Dec 31, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The year 2024 marked the end of an era for some of Albuquerque's popular restaurants. Here is a look at some of the eateries that closed this year. Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque logo, courtesy of New Mexico True and Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House After decades in operation, Mr. Powdrell’s Barbeque House officially closed its doors on July 4. The business opened back in 1984 and had multiple locations throughout Albuquerque. The Fourth Street location was the last brick-and-mortar location left before it closed. CEO Joe Powdrell said rising costs and labor were some of the reasons for closing. Story continues below Traffic: Deadline approaching to submit opinions on I-25 ‘S-Curve’ plans Podcast: New Mexico’s big 2024 news headlines & what’s ahead in 2025 Health: CDC: Norovirus cases on the rise in New Mexico Community: Family remembers Albuquerque teen killed during dispute over washing machine O’Niell’s Pub O’Niell’s Pub was a 30-year-staple in Nob Hill and closed on Nov. 3. The owners, Rob and April O'Niell, said increasing food costs and fewer customers led them to the decision to close. However, O’Niell’s Pub in the Heights is still open. Monica Baca (left) at Monica's El Portal. (KRQE) Monica’s El Portal Monica’s El Portal, an Old Town classic restaurant, shut its doors in June after 47 years in business. Owner Monica Baca made thousands of New Mexican dishes in her lifetime and decided it was finally time to hang up the apron. The 64-year-old told KRQE she wanted to move onto new things, travel, and spend more time with her kids. Tia Betty Blues sign. (KRQE Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer) Blue Sky New Mexican Cafe (formerly Tia Betty Blues) Blue Sky New Mexican Cafe announced on Facebook that it closed on Dec. 16. The popular southeast Albuquerque, formerly known as Tia Betty Blues, said it was closing due to theft, vandalism, and rising food costs. The restaurant recently rebranded as Blue Sky New Mexican Cafe in May, and ownership was transferred to former manager Donna Padilla. Kamikaze Kitchen Kamikaze Kitchen closed its brick-and-motar location in January due to increasing rent and years of vandalism, according to its owner and chef Nicholas Riccardi. Kamikaze Kitchen first started as a food truck in 2018 before it opened its first storefront near Wyoming and Comanche in 2019. The food truck is still in operation. (Adobe Stock) Salt & Board and Slice Parlor The two separate Nob Hill businesses announced their closures in October around the same time as O’Niell’s Pub did. Salt & Board and Slice Parlor both made the announcements on social media. The reason for their closures is unknown at this time.
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