Itality immediately stood out when I began doing research before my trip to Albuquerque. They…read moredescribe their cuisine as whole plant-based Pueblo food. It includes some items I'd never tried before such as atole (blue corn porridge) and Pueblo-style enchiladas as well as some things more familiar to me like their beans/greens bowl (Fiesta Bowl). I follow a whole foods/plant-based diet and was eager to try nearly every single item on the menu (except for a few deep-fried items), so I actually made 3(!!) trips here during my three-day stay in Albuquerque, and I still didn't even try everything I wanted to. My favorite item was the Feast Bowl, which comes with the bean of the day (e.g. chickpeas or pinto beans), sautéed kale, fresh avocado, and quinoa. It is a smallish portion (good for me because I wanted to try multiple things) and really tasty. A little on the salty side. I ordered this multiple times and would add it to any meal. My next most favorite item was the lentil and green chile soup, which was the "daily kyu-nah" (daily stew) all three days that we went. It was sooo hearty and comforting and delicious, with potato chunks and other veggies and amazing flavor. The next shoutout goes to the tamales, filled with black beans and veggies. Delicious enough for me to order repeatedly. I also loved the atole, a warm and lightly sweetened porridge made from blue corn. A bit reminiscent of cream of wheat. I had a hard time deciding between this and the blue corn waffles which also looked fantastic. I love that they serve breakfast all day. The green omega smoothie was tasty, and I appreciated that it came in a small or large size. The only dish I didn't particularly enjoy was the Pueblo-style enchiladas. It is a single enormous thick whole wheat wrap folded up with kale and zucchini inside. The wrap was infused with red chile powder, and it was extremely salty and rather dry, although the veggie filling was nice. Some of my friends liked this dish, but it wasn't for me. Overall, I loved this restaurant and could have eaten every meal of my trip there. Next time I come to Albuquerque, I'll probably try to stay within walking distance of Itality so it's even easier to go over and over. (Being in the same parking lot as La Montañita Food Co-op was just icing on the cake!)

No one ever told me that I needed fry bread in my life!…read more Itality honors the Rasta philosophy (natural, less processed) and I appreciate a vegan meal that is more bean and veggie-focused than fake meats and ultra processed commercial brand cheeses. Hey, that allows for me to eat the fry bread with a little less guilt, OK? I kind of want to eat it with everything. Like my dining partner had a veggie burger in fry bread rather than a boring roll! Genius. I had the tamale platter. I haven't had a tamale in ages, they are rarely a vegan option, so this was a real treat and they are delicious here. It's smothered it in green chile sauce and comes with a side of that damn fry bread. I added a side of guac to make it even more extra. Service is so friendly and there are tables so you can eat in, though take out is also a good option and if I lived in this town, I'd be taking out weekly, no doubt.

Fabulous restaurant! I enjoyed my lunch very much. I'm looking forward to my next visit.read more

Sitting here on Amtrak train 332 at ABQ station on my way between NY and LA. We had about 30…read moreminutes here, so I jumped off the train in the rain and ran up the block to Silver St. Market--nearest place with takeout vegan food. Grabbed a Mata G Protein Sampler and Asian Salad. Wasn't expecting much from a grab-and-go, but this food is fire! Rich hummus redolent with smoked paprika, lemon and tahini, ultra-fresh tabouleh (is that cardamom in there?), umami-bomb tofu salad and quality spiced olives. Just WOW! Dipping some Albuquerque tortillas into this deliciousness--can hardly wait for the salad at dinnertime where I'll be somewhere in Arizona. Mata G, you saved me from another mid vegan train pasta. Someday, I'll be in ABQ for longer than 30 mins, and first thing I'll do is seek out your restaurant. You're doing it right!

