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: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
Authentic, made-from-scratch New Mexican favorites featuring our world-famous red and green chile.
- Carne Adovada - $14.95: Slow-cooked pork in red chile Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale Plate - $13.5: Made-from-scratch tamales served with red or green chile Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $12.95: Hand-rolled enchiladas with choice of chile Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burritos - $11.75: Freshly made burritos with choice of filling and chile Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos - $10.5: Authentic New Mexican style tacos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie - $9.25: Corn chips topped with chile, cheese, and garnish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $8.5: Traditional hominy and pork stew with warm broth Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekly Specials
- Tostadas - $11.95: Available Mondays and Thursdays Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $7.5: Available Mondays and Tuesdays Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tamale Plate - $13.5: Available Mondays and Wednesdays Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Sopapillas - $14.25: Available Wednesdays and Fridays Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-Rolled Fresh Tortilla - $1.5: Flour tortilla rolled to order with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- 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 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Beer - $5.5: Selection of local and domestic beers
- Wine - $7.5: House selection by the glass
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