The Breaking Bad Tour

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Tour Overview This Breaking Bad, El Camino, and Better Call Saul tour of Albuquerque is unlike any other available.

Our on-the-ground team built this tour with super fans like us in mind and designed it to be followed as listed for the most efficient route. It’s full of the most recognizable filming locations, cool hot spots enjoyed by cast & crew, and a slew of our exclusive tips throughout. The best part? You’re in the driver seat, so feel free to customize your adventure!

Many locations are real businesses, restaurants, and private residences. We highly recommend you stop to enjoy places open to the public, like Twisters (Los Pollos Hermanos), Louie’s Pub & Grill, and Day Spa & Nail, among others. Wherever you decide to stop, please be respectful, especially at private residences.

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65 Filming Locations

15 Public Hot Spots

3-4 Hours of Fun

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Los Pollos Hermanos

4275 PURCH Isleta Blvd ASE SW TO VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM 87105

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The tour begins here at Gus Fring’s headquarters.

There’s no better way to get in the spirit than sitting in the actual Walter White booth! While in real life ASE TO VIEW it’s a burger andPURCH burrito joint, Twisters, the owners have embraced Los Pollos Hermanos and created a “shrine” of sorts for visitors to take photos. The food is popular among locals, they even serve breakfast!

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These three locations are about 7 miles from Twisters in the opposite direction of the rest of the tour.

PURCH ASE TO VIEW We’ve included them in case you’re up for a detour!

Los Pollos Hermanos Farm

Isleta Resort & Casino

Isleta Amphitheater

Gus’s chicken farm/meth distribution

In Breaking Bad Season 3 (Ep. 1 “No

In Breaking Bad Season 2 (Ep. 4 “Dawn”),

PURCH ASE TOtheVIEW in their home, so White’s moved here

facility is first seen in Breaking Bad Season

PURCH ASE VIEW the Salamancas TO & Mike about Walter. It’s

Más”), Jesse went to rehab here. In Season

this is where Walter teaches Walt Jr. how

PURCH ASE TOWalter VIEWsets his car on Dog”), it’s where

3 (Ep. 3 “I.F.T.”) when Gus meets with

5 (Ep. 12 “Rabid Dog”) Jesse poured gas

to drive. In Season 4 (Ep. 7 “Problem

then seen throughout BB & BCS.

temporarily for safety.

fire, and watches it burn.

El Michoacáno Restaurant This restaurant is where the Salamanca family manages their

drug money in the dining room as Hector watches over. The

drug business throughout BetterASE Call TO Saul. This is where Mike PURCH

real-life restaurant, El PURCH Moreno ASE Restaurante TO y Paleteria, is open

successfully sets up Tuco to VIEW assault him before calling the

for business. According to their Google reviews, the food is VIEW

police to report gang activity. Nacho is often seen collecting

authentic & delicious and service is top notch.

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MESA Credit Union

Albuquerque Rail Yards

In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 4 “Cancer Man”), Walter goes to

In Breaking Bad Season 4 (Ep. 5 “Shotgun”), Mike & Jesse pick

withdraw cash for his chemo treatment. As Walter pulls in, Ken

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

blocks his parking space. Later, he sees Ken again and sets his car on fire at Danny’s Auto Service, which is a stop later in the tour.

up a payment here for Gus. Throughout Better Call Saul Season

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2, Mike and Nacho meet here multiple times. Many movies have filmed here, too, including Transformers and The Avengers.

722 3rd St SW, PURCH ASE TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

318 Isleta Blvd PURCH ASESW, TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Combo’s Corner In Breaking Bad Season 2 (Ep. 11 “Mandala”), Jesse moves his

who shot Combo. Then, in the next episode of Season 3 (Ep. 12

dealers onto rival turf. Combo gets shot and killed by a boy

“Half Measures”), Jesse returns to kill the rival dealers to avenge

on a bike at the order of the rival gang. In Season 3 (Ep. 11

Tomás’s killing. They pull guns on Jesse, but Walter runs them

“Abiquiú”), Jesse returns to meet the rival dealers and Tomás,

over, killing one. He takes the other’s gun and executes him.

