Explore AJ's food reviews

Arabian Bites

NE Heights · Albuquerque · Middle Eastern

He calls it the best Middle Eastern food in town.

Stripes Burrito Co.

West Side · Albuquerque · Burritos

Tried: Chicken sandwich

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet.

Dion's

Academy · NE Heights · Albuquerque · Pizza

AJ says Dion's has the best pizza in the world, and dares you to disagree.

No Mames Chicken & Smash

Albuquerque · Burgers & chicken

Tried: Secret menu

The secret menu was fire. Get there ASAP.

Food truck: it moves, so no map pin. Food truck. Filmed at the ABQ Food Park (Feb 2026) and on Edith Blvd NE (Aug 2026). Check @nomamesabq for where they are today.

Great American Cookies

Coronado Center · Uptown · Albuquerque · Desserts

Tried the cookies inside Coronado Mall. Verdict: bomb.

Crepe Brulee Dessert Shop

San Mateo & Osuna · Albuquerque · Desserts

Repeat visit: "never disappoints."

Two Cranes Bistro & Brew

Old Town · Albuquerque · Bistro

Tried: Burrito bowl

Came back for a burrito bowl and some karaoke.

Yalla Shawarma

Downtown · Downtown · Albuquerque · Middle Eastern

The Butcher

inside Vernon's Speakeasy · Los Ranchos · Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Brunch & sandwiches

His go-to spot in Los Ranchos.

The Bagel Deli & Bakery

AJ calls it "The Bagel Shop" · Rio Rancho · Breakfast

Tried: Breakfast sandwich

His favorite breakfast sammy in ABQ/RR.

AJ calls it The Bagel Shop.

Little Gems

inside Sawmill Market · Sawmill · Albuquerque · Food hall

Definitely one of his favorites so far.

Ralphie Boy Subs

Albuquerque · Subs

Authentic NY subs that did not disappoint.

Food truck: it moves, so no map pin. Food trailer. Filmed at Marble Brewery NE Heights (Feb 2026).

Tepan-Yaki Kings

Albuquerque · Teppanyaki

Tried with Golden Gloves champion Jayden Uttaro. Did not disappoint.

Food truck: it moves, so no map pin. Food truck. Filmed at the ABQ food truck park (Feb 2026).

Mini Pancakes

Albuquerque · Desserts

Tried: Mini pancakes

"Holy moly, hit her up ASAP."

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet.

Boba Catch

Rio Rancho · Boba & snacks

A sneak peek of Rio Rancho's newest spot. Fun and delicious.

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet.

El Palenque

Nob Hill / UNM · Albuquerque · Mexican

Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina

Santa Ana Star Casino · Bernalillo · Comedy club kitchen

Trying the new menu with DJ Animal 505 and Darren Carter.

Richie B's Pizza

Montgomery · NE Heights · Albuquerque · Pizza

"You need to run here now."

Mariscos La Playa

San Mateo · Northeast · Albuquerque · Mexican seafood

Mexican seafood on San Mateo. "Fireeeee."

Papa's Res Tacos

Albuquerque · Mexican

Tried: Birria tamales

The birria tamales were the bomb.

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet. Location tag only says Juan Tabo Blvd NE.

Quesadilla Way

Ridgecrest · Southeast · Albuquerque · Mexican

Tried: Birria

Birria is 10/10.

There is also a Gibson Blvd location; this is the one AJ tagged.

Kamikaze Kitchen

Albuquerque · Asian-Southwest fusion

Asian/Southwest fusion that "took the crown."

Food truck: it moves, so no map pin. AJ calls it Kamikazi Food Truck.

Stufy's

Albuquerque · New Mexican

An ABQ staple that did not disappoint.

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet.

Bachiboyz NM

Albuquerque

With the Bachiboyz. "Go try them out ASAP."

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet.

Roni's Mac Bar

Nob Hill / UNM · Albuquerque · Mac & cheese

Mac and cheese off Central by UNM. "AMAZING."

Randos Food Truck 505

Albuquerque · New Mexican

Tried: Green chile dip

The green chile dip is the bomb.

Food truck: it moves, so no map pin. Schedule is on their Instagram.

Shaka Cones

Rio Rancho · Ice cream

ABQ's first New Zealand-style ice cream spot.

Address still being confirmed, so no map pin yet.