The votes are in, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 ABQ Moms’ Choice Awards! Our readers have spoken, celebrating their favorite local businesses, services, and spots that make life in the Albuquerque area so great. From beloved restaurants and family-friendly attractions to trusted professionals and hidden gems, this year’s winners represent the best our community has to offer. Thank you to everyone who nominated, voted, and supported this effort to highlight the businesses that make Albuquerque such a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Now, without further ado, here are your winners!
Best Allergy-Friendly Restaurant – Flying Star Café
TOP 5 ALLERGY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café
Bike In Coffee
Grassburger
La Finca Bowls
Best Meal Deal – Weck’s
TOP 5 MEAL DEALS
Casa Taco
Christy Mae’s
Hannah and Nate’s
The Range Café
Best Bakery – Burque Bakehouse
TOP 5 BAKERIES
ABC Cake Shop & Bakery
ABQ Sweet Spot
Amy’s Donuts
Cake Fetish
Best Boba Tea Shop – Boba Tea Company
TOP 5 BOBA TEA SHOPS
Bing Tea
Hi Boba
Ma’s Tea House
Starry Moon
Best Breakfast Burrito – Golden Pride
TOP 5 BREAKFAST BURRITOS
Blake’s Lotaburger
Frontier Restaurant
New Mexico Beef Jerky Company
Stripes Burrito Co.
Best Brunch – The Grove Cafe & Market
TOP 5 BRUNCH SPOTS
Brekki Brekki
Campo at Los Poblanos
Cinnamon Sugar and Spice Cafe
Hannah & Nate’s
Best Cup of Coffee – Piñon Coffee House
TOP 5 CUPS OF COFFEE
Cutbow Coffee
Humble Coffee Company
Little Bear Coffee
Satellite Coffee
Best Foodtruck – Birrieria y Tacos Alex Tijuana Style
TOP 5 FOOD TRUCKS
Kamikaze Kitchen & Food Truck
Mighty Mike’s Meats
Mrs. Sprinkles Ice Cream
Wow Wow Lemonade
Best Green Chile Cheeseburger – Laguna Burger
TOP 5 GREEN CHILE CHEESEBURGERS
Blake’s Lotaburger
Bob’s Burgers
Grassburger
Owl Café
Best Pizza – Dion’s
TOP 5 PIZZA SPOTS
Giovanni’s Pizzeria
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza
Saggio’s
Village Pizza
Best Frozen Treat – Mrs. Sprinkles Ice Cream
TOP 5 FROZEN TREAT PLACES
66 Diner Milkshakes
Heidi’s Ice Cream Shop
I Scream Ice Cream
The Paleta Bar
Best Annual Pass – ABQ BioPark
TOP 5 ANNUAL PASSES
Albuquerque Museum
Electric Playhouse
Explora
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Best Indoor Play Place – Explora
TOP 5 INDOOR PLAY PLACES
Electric Playhouse
Elevate Trampoline Park
Jungle Jam
Liv & Mimi’s Play Cafe
Best Museum – Explora
TOP 5 MUSEUMS
Albuquerque Museum
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
A Park Worth Traveling To – A Park Above
TOP 5 PARKS
Pat Hurley Park
Rotary Park
Tiguex Park
Ventana Ranch Park
Best Public Pool – West Mesa Aquatic Center
TOP 5 POOLS
Corrales Pool
Eisenhower Pool
Los Altos Pool
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
Best Place to Hear Live Music – Isleta Amphitheater
TOP 5 PLACES
ABQ BioPark
Old Town Plaza
Revel Entertainment Center
Sandia Amphitheater
Best Place to Spend a Rainy Day – Explora
TOP 5 PLACES
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Jungle Jam
Liv & Mimi’s Play Cafe
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
TOP 5 PLACES
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
Old Town Albuquerque
Sandia Peak Tramway
Sawmill Market
Best Sporting Event – Albuquerque Isotopes
TOP 5 SPORTING EVENTS
New Mexico United
New Mexico Ice Wolves
UNM Lobos Basketball
New Mexico Runners
Best Splash Pad – A Park Above
TOP 5 SPLASH PADS
Alameda Spray Park
Civic Plaza Splash Pad
Manzano Mesa Spray Park
North Domingo Baca Spray Pad
Best Storytime – Stories and Music in the Sky at the Balloon Museum
TOP 5 STORYTIMES
Cherry Hills Library
Loma Colorado Library
Taylor Ranch Library
Tony Hillerman Library
Best Birthing Class – Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center
TOP 5 BIRTHING CLASSES
ABQ Doulas & Birth Services
Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
Women’s Specialists of New Mexico
Best Chiropractor – High Desert Chiropractic and Wellness
TOP 5 CHIROPRACTORS
Albuquerque Alternative Health