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2nd St SW & PURCH ASE TO Hazeldine Ave SW, VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

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DEA Office Known as the Simms Building, this historic property served as the United States Federal Building where PURCH ASE TO VIEW Hank and his team operated their investigation throughout Breaking Bad.

ASE SW, TO 400PURCH Gold Ave VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

Schweikart & Cokely That same DEA building is the home of Kim Wexler’s employer, Schweikart & Cokely, in Better Call Saul.

PURCH ASE TO VIEW Right next door is a parking garage seen throughout the series. The top floor is most recognizable.

ASE SW, TO 424PURCH Gold Ave VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

Valliant Printing In Better Call Saul Season 2 (Ep. 8 “Fifi”), Jimmy forges documents here to get Kim hired by Mesa Verde. In episodes PURCH 9 & 10 (“Nailed” “Klick”), Jimmy ASE TO &VIEW bribes the clerk before Chuck arrives and ultimately collapses. Jimmy calls 911 from the sidewalk.

613PURCH Gold Ave ASE SW, TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

The Hotel Blue In Better Call Saul Season 2 (Ep. 5 “Rebecca”), Mike moves Stacey & Kaylee into this hotel. In episode 6 (“Bali Ha’i”), the Cousins gesture a gunshot from PURCH ASE TO VIEW a neighboring rooftop as Kaylee swims. The hotel is now closed - it was sold in 2019 and a $22M renovation is underway.

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Tuco’s Headquarters In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 6 “Crazy Handful of Nothin’”),

and when Tuco laughs in his face, Walter throws a crystal of

Jesse and Skinny Pete try to sell Tuco a pound of meth hoping

fulminated mercury to the floor. The explosion blows out the

he’ll be a distributor,PURCH but Tuco beats up and steals the ASE TOthem VIEW

windows as he walks away. In reality, the building is in good

meth. Walter returns, and for the first time, introduces himself

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

standing and is home to popular neighborhood cafe, Java Joe’s.

as “Heisenberg”. He demands $50,000 for the stolen meth,

906 Park ASE Ave TO SW, PURCH Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Washington Park

Intersection Near Jesse’s

In Breaking Bad Season 2 (Ep. 8 “Better Call Saul”), Getz arrests

In Breaking Bad, this intersection one block from Jesse’s house

can also be seen briefly in Better Season 1 (Ep. 5 “Alpine PURCH ASECall TOSaul VIEW

where Walter captured Krazy-8 taking him to Jesse’s in PURCH ASEbefore TO VIEW

Badger here after making him believe he wasn’t a cop. The park

Shepherd Boy”) as Jimmy drives to Chuck’s house.

appears during driving scenes, and the park on the corner is

Season 1 (Ep. 2 “The Cat’s in the Bag”). It’s not in any other tour, but it could be fun to park and recreate the scene!

1006PURCH Park Ave ASESW, TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

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16th PURCH St SW,ASE TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

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Jesse Pinkman’s House 322PURCH 16th StASE SW,TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Throughout Breaking Bad, this is the primary residence of Jesse.

Krazy-8 was held in the basement until Walter killed him, and this is where he dissolved a body using acid, making the tub fall through the floor. Jesse was kicked out by his parents for

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weed, but went on to scam them with the help of Saul to buy it. The real-life owners of the 3,589 square foot home sold it during the production of Season 2 for around $850,000. The production built a set to film interior scenes moving forward.

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Chuck McGill’s House Throughout Better Call Saul, Chuck’s house is this 3,428 square

the series. There’s only one thing missing - the mailbox, which

foot home just a two minute walk from Jesse’s house in Breaking

was added for the show. The real one is on the other side of the

well, that was all built on a set. The home looks just like it did in

actually burned down in Season 4 (Ep. 1 “Smoke”).

