The Oldest Lunch Counter In New Mexico Will Take You On A Trip Down Memory Lane
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Jessica Wick
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Old-fashioned pharmacies and lunch counters are hard to find these days, and they’ve largely become a part of our country’s past. But if you happen to be in Albuquerque, you can enjoy a good old-fashioned lunch counter experience Southwest-style at Duran Central Pharmacy.
The original owner was Pete Duran, a graduate of Notre Dame and the Colorado School of Pharmacy.
It's open daily, although the hours vary.
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And you'll find plenty of authentic New Mexican chile on the menu.
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And if you can't make up your mind, the Duran Combination Plate offers a little bit of everything: one taco, one tamale, one enchilada, red or green chile, and beans.
They've earned shout-outs in New Mexico Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and Conde Naste, just to name a few.
And if you can't get enough of their chile, you can order some to go in a jar.
If you love eating at this old school lunch counter, you’ll definitely appreciate dining at New Mexico’s oldest restaurant.
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