Blue Sky Chiropractic
Gonstead Physical Medicine
New Mexico Chiropractic Center
Best Doula – ABQ Doulas & Birth Services, LLC
TOP 5 DOULAS
Doulas of the Southwest
Motherhood Wellness of New Mexico
New Life Birth Services
UNM Health Birth Companion Program
Best Lactation Consultant – Lovelace Women’s Hospital Lactation Services
TOP 5 LACTATION CONSULTANTS
Milk It 505 Lactation Services LLC
New Life Birth Services
Presbyterian Lactation Clinic
UNM Health Lactation Services
Best Mental Health Provider – April Lewis-Ramirez
TOP 5 MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
Gabriella Tafoya-Wildflower
Katie Bassiri
Gia Family Counseling
RCCNM (Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico)
Best Midwife – Alicia Smith, CNM
TOP 5 MIDWIVES (INCLUDES A TIE FOR 5TH PLACE)
Addie Gillespie, CNM
Amy MacLeod, CNM
Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center
Amy MacLeod, CNM
UNMH Midwifery
Best OBGYN – Dr. Meredith Cox & Dr. Joel Teicher (TIED)
TOP 5 OBGYNS (INCLUDES A TIE FOR 5TH)
Dr. Ashley Huff
Dr. Claire Herrick
Dr. Seddah Moya
Dr. Valeria Contreras
Best Orthodontist – ABQ Orthodontics
TOP 5 ORTHODONTISTS
Albuquerque Modern Dentistry
Fanning Orthodontics
Mohr Orthodontics
Success Smiles Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Dentist – Smiles for Kids Dentistry
TOP 5 PEDIATRIC DENTISTS
ABQ Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. David Martinez
Duke City Pediatric Dentistry
Sandia Pediatric Dentistry
Best Pediatricians – After Hours Pediatrics
TOP 5 PEDIATRICIANS
Bebe Care Pediatrics
Dr. John Good
Journey Pediatrics
Best Auto Repair Shop – Christian Brothers
TOP 5 AUTO REPAIR SHOPS
Independent Vehicle Service
Jay Walton Automotive
Mango Automotive
M&C Automotive
Best Birth Photographer – Jacqueline Vega Photography
TOP 5 BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERS
Blooming Images
Deanne Nicole Photography
Nicole Bridges Photography
Taylor Rayne Photography
Best Family Photographer – Blooming Images
TOP 5 FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jacqueline Vega Photography
Kate Buckles Photography
Taylor Rayne Photography
Wander & Bloom Photography
Best Newborn Photographer – Blooming Images
TOP 5 NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHERS
Dani Rae Photography
Jacqueline Vega Photography
Kate Buckles Photography
Nicole Bridges Photography
Best Farmers Market – Downtown Growers Market
TOP 5 FARMERS MARKET
Corrales Farmers Market
La Familia Growers Market
Los Ranchos Growers Market
Rail Yards Market
Best Gift Shop – Los Poblanos Farm Shop
TOP 5 GIFT SHOPS
ABQ Collective
Color Wheel Toys
Duran Central Pharmacy
FlickerMill Candles
Best Thrift/Consignment Shop – Other Mothers
TOP 5 THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT SHOPS
Animal Humane Thrift Store
Family Thrift Center
Once Upon A Child
Savers
Best Hair Salon – Lavish Hair Lounge
TOP 5 HAIR SALONS
Cherry Bomb Hair Studio
Fringe Salon
Glow Salon
Mark Pardo Salon Spa
Best Kids Haircut – Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
TOP 5 NAIL SALONS
505 Twin Scissors
All Slick Barbershop
Kidz Place
Shear Madness
Best Nail Salon – Demi’s Nails
TOP 5 NAIL SALONS
Beauty Nails and Spa
Envy Nails
Famous Nails
Gold Dust Nail Lounge
Best Tattoo Shop – Por Vida Tattoo
TOP 5 TATTOO SHOPS
2nd Chances Tattoo
71 Tattoo
All Is One Tattoo
Blacklist Tattoo Parlour
Best Spa – Betty’s Bath & Day Spa
TOP 5 SPAS
Casa Verde Spa
Green Reed Spa
Salt Cave
Tamaya Spa
Best House Cleaning Service – Mrs. Clean LLC
TOP 5 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES
Magic Lady Cleaning Services
Maid Brigade
Sandia Green Clean
Two Maids
Best Plumber – Daniel’s Plumbing
TOP 5 PLUMBERS
Chad Padilla, Total Services
DJ Plumbing
Eddy K’s Plumbing
Wagner Mechanical
Best Pet Boarding – Canine Country Club & Feline Inn
TOP 5 PET BOARDING SPOTS
Beyond Pet Care with Mica
Camp Bow Wow
Dogtopia
K9 Resort
Best Brewery – Bosque Brewing Company
TOP 5 BREWERIES
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
