Cedar Crest & Tijeras
Classic New Mexican roadside diner known for green chile cheeseburgers, breakfast plates, and local atmosphere.
Popular mountain town pizza, pasta, breakfast, and street tacos with casual indoor or outdoor dining.
Coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, and light lunch fare.
Address: 12216 N Hwy 14, Bldg A, Cedar Crest, NM 87008
Phone: (505) 281-2000
Web: cabracoffee.com
The Lazy Lizard Grill
Casual grill serving burgers, New Mexican favorites, and comfort food.
Address: 12480 State Hwy 14 N, Cedar Crest, NM 87008
Phone: (505) 281-9122
Farm focused café and gathering spot featuring seasonal ingredients and community events.
Sandia Park & San Antonito
San Antonito Bar & Grill
Neighborhood tavern and live music venue with Southwestern dishes and burgers.
Address: 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 821-3333
Tinkertown Museum
Seasonal snack stop and roadside attraction along the Turquoise Trail.
Address: 121 Sandia Crest Rd, Sandia Park, NM 87047
Phone: (505) 281-5233
Madrid (Turquoise Trail)
Historic tavern and music venue popular for burgers, drinks, and live entertainment.
Coffee and breakfast café in Madrid's historic arts district.
Lodging
Cedar Crest & Tijeras
Enchanted Bear Canyon
Mountain bedcand breakfast and vacation rental property near Tijeras with canyon scenery.
Address: 115 Gutierrez Canyon Rd, Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: (505) 220-3718
Cozy mountain lodging with easy access to hiking and scenic drives.
Convenient base for exploring Sandia Crest and the East Mountains.
Address: 4614 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 831-5036
Web: wyndhamhotels.com
Upscale golf area accommodations with mountain views.
Vacation Rentals
Featured
Spacious Edgewood-area home with mountain views, an outdoor fire pit, and room for families or groups
Vacation homes ranging from rustic cabins to luxury mountain retreats throughout Cedar Crest, Tijeras, Sandia Park, and Edgewood.
Featured
Adobe style retreat with panoramic mountain views and Southwest décor.
Scenic attractions nearby
The East Mountains sit along the Turquoise Trail, offering old mining towns, roadside folk art, and top-tier hiking and biking near Sandia Peak.
Sandia Crest
The Sandia Mountains' 10,678 foot summit, with sweeping valley views.
Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
Historic NM 14 route linking Tijeras to Santa Fe past old mining towns.
Cibola National Forest
Forest surrounding the range, with alpine trails, meadows, and wildlife.
Madrid art galleries and shops
Former mining town turned artist colony, now full of galleries and shops.
Tinkertown Museum
Roadside folk art museum of hand carved circus and Western dioramas.
Sandia Peak hiking and biking trails
Extensive trail network for hikers and bikers, including the La Luz Trail.
Visitor information
Community and tourism resources for the East Mountains region.