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Create you own film trail with the in-depth analysis of all the ABQ locations!
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ABQ Studios
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Accessibility: Easy to get to; cannot enter the facility
Engagement: Can take pictures of the outside with the iconic N symbol Atmosphere: N/A Surrounding Area: Restaurants, museums, and attractions close Price: Free Filmed Media: El Camino Logan Independence Day: Resurgence Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Sicario The Lone Ranger The Avengers ... and more! |
Address: 5650 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Aperture Center at Mesa del Sol
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Accessibility: driving distance from Albuquerque, there are two parking lots that someone may park in
Engagement: can take pictures of the place, also has a gym; can take pictures where the Avengers stood Atmosphere: N/A Surrounding Area: Netflix studios were exactly next to it, but you cannot enter them. Price: Free, except if you want to go in the buildings Filmed Media: The Avengers |
Address: 5700 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Cafe 66 New Mexican Restaurant
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Accessibility: easy access, parking lot
Engagement: can walk around; vending machine with BB merchandise; signed pictures from BB cast; also have labeled booths for which actresses/actors have sat there Atmosphere: casual, cozy, historic Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Stranger Things Breaking Bad Over 10 other movies! They recommend to try the huevos rancheros, chicken fried steak, and pancakes! |
Address: 9200 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
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Coda Bakery
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Accessibility: accessible by car; multiple parking spots
Engagement: can order food and drink and what Guy Fieri ordered Atmosphere: N/A Surrounding Area: a short drive from the center of ABQ Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Stranger Things: Season 4 |
Address: 230 Louisiana Blvd SE C ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
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Crossroads Motel
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Accessibility: easy access, but construction is happening right now so you can’t park in the parking lot; some reviews of the owner who has been known to verbally harass tourists and guests
Engagement: can stay in the hotel and take pictures with the iconic sign; can stay overnight in the room where Wendy and Jesse stayed Atmosphere: owner is said to be rude; rooms are a little rundown like in the show Surrounding Area: in a crowded area; construction was happening when we were there Price: free to take pictures; renting rooms is affordable Filmed Media: Breaking Badi |
Address: 1001 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Chuze Fitness
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Accessibility: easy access, descent-sized parking lot
Engagement: can take pictures of the outside of the building, but it looks nothing like the building from the movie; it’s a gym so you could go work out there Atmosphere: casual Surrounding Area: in a plaza so some restaurants and stores around Price: pay for what you buy Filmed Media: Natural Born Killers |
Address: 9350 Eagle Ranch Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
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Desert Sands Hotel
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Accessibility: someone can drive there, limited parking spots available
Engagement: can take pictures but the exterior is boarded up Atmosphere: N/A Surrounding Area: short drive from center of ABQ Price: free Filmed Media: No Country For Old Men Notes: permanently closed; no signs indicating filming |
Address: 5000 Central Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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Dog House Drive-In
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Accessibility: easy access, large parking lot
Engagement: pull in one of the spots and a waitress will come out and take your order; has the same exterior as it did in BB with the same neon sign Atmosphere: casual, cozy Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Breaking Bad Notes: people do come and ask about BB |
Address: 1216 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Frank's Famous Chicken and Waffles
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Accessibility: easy access, has a parking lot and a ramp for wheelchair access
Engagement: can take pictures and order what Guy Fieri ordered Atmosphere: N/A Surrounding Area: a short drive from the center of ABQ Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives |
Address: 400 Washington St SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
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Golden Crown Panderia
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Accessibility: easy access, parking lot
Engagement: have a custom-made vending machine where customers can order pastries; there is a coffee bar and a few tables and chairs inside as well as an outdoor seating area Atmosphere: cozy and comfortable; Chris is incredibly nice Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Notes: they roast their own coffee beans; they get lots of tourists; the oven they use was built in 1926 and still works |
Address: 1103 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque 87102
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Guava Tree Cafe
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Accessibility: easy access, has a small parking lot
Engagement: can order food and drinks and what Guy Fieri ordered Atmosphere: very cute and unique adobe building Surrounding Area: very close to main ABQ area Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives |
Address: 118 Richmond Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Java Joe's (Tuco's Hideout)
Accessibility: easy access, parking lot and street parking
Engagement: can order food and drinks
Atmosphere: cozy, cool
Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close
Price: pay for what you order
Filmed Media:
Breaking Bad
Notes: lots of German and Japan tourists come; it is a stop in the BB RV Tour
