Hungry for a bite or two at a burger joint in Albuquerque? Well, Griff's Hamburgers is a stop, especially if you're in the mood for a "Sack Lunch Special."
Here's some great neon for the Oriental Restaurant, in the "War
Zone" area. Check out the detail on the neon dragon, especially the flames emitting from the dragon's mouth.
Pantry Restaurant Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM is still feeding hungry
bellies, even after a potentially devastating fire a few years ago. Now
completely restored, the diner bustles again. More information can be found at the 66 Diner.
Interested in seeing the menu from this diner? Then click here and here.
Many thanks to Jesse Miller for menu images.
Garcia's Cafe
Albuquerque, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's a neon shot of Garcia's Cafe on Route 66 in Albuquerque. Yes,
the Route 66 Diner is just up the street, but this marquee just couldn't
wait for the new Route 66 section.
La Cita Mexican Foods
Tucumcari, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This neon sombrero sign sits outside of the La
Cita Mexican Foods restaurant in Tucumcari. Rumor is this restaurant
is currently closed. 03-05
UPDATE 12/10 : The La Cita has been open for several years now and serving hot meals to hungry travelers. 12-10
Trails West Lounge
Tucumcari, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out this neon sign for the Trails
West Lounge, in Tucumcari. This Route 66 town is a legend in its own
right and still contains some good neon throughout. 03-05