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Bad. The interior - the crazy foil-lined rooms and fancy kitchen -

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

house at the real-life main entrance. And no, the house wasn’t

1607 San Cristobal Rd SW, PURCH ASE TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS VR VIP TIP!

Ted Beneke’s House Skylar’s boss at Beneke Fabricators and eventual love interest, Ted, has a pretty big presence in Seasons 2, 3 and 4, but we PURCH ASE TO VIEW only ever see his house in Season 3 (Ep. 5 “Más”). It’s actually visible from the street outside Chuck’s house.

200 PURCH 16th StASE SW,TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRE SS

Breaking Bad Store & The Candy Lady While not filming locations, these two spots are popular among fans and only about 5 minutes from Ted’s. The PURCH ASE TO VIEW Breaking Bad Store is full of cool souvenirs, and The Candy Lady has made headlines for her “meth” aka blue rock candy.

The Breaking Bad Store

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The Candy Lady

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Dog House Drive-In Throughout Breaking Bad, Dog House is a playground for Jesse - from hanging out to selling meth and buying a gun. In Better CallASE Saul,TO Jimmy and Kim PURCH VIEW have dinner here, and Jimmy attempts to sell burner phones here, but gets beaten up.

1216 Central Ave PURCH ASE TOSW, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Express Inn In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 6 “Crazy Handful of Nothin’”), this is where Gomez gave Hank the gas mask found in the PURCH desert that’s to Walter’s ASElinked TO VIEW classroom, all while Jesse sells meth on the second floor. This is now Millennium Flats apartments.

1020PURCH Central AveTOSW, ASE Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Wash Tub Laundry In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 6 “Crazy Handful of Nothin’”), Jesse sells meth outside. Then, in Better Call Saul Season 4 (Ep. PURCH 5 “QuiteASE a Ride”), Jimmy tries to TO VIEW sell burner phones here and gets mugged. In the next episode (“Piñata”), he returns to confront them.

1105PURCH Central AveTONW, ASE Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Jesse’s Parents’ House In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 4 “Cancer Man”), Jesse’s

parents find weed and kick him out. In Season 2 (Ep. 2 “Grilled”), Hank visits Jesse’sASE parents.

El Camino, Jesse PURCH TO InVIEW

sneaks in to steal guns. And in Better Call Saul Season 4

(Ep. 1 “Smoke”), Gene exits his taxi in front of the house.

501PURCH 11th StASE NW, TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

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Forque Kitchen and Bar

Civic Plaza

This interior of this upscale restaurant is featured throughout Better Call Saul as the go-to spot for Kim and Jimmy’s PURCH ASE TO VIEW meetings. It’s also the restaurant where Kim and Jimmy scam Dale, the engineer, in Season 2 (Ep. 6 “Bali Ha’i”).

In Breaking Bad Season 5 (Ep. 12 “Rabid Dog”), Jesse meets

330 Tijeras Ave TO NW, PURCH ASE Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

1 Civic Plaza, PURCH ASE TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

with Walter here at Civic Plaza. Hank convinces Jesse to wear a wire so they can finally getASE evidence PURCH TO against VIEW Walter. As Jesse

approaches Walter, he sees a guy staring at him so he calls Walter from a payphone instead to call off the meeting.

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Mike’s Parking Toll Booth

Marble Brewery & Slate Street Cafe

In what seems like at least once per episode of Better Call Saul,

A few blocks from the toll booth are two fun stops to consider.

PURCH TO VIEW Jimmy and Mike meet for theASE first time.

Jimmy never has enough

PURCH ASE TO VIEW “Heisenberg’s Dark Ale” & “Walt’s White Lie”. And, Slate Street

this toll booth at Civic Plaza is where Mike works. This is where

Marble Brewery serves Breaking Bad inspired brews like

validation stickers and Mike refuses to let him through.

Cafe was and remains a favorite of the cast and crew.

1st Street NM & PURCH ASE TO Marquette Ave NE, VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

Marble Brewery

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Slate Street Cafe

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Best Quality Vacuum Best Quality Vacuum is currently the only location seen in Breaking Bad, El Camino, AND Better Call Saul. With a call to BQV, and $250,000, Ed Galbraith PURCH ASE TO VIEW helps people disappear with new identities. This was a real vacuum shop during filming. It’s now Casa Furniture Mattress Plus.

