Albuquerque became a character in its own right throughout the run of Breaking Bad. The city’s unique landscape and hidden industrial corners provided the perfect backdrop for Walter White’s transformation.
This quiz focuses on the real-world locations that populated the show. You will see questions about specific filming sites, local landmarks, and the logistical side of producing a gritty drama in the New Mexico desert.
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In which city is the majority of Breaking Bad filmed and set?
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Taos
Taos
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
What is the actual name of the restaurant used as the filming location for Los Pollos Hermanos?
Los Pollos Restaurant
Los Pollos Restaurant
Twisters Burgers and Burritos
Twisters Burgers and Burritos
Pollos Hermanos Restaurant
Pollos Hermanos Restaurant
Golden Fried Chicken
Golden Fried Chicken
What is the name of the car wash purchased by Walter White to launder money?
A1A Car Wash
A1A Car Wash
Dog House Drive In
Dog House Drive In
Bode’s Kitchen
Bode’s Kitchen
The Railyards
The Railyards
In which area of Albuquerque is the real-life residence used for the White family home located?
Residential neighborhood near the airport
Residential neighborhood near the airport
Downtown
Downtown
Old Town
Old Town
Near the Sandia Mountains
Near the Sandia Mountains
What is the make and model of the car famously driven by Walter White throughout the series?
A 2004 Pontiac Aztek
A 2004 Pontiac Aztek
A 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
A 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
A 2008 Toyota Camry
A 2008 Toyota Camry
A 2013 Dodge Dart
A 2013 Dodge Dart
Which Albuquerque district, known for its adobe architecture and historic plaza, is a frequent stop for ‘Breaking Bad’ inspired tours?
Historic Old Town
Historic Old Town
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The Albuquerque Museum
The Albuquerque Museum
Which filming location from ‘Breaking Bad’ is notorious for having a high number of trespassing tourists who have thrown pizzas onto the roof?
The Java Joe’s location
The Java Joe’s location
The desert set near To’hajiilee
The desert set near To’hajiilee
The White family’s house
The White family’s house
The Crossroads Motel
The Crossroads Motel
In which general area relative to Albuquerque is the ‘To’hajiilee’ desert filming location situated?
Barelas
Barelas
Nob Hill
Nob Hill
North East Heights
North East Heights
South Valley
South Valley
What is the name of the motel frequently used by Jesse Pinkman, which remains a popular site for fans to visit?
Crossroads Motel
Crossroads Motel
Rio Grande Motel
Rio Grande Motel
Desert Sun Inn
Desert Sun Inn
Crystal Springs Motel
Crystal Springs Motel
Which popular form of transportation is commonly used for organized ‘Breaking Bad’ tours in Albuquerque?
All-terrain vehicle
All-terrain vehicle
Helicopter
Helicopter
Trolley
Trolley
Bicycle
Bicycle
What business did Saul Goodman operate out of in the show?
Laundromat
Laundromat
Car dealership
Car dealership
Antique shop
Antique shop
Law office
Law office
What type of vehicle is Saul Goodman famously associated with driving?
Vintage pickup truck
Vintage pickup truck
Cadillac De Ville
Cadillac De Ville
1970s sedan
1970s sedan
Motorcycle
Motorcycle
The ‘Dog House’ drive-in is located on which historic Albuquerque thoroughfare, known as part of old Route 66?
Rio Grande Boulevard
Rio Grande Boulevard
Interstate 25
Interstate 25
Central Avenue
Central Avenue
Gibson Boulevard
Gibson Boulevard
What was the ‘front’ business used to hide the massive underground meth lab built by Gus Fring?
Hardware store
Hardware store
Laundromat
Laundromat
Bowling alley
Bowling alley
Printing shop
Printing shop
In which area of Albuquerque are many of the desert landscape scenes filmed, known for its volcanic rocks and ancient etchings?
Bosque trail
Bosque trail
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument
Sandia Peak Tramway area
Sandia Peak Tramway area
High Desert neighborhood
High Desert neighborhood
What primary financial factor influenced the creators of ‘Breaking Bad’ to film in New Mexico rather than California?
The 2008 economic recession
The 2008 economic recession
State tax incentive programs
State tax incentive programs
Lower labor union costs
Lower labor union costs
Reduced travel expenses for the crew
Reduced travel expenses for the crew
Which specific themed retail product became a famous staple in Albuquerque shops following the show’s popularity?
Yellow chemical respirators
Yellow chemical respirators
Blue rock candy
Blue rock candy
Hazmat-themed clothing
Hazmat-themed clothing
Replica plastic barrels
Replica plastic barrels
Which historic industrial site in Albuquerque was used to film several interior and exterior scenes for the show?
The Rail Yards
The Rail Yards
The Convention Center
The Convention Center
The Airport Hangar
The Airport Hangar
The University Campus
The University Campus
Which aesthetic feature of Albuquerque is most frequently emphasized in the show’s cinematography to capture a ‘neo-Western’ feel?
The mountain ranges surrounding the city
The mountain ranges surrounding the city
The brutalist architecture downtown
The brutalist architecture downtown
The neon signs along Central Ave
The neon signs along Central Ave
The riverbed forests
The riverbed forests
Which entity officially promoted the show’s filming locations as a primary draw for film tourism in the city?
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico Tourism Department
New Mexico Tourism Department
City Planning Commission
City Planning Commission
Albuquerque Film Office
Albuquerque Film Office
What specific make and model was the RV used by Walt and Jesse as a mobile meth lab?
1990 Ford Econoline
1990 Ford Econoline
1975 GMC Motorhome
1975 GMC Motorhome
1985 Winnebago Chieftain
1985 Winnebago Chieftain
1978 Fleetwood Bounder
1978 Fleetwood Bounder
In which location was the series’ final shootout filmed?
To’hajiilee Indian Reservation
To’hajiilee Indian Reservation
Sandia Mountains
Sandia Mountains
Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque International Sunport
West Mesa volcanic field
West Mesa volcanic field
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