A solid mom & pop from way back. All manner of custom, from junkies to politicians to lawyers to tourists to old regular folks who've been coming forever. It's funky - different seating areas with different climate zones, loud, goofy ads on the tabletops, parking across the way these days (it seems unsafe, but I've never had issues and I've been visiting since the Eighties). Service is always great, in my recollection. Food is . . . good but not great - but I want to stress that's an extremely subjective opinion. You know, it's the type of food that is going to have severe partisanship - the eats at Barelas Coffee House have always done me just fine, but I don't recall ever thinking, "Man, why don't we come here more often?!" Great place to meet friends and solidly a part of the community - if you want to see a real side of Albuquerque, this is certainly one of them. If you have the slightest hankering to come check it out, you owe it to yourself to do so. It's one of many quintessential one-of-a-kind Burqueño restaurants, and it's an important one. read more

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Barelas Coffee House never disappoints. Once again came to enjoy the Green Chile Stew, fresh tortillas and chicharrones. Bam can't beat this! read more

Barelas Coffee House - Green Chile Stew, Tortillas and chicharrones - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is a favorite of mine. I love their green chile huevos rancheros deluxe. Always perfect! The chicharrones came out a little late and were cold. Still tasty. Arrived around 10AM and it was very busy, but was able to sit on the patio outside. Service is also great all staff are efficient and helpful. read more

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Funky old restaurant that is extremely busy! We arrived about 9am on Saturday and luckily found a table. We started with their famous cinnamon roll and then shared the deluxe huevos rancheros with chopped green chilie and a side of shredded beef. Everything came out fast and was very delicious. Our side tortilla was not warm but still good. The line was almost out the door by the time we left! Prices are good, portions are great. Highly recommend read more

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2025 Albuquerque. New Mexican breakfast. Huevos Rancheros Deluxe -- Two eggs served with hash browns, beans, chile, cheese, and tortillas; a hearty New Mexican breakfast classic. +Side of Chorizo Carne Adovada & Eggs -- Tender pork marinated in red chile, paired with eggs, hash browns, and tortilla. Bold flavors, very satisfying. Side of chicharrones Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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Went with the combination plate and chicharrones. Let's start with the combination plate, the red chili on the enchilada was delicious, the bean and beef burrito very bland as well as the taco. The chicharrones were hard as rock. Every bite was hard and dry very dry. Was excited to give this place a try but honestly its overhyped. read more

One of my favorite Albuquerque classics Barelas is a staple New Mexican breakfast spot with all the best things to offer. You can't go wrong ordering from this menu, and their staff is so sweet and accommodating. This place has homey feel and I love the patio! You have to get a cinnamon roll, they put soooo much more butter than frontier they are PERFECT! read more

Barelas Coffee House - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Good morning on this brisk New Mexico day. Today, on one of Albuquerque's favorites: Barela's Coffee House. Not our first time here, and no chance that Barela's is any worse for wear. Always great food. Great Service. Lots of interior attractions. And yes, still noisy, but that does not matter, as it would not be Barela's without the camaraderie of locals eating and socializing at a great establishment. Just click on the following YouTube video link to see our latest posting. https://youtu.be/R-ZLGyUAtQU?si=Lo_ATgawC-ZPtR9R read more

This was another spot recommended by my cousin to go visit. Much like frontier, it appears that the spot bought the place is right next to them and continued to grow. They have a gift shop, a bakery, and a restaurant all combined. Across the street they have a parking lot and an ice cream shop. They have appeared to be the place for the community, and their food felt like home. It was almost lunchtime and very busy in the dining room. I chose to have the beef enchiladas, which of course came with their New Mexico green chile. The rice and beans are good and their yellow corn tortillas kept everything together. My girlfriend had their Carne Adovada plate and really enjoyed the red sauce that came with it. She said it reminded her of her mother's. The thick flour tortillas that were homemade were so good with butter, and for me, reminded me of my grandmother's tortillas growing up. We decided to try their Menudo, and it seemed like the tripe was added to the broth and Hominy. After combining everything, we came to the conclusion that the Menudo was good, tripe was very tender, but as a whole lacked the seasoning kick that we used to here in LA. Overall, it was a very nice experience and their decor for Coca-Cola was pretty cool. The service was great! I loved how they had a little candies for purchase when you showed up with the check to pay. I recommend this spot for anyone visiting Albuquerque. read more

