Local 505 snacks and jerky, post-security in Terminal 1
Brotique 505 sits airside in Terminal 1 at ABQ and runs as more of a New Mexico snack-and-gift stop than a full restaurant. Think 505-branded merch, local chips, and regional jerky you can eat on the plane rather than hot meals. The Google rating hovers around 3.5, which tracks with “fun to browse, but airport pricing” feedback from regulars.
Figure on $$ pricing here, with small bags of chips and local candies often a few dollars higher than what you’d pay in town. One Google reviewer mentions grabbing New Mexico jerky and chips before boarding, calling it “pricey but convenient,” which is the trade-off. This isn’t where you stock up for the week; it’s where you plug a snack gap between a 90-minute layover and a 2.5-hour flight.
Food-wise, the focus is packaged items: jerky, nuts, candy, and shelf-stable local snacks tied to the 505 branding. Multiple reviews mention that fresh options are limited, so don’t count on sandwiches or salads here. Treat it like a better-curated convenience rack with New Mexico flair, not a deli. If you want something substantial before a 3-hour leg, eat elsewhere and then come here for backup snacks.
Space can feel tight, especially during the afternoon departure bank when several flights leave around the same time. Aisles get awkward if you’re rolling a full-size carry-on, and people browsing 505-branded souvenirs slow things down. If your gate is more than a 5-minute walk away, keep an eye on boarding times before wandering deep into the shelves.
Regular ABQ flyers say they grab jerky or chips here, then pair that with a drink from another outlet in Terminal 1 instead of sitting for a full-service meal. Smart play: buy one extra snack for the next segment, since some regional jets out of ABQ still only hand out a single small pack of cookies.