Albuquerque

Appears in
Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America

By Andrew F. Smith

Published 2004

  • About
As New Mexico’s largest city with an estimated 700,000 residents, Albuquerque is often the visiting tourist’s first destination. Maintaining a blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultural heritage, the local cuisine reflects a rich cultural history. Culinary aficionados recognize subtle differences marking an Albuquerque cuisine, distinguishing it from other Southwest cuisines, such as Tex-Mex.