Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of culinary traditions with an increasing emphasis on wholesome, nutritious meals. The city's dining scene caters to health-conscious diners, with many restaurants focusing on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Restaurants in Albuquerque pride themselves on creating dishes that incorporate the rich flavors of New Mexico while adhering to nutritional and dietary preferences. This focus on health and wellness is evident in the variety of menus available, ensuring that there is something for everyone seeking a healthier meal out.
Fresh and Healthy Options
For those seeking the best healthy salads and bowls in Albuquerque, several establishments stand out. These restaurants prioritize fresh, seasonal ingredients and scratch-made recipes, avoiding unhealthy additives. They cater to a variety of needs, whether you’re after a light lunch, a filling dinner, or a quick bite on the go.
Featured Restaurants
Park Square Market
Park Square Market offers a variety of healthy options. It is located inside the Two Park Square office tower, at 6565 America’s Parkway NE. The market is on the ground floor in the food hall. The building is on the West side of Jason’s Deli and Ojos Locos, and on the North side of Japanese Kitchen.
Parking
Free parking is available in the small lot on the west side of Jason’s Deli/Ojos Locos, and in the structure behind Japanese Kitchen.
Contact
Those interested in working together or with questions can contact the market for more information.
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D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
During the summer of 2005, the D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro opened in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, originally under the St. Clair Winery & Bistro name. Enthusiastic to offer the best wine and gourmet food, they have earned an excellent reputation for quality and service while upholding their family’s six-generation winemaking heritage.
Pars Cuisine
Pars Cuisine offers Persian cuisine with prepared takeout options. Each meal option feeds two people.
- Gyros Meal for two - $38+tax
- Chelow Kebab Meal for two - $40+tax
- Vegetarian Meal for two - $43.00+tax
- Soulaki Meal for two $46.00 +tax
If ordering for more than 2 people, place additional orders under the same name and time as the first. Allow 30 minutes for preparation. Payment information is collected over the phone. Pars Cuisine also offers delivery through Grubhub, Doordash, UberEats, and Postmates.
El Pinto
El Pinto, a Mexican and Southwestern restaurant, is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.
- Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.
Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.
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Healthy Choices in New Mexican Cuisine
If you love New Mexican food but also want to make healthy choices, there's no better place to go than Cervantes! Not all New Mexican food is fattening! They cut fat and calories and even use low-fat, skim milk cheese in all of their dishes. They use no animal fats, include minimal salt in all of their dishes and only use 100% canola oil. They offer options for all dietary needs, including low calorie, low carb, gluten free and vegetarian!
Why are our beans better for you? Because we don't serve refried beans! We serve mashed beans, which taste just as good - but they have no fat, no oil and just a little bit of salt.
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