Reviews of Old Town Plaza (Park)

Jennifer Mazur

I was expecting a lot more from this spot since it came so highly recommended. The aesthetic is very cool, but the stores consisted of a lot of basic souvenir shops, bodega type places, and smoke shops. I was hoping for a lot more local crafts and artisans.

Katie Simpson

I had a great time looking around at the cute shops while spending time with my mom! I’m a huge antique fan and enjoyed the vibes of this area. The only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the repetition of market (exact same items for sale in every store), however it is a famed tourist area so in that case it’s not a huge deal.

Mia Jerry

This was a nice experience to see buildings from long ago, some of the stores were closed on a Tuesday. Lots of locally owned shops. Nice courtyards to sit and eat or take pictures. Very Quaint area about 4 to 5 blocks

Brett Petersen

It is remarkable how similar it is to the Santa Dr plaza, lots of antique shops, beads, gems, gifts, old clothes, and good food. Very touristy, mind you.

Jeremiah xXDecimasXx

Nice lil shopping district for unique items. Great pokemon go area. Gets a lil busy.

TOM CLARK

Refreshing atmosphere in our touristy south west. Friendly people and affordable arts and crafts that most people would find interesting.

Marilyn Kemper

Lots of shops, many varieties, free live music, friendly people, many talented artisans, good food everywhere, nice way to spend the day

Penny Fong

The architecture is amazing and distinctive. The shops are diverse. The shop owners are friendly. The feel of the Plaza is wonderfully old but current, too. Lots to explore.

Brittany Morrow

Always a fantastic place to shop, stroll, eat, and spend time with friends. Check out the vendors on the Eastern edge. Also, seriously go down every little nook and cranny... what looks like a small corridor will open up to its own set of shops and restaurants, coffee shops, etc... and you cant get lost because it all hooks back into the Plaza. Wander and explore to find the best stuff!

Cindy Gonzales

ABQ plaza always pleasant. Ofter live music or crafts type fair.

Mike Ortiz

Historical place and always something new to learn!

Anthony Sanchez

Old Town Plaza is a staple in Albuquerque. A great place to have fun!

Carl Collins

Fun place to shop in a historical town square.

Gerry Dent

A must visit stop in Albuquerque for gift shops, galleries and memorabilia. The original settlement homes converted to shops with a square / park in the center.

John Sena

Old Town is a great place to walk around and shop there are several restaurants a great yogurt shop, tons of souvenirs the prices are not outrageous unless that's what you're looking for. They have shops that cater to all likes and there's always something new . . . don't miss out on Old Town Pizza it's on the West edge facing Walgreens . . . .

Ember Sneed

Quaint, pleasant. Usually lots of people and old/rare cars on Sundays.

Lorraine Scott-Behrends

Loved walking around these shops. Many places carried items that were locally made.

Michael Verhoest

Nice place to walk around and shop. Have some coffee or icecream. We had our dinner. Lots and lots of shops and galleries. Seen some beautiful art. Music in the park at 7pm Friday night. Great Albuquerque afternoon!

Nancy Talesfore

Many of the same things in each shop. The tea shop was the best. Get the white peach tea.

MinHlovey

Old Town Plaza had a Mother's Day program in the park and it was beautiful! Live music, vendors and so many families out together sharing with their Mom's!

Linda McAteer

Going at night during the end of the summer tourist season is interesting. At last, I felt like a local citizen - there's nothing open!

Kenneth Jones

As beautiful and rich as the history itself.

Ted Poli

Amazing Plaza with a LOT of great stores and restaurants.

KJ Marshall

Very cool. Town square had vendors lining the sidewalks with their crafts.

Karen Smith

/Great place to shop for memorbelia from Old Town.

Rochelle Cofield

Wonderful Old History of NM and surrounding areas of Albuquerque. Nice Stores to shop and buy everything that you are looking for like souvenirs, good clothing and great heritage items.

Tannia Avila

It's a great place to walk around and enjoy the nice weather all while shopping for unique things. Always a great place to take out of town guests to find cute souvenirs.

Angela C

I am a local who loves to visit the quinte little shops of Old Town. I've traveled the country and have yet to find others old town plazas and stores like these. I love to go on Friday mornings and check out the classic cars parked in front of the church. Check out the holiday stroll and lighting of the Christmas tree. Very cool experience.

