A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
35, Paseo de San Antonio Road, Placitas, Sandoval County, New Mexico, 87043, United States of America
I 25, Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Scene: (Tuco's Hideout)
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
If you’ve ever watched Breaking Bad and wondered whether these places actually exist, the answer is almost always yes. Nearly the whole series was filmed on location in Albuquerque, New Mexico – which is exactly why Heisenberg’s world feels so real.
Where was Breaking Bad filmed?
Breaking Bad was filmed on location in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico – from Walter White’s suburban house to the Los Pollos Hermanos restaurant and the desert of To’hajiilee.
Every Breaking Bad location, explained
1
Walter White’s house – Piermont Drive
The White family home is a real house on Piermont Drive NE in Albuquerque – a private residence whose owners famously fenced off the roof to stop fans throwing pizzas onto it.
2
Los Pollos Hermanos – Twisters
Gus Fring’s fried-chicken empire is really Twisters, a local restaurant on Isleta Boulevard that keeps a small Breaking Bad corner for fans.
3
Jesse Pinkman’s house – Old Town
Jesse’s house sits on 16th Street SW in Albuquerque’s Old Town neighbourhood.
4
Saul Goodman’s office – Montgomery Boulevard
The exterior of Saul’s strip-mall law office used a storefront on Montgomery Boulevard NE, with the interior built on a soundstage.
5
The desert – To’hajiilee
Many of the series’ pivotal desert scenes, including the final confrontation, were filmed at To’hajiilee, west of Albuquerque.
6
Casa Tranquila – Hector’s home
Hector Salamanca’s nursing home, Casa Tranquila, used a real building on Horizon Boulevard NE.
Planning a visit
Albuquerque embraces its Breaking Bad fame – you can grab a meal at Twisters (the real Los Pollos Hermanos), take a fan tour past Walter White’s house (drive-by only – it’s a private home), and see the desert country of To’hajiilee that framed the show’s biggest moments.
Breaking Bad Fun Facts
1
The show originally wasn't supposed to be filmed in Albuquerque Breaking Bad was meant to be shot in Riverside, California – but because New Mexico offered tax incentives, the whole production moved. The change gave the show its now-iconic desert aesthetic.
2
Walter White's house is still someone's real home And yes, the family famously had to install iron fencing to stop fans from throwing pizzas on the roof.
3
Los Pollos Hermanos doesn't serve chicken In real life, it’s a Twisters restaurant, but they keep a small Breaking Bad corner for fans.
4
Saul Goodman's office was a normal strip-mall storefront The interior was completely built on a soundstage.
5
Many desert scenes were filmed at To'hajiilee This includes the final confrontation between Walt and the neo-Nazis.
Breaking Bad Filming Locations Gallery
Breaking Bad mapA1A Car WashHank and Marie’s HouseJesse Pinkman’s HouseLos Pollos HermanosSaul Goodman’s OfficeTuco’s HeadquartersWalter White’s HouseCasa Tranquila
Thank you Roaming Robert for the images. If you want to know more, visit his website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit Walter White's house?
Yes, but it’s a private residence. Fans are asked not to step onto the property – drive-by only!
Where is Los Pollos Hermanos in real life?
It’s actually Twisters, a local fast-food restaurant.
Where is the desert shootout location?
Many key scenes were filmed in To’hajiilee, west of Albuquerque.
Was the Superlab real?
No – the laundry building is real, but the underground lab was a set.
Can I visit every Breaking Bad location?
Most of them, yes! And we’ve mapped all the major ones above.