Engagement: can order food and drinks
Atmosphere: cozy, cool
Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close
Price: pay for what you order
Filmed Media:
Breaking Bad
Notes: lots of German and Japan tourists come; it is a stop in the BB RV Tour
Mister Car Wash
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Accessibility: easy access, huge parking lot
Engagement: can walk around; vending machine with BB merchandise; signed pictures from BB cast Atmosphere: casual Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for the car wash Filmed Media: Breaking Bad Notes: people ask about BB all the time |
Address: 9516 Snow Heights Cir NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
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Monte Carlo Steak House
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Accessibility: easy access, parking lot
Engagement: bar for drinks; lots of seating Atmosphere: casual, cozy Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Notes: talked to some locals “everybody’s somebody was in Wild Hogs” and also DDD; Guy Fieri always goes when he’s in town |
Address: 3916 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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Nexus Brewery & Restaurant
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Accessibility: easy access, large parking lot
Engagement: can order the same food Guy Fieri ordered Atmosphere: casual, cozy, comfortable, low lighting Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Notes: identifies as black-owned; chicken & waffles and gumbo are the favorites |
Address: 4730 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Railyard Warehouse
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Accessibility: can walk up to the fence, but can’t go inside, street parking
Engagement: can take pictures from a distance and can see in the windows in some places due to the broken glass aesthetic Atmosphere: cool Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque, so there is a lot to do around; museum next door Price: free Filmed Media: The Avengers Transformers Breaking Bad Note: Lone Survivor, Better Call Saul, Maze Runner, and more of Breaking Bad were filmed in the surrounding buildings |
Address: 1100 Second St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Range Cafe Downtown (Standard Diner)
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Accessibility: easy access, has a parking lot
Engagement: can order food and drinks and what Guy Fieri ordered Atmosphere: N/A Surrounding Area: lots to do with a mall nearby Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives |
Address: 320 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Skate-O-Mania
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Accessibility: Easy access, large parking lot
Engagement: Roller skating/can skate where the ST cast skated in the show, other seasonal events at the venue (costume contest); arcade games; has a snack/food bar; some of the decorations from the filming are still there Atmosphere: Lively, fun, retro, and cool Surrounding Area: Albuquerque, lots to do around the location Price: $10 for skates, $15 for blades Filmed Media: Stranger Things: Season 4 |
Address: 400 Paisano St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
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Taco Sal Restaurant
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Accessibility: easy access, parking lot
Engagement: can sit at the same table that Jesse did from the show Atmosphere: casual Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Breaking Bad Notes: sopapilla plate is recommended and you can eat it with food or honey; Coyote vs. Acme was made there; they’ve been there since 1960; the frames and decorations for BB were stolen |
Address: 9621 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
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The Breaking Bad Store
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Accessibility: Easy access, off the city street, can be crowded due to popularity
Engagement: Can buy merchandise; take pictures with cardboard cutouts and fake scenes, owners are very nice; has real props from the show Atmosphere: cool, casual Surrounding Area: ABQ so lots of stuff and stores around Price: free to go in and take pictures, pay for what you buy Filmed Media: Associated with Breaking Bad |
Address: 2047 S Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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The Candy Lady
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Accessibility: easy access, off the side of the street, small parking lot
Engagement: can buy candy meth and merch from the show, can also buy other candy (some R-rated); can take pictures of different show-related items and with cardboard cutouts; there is a scale with fake meth that you can play with Atmosphere: casual, cool, accommodating Surrounding Area: Albuquerque, so there is lots to do around Price: free to enter, pay for what you buy Filmed Media: Associated with Breaking Bad Notes: They used to sell BB RV tour tickets, but don’t anymore |
Address: 424 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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The Dirty Bourbon
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Accessibility: easy access, parking lot
Engagement: bar with cocktails, beer, etc.; does not look anything like the building from BB Atmosphere: casual Surrounding Area: in Albuquerque so there are a lot of things close Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Breaking Bad Notes: people just come to take pictures and sometimes don’t buy anything; is a stop for the Breaking Bad RV Tour |
Address: 9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
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Twister's Burgers and Burritos
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Accessibility: easy access; parking lot
Engagement: can order food and take pictures with the Los Pollos Hermanos and Breaking Bad memorabilia; looks exactly like it does in the show; can order the famous chicken; can sit where Walt and Jesse did during the show Atmosphere: casual, cool Surrounding Area: a bit of a ways away from the main area of Albuquerque Price: pay for what you order Filmed Media: Breaking Bad |
Address: 4275 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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