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The service was excellent, 10/10 The restaurant has a diner and family feel with beautiful outdoor seating. You can just tell the locals love it here. The food came out so quick, which usually makes me nervous. The meat was tasty and tender. The hash browns were good. However my eggs tasted like it was not made to order, like it was just seating there for awhile. I love eggs and a restaurant who can't get eggs right is worrisome. The red chilli sauce was runny and forgettable. They got the meats right but everything else I had was mediocre. read more

Barelas Coffee House - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Albuquerque institute that's been part of the Barelas Neighborhood for years. I'm surprised I haven't written a review as I've eaten there many times. The food is always excellent. The service is good, but they do get busy and that's a challenge. The parking was a challenge, but we were there at peak lunch time. The place is quaint. read more

Honestly - we didn't have a great experience here. We had a long wait to order, a long wait to get our food, and a long wait to receive our check in order to wait in line and pay at the counter. By the time we got our food, the tortillas were cold, the Chile was cold, and everything was...bland. Oh...and the coffee...The coffee did not taste good. The table water also did not taste good. Now, maybe this is because I'm not from here, but the tap water tasted like it was pulled straight from a well...and whatever tap water they served us they used to make the coffee and the coffee had that same exact metallic taste. It was bad: Metallica, pungent, and bitter. I get there is a difference between Mexican, New Mexican, and Tex Mex. I order the Huevos Rancheros and I'm assuming this is New Mexico's version of Huevos Rancheros....they were okay. Maybe it would have been better if everything wasn't cold. Overall, Barelas did not live up to the hype. I've chatted with people born and raised in ABQ and my opinion has caused some controversy. One hand, people love this place and say what I have said is sacrilegious. Then on the other hand - there have been ABQ Natives who agree with me. What I notice is: If you like El Modelo you might not like Barelas and vice versa. That is the only correlation I have found out myself. Personally, I LOVE El Modelo. read more

Even though we've lived here for almost 40 years, today is the first time we've eaten at Barelas Coffee House. It's a local institution renowned for feeding everyone from neighborhood residents to presidents. It was super busy with regulars and some tourists, but we found a table pretty quickly. Our server was super friendly and took good care of us. My chile tolerance fluctuates, so I tried the two-egg breakfast with sausage and red and green on the side. It came with hash browns and some fantastic thick tortillas. The red was deeply colored and flavored with the right amount of heat - really good. The green was hotter, so I didn't eat much, but the couple of bites I had were tasty. My only quibble is that my food was a little cold when it arrived, but I was hungry so it wasn't worth taking the time to send it back. My husband enjoyed his huevos rancheros with red, plus one of the tortillas to mop everything up. I can see why Barelas Coffee House is so popular - friendly service and good food. read more

Barelas Coffee House - Two-egg breakfast with sausage, hash browns, and red and green on the side. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is definitely one of those establishments where you feel like you are amongst family. A bustling place in the beautiful neighborhood of Barelas. Staff is always so friendly. Never skimp out on getting an order of chicharrones for the table. The flour tortillas are *chefs kiss* a reason you'll find me here with a stew in the summer. Your bound to see some familiar faces while your here. read more

Barelas Coffee House - Chicharrones - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We had the carne adovada, huevos rancheros and chicharrones. The adovada was our favorite. We got there at 9 on a Saturday and the wait was less than ten minutes. Staff are quick, friendly, efficient. Loved the food. Truly an authentic New Mexican spot. And inexpensive too! read more

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It doesn't get any more New Mexican. It just doesn't. It also doesn't get any better. It doesn't. Service is phenomenal, they treat you like old friends! While you're there visit Golondrindas empanadas for a nice sweet treat! read more

This place is ok, if you want to wait one hour, or more to get seated. Then when we got to our seat, we waited another 30 minutes and nobody ever came, so we ended up walking out. During our wait time at our table, Three different wait staff passed and not one asked if we've been helped. I think when a place is know for their food they forget about their customers and why they got so busy to begin with. Really sucks! Won't be going back there, too many great places in Albuquerque. read more

Material coffee house is a staple and has been for some time. I ordered the Juevos rancheros and covered it in green chill. The was very little flavor and had to add salt and a side of red chilli. Didn't have the flavor I was hoping for. The menudo was good but not great. The staff was seeding and attentive with the house being clean and expedient! I'd come back and order differently but today just didn't hit the "wow" factor. read more

My mother in law told me about this place so we stopped by here for breakfast one day. It's such a traditional New Mexico restaurant and has so much history to it! Their tortillas are homemade, highly recommend grabbing a bag of fresh ones before they run out! This place definitely does get busy around breakfast time so expect a wait but so worth it. read more