Jennifer LaRonge

Fun place to visit. Lots of stuff to see, pleasant people. Good food.

Donna Apodaca

Such a good mothers day. With good atmosphere and music.!!

Lorraine Serna

I don't hate the Church. I grew up in the Old Town Neighborhood. The only problem is that you have to get there early so that you can get a parking spot.

Cesar Herrera

Very nice are old Spanish building. Lots of stores, great catholic church building.

Takaz LazMatrakaz

It is nice and you have a lot to see.

okbestys tv

It was nice to look around. Some of the shops are way overpriced. Saw a lot of the same stuff in different stores. Disappointed to see so much "Made in China". Wanted to see more unique, locally made, reasonably priced items.

Jean Walker

Lots of inventory many bargains st 50%off. Staff was friendly and helpful spent my money there

Lin Greenwald

An awesome relaxing place to stroll. Most shops are even dog friendly!

Gloria Ramirez

Love going here just enjoy walking around looking at the art and learning more about the history

Marcella Adolph

Always great to be there...ate at church cafe...loved it.

Candice Trnjanin

So much fun and so many cool shops hiding around every corner.

Thanks For Your Interest

Beautiful place weather is excellent opportunity to buy beautiful hand crafted turquoise Sterling silver among other jewelry. Buy off the native tribes setting on the strip they make it all. Seriously it's a experience just talking the people in the local Indian reservations. Just a beautiful people and culture. I would love to move to New Mexico and I'm a California girl. It's super affordable.

Mary Marrs

Conducted a wedding ceremony on the gardens there Beautiful.

Emily

Simply a beautiful area to walk around. There are a lot of family-owned shops to explore. The area gives off great vibes and really gives you the feeling that you are in a whole different part of the world. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in Albuquerque.

Christy Denney

A huge tourist trap, but I loved it! I would recommend spending a couple hours here. We ate at La Placita Dining Rooms and it was fantastic.

Diana Strand

My favorite old town. Small but well maintained

Kate MacLauchlan

Unique spot, albeit touristy. You can find some really cool things here that you won't find anywhere else.

Julian Gonzalez

I fell in love with this town so rich in Native American and Spanish/Mexican influence. I recommend the church it's beautiful paintings inside the church are amazing to look at.

LD Cr

Nice place to stroll and see the local shops. The gazebo sometimes has performances and music. It’s usually decorated and festive during certain times of the year. Things usually die down when the sun goes down so it’s best during daylight hours.

Jake Raymond

Great place to look around at architecture and really cool around dusk although many shops close around 5:00

Flor Morales

Loved it but no time to see all the shops

blake hutton

Old Town Plaza has a beautiful history wonderful shops and the restaurants are outstanding very relaxing afternoon spent shopping and eating wonderful for family

Jean Rizzo

Great shops with a wide variety. Entertainment in the square. Good eats

Dennis Sever

Very warm day, but the shady plaza was very comfortable. The Church Street Cafe is a nice place to grab lunch and our cocker spaniel was welcome on the patio. The whole area was fog friendly.

Jeremy Mirabal

Beautiful place to walk around and hang out

Terry Teller

This is an excellent place to Window shop & get a feel for Albuquerque.

Ja Or

Beautiful historical place and great for strolling around.

John Nail

Do much fun wandering around Albuquerque Oldtown plaza on Sunday. Awesome place with Cowboys, Civil War cannons, causal Cafe's, and carousing around an old part of the historic City of ABQ. Loved it!!!

Milton Hope

All sorts of variety of goods in Old Town. Discovered it in accident while visiting. Now it's a must stop when passing through. A wide selection of pottery and other nic nacks for collectors. Also have a spot where Native Americans have their items laid out for sale. Couple of decent restaurants nearby not only in the square, but on the main road just outside the square. Bring lots of money, plenty to buy

Maheshwari Neelam

Nice town to walk around. Live music. Good food. Expensive stores.

Ramona Lucero

Music was enjoyable to listen to and watch people dance. I'm a people watcher.

Bonnie Esparza

It's like its own little community where everyone shares each its own cultures and friendlyness from all over the world. Live music, great food and great atmosphere.

An Y

I have always loved Old Town.. Going through all the shops seeing it walking around. Its a great place.

TracerBullet

Some part of their ticketing system or POS failed so we had to wait an extra half-hour for one of our pizzas. It was so good, and the waitress was nice enough, that we chalked it up to an off-day. Two stars off for how uninviting the entrance, decor and furniture is, plus the paper napkins. The pizza is seriously great though, and the price is right.

