Best Budtender
It’s most likely her soft spokenness that makes Mariana Sena’s customers feel calm and comfortable. Her genuine care and knowledge keeps them coming back for more. “It’s when customers come forward with their pain or insomnia issues, and then being able to help them find the best product for them, it’s so rewarding when they come back and tell me how much it helped them,” Sena tells SFR.
2903 Agua Fria St., (505) 477-3636
Romero is the kind of budtender who knows exactly what his customers need (he works out of all locations, so catch him when you can). With his knowledge, experience and friendliness, people trust he can help them find the best product for what they are looking for.
1829 Cerrillos Road (505) 372-7046 507 Old Santa Fe Trail (505)780-5391 604 N Guadalupe St., Ste. C, (505) 780-8764
3. Krystal Sandoval, Verdes Foundation
From her friendly personality to her vast knowledge, Sandoval turns first-time customers into regulars; when you ask her to show you the goods, she always exceeds expectations and you can find her at either location (not at the same time, obviously).
220 Shelby St., (505) 983- 2738 3530 Zafarano Drive, (505) 416- 5563
Best Dispensary
1. Best Daze
Father and son Len and Eli Goodman own and operate this cannabis business veteran and are snagging the first-place title for the second year in a row. Best Daze was one of the first shops to open on the Southside, and has since evolved into a city-wide empire. It’s easy to see why, with the high-quality products, and a dedication and passion to serving the people. Best Daze also offer discounts to its Instagram followers and weekly specials, and it has a new downtown private event space.
820 Mercer St., 4641 Airport Road, 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. D1 128 W Palace Ave., (505) 585-4937
2. Endo
Not only does Endo provide fine quality cannabis, it’s also home to the 2024 best budtender. Nothing beats a dispensary experience with an extensive menu where customers are treated like a part of the family.
2903 Agua Fria St., (505) 477-3636
3. KURE
With three locations around town including a drive-thru…buying herb has never been so easy. Not to mention the variety and quality of product they are offering is top of the line. The Badazz Cheese is worth a try.
220 N Guadalupe St., (505) 930- 5339 3354 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-4507 628 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 466-6169
Best Edible
1. Best Daze
It makes sense that the best dispensary in town also has the best edibles. From gummies and chocolates to baked goods and drinks, the selection is vast and inviting. For those looking for an alternative to smoking, Best Daze edibles are ones you can trust for being as high-quality and effective as they are tasty. Iced lemon lavender cookies! Yes, please.
820 Mercer St. 4641 Airport Road 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. D1 128 W Palace Ave., (505) 585-4937
2. KURE
With a variety of gummies, drinks and chocolate, KURE has the goods and the goodies. Its edibles are made without artificial flavors and even contain homeopathic blends of herbs and spices. Who could resist a chocolate bar with toffee and pretzel bits?
220 N Guadalupe St., (505) 930- 5339 3354 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-4507 628 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 466-6169
When you thought edibles couldn’t get better, Verde went ahead and brought along the small batch, locally made ice cream. Not to mention the gummies, chocolate and lemonades on offer. We’ll take a scoop of the Espresso 10 milligrams, stat.
220 Shelby St., (505) 983- 2738 3530 Zafarano Drive, (505) 416- 5563
Best Grower
Southwest has been in the growing game since 2015 and it clearly know its way around a cannabis plant. With greenhouses in Taos country, Southwest continue to provide Northern New Mexico with the highest quality medicinal cannabis out there. It most likely has to do with the high-elevation clean mountain air conditions and most importantly the dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable group of growers.
1829 Cerrillos Road, (505) 372-7046 507 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505)780-5391 604 N Guadalupe St., (505) 780-8764
The “we are farmers first” philosophy is what makes Verdes’ high-quality cannabis stand out. One of the oldest dispensaries around, the family-owned operation grows locally and is dedicated to serving its community by providing nothing but the best.
220 Shelby St., (505) 983- 2738 3530 Zafrano Drive, (505) 416- 5563
3. Mayhew’s Homegrown Cannabis
When it comes to small-batch cannabis that’s sun-grown by craft farmers, this is the medicine to ask for. Mayhew’s is committed to using 100% renewable energy, and “Madrid-grown organic” just has such a nice ring to it.
Madrid, Hwy-14
