Duran's Central Pharmacy – Mexican
Tucked behind the shelves of a bustling neighborhood drugstore, this iconic lunch counter hums with the nostalgic charm of a bygone era and the irresistible aroma of slow-simmered red chile. Diners crowd the vinyl stools to savor tender carne adovada and hand-rolled tamales, where the steam from hearty bowls of pozole and the warmth of freshly pressed tortillas create a soulful, unpretentious sanctuary. It is a vibrant celebration of authentic New Mexican flavors, where every plate captures the essence of home-cooked tradition amidst the lively clatter of a busy open kitchen.
1815, Central Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM, 87104 https://duransrx.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, atkins, clean-eating, high-fiber, volumetrics
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Carne Adovada - $14.95: Slow-cooked pork in red chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Tamale Plate - $13.5: Made-from-scratch tamales served with red or green chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Enchiladas - $12.95: Hand-rolled enchiladas with choice of chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Burritos - $11.75: Freshly made burritos with choice of filling and chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tacos - $10.5: Authentic New Mexican style tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Frito Pie - $9.25: Corn chips topped with chile, cheese, and garnish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pozole - $8.5: Traditional hominy and pork stew with warm broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Tostadas - $11.95: Available Mondays and Thursdays Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Tortilla Soup - $7.5: Available Mondays and Tuesdays Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chicken Tamale Plate - $13.5: Available Mondays and Wednesdays Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Stuffed Sopapillas - $14.25: Available Wednesdays and Fridays Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Hand-Rolled Fresh Tortilla - $1.5: Flour tortilla rolled to order with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Classic Margarita - $8: House tequila and lime mix
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $9: Tequila with prickly pear syrup
- Mimosa - $7: Sparkling wine and orange juice
- Remedy Coffee - $3.25: Freshly brewed house coffee
- Beer - $5.5: Selection of local and domestic beers
- Wine - $7.5: House selection by the glass