Monaco Market has unmistakable "bodega" soul, and has somehow managed to bottle the feeling of…read morestepping into another country--several countries, in fact--without ever leaving the city limits. It proudly carries what can only be described as the United Nations of snacks. These are the treats your trendy teenagers have been "Tik-Tok-ing" into viral fame--the kind with packaging that compels them to snap that selfie and send it out into the ether in a nanosecond. The shelves read like a passport: confections from Lebanon, Dubai, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and beyond. Exotic chocolates that make domestic candy seem shy by comparison. Chips in flavors you didn't know were legal. And then there's the drink selection--a kaleidoscope of juices, sodas, and energy drinks adorned with beloved anime characters and designs that blur the line between beverage and collectible. It's less of a cooler and more of a museum exhibit, except here you're encouraged--no, expected--to participate. The true heart of the place, however, is the gentleman behind the counter. His zeal is palpable. He's not merely ringing up purchases; he's hosting an adventure. His warmth and enthusiasm make you feel less like a customer and more like a co-conspirator in discovering something wonderful. Human connection at it's finest. Yes, the prices lean toward the premium side, but that feels less like indulgence and more like reality--importing the world isn't cheap, and tariffs are no respecter of snack-based diplomacy. What you're really paying for is access: access to flavors, cultures, and moments that would otherwise require a boarding pass. And Monaco Market doesn't stop at snacks. It's also a treasure chest of viral odds and ends--shirts, gifts, toys, and knick-knacks that feel handpicked for people who appreciate the joy of novelty. Every shelf feels intentional, like a curated rebellion against the ordinary. And rumor has it a ramen bar is on the horizon, promising a quick nosh for those who want something warm to accompany their global snack pilgrimage. Bottom line: Monaco Market is pure FUN. It's a place where curiosity is rewarded, where novelty is celebrated, and where you're reminded that sometimes the smallest treats carry the biggest sense of wonder. Albuquerque is lucky to have it--and I suspect many of us will be back, if only to prove to our teenagers that we, too, know what's cool... eventually.

This place is interesting. Everything is clean and well organized. Things are kind of pricey, I'm…read moresure some of these things are hard to find and are expensive because of that but still, you're going to want to have something in mind when you come here. I wanted to try the Chinese Red Bull in the little gold cans, they had them. $7 each lol, but where else are you going to get Chinese red bull. So you just have to know what you want I guess.

Currently there are few items left in the market. The halal chicken breasts are out of inventory ;…read morethere are only chicken thighs. The medjool dates are now from Pakistan and the increased prices reflect the delivery costs. I spoke with vendor and explained the last time I asked for pistachio cookies , I received walnut cookies. I'm scared of ordering more because of this. He explained to me that he is sure he must have explained they were out and only had walnuts. So I'm apparently unable to explain that I do not like walnuts and surely I thought to ignore his update. Absolutely done with this dishonesty.

SO Grateful for this store! Casa Blanca and Bombay Spice are my 2 go to international stores to…read morevisit! If I can't find something at Bombay it's typically always at Casa Blanca. I have yet to visit Talin, but I was told I must visit there next.

My friend and her brother own this place and I highly recommend it to anyone to come out and see…read morethis place. The Shroomery provides drinks that are infused with healthy mushrooms. There are so many options to choose from. Alonzo, the owner, is super knowledgeable and will give you great recommendations if you don't know what to get. Try it out!

Great drinks. Unique looking place with lots of other vendors items that you can purchase such as…read moreair freshener and dry mushroom mix in's.

Wonderful farm market, which actually serves more as the huge butcher's meat market. Fresh produce…read morewill stock shelves and they do sell the New Mexico's famous Ness Farms pinto beans. These beans are triple clean, and very tasty. I bought a 25 pound bag to take back to Oklahoma. Friendly customer service.

First of all, the smell when you walk in is quite unpleasant…read more Second, I would expect a butcher to be able to give me a five pound piece of pork belly. First, I got a 12 pound chunk. Then I ended up with 6 pounds. I'm going to look for a better butcher here in town.

Nice variety of imported high quality cheese. Very informed and knowledgeable staff happy to…read moreeducate about their goods. A variety of artisan bean to bar chocolates, as well as jams, and locally made goods. They willingly offer tastes of many items. Also a variety of wines by the bottle and glass.

Today I finally made it to The Mousehole! Such a cute little location and they were very friendly…read more I got handed a sample as soon as I walked in of a goat cheese that made me reconsider my stance on goat cheese (not usually for me) and some nice guava spread. I wanted to try their "P Brie and J" sandwich and it wound up being both delicious enough and to bring half home for later - and they handed me another sample when I asked for a to go box! That one was from Denmark and reminded me of some of the kinds my grandparents had on their cheese board.