Freddy Edgerton

Good history, beautiful old buildings and of course great shopping

Carla Hairprophet

Lots of shops and restaurants to try! I loved the native American boutique I visited that had so many unique, eclectic items that met my fashion taste! Fell in love with the cowboy boots hand crafted designs and leather details jus awed at the creativity and passionate craftsmanship. Must see

Greg Martinez

To me the best place to visit Albuquerque so much to look at a rich history and plenty of shops

Tatiana Short

A great plaza to spend an afternoon of shopping and meandering.

Deborah Berrios

Beautiful town. Check out the tours with Bren; she's wonderful and very knowledgeable of the entire town.

Dylan Walker

Literally all tourist traps in the original part of Albuquerque. Makes me so angry. Don’t go here.

stephanie barrera

Very cute place unfortunately most stores close early but would have loved to have been here to see it at its peak time. By 5pm most stores are closed.

Barry Hillicks

Quaint, interesting genuine local art. Lovely people

Natalie Dottle

A pretty typical tourism location. Lots of interesting shops, only I was dismayed at the prices. I recommend going at least once. The evening concert series were pretty cool.

Rebecca Ervin

Love the laid back atmosphere with live music playing and everyone having a good time

Dan Bowen

Old Town is a collection of New Mexican food and trinkets for tourists. There's also a year round Christmas store, if that's your thing. The buildings are in the Spanish-style and the ice cream is cold. It's near museums and the freeway. If you can find street parking, then it's free! We only paid five dollars for three hours though. It's a fun walk!

Cydp Palley

Have always enjoyed Old Town Plaza. It could take your whole day walking from shop to shop. Nice restaurants. Upscale storesfronts. Perfect for first time visitors.

Gabriel Gurule

I don't dislike this place. When the music is good it's a fun place. We need food and entertainment that the locals can enjoy too. Not all of us are bad. Old town is our neighborhood. We visit often.

Jherlyn Lopez

Love this place! Have been coming back to this place for years now. Love the ambiance, feel, food and people. Very rustic, yet offers the best of modernity. Must visit place if you are a tourist, or passing by San Diego. Always busy, and never dull. Great shops in and out of the actual the main plaza.

Hannah Mapes

A must see if you're visiting Albuquerque. There are so many little shops to get souvenirs or household Pueblo themed items. There are also Native Americans who sit outside on the sidewalk and sell their jewlery. There are also a few good restaurants, particularly La Placitas. There are some public bathrooms near The Basket Shop which is right off the middle of the square. It's a nice place to walk around with free street parking if you can find it, or a pay to park lot around the corner.

diana chavez

Really nice shops but most were closed when we went. Next time we will go earlier

Betty Kloppenburg

Old Town is such a beautiful spot to enjoy history and get to chat with great shop owners and native New Mexicans about this fabulous place. Always something new to see yet always plenty of old as well.

Stefan Kürner

Wonderful historic place with nice shops and best mex in town with very best waitress Pia from Bonn!

Theodore J Heilman

Walked around with grandpa until he needed to go back to the hotel. I came back and explored for hours and still did not get to see every thing. I could literally walk for days here.

Don Muir

Staying only one night in Albuquerque on our road trip meant the Old Town Plaza was the one place we didn't want to miss. Spent the afternoon strolling the streets and browsing the shops. Couldn't have been any better. Mid Sept. after the heavy summer tourists were over, I guess. Timing was just right to pick up a fresh Chili Ristra. The best times are spent reading about the history and culture of the Plaza and Albuquerque. Wish we had a lot more time to explore the area.

David Wolken

Larger and more businesses than Santa Fe, easier to get around.

C&E 0

Very cool. Love the old town feel.

Aloysius Muscella

I love the history and architecture of the place.

Matias Madrid

Old Town Plaza is one of the best things to do in Albuquerque. We go all the time, and it's so relaxing. There are so many great little shops. The Plaza itself is well paid out with a lot of benches for sitting. Additionally, there is a lot of grass to sit on or for dogs to use. We always go to walk around, and visit shops and galleries. I would highly recommend going at least once.

Dee

A lot of interesting shops. Beautiful church.

Arthur Avery

Fun to walk around with the family, public restrooms available most places. Beautiful central plaza with evening music.