Annapurna's food is my kind of food! It's healthy, tasty, and cruelty free. We visited here after a…read morelong drive down from Denver, and we were famished. The only problem here is that there were too many delicious choices! I chose the yogi bowl with spiced potatoes and chana masala. My husband chose the "green plate" with stuffed poblano peppers. While my son had the cauliflower tacos with black beans. We all enjoyed our meals and left the restaurant feeling full and happy. To those who complain that the food is "bland", I totally disagree. Try their sauces, my favorite was the date chutney. The service was also friendly and fast. I will say, however, that the dining area needed a clean, but I sympathize because they did appear to be understaffed. I plan to visit again next time I'm in town!

I was so excited to come to Annapurna's because I love Ayurvedic food and innovative food and was…read morelooking forward to sharing a wholesome, nutritious meal with friends. We came around 3:30pm so we could catch the masala chai happy hour. I love masala chai and rarely have the chance to get freshly made dairy-free chai. I was disappointed basically from the first moment after walking inside. The server greeted us by announcing, "We are out of vegetables today." I didn't know how this was possible; eventually, she explained that they had run out of the "veggies of the day" that come with certain dishes such as the yogi plate; they were still able to provide vegetables in other dishes like the kitchari. But I was shocked, since I love vegetables, and their veggies of the day are so prominently advertised. I asked if the other location had vegetables available today. The server was unable to tell me. We decided to place our order anyway. I had some questions about the baked goods, since I rarely get the chance to have desserts that are vegan and seed oil-free. I was curious if any of the baked goods was entirely oil-free or at least free of coconut oil. The server seemed very unmotivated to help me figure this out. When I asked about ingredients, she just repeatedly pointed me to the labels on the cookies that denoted the type of sugar each one contained as well as certain allergens, but did not have full ingredient lists. I asked if the chef or manager might be available to clarify certain ingredients, only to be told that "the chef usually only works in the mornings." I was at a loss, and eventually, with some obvious reluctance, the server went into the kitchen to ask one of the cooks about the ingredient lists. The server returned saying "Yes, the majority of the items have coconut oil." Ummmm the majority? Which ones, exactly? At this point, I gave up and just did not order dessert. I tried to order an iced chai which they were out of. I ended up getting a hot chai as well as kitchari and dal. The chai was pretty average. It wasn't particular spicy nor particularly hot. The kitchari and dal were actually incredibly delicious. It's rare to find a restaurant that doesn't use excessive salt; these dishes were perfectly seasoned with warm, nourishing spices and very little (if any?) salt. Even the fact that they were served basically lukewarm didn't detract from how much I enjoyed them. This place seems truly special and I don't know if my experience was an exception. I really wanted to love them, but they made it pretty difficult, despite having great and healthy food.

The restaurant is bright and cherry and colorful and super clean. The staff is the exact same…read moredescription. They've got a wonderfully varied menu with traditional expectations and creative choices. I went with the falafel and was thrilled with depths of flavor (so many places treat falafel as a dried out piece of cardboard relying on mayonnaise or garlic sauce to give any Also, the chefs daily vegetable creations are creative with vegetables that I never try delicious

Great environment, relaxed. Annapurna is a refuge. Good for nutritious and tasty bites. Great for…read morechai and kitchari. Friendly people.

First time here. I…read moream traveling through New Mexico. I just stopped for a bite to eat. This place is very unusual... the chef is the owner and his food is delicious. I say unusual because the food is a cut above what you would expect ...this place has live jazz on Tuesdays. It's fairly small but the food and coffee are fabulous. He made a bowl for me with pinto beans, organic squash, delicious pork, with some cheese on top. Very flavorful. The coffee was basically a cappuccino. Very good. On my way back I can't wait to try his ribeye steak and a world famous margarita. It says in here he tales credit cards but he doesn't. However he tales checks and cash. I didn't have any cash on me so I wrote him a check That's the first check I've written in a long time LOL I definitely recommend this place 100%

What does a pharmacist turned restaurant owner who is literally a one man show do when his name is…read morethe restaurant? If you are Ben Michael, you are the host, waiter, bartender, chef, bus boy cashier and entertainer. Cash only. Entrees are $15-$33. The guy is literally amazing as his friend says, Renaissance man who whips up the Southwest dishes. But if you are lucky and not in a rush, he opens his piano for a little sing a long. If you come, be prepared to wait for the check, but you'll leave smiling.

