Where in Albuquerque was Breaking Bad filmed? A do-it-yourself tour
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Land of Enchantment has been home to many film and TV projects over the years. However, none of them caught the world’s attention or oozed local flavor like AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” Every episode was filled with Albuquerque locations and homes which are still popular tourist spots today.
Below is a list of filming locations around Albuquerque featured in “Breaking Bad.” This is not a complete list, but merely the highlights. Also, if you plan on visiting these locations, keep in mind almost all of these are still operating businesses or actual homes of actual people. Please be respectful and observe any signage on the properties.
Northeast Albuquerque
Hinkle Family Fun Center (12931 Indian School Rd NE)
The Hinkle Family Fun Center’s “Lazer” Tag and Nickel City building appeared in two episodes (Season 3, Episode 13 “Full Measure”; and Season 5, Episode 3 “Hazard Pay”). The now-branded Hinkle Fun Center still features two arcades, “lazer” tag, miniature golf, go-carts, a rock climbing wall, bumper boats, and more.
“Walter White’s House” (3828 Piermont Dr NE)
Appearing in 37 of the show’s 62-episode run, the White residence remains the most iconic location from the show. Unfortunately, the actions of some people have pushed the owners of the home to put a 6-foot fence around the property. There are also signs in the yard asking fans to take their photos from across the street.
“Saul Goodman’s office” (9800 Montgomery Blvd NE)
The character of Saul Goodman was introduced in Season 2, Episode 8’s “Better Call Saul” episode but the exterior of his office begins to show up in Episode 9 “4 Days Out.” The location is the home of the Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon and the Bourbon House on Montgomery and Eubank.
Mister Car Wash (9516 Snow Heights Cir NE)
It’s gone through a name change and a bit of a remodel, but the former Octopus Car Wash played a big part in the show, appearing in 16 episodes of Breaking Bad. It began as the location of Walter White’s part-time job and in the final season, became a front to launder Walt and Skyler’s money.
Owl Cafe (800 Eubank Blvd NE)
Showing up in the Breaking Bad movie “El Camino,” the Owl Cafe shows up as the setting in a flashback sequence between Walt and Jesse.
Garduño’s [former location] (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE)
The now-closed Winrock location of Garduño’s was a location used in Episode 11, Season 5’s “Confessions” for a tense meal between Walt, Skyler, Hank, and Marie shortly after Hank discovers Walt’s criminal ties.
Nob Hill
Danny’s Auto Service (5018 Lomas Blvd NE)
The auto shop on the corner of Lomas and Manzano is featured in the fourth episode of Season 1, “Cancer Man” and again in “Breakage,” Episode 5 of Season 2.
Zia Motor Lodge sign (northwest corner of Madison and Central)
The sign for the Zia Motor Lodge is all that’s left of the historical Route 66 inn. It made an appearance in two Season 4 episodes; Episode 1 “Box Cutter” and Episode 12 “End Times.”
Loyola’s (4500 Central Ave SE)
Loyola’s made many appearances throughout Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul’s run. It first showed up in Breaking Bad’s Season 4, Episode 6’s “Cornered” and again in Season 5’s second episode “Madrigal.”
Gertrude Zachary [former location] (3300 Central Ave SE)
Appearing in “A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal” (Season 1, Episode 7), this is the location where Marie stole a tiara for Skyler’s baby shower. It is now a cannabis store.
Heading Downtown
“Jesse and Jane’s Apartment” (323-399 Terrace St SE)
Jesse moved into this apartment building in the episode “Breakage” (Season 2, Episode 5) and would be his residence for the remainder of the season.
Crossroads Motel (1001 Central Ave NE)
The Crossroads Motel sits at Central and I-25 and appears in episodes “…And the Bag’s in the River” (Season 1, Episode 3), “Bit by a Dead Bee” (Season 2, Episode 3), and “Half Measures” (Season 3, Episode 12).
The Grove (600 Central Ave SE)
The Grove appeared in three Season 5 episodes (Episode 8 “Gliding Over All”; Episode 15 “Granite State”; and Episode 16 “Felina”).
Downtown
Wash Tub Laundromat (1105 Central Ave NW)
The Wash Tub Laundromat appeared in Season 1, Episode 6’s “Crazy Handful of Nothin'”. In February of 2024, a fire destroyed most of the inside of the laundromat. The owner does say he hopes to bring the laundromat back eventually.
Dog House (1216 Central Ave SW)
The Dog House restaurant is featured in three episodes (Season 1, Episode 6 “Crazy Handful of Nothin'”; Season 2, Episode 1 “Seven Thirty-Seven”; and Season 5, Episode 9 “Blood Money”).
“Tuco’s Building” (906 Park Ave SW)
This spot made an explosive appearance in Season 1, Episode 6’s “Crazy Handful of Nothin'” and in real life is the location of Java Joe’s Cafe.
Country Club
“Jesse’s House” (322 16th St SW)
Appearing in 21 episodes over all five seasons, “Jesse’s House” had numerous owners, beginning with Jesse’s aunt, Jesse’s parents, and then eventually Jesse himself.
Northwest Albuquerque
Delta Uniform & Linens (1617 Candelaria Rd NE)
“Lavanderia Brillante” (or Delta Uniform & Linens in real life) is the laundry service Gustavo Gring owns with access to a meth-making superlab underneath. The laundry building shows up in 13 Breaking Bad episodes and seven Better Call Saul episodes.
“Best Quality Vacuum” (2714 4th St NW)
Appearing in the penultimate Breaking Bad episode (Season 5, Episode 15 “Granite State”) as well as the El Camino movie, it’s home to Ed Galbraith’s legitimate vacuum store which he uses as a front for his extraction business where (mostly criminals) are given new identities. In real life, it is home to another cannabis dispensary.
South Valley
“Los Pollos Hermanos” (4257 Isleta Blvd SW)
“Los Pollos Hermanos” is the restaurant chain Gustavo Fring owns and operates. Even though there are 14 locations throughout the southwest, the main location featured in nine episodes of the show is this Twisters restaurant still in operation. Inside, there remains a Los Pollos Hermanos logo, a perfect photo op for any fan.