2714 4th StASE NW, PURCH TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Lavandería Brillante Gus’s Super Lab

In Breaking Bad Season 3 (Ep. 2 “Caballo Sin Nombre”), the underground super lab is introduced as Gus reviews blueprints, and is then seen frequently in Seasons 2 & 3. And in Better Call Saul Season 3 (Ep. 6 “Off Brand”), it’s revealed how the lab came to be when Gus tours the property and tells Lydia PURCH ASE TO VIEW (Madrigal) that it would work. In BCS Season 4, the lab is built.

In reality, the property belongs to the Randall Family.

They have owned & operated a successful commercial dry cleaning, uniform supply, and hospitality linen rental company from here for many decades.

1613 Candelaria PURCH ASE TORd NE,VIEW Albuquerque, ADDRESS

Beneke Fabricators In Breaking Bad Seasons 2, 3, and 4, Ted Beneke’s office - Beneke Fabricators - is seen often. This is where Skylar went back to work as a bookkeeper and PURCH ASE TO VIEW eventually helped Ted hide his tax fraud. This is also where Walt attempted to assault Ted after finding out he and Skyler had an affair.

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Tented House & Saul’s Omaha House Not too far but a bit off course are these two stops. In Breaking Bad Season 5 (Ep. 3 “Hazard Pay”), Saul, Walt, Jesse, & Mike

watch as Vamonos Pest tents ASE a home fumigation. They decide PURCH TOforVIEW they’ll start cooking in tented homes. Around the corner is Saul’s apt. “in Omaha” seen in Better Call Saul Season 1 (Ep. 1 “Uno”).

Tented House

Saul’s Omaha House

Louie’s Pub & Grill In Breaking Bad Season 4 (Ep. 2 “Thirty-Eight Snub”), this is

where Walter asks Mike to arrange a meeting with Gus so he

PURCH ASE TO VIEW can kill him. Mike beats up Walter.

This is the only time Louie’s appears in BB. Throughout Better Call Saul, though, we learn that this is Mike’s favorite hangout where we often see him.

5603PURCH Menaul Blvd ASE TO NE, VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM VR VIP TIP!

Coronado Center & Rebel Donut

CC Mobile In Better Call Saul Season 4 (Eps. 4-7), Jimmy’s law license has been suspended and he gets a job at CC Mobile. He realizes

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

there’s a market among criminals for burner phones and embarks on a side hustle while still working at CC Mobile.

5805PURCH MenaulASE BlvdTO NE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

On your way to the car wash (it’s next!), you’ll pass Coronado Center Mall, which is where Jimmy stalked residents of Sandpiper Crossing PURCH in Better ASE Call Saul TO Season VIEW 3 (Eps. 9 &10).

Nearby, with a slight detour, is also Rebel Donut, which serves a “blue meth donut”. Many cast members have been by to try it!

Coronado Center

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A1A Car Wash 9516 Snow Heights Cir NE, PURCH ASE TO VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 1 “Pilot”), A1A Car Wash is where Walter works part-time before being diagnosed with cancer. Fast forward to Season 3 (Ep. PURCH ASE TOthey VIEW 11 “Abiquiú”), Skyler suggests buy it to launder money. It isn’t until Season 4 (Ep. 3 “Open House”) that Saul & Skyler fake an audit and force Bogdan to sell it. Today, it’s a Mister Car Wash.

Taco Sal In Breaking Bad Season 2 (Ep. 2 “Grilled”), Marie & Skyler

hand out Walter’s missing person fliers here. And in episode 10 (“Over”), Walter &PURCH Jesse meet about ASE TOWalter retiring from the meth business. This is also where Jesse first learned about VIEW Andrea’s brother, Tomás in Season 3 (Ep. 11 “Abiquiú”). It’s a real restaurant - rumor has it their queso is amazing!