I've been going here for almost 40 years - not sure what it's going to take to get it through my…read morehead that Tully's just isn't to my taste. Over the years I keep going back, about once a year: I've had their sandwiches, their pastries, their pies . . . all kinda "meh" and all priced pretty reasonably but not inexpensively. Sandwiches give you a lot of everything . . . except flavor. Pastries are . . . fine. Pies are . . . fine, and kinda small (and not inexpensive, maybe reaching towards pricey); it's the kinda thing you are willing to pay for in order to bring it to a gathering, only to find almost no one bothers to eat it. And so you don't bother. The cookies are pretty good, actually. (And, yes, I know Italian delis - my Italian grandparents brought me to them in New York when I was a child. However, I'm not judging Tully's against these (as in "it's not as good as Back East"), I'm just saying it never really turns my crank.) Today I had a hot chicken, cheese,onion and pepper sandwich, the Carmela. It was a lot of food. But . . . not a lot of flavor. A whole lot of drippy mess in the bottom of my basket, though: water absolutely sopped through the (completely unmemorable tasting) bread loaf and pooled at the bottom of my basket as I ate in. The potato salad served alongside was fine - like what you'd get at Albertson's. The chicken was tender and . . . essentially without flavor, not even salt. There had clearly been a little marinade (I could sense some oregano and maybe garlic in there) but man could this thing have used about five times as much seasoning and then a healthy dose of a vinegar/garlic/oregano dressing on top of it. Bland. Lots of food in that $17 (almost $25 with tip) sandwich, but not a lot of enjoyment. I've had other Tully's sandwiches (both for here and to-go) that were better, but I can't really recall any of them . . . and I _never_ rush back. Like I said, this is a place I think about ("Hey, I'm right nearby; I should try Tully's again!") about once a year . . . and then, meh. To be fair - I believe that I am pretty out in left field on this take: Tully's is popular and always hopping. Get here early unless you want to stand in line. I only had to wait about three minutes to order, but by the time I left at noon this Friday there was a line to order all the way from the counter to the door. In terms of the room, it's a deli. Reasonably well set out with a decent amount of seating set out well, as well as some outside seating that you might want to try when it's not in the nineties. You order at the counter, pay, go get your own fountain drink (they also have some beer and wine, which they will serve you), find a seat and they'll bring it to you. When you're done, you bus it yourself. Pleasant staff - I don't regret tipping, although they don't do much. (As others have mentioned, if you get a cup of water, Tully's generously gives you a decent sized Solo cup - another plus.) It's fine. If you go, at least get yourself some cookies - they're pretty good.

I know I compare places here to other cities, but it's my frame of reference. I've been to Italian…read moreDelis in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and Gloucester Ma. and this place can hang with the best of them The amazing smells of meat and cheese hit you first and then visual of crowded shelves filled with all kinds of yummies. I knew this would be good because there was a big group of people from the airbase and that's always a good sign. They seem to make the most out of their lunch time. It was a long line but the counterman handled it with great speed. The guy in front of me comes in to buy sausage and fresh mozzarella to make his own homemade calzones. I chose the full size italian beef and the other sandwich we got was mostly veggies and mozzarella(I can't remember the name). While we waited for the sandwiches we perused the baked goods and the italian market with tons of sauces, frozen foods, cheese and delicious baked goods. The sandwiches were huge and delicious. Even as a big a guy as I am I could have done with the half size, but I did end up eating the second half for dinner. The sandwiches are on soft, delicious hoagie rolls. The italian beef was stuff with beef and gardinera. The juices of the meat and the gardinera leaks into the botoom of your tray and almost makes a french dip like sauce. This place is fantastic!!!

90% dark chocolate!!!! yeah, baby! Do I have other favorites, why yes. Yes, I do. The Toffee and…read moreSalt Milk Bar, both milk and dark varietal. Red Chile dark chocolate bar. Red Chile & Chocolate covered almonds - can I get an AMEN! Just know if you got peeps who are lookin' for da high grade, this is your dealer...IYKYK... P.S. you can also get the hook up through Skarsgard Farms!!!!

Awesome service by knowledgeable chocolate. Fantastic products - high quality chocolate with chile,…read morefruits, nuts, etc.

I went in hoping for a wide and dizzying array of spicy products, but was instantly confused, as I…read morewas greeted with many, many glass figurines and touristy bric-a-brac. I eventually found the hot sauce section, which, incidentally, is incredibly well organized, including the cool display for the Ass Kickin' stuff (prices on the hot sauces are outstanding and there are several I have seen here and nowhere else), but I wish the rest of the store was organized similarly. The entire thing screams clutter and spicy products (I think, I tried really hard to find them all, but maybe (probably) missed some) are maybe 20% of the floor space. The rest is coffee and mugs and t-shirts and pinon stuff and just random...shit. Back to my confusion...I don't understand why this place is called Chile ADdict when so little of the inventory is related to piquancy. I guess calling it a gift shop would be less interesting, maybe? Anyway, if you have a lot of time and patience to spend carefully hunting and foraging around this (sometimes precariously and hapazardly) scattered array, it can definitely be rewarding, but it won't be fast.

I was trying to find a souvenir shop in Albuquerque and I luckily found this little store. It was a…read moregreat find because I didn't know where to get a touristy gift for someone. This store has everything! Dream catchers, all types of salsa, New Mexican coffee...little knickknacks... I will come again when I need my next gift!