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Duran Central Pharmacy Frommer's Highly Recommended

1815 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Cuisine New Mexican
Hours Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm; Sat 9am-2pm
Location In or near Old Town
Phone 505/247-4141
Prices Menu items $6-$20
Credit Cards Not accepted

Duran Central Pharmacy Review

Sounds like an odd place to eat, I know. You could go to one of the touristy New Mexican restaurants in the middle of Old Town and have lots of atmosphere and mediocre food -- or you could come here, where locals eat, and feast on better, more authentic fare. It's a few blocks up Central, east of Old Town. On your way through the pharmacy, you may want to stock up on specialty soaps; there's a pretty good variety here. The restaurant itself is plain, with a red tile floor and small tables, as well as a counter. For years, I used to come here for a bowl of green-chile stew and a homemade tortilla, which is still an excellent choice. Now I go for the full meals, such as the blue-corn enchilada plate or the huevos rancheros (eggs over corn tortillas, smothered with chile). The menu is short, but you can count on authentic northern New Mexican food.

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