9621 PURCH MenaulASE Blvd TONE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

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Walter White’s House 3828 Piermont DrTO NE, PURCH ASE VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

In Breaking Bad, the White’s house is at the fictional address of 308 Negra Arroyo Lane. The production rented the home from the Padillas, who have lived here since 1973. At first, they felt like they hit the lottery, PURCH ASE TO VIEW but have since grown frustrated with spectators who trespass and throw pizzas on the roof. You’ll see the fence they built around the property in response. By all means, get your photo, but please be respectful!

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Saul Goodman & Associates

Hank & Marie’s House

First seen in Breaking Bad Season 2 (Ep. 8 “Better Call Saul”), Jesse

Throughout Breaking Bad, this pueblo-style estate was the home

PURCH ASE TO that’s actually a criminal.

In reality, the VIEW unit at this strip mall is

PURCH ASE “safe house” Hank used to kept JesseTO off VIEW the radar. The home

brings Walter here, explaining they need a “criminal lawyer,” one now Duke City Sports Bar, as seen in a time lapse in El Camino.

of Skyler’s sister, Marie, and brother-in-law, Hank. It’s also the 3,250 square foot home has an estimated value of $900,000.

9800 Montgomery PURCH ASE Blvd TO NE,

4901 Cumbre PURCHDel ASESur TOCt NE,

The Beachcomber | Walter’s Apartment

Day Spa & Nail

In Breaking Bad Season 3 (Ep. 1 “No Más”), Walter moves

Throughout Better Call Saul, the utility room in the back of

Nombre”), Walter isPURCH seen cleaning the VIEW pool. In Better Call Saul ASE TO

owners have embraced the fandom and,VIEW according to reviews, PURCH ASE TO

Jimmy mentions moving to The Beachcomber.

what it looks like in the series.

1501 PURCH Tramway ASEBlvd TO NE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

PURCH ASE TO NE, 160 Juan Tabo Blvd VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM

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temporarily into apartment 221 here. In episode 2 (“Caballo Sin Season 2 (Ep. 5 “Rebecca”), Chuck gets Jimmy a job at HHM and

this real-life nail spa is Jimmy’s temporary home and office. The welcome fans for services quite often. It’s practically identical to

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Salamanca Drug House In Better Call Saul Season 5 (Eps. 1 & 2), this is the Salamanca’s territory where drugs would be dropped to buyers via a drain on theASE side of building. This PURCH TOtheVIEW is also where Nacho ran into a police-surrounded building to remove drugs and gain Lalo’s trust.

11124 Ventura PURCH ASE Pl TONE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

El Griego Guiñador In Better Call Saul Seasons 2 & 3, this was the Salamanca’s ice cream shop that Mike staked out and PURCHon ASE TO VIEW eventually planted cocaine delivery trucks at. In reality, it’s La Michoacana De Paquime, an authentic Mexican dessert & snack parlor with fantastic reviews!

6500 ZuniASE Rd SE, PURCH TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Todd’s Apartment In El Camino, this is where Jesse helps Todd dispose of Sonia’s body after Todd killed her for finding ASEJesse TO returns VIEW for the his hidden money.PURCH Eventually, money, trashes the apartment, and finally finds it inside the door of the refrigerator.

317PURCH Palomas ASEDr TONE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Danny’s Auto Service This is where Walter’s knack for revenge, violence, and power are foreshadowed in a big way. In Breaking Bad Season 1 (Ep. 4PURCH “Cancer Man”), ASE TO Walter VIEW sees the guy who stole his parking space at Mesa Credit Union, Ken, and sets his BMW ablaze.

5018 LomasASE BlvdTONE, PURCH Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

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Gus Fring’s House

In Breaking Bad Season 3 (Ep. 11 “Abiquiú”), Gus’s house is seen

attempted to replace him with Gale (Sn. 4 Ep. 2 “Thirty-Eight

for the first time when Walter is invited for dinner and Gus

Snub”), and Gus invites Jesse over to discuss cooking Walter’s

offers him some advice - “Never make the same mistake twice.”

formula (Sn. 4 Ep. 9 “Bug”). The real-life house is 3,100 square

In later episodes, Walter take a gun to Gus’s for revenge after he

feet and is worth an estimated $580,000.

