoyed my stay with them.

One of my favorite things about staying in hostels is the variety of the physical building you end…read moreup in. They are all so unique and different. My second favorite thing is meeting the other staff, residents, and travelers. The Mother Rode Hostel was a terrific location right in between Downtown Albuquerque and Old Town. We were so happy with our private room and it's private entrance, second bedroom, cute little bath and awesome kitchenette. We totally lucked out!! The staff were super friendly as well and we even spoke with the owner (who doubles as a real estate agent) at looking at property in this area. We are in the market for a vacation home or two and really fell in love with this part of New Mexico! I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in the area. Be sure to check out the Farmer's Market across the street.

Such a beautiful location, and the food and drinks were amazing. We had some of the best ceviche…read moreand an amazing quesadilla with chorizo, and eggs. We had an amazing tour by my brother who works there as the bread chef. The farmer is gorgeous and the flowers amazing. They have an awesome resort and beautiful grounds. Planning my next trip for next year already and going to stay.

I was in town from Denver visiting for my nephew's graduation. We had reservations for a Friday…read moreevening. When we walked onto the patio and took in those sweeping views of the Sandias, I was ready to love this place. Los Poblanos has all the ingredients of a truly special dining experience: a gorgeous setting, a thoughtful farm-to-table ethos, and a menu that promises something above the ordinary. Which is exactly why the evening's annoying missteps were so disappointing. Service was well intentioned but unpolished. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and, at times, unfamiliar with the menu -- a problem when guests are asking genuine questions about the food and wine. We ordered bread which came before our drinks were served. Wine service was inconsistent. I ordered an Albariño by the glass - 6 oz. My sister ordered the Cabernet listed on the menu as a recommended pairing for her entrée, priced at $11. After we placed our drink orders, the waiter returned to inform her that the menu price was incorrect -- the wine was actually $18. She agreed to proceed. He then asked whether she wanted "a half glass or a full glass," which is an oddly imprecise question at a restaurant whose menu specifies pours in 3, 6, and 9 oz increments. She said half glass. What arrived was 3 oz of wine in a small serving carafe, which the waiter simply poured into her glass -- no bottle presented, no taste offered. My own Albariño, by contrast, was brought to the table in the bottle with a proper taste before pouring. The disparity in service between the two of us was striking. A simple, clear statement -- "3 oz of this wine is $18, not $11; would you still like it?" -- would have resolved everything cleanly. Instead, the vague "half or full glass" framing left my sister without the information she needed to make an informed choice. For what it's worth, the wine itself was extraordinarily tannic -- borderline undrinkable -- and I would have sent it back. My nephew ordered a top shelf whiskey. The waiter told him "we don't have that". My nephew said "it's on your menu" to which the waiter responded "oh, let me check on that". There seemed to be too many instances of the waiter running back to the bar to check on stuff. Anyway, it was available. The waiter apologized. We ordered the bread which was served before our drinks arrived. Food took about an hour which is fine - I don't have an issue with that but during that time we never saw the waiter again. I ordered the soup of the day - potato and leek which was delicious. Followed by the blackberry salad, which was my main course. Both arrived simultaneously, with the salad placed in front of me and the soup set to the side as an afterthought. At a restaurant at this price point, the expectation that soup precedes salad is not an eccentricity -- it is simply correct service. When I expressed my surprise, the servers seemed genuinely puzzled, which suggests this may be a training gap rather than an isolated incident. As for the salad itself -- it was pleasant, but pleasant is not enough here. The blackberry salad was the kind of thing you might enjoy at a well-run casual chain: competently assembled, inoffensive, and forgettable. At a farm-to-table restaurant with access to exceptional local ingredients, I expect the plate to reflect that -- more intentional presentation, more layered flavors, something that is more elevated than what was presented. This one didn't. The gap between the setting and what landed on the table was wider than it should have been. My sister and nephews ordered the filet mignon and rib eye. Both arrived pre-sliced -- a presentation trend that has made its way into fine dining, though one that divides opinion. My concern, beyond personal preference, is practical: sliced meat loses heat faster, and at roughly $80 per entrée, guests should receive their steak in the condition that best showcases it. The quality was good, not exceptional. Los Poblanos is a restaurant with genuine promise and a setting that few can match. The concept is right; the execution needs work. The issues I encountered -- inconsistent wine service, course sequencing, and a discombobulated waiter-- are not kitchen problems. They are fixable. I hope the restaurant takes that seriously, because the bones here are excellent and the experience should be too.