Marble Brewery
Rio Bravo Brewing Company
Steel Bender Brewyard
Best Date Night Spot – Sawmill Market
TOP 5 DATE NIGHT SPOTS
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
Farm & Table
El Campo at Los Poblanos
M’Tucci’s
Best Ladies’ Night Out Spot – St. James Tearoom
TOP 5 LADIES’ NIGHT OUT SPOTS
Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon
Happy Accidents
Kelly Jo Designs by Wine
Sawmill Market
Best Location for Family Photos – Albuquerque Bosque
TOP 5 FAMILY PHOTO LOCATIONS
ABQ Botanical Gardens
Bachechi Open Space
Elena Gallegos Open Space
Jemez Mountains
Best Patio – El Pinto
TOP 5 PATIOS
Bike In Coffee
Ex Novo (Corrales)Ex Novo (Corrales)
Los Poblanos
Sawmill Market
Best Place for a Glass of Wine – D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
TOP 5 PLACES FOR A GLASS OF WINE
Casa Rondeña Winery
Gruet Winery
M’Tucci’s Bar Roma
Vintage 423
Best Place to Watch the Game – Bubba’s 33
TOP 5 PLACES TO WATCH THE GAME
Revel
Sandia Casino Sports Bar
Steel Bender Brewyard
The Office Bar & Grill
Best Instagram Personality – @johnnyjames
TOP 5 INSTAGRAM PERSONALITIES
@danielletodesco
@livandmimisplaycafe
@mrssprinklesicecream
@yochowda
Top Local Celebrity – Holly Holm
TOP 5 LOCAL CELEBRITIES
Danielle Todesco
Johnny James
Jon Jones
Steve Stucker
Mom Making a Difference – Katie Bassiri (Mental Health Advocate & Supporter of Women’s Wellness)
TOP 5 MOMS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Justine Baptiste (Founder of Liv & Mimi’s Play Café, Supporting Families & Children)
Mrs. Sprinkles (Owner of Mrs. Sprinkles Ice Cream, Community Involvement)
Olivia Mead (Local Community Advocate & Organizer)
Rebecca Sisneros (Boys & Girls Club Leader, Youth Advocate)
Best Radio Personality – Jackie-100.3 The Peak
TOP 5 RADIO PERSONALITIES
Brooke-Host of “Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning”
Fred Slow
Kiki Garcia
Ryan-100.3 The Peak
Best Dance Studio – Sandra’s School of Dance
TOP 5 DANCE STUDIOS
Dimensions School of Dance
Fishback Studio of the Dance
Magnify Dance Center
The Dancing Turtle
Best Gymnastics Gym – The Little Gym of Albuquerque
TOP 5 GYMNASTICS GYMS
Albuquerque Gymnastics School (AGS)
G-Force Gymnastics Academy
Gold Cup Gymnastics
Sandia Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy (SAGA)
Best Swim School – Fish Factory Swim School
TOP 5 SWIM SCHOOLS
Green Feet Swimming
Kay’s All Swim School
SwimLabs
Jr. Lobo Swim Academy
Best Theatre Program – Albuquerque Little Theatre
TOP 5 THEATRE PROGRAMS
Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company
Heartstrings Theatre Company
Musical Theatre Southwest
New Mexico Young Actors
Best Martial Arts Program – Blackman’s Championship Mart
TOP 5 MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS
Bates Taekwondo
Kim’s Martial Arts
Mountain Eagle Karate Academy
Shao-Lin New Mexico
Best Music Class – Liv & Mimi’s Play Cafe w/ Mr. Tony
TOP 5 MUSIC CLASSES
ABQ Strings- Alissa Rieb
Bounce N Boogie
Crystal Boyack Music Studio
NM School of Music
Best Art Class – Wild at Art
TOP 5 ART CLASSES
Albuquerque Museum
Brushfire Pottery Studio
Canvas & Coffee
Kiln It
Best STEM Program – Explora
TOP 5 STEM PROGRAMS
Albuquerque School of Excellence
Bosque School’s Field and Community Science Program
Science through Balloons – Caryn Welz – Welz Balloons
UNM STEM Camp
Best Sports League/Team – i9 Sports
TOP 5 SPORTS LEAGUES/TEAMS
AYSO Soccer
Guadalajara Soccer Club of New Mexico
Hustlers Baseball Team
Lil Kickers
Best After-School Program – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico
TOP 5 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Children’s Choice
ExplorAbilities
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
i9 Sports
Best Educational Experience for Kids – Explora
TOP 5 EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS
ExplorAbilities
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
Science Through Balloons – Caryn Welz
Sol Forest School
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