Jered Mann

I walk thru here all the time, always Friendly people here.

Edward Dottle

Free music on Friday and Saturday nights 7 to 9pm. Very nice. Great shops and food. Great time with your family.

Ana Perez

Very nice place. Gets hot during the day though

cicchimichael cicchimichael

Very cozy plaza park with a lot of history. Of course, a lot of the history involved the Spanish conquistadors taking large areas of land from the natives, building much of what is seen now around this plaza, Then the natives taking it back from the Spaniards and then the Spanish conquistadors taking it back for themselves again. These days we find great restaurants, shops and even some natives selling pottery and jewelry on the plaza. The church that stands here is among the oldest churches still standing in USA.

Eduardo Aladro

Small and over rated yet it does have it's charm. If I visit Albuquerque again I will not go back to Old Town.

Stacy Chino

It's always awesome to visit. You never know what will be new. We enjoyed there little gun fight shot out.

Kenny Dillingham

It's pleasant but super busy and thanks to dig owners who are tacky, there is lots of poo.

Michelle Dungeon

Always been a good place to take visiting relatives

Andrew Worsley

Nice shops Art, jewelry, some nice niche shops

Jillian Arriola

This was my favorite part of my New Mexico trip. I wish I could have stayed longer. I will definitely be making a solo trip back to Albuquerque.

Jeannie

Old fashion town, great for shopping. Walking around you will find many shops and restaurants to visit. Reenactments of an old town cowboys shootout.

Christopher Keys

Great architecture, Nice vendors, Fabulous Arts & Crafts.

Allison Ward

It's always fun to pretend to be a tourist, walk around, and browse the shops.

Henry Martinez

Wonderful place to visit, great food and drinks, and the shopping is incredible , amazingly clean for its size and number of people out

Deborah Porter

Fun sightseeing and walking around shops. Browsed inside shops.

Crystal Jenkins

Cute little shops. So much to see. Took my stroller and some places dont have ramps so I couldnt go in. Other places aisles and rows were very small to squeeze thru with my stroller. (Just in case anyone else traveling needs this info) But the place was so cute and definitely worth the trip.

Scott Seay

It's a very charming town square with plenty of hidden treasure tucked down interesting side roads or alleys. It's really a unique experience and worth walking around and getting a sense of all of its charm and small hidden places.

savajess

Good food, shopping, history. Shady spots to sit and relax. Fun, affordable gifts for everyone!

Brandy Morgan

Safe. Good (no great -people are fun, talkative like us. Beautiful gifts though we rushed the trip with cousins and all had a great time.

Sunny

Loved it. The old town feel was great.

Janene Clerc

Church was beautiful but the shopping didn't compare well to Santa Fe

Christy Norris

Nice, relaxing environment with cool shops. Lots of variety.

Nicole Mascarenas

Plazas always bring people and culture together! Shade was a little scarce but a beautiful place to visit

Jillian Goldberg

Charming, sleepy old timey Western Town square. Great music, crazy old cars, eccentric characters.

Summer Wood

Very fun and interesting place. Friendly shop keepers and wonderful food.

Ali Valle

Rich in culture and history. Great experience

Lisa Keller

It was nice, lots of shops, everyone was friendly. Food was awful. Eat somewhetevelse before you go there.

Kim Sanders

Awsome place to walk around and see all the little shops and see the oldest catholic church.

Ben Kitto

No place for public accommodations. A person has to pay at a cafe in order to utilize their lavatory.

Joyce Sandoval

One of my favorite places to go. I always find a shop I've never been to. Great place to relax with friends, have lunch or dinner.

Tachana Baker-Cotton

We come to old Town maybe twice a month and it's always both fun and welcoming to be there. On the weekends lately they have music and older folks come out and dance to good music and it's a real good job. Definitely recommend coming here if your visiting or even living here. There are countless local shops and restaurants to try out and also a lot of photo friendly areas to get a good picture. Best part is the aquarium, zoo, and museums are all within range as well. You do pay $2 for parking in old Town which is cheaper than downtown parking. It's very well taken care of and I hope you go see all ABQ has to offer.

Donald T

Nice but as a local is needs updated businesses that are current with the desires of clients.

William Richey

Great place to visit. Lots of shops and food

Derik Lattig

Historic attraction I have visited since before I can remember. Native Americans selling their wares on the sidewalk, a restaurant with a tree in the middle of it and the basket shop. Come enjoy old ABQ!