This was an awesome experience to ride the 2nd longest tram in the world up to the top!…read more First of all, the day we rode was the 60th annual celebration of the tram. Thus, our tickets were all 50% off. We found out we'd be riding the third generation. It's been so long since I last visited the tram that I probably rode the second generation. It's roomy! Even with the 60th celebration, our wait wasn't extremely long. I believe there are about 30 people on each ride, but I didn't count. I was hoping I didn't feel crammed and it wasn't too bad. Once you're up there, it's amazing to be so far above the ground. On the way up, our 'captain' gave us a bit of trivia about the area, the tram, and our trip up. At some point, you'll pass the other tram coming down, which gives you an idea of how fast you're really going! Wow. Once at the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler. Bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. You can choose to hike a trail that begins on the back side of the restaurant. You'll see the ski lifts and options for different hikes. OR, you can grab a drink from the Ten 3 restaurant and check out the views. We put our name on the list to eat and sipped on cocktails during the wait. It was nice and relaxing up there at the top! We ate at Ten 3 (our wait was 30 minutes) then made our way down. Our guide on the way down didn't say a word, but I suppose it's the same as the way up. There's only one bench on the tram so if you have trouble standing make sure you let it be known. My mom sat going and coming. When you're back at the bottom there's another restaurant if you'd like to eat there instead. They also have a gift shop with some Sandia Tramway, and Albuquerque memorabilia. It's a cute shop. I bought a few items. It's a nice trip. I've ridden before, but it's been so long I don't even remember. Check it out.

This tram sets some kind of record so it's worth going at least once. You can drive around to the…read moretop of the Sandias, and there is a ski resort up there as well. This takes you up to the top via tram, you can walk around, there's some dedicated walkways (attractive), there's a restaurant (high end), there's bats (at night). The last time I was there, I didn't like that it was a ticketed timed entry to get up and then a free-for-all to get down but I guess that tracks if they intend to let folks tarry up on top as long as they like. The views are of course lovely. It does get crowded, including the gift shop area, so be forewarned.

We recently booked the Speakeasy bus tour around 4 Albuquerque speakeasies. Eric was our tour…read moreguide. 3 of the 4 opened in the last 2 years. First stop: Z Lounge at Hotel Zazz @zloungeabq. They provided charcuterie board. had the Lychee Margarita. Second stop: Fat Frank's @fat_franks_abg. They usually have a canned good donation for entrance. All non perishable goods are donated too those in need. They call it Cocktails for a cause. They provided fries & fries Brussels sprouts. Third stop: Teddy Roe's @teddyroesbar. Super secret entrance and another hidden room inside. Lots of na options available. Final stop: Founders Speakeasy @foundersabq. This is the best that's been around the longest. 4 of the top bartenders in Albuquerque work here! 10/10 would recommend evening take a bus tour with Tour ABQ. Great for large groups.

Eric is great! Drinks are great! Booze are great! Wind on the trolley bad for a blow out but good…read morefor not sweating thru your shirt!

Location makes it hard to access if following GPS. Narrow streets to the sites, had to jockey…read morearound for our 41' Rv. Lots of dogs. Lots of longer term seasonal residents Price was competitive for the area. Reservations completed on-line, no personal contact as no office hours.

Stayed for 2 months while working a job in Rio Rancho. This is a clean, well maintained, park in a…read more fairly private area. Only one street to access so there's not any pass thru traffic. Friendly and helpful park staff. Clean laundry room with vending. Clean pool and hot tub. Great view of the Sandia's from the far side of the park. 25 min to Albuquerque and 45 min to Santa Fe Close to a Walmart, grocery store, and many restaurants. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

What a great place to stay. I found them online, not wanting yet another hotel room, and was…read moregreeted by a dinosaur and two humans. Intrigued? The home is set back from the road, so there's no road noise. They have both Air BNB rooms and hostel rooms. The hostel area had a fireplace, small kitchen, and cozy living area. The owner and manager were very pleasant people, and I hope to stay there again.