Barelas Coffee House - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing at always, seriously a classic and my go to for huevos rancheros. I love when I go and the patio is open because it's always nice to enjoy a piping hot plate of huevos rancheros deluxe and coffee out in the fresh air. They have misters on when it's a little warmer too. read more

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AMAZING!! I get that some people got a bad server but the food always on point! My favorite place to bring out-of-town family. The wait is well worth it. read more

This is one of those somehow highly rated local restaurants that are cooking and serving a bit better flavor or portion than few nearby options in one of more historic parts of the city that have been receiving higher ratings than usual although flavor and service could be improved easily it's surprising both the green and red chili was not that hot during green chili harvest season and merely passable not having anything that matches the high reviews from regulars, but you'll get the classics NM dishes you crave here, the lack of parking and early closing time after lunch, closed Sundays makes it the best option in this side of the city where there's not much else seems to be good enough for regular fans. read more

Great Food, historic restaurant charm, I had a latte and it was very good, I didn't expect that. The staff there is always friendly and they have a sense of humor which I really like. Best Tortillas in town and the chili is top 3 read more

Oh my goodness. Love Barelas! The staff is super friendly. The food is amazing. My huevos rancheros deluxe hit the spot. The freshly made flour tortillas were soooo good. read more

Barelas Coffee House - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Wow, this was my first time ordering huevos rancheros (deluxe), and I'm very impressed! I was shocked because it's also very affordable here. The dish was overall great, and every part of the dish complimented each other well; it came with beans, two eggs, cheese, hash browns, and green chile. I'm not even a big fan of beans, but I liked it here on this dish! I would 100% come back here, and it was the highlight of food spots in ABQ when I visited. We went on a Saturday morning, and it was packed here where the line went to their gift shop. Instead of making reservations or putting your name down, you wait in line to get seated. It's very impressive that the line system works; people are just dining and leaving fast. You also pay at the front stand with your meal ticket. I need to start ordering huevos rancheros for brunch now! read more

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I ordered the carne adovada with eggs, hashbrowns, chicharons, tortilla and coffee. The food was good, but the chicharons were hard as a rock! Save your teeth and money by not ordering the chicharons! Other than that, it was good I guess. read more

Barelas Coffee House - Carne adovada, eggs, hash browns, tortilla, and rock hard chicharons. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The soul of Albuquerque is its food. Barelas has the best red chile, hardy handmade food, the friendliest staff, and an un fussy ambiance that attracts all walks of life through its doors. It's the soul of everything that is good about 'Burque. They weirdly added Frontier cinnamon rolls to the menu, but it works! read more

I had the carne adovada scrambled eggs with red chili breakfast. it was good. I had good service. The waitress was friendly she brought the check to my table. I really like their tortillas with butter and dipping the tortilla in red chili that's my favorite. read more

Barelas Coffee House - carne adovada scrambled eggs with red chili breakfast. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

You can't leave ABQ without trying Barelas' huevos rancheros! Stopped by on a weekday morning and parked across the street. Though they seemed busy, they were able to seat me and my friend right away on their patio. This place is cozy and just has that laid back, welcoming vibe. The staff was warm and friendly. My friend raved about their huevos rancheros so I, of course ordered the huevos rancheros deluxe. It comes with two eggs, hash browns, beans, chile and cheese and served on corn tortillas. One bite and I immediately understood why my friend wouldn't let me leave ABQ without eating at Barelas. This massive plate of deliciousness was less than $10! Although it was very tasty, I simply couldn't finish it all, but I sure did try. If you want authentic New Mexican breakfast, Barelas is it. read more

Barelas Coffee House - Huevos rancheros deluxe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Affordable and generally tasty food in a casual come-as-you-are-setting. All sorts of folks having grub. The place was slammed the Saturday morning we came. There were several groups ahead of us but the line moved very fast as the restaurant is large with many tables. We waited in line no more than 10 minutes before we were seated. However we were not attended to for a long time as there was outright confusion over who was serving our table. A waitress finally took initiative after another table's order was incorrectly delivered to us. They probably should hire another server or two on the weekends. Once our orders went in the kitchen was very fast - which they have to be given the high volume of patrons. As mentioned earlier, no qualms with the food. We had burrito plate, posole, tamale, and our teenager had a hamburger. The burrito plate was the best. Tamale was a wee bit dry. At the end of the meal you pay at the counter in the front. There are several lots around the building and across the street. As others have suggested, it may be better to avoid peak hours and the weekend rush. It's nice to check out a longstanding neighborhood institution but preferably under less chaotic conditions. read more