Mary Catherine Albenzi

I've gone so many times since childhood, and love taking people there who are visiting.

Michael O. Garcia

Love to stroll around the plaza! They were having a car show pretty cool! Can't wait for the concerts to start, they are always fun!!!

Kevin Oleary

A couple times per year, nice place to spend a couple hours.

Elyzabeth Hess

Beautiful town and nice gift shops.

Hannah Floyd

Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and culture. Took time to really talk with craftsmen and women.

Patsy Ward

It is just a fantastic place to visit. The people are very nice and just pleasant.

Hugo K

Lot of history. Nice place.

Bryan Archuleta

Nice outdoor area with small local storefronts

David Mardo 3

Love all the great events and history that this Plaza holds as well as the memories that you can make. Also a really great place to take photos artistic and touristic as well as meet new people from all over that are touring NM

VALERIE ROUSE

Great food. I had Shrimp Pappardelle twice. It was that good

Carlos J

Great place to relax and hang out not to mention the vendors and some of their art work be it jewelry or leather items.

Melba Maese

Church is beautiful. Something everyone should see. Store on side with great souvenirs.

Bruce Chapin

Quaint with an old market square feel.

Sean Pratt

Amazing history. Lots of cool shops. Sometimes they have live music. Really excellent restaurants. And the ghost tour is excellent. I highly recommend it. My wife and I went and had dinner and did the ghost tour. They did an awesome job of telling the history of the old town area. Enjoy!

Abeer Mustafa

Very nice place to enjoy relax unwind and take a stroll.

Mauzie Waterhouse

I loved my visit here. Place is easy to move round by walking. people friendly & is very beautiful. Some evenings there is music.

Leroy Padilla

Fun place to come hang out on the weekends. Usually Saturday night's there's live music good time for the family

James Dement

This is a beautiful old world park that has the greatest charm. One particular night the was a small traditional band playing in the park. The decorations and architecture are reminiscent of a small old Mexican town. This is a nice relaxing place to take the family

Beyond Reality

Nothing like a nice stroll threw old town plaza what a experience I suggest you take you're significant other here and just walk around grab some ice cream and enjoy the experience!

Susan V

The best place in Albuquerque to visit as an out-of-towner, and a resident. Great, authentic restaurants. Even at 100 degrees it's cool with it's large trees. The service in every store is great, and one can find things that not available elsewhere in the city.

Michael Hudson

We were there on a Saturday and Sunday evening, crowded, but yet relaxing..live music, friendly people, and a goodly amount of vintage cars cruising the square..parking was a bit of an ordeal, but worth the little bit of hassle..an ice cream shop near by, how much better can it get..

Kathy Struwe

Really cool area. Some shops are pricey others are more reasonable. Lots of Indian made good and jewelry. Parking is limited most stores are handicap accessible, but be prepared for alot of walking.

michael rodriguez

If you come down to Albuquerque. You got visit Old Town. There a lot history, old building, local new Mexican food.

Fred Jang

Nice historic plaza to visit along with some interesting shopping choices.

Darrell Blair

We were in the plaza to eat at our favorite restaurant, which is La Placita, when we were leaving, there was music playing so we listened to the music for about an hour we had a great time

Martha Skeets

Beautiful store- way too expensive for me. Bought some turquoise earrings, wore them twice and they broke. The associate there was a "snooty" white lady, who backed up her cheap china made jewelry for "authentic" navajo jewelry. Yeah i guess i'd go back.

Joshua Ogaldez

Beautiful scenery, really clean, parking near the plaza is a bit sparce since it's so busy, but there is parking available a short walking distance away, great place for pictures.

Annette Chavez

The vibrancy of this plaza lets the ghosts enjoy a leisurely promenade.

Andrissa Dominguez

Very nice visit at the san felipe de neri church

Jessica Romo

Lots of people Great Park to take the kids and enjoy the little shops

C Logic

Love to walk around and shop there lots of different things

Leslie Hill

Love going to Old town brings back childhood memories working at the El Mercado

Ya-Ya 79

Tourist spot.... usual pricey but fun to look through shops.

sarah condit

Just love the atsomphere and shops nice place to walk around

Denise Anderson

Enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the activities in the park. Easy parking and access.

Carolyn Marquez

It is a very well loved tourist attraction and they have amazing souvieners and gifts