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1213 Jefferson PURCH ASE St TONE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Loyola’s Family Restaurant Seen frequently in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, this real-life

Walter’s Second Apartment Now divorced, Walter buys this apartment in Breaking Bad

Mexican diner is Mike’s regular spot with just about PURCH ASEmeeting TO VIEW

Season 3 (Ep. 6 “Sunset”) andASE is seen PURCH TOseveral VIEWtimes through Season

4500 Central PURCH ASEAve TO SE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

3932 SilverASE AveTO SE, PURCH Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

every prominent character at some point.

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4. The 1,883 square foot home was last sold in 2008.

If you’re standing on the sidewalk outside Loyola’s and look West, you’ll see an arch

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over Route 66. At night, the arch is lighted and was used for time lapses in the series.

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Jane & Jesse’s Apartments Throughout Breaking Bad Season 2, this duplex belongs to Jane’s father. She lives in #325 and rents #323 to Jesse. In a PURCH deleted scene El Camino, Ed ASE from TO VIEW Galbraith drives past here on his way to work (Best Quality Vacuum) & finds Jesse waiting for him.

323-325 Terrace St SE, PURCH ASE TO Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Crossroads Motel In Breaking Bad Seasons 1, 2 & 3, the Crossroads Motel aka “The Crystal Palace” is a haven for junkies, including fan favorite and resident PURCH ASE TOprostitute, VIEW Wendy.

Many fans have stayed & reviewed the motel and their experiences seem to have been surprisingly positive.

1001 Central Ave PURCH ASE TONE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

The Grove Cafe & Market This is where Lydia (Madrigal) met with Walter and Todd at 10am on Tuesday mornings throughout Season 5. Lydia would always order chamomile tea PURCH ASE TO aVIEW with stevia. Rumor has it, this was one of Aaron Paul’s favorite spots while in town filming.

600PURCH Central Ave ASE TOSE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

Davis & Main Throughout Better Call Saul Season 2, this public library in Albuquerque was Jimmy’s Davis & Main VIEW& Main office in Santa Fe, PURCH NM. FunASE FactTO - Davis was a restaurant in Vince Gilligan’s hometown of Richmond, VA.

423PURCH Central Ave ASE TONE, Albuquerque, NM VIEW ADDRESS

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Mike Ehrmantraut’s House 204 Edith Blvd PURCH ASENE, TO VIEW ADDRESS Albuquerque, NM 87102

Your final stop on the tour is at the home of the legend himself, Mike! Yes, of course he gets a full page. Mike’s modest, 1,216 square foot home was first seen in Breaking Bad Season 5 (Ep. 2 “Madrigal”), PURCH ASE TO VIEW when Hank and the DEA make a visit. It’s a much more prominent location throughout Better Call Saul, including Season 2 (Ep. 6 “Bali Ha’i”) when Mike sets traps to catch Hetcor’s hit men.

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Feeling Adventurous?

Check out these other filming locations a bit further off the beaten path.

RV Storage Yard Breaking Bad Seasons 2 & 3

Wexler McGill Office Better Call Saul Season 3

J.P. Wynne High School Breaking Bad Seasons 1, 2, & 3

Mr. Acker’s House Better Call Saul Season 5 | Episodes 3, 4 & 5

Tented House #2 Breaking Bad Season 5 | Episode 3

Mesa Credit Union Breaking Bad Seasons 1 & 3

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First Cook Site Breaking Bad Seasons 1 & 5

Lalo’s Mansion Better Call Saul Season 5 | Episode 10

Jimmy’s Pool Getaway Better Call Saul Season 2 | Episode 1

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The Adventure Continues...

Don Eladio’s Estate Breaking Bad | Season 4 Better Call Saul | Seasons 3 & 5

Gus’s Mexican Village Better Call Saul Season 5 | Episodes 4 & 5

Train Heist Bridge Breaking Bad Seasons 5 | Episode 5

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