If you haven't experienced La Finca bowls, please do yourself the favor. They are only open Mon-Fri…read more11-3, I rarely get time off in those windows to catch them, but when I do... It's always build a bowl from La Finca. They have local, organic, farm to table ingredients. The staff is incredible, helpful, and always so welcoming. They make great suggestions and offer advice on what's been popular or is new on the line. They have a rotating selection of seasonal vegetables and local meats. It is a very small space, but they have great outdoor seating and they really make it work with what they have. They temporarily closed a few years ago and I was sincerely devastated. They have since come back better and stronger, with a cheese shop just down the street. I'm so excited about their success and look forward to eating there every chance I get. Thanks for the beautiful, healthy, incredible food!

OMG!!!! Nothing like I thought it would be.....Flippin' amazing place!!!! The food is fresh and…read more amazing, service spot on, and we sat outside, so ambiance was GREAT!!! I had their vegan veggie bowl......amazing!, fresh veggies/ingredients !! I can't wait to go back for something different! Seriously!!! PLEASE!, go!!!

My wife and I stopped by today. Service was great and chef Olive prepared a wonderful lunch. I may…read morehave to become a vegetarian! Don't forget to have desert.

Ambience is wonderful, with fabulous clean eating foods. The…read moreservice is great, attentive. friendly and staff clearly enjoys their job. Love that the food is lovingly prepared and presented and delicious. Deborah

I have been to their other location but not this one before, I forget this location is here…read more. covers face and it's closer to us too lol Service was fast and kind! I love the Mumbai Frankie, but decided to try the Tofu tiki bowl instead, it was delicious, the spice level was a little bit for me, after having my son I feel like my spice tolerance has gone down sadly.. but I took my time it was still really delicious and flavorful. Note* For my fellow cilantro taste like soap friends remember to ask for things to come without it just to be safe. I forgot and my rice was beautifully garnished with a generous handful that I tried to meticulous pick off, but I definitely missed some. My husband got the Pad Thai I stole a few bites it was good and very creamy! We also got a Masala chai and the almond butter chocolate pie, both good the pie could pack a little more chocolate flavor for me but love that it has no refined sugar and that they make all their desserts! Our son enjoyed some fries with garlic sauce. The space is nice and cozy with warm colors and fun murals. Highly recommend if you are looking for vegetarian or vegan food in the area they have you covered.

Great food, relaxing environment, friendly staff, and fast service. Specially love the golden milk.read more

This is a beautiful space with dozens of restaurants clustered into one large building. There are…read moremany choices for food of many different types. Since I am in New Mexico, I decided I would order street tacos from Flora. I had carne asada and grilled shrimp Both were delicious. I enjoyed those with a custom mix Old Fashioned from the....Old Fashioned purveyors. You pick the alcohol, sweetener and bitter. I chose Amador Tennessee Whiskey, maple syrup and black walnut bitters. Yummy! Service at both locations was friendly and efficient. This is a fun place, where your whole group can choose to indulge in whatever they desire...,and the you can meet back at a table to enjoy your meal.

We ate at Sawmill today. We started with a gluten-free crêpe from XO waffles. When I asked about…read morecross contamination the gentleman taking our order told us that nothing else is made on the crêpe griddle except gluten-free crêpes, so there's no cross-contamination. My daughter got strawberries, Nutella, bananas, and whipped cream on it. It was really good for a gluten-free crêpe. I got tacos from Flora two shrimp tacos and a root veggie taco and they were all good. All three tacos were gluten-free. I also got loaded fries from Meso Grill they had feta and Greek olives. They don't fry anything but falafel and french fries in the fryer both gluten free so there was no risk of cross contamination. My daughter got pho from Kulantro, which was gluten-free and she loved it. My sister ordered ramen from Clay Pot, which was not gluten-free she loved it too. Overall, everything was good.