I am surprised I haven't reviewed Barelas Coffee House before, as it's got the same last name as myself. The food is great, served quickly, and always fits what you want. Wait times can be long,g and Barelas is often very packed on weekends, even on weekdays, as it is a community staple. I have had meetings here with success, family outings, and always a great experience. read more

When I hear coffee house, the mind goes to various types of coffee and pastry - not Mexican food. Yet, here we are. Yes, coffee is served here. But it's full of other non-caffeinated offerings. The building is obviously a relic - that adds to the charm. There are a lot of nooks & crannies with places to sit. Present are the typical NM dishes - burritos, tacos, enchiladas, carne adovado, and soups. Lots to choose from so it's the Combo Plate - huge burrito, taco and hidden somewhere in between a cheese enchilada. Carne Adovada for my partner in crime. Food came out quick and hot, with a couple of thick flour tortillas (not a fan I prefer thin). In typical NM fashion we got a lot of food. Spicy but not over done. We stopped early saving room for a Frontier Cinnamon. Unfortunately (or maybe not) they were sold out. Great lunch and glad we stopped read more

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Located in an older established neighborhood with limited parking, thie restaurant is unassuming from the outside, but bustling inside. The service was terrific, and the food was definitely a yummy comfort meal! read more

I'm always on the hunt for a good, fluffy pancake here in town, and Barelas really takes the top spot. They're so light and airy while still being flavorful and just sweet enough. I also enjoyed the huevos rancheros as a salty breakfast option. Will definitely be returning to this cozy breakfast spot! read more

Best spot for breakfast in ABQ. It's a casual diner with homemade dishes done right. Feels like eating at grandma's. The posole is great, red and green chile are done right and the chicharrones are little chunks of meat candy! Taste just like my grandma's! Everything here is delicious. Service is amazing as well. read more

Oh my - these green chiles are legit! You seriously can't find fresh green chiles like this in Texas. New Mexicans, y'all are blessed folks! My colleague Destiny S (a fellow Yelp Elite and local) took me to Barelas, insisting it's "the" spot for a traditional New Mexican breakfast, coffee, and overall experience. And she was right. I felt right at home in this cozy local biz - and was pleased to see even President Barack Obama paid a visit in 2010 and ordered "huevos deluxe with green chiles and a side of chicharones"). If you are vegetarian, there aren't many options; most dishes I looked at had meat, meat sauce; so I ended up getting the huevos rancheros deluxe (with green chiles, no meat sauce per my request). Vegans, turn around. Def not a spot for you. But everyone else, enjoy the amazing food (the fresh made thicccc tortillas!), friendly service, and do a little shopping in the gift shop that features local art, clothing, and knickknacks. read more

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This is the most authentic New Mexican food you can find. It's like home cooking with excellent service. The whole place gives you good vibes and an at home relaxing atmosphere. They also have additional goodies at the front checkout. Their hours are only for breakfast and lunch closing at 3pm. read more

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Despite the name, this is more diner than coffee house. Do be prepared to park on the street as there really isn't a parking lot per se. I did enjoy eating the posole and carne adovada, which both had excellent red chile flavor. However, my body soon made me regret my choices. Visual inspection of the men's bathroom indicated that I was not the only one, either. If your stomach can handle grease, the food here is tasty and inexpensive. If, like me, you are a mite delicate of stomach, Bareleas Coffee House and its temptations may be best avoided. read more

I popped in here because it was about a 3 minute walk from my airbnb. I thought it was a coffee shop but quickly discovered it's much much more than that. Barelas Coffee House is definitely a local spot and yet everyone was so friendly there that I felt like one of the locals! Usually I'm too anxious to eat alone but I'd eat alone again there in a heartbeat. I ordered a vanilla cap and while the cap was definitely more a latte it definitely beats the coffee at my airbnb. I also got a green chile burger. If you know me you know I don't eat burgers. I took a chance and it paid off because I'd eat this burger again (and I rarely crave burgers). The fries were also crispy. A cute little hole in the wall. A diamond in the rough. read more

Barelas Coffee House - vanilla cap - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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food is good. service is slow, extremely slow, and worst of all, on my to go order of a combo plate...they left out the enchilada and the taco. our waitress was horrible, telling jokes but not taking care of our drinks, etc. not ok! is she too old to be a waitress? probably. she didn't care, just kept telling jokes. you lost 3 customers. my friends had never been there before and won't return. next time we will go to El Charritos....they care read more