Snagged a window seat at Buen Provecho for lunch this Saturday and it was a total win. The place is intimate and cozy, which gives it a great local vibe plus, they do takeout if you're in a rush! I ordered the Bowl Chicharron ($33) and it was at my table in minutes. The combo of rice, beans, chicken, and that eggplant sauce was incredible. The waiter was super friendly and made the whole experience seamless. Bottom line: Authentic flavors, fast service, and a 10/10 vibe. I'm definitely going to be a regular here! read more

Buen Provecho - Bowl Chicharron - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I met one of their most faithful employees at the Roadrunner Food bank distribution at UNM Stadium - and I plan to visit soon. I look forward to lunch soon! Stay tuned. read more

Really cute, cozy little spot with a great ambiance. I ordered the chicken tamale with rice and black beans, served with plantains. The plantains weren't too fresh, possibly from the day before, but they were still good. The black beans were really yummy, though I feel like warm food probably shouldn't be served in a plastic container. Their desserts looked amazing, especially the fresh pineapple upside-down cake, and the drinks looked great too. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, and they also accept Apple Pay. Will definitely be back! read more

Buen Provecho - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Overall: Buen Provecho serves some tasty Costa Rican food. Food: 5 Empanadas: The empanadas were stuffed with beef and potatoes. It was crispy but not oily, and the filling was flavorful. I appreciate that it didn't feel overstuffed. Service: 5 This is a casual restaurant where you order at the counter then they deliver the food to your table. Ambiance: 5 This is a small restaurant with a few tables inside, but there is also a lot of outdoor seating under shade. read more

Buen Provecho - 2 Beef and Potato Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wow. I think those were the best tamales we have ever had. We got the two vegan ones: black bean jalapeno tamale in banana leaf And Mushroom- olive tapenade tamale. They were so flavorful. The masa was super fluffy. The mushroom-olive one was for some reason smaller than the black bean jalapeño, not sure if that's always the case. The mushroom olive was my fave but both absolutely delicious. The salsa was spicy which we really enjoyed. I liked the decoration inside and the misters at the covered outdoor seating were nice to have. read more

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Terrible! We ordered food and waited outside. After 30 minutes we asked the lady and she said she would go check. 10 more minutes passed by and had to go back inside to ask. The young boy told us the machine had ran out of paper and the kitchen had never got our order, so my question for him was: And nobody thought of letting us know? That was totally unacceptable! Once we got the food, it tasted good, but I refuse to go back to places that treat you like that. read more

This place makes me want to go to Costa Rica immediately! Seriously the food is just SO incredibly flavorful and fresh and the presentation is just so beautiful. I tried the Ropa Vieja bowl ($15.95) and all the components were served warm and were just so yummy and delicious. It came with a generous portion of beans and shredded beef next to a heaping pile of warm rice. They're also came a fresh salad on the side as well as two sweet plantain pieces. I could literally eat here every day if I could! The staff seem so genuinely cheery and happy and the interior is decorated in a very lush way. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. read more

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Finally had a Sunday morning free so that I could hit up the brunch at Buen! It did not disappoint, the food is always spectacular! I had the breakfast burrito with bacon, it also had black beans, and plantains with a side of yummy spicy salsa. It was also my partner's first time as my friend and I were always raving about it. He got the bowl with chicharron (fried pork) and it was just as delicious as I remember. We also shared a slice of rum cake that Katya was so kind as to let us sample! I also had a cold brew con leche and it was fantastic! I swear this place hits the spot every time! Strongly recommend! Also shout out to Katya for being a 2025 James Beard semi finalist. The proof is in the food! Go see for yourself! read more

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This is a really nice little spot located at El Vado. My favorite things are the yuca fries with good flavorful and creamy dipping sauces, and the vegetarian empanadas . The rice and beans are filling and simple comfort food, good with the hot sauce. I got a passionfruit agua fresca that was also very good. They have multiple vegan tamales, which is great because most places have none that are even vegetarian. Sadly, there's something about them I just don't like. This is a great place for vegetarians, vegans, and people who eat gluten free. I like that there's indoor seating now! The patio area is also good, and expansive. I just wish I knew when they're open, as I've had bad luck multiple times going to El Vado and finding everything closed. read more

Buen Provecho - Vegan tamale plate, gluten free empanadas, and yuca fries - A meal with rice, black beans, a tamale, and sides like plantains and salad, served on a black table outdoors. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Absolutely delicious and an authentic taste of Costa Rica in ABQ. One of the best spots in town!!

Fantastic spot along Historic Route 66. Cozy interior with plenty of outdoor space. Easy to navigate menu, wonderful staff, and just awesome food. I had the burrito, which was layered with beans, sweet plantains, rice, and egg, and not too spicy salsa. Loved this spot, and excited to hear they'll be adding chilaquiles to the menu! read more

Buen Provecho - Brunch burrito at Buen Provecho. - A plate featuring a sliced burrito with beef filling, fried plantains, and a small cup of red sauce, served on a black and white dish. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great food , ambience and wonderful staff . Plenty of vegetarian / vegan options which is was brought us to this restaurant . We ordered burrito , rice bowl and tamales and everything was perfect !! read more

Came in today for lunch. The restaurant is beautiful and is on the smaller end. If the restaurant is full, you will likely need to sit outside, but even in the cold this restaurant is a great type of food I haven't seen much in Albuquerque. As a Cuban-American the food here was very reminiscent of food I grew up with with the same names, with a bit different of a taste. I absolutely love and make Ropa Veija, Arroz con Pollo, and love a good flan. The food, amazing. Go, get it before this place gets packed. The Ropa Vieja and Arroz Con Pollo are very good and very flavorful. The fried plantains were amazing and the coconut flan was a nice endcap to an amazing meal. The only thing I should have done was ask for salt since it wasn't at the table. Service was quick a and good and the owner was very nice. checking on us. I can see this place being a regular stop for us or getting takeout from. If you haven't had food like this, I defiantly would recommend you go and get a sample of these amazing eats! read more

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The food was perfect. The best fried pork I've ever had. Highly recommend their cakes as well We got the chocolate flan and leche rum cake read more

Buen Provecho - Rum and flan cake - Dessert plates with caramel sauce, one featuring a baked item with a dark topping, the other a chocolate chip cookie. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I found this place on a list of James beard nominees and let me tell you when you visit somewhere you've never been before I highly recommend it. The location where this cozy cafe is located is rather hip. I got there around the time it was closing so I didn't have the opportunity to sit in the restaurant or enjoy the loud music outside. I picked up the food and brought it back to my hotel. After sitting in the car for about the 30 minutes, let me tell you I was drooling. I had a feeling I was about to taste something amazing and I was ready to give myself a generous tip for delivering the meal. Boy was it good, a perfect balance of fresh, crispy flavorful and handmade. The meal to its entirety was quite satisfying and I honestly recommend you order one of everything off the menu which is basically what I did. The proprietor and employees preparing the food and servicing me were quite nice as well. read more

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The food here was incredible! We got the arroz con pollo, lapiz sandwich as well as the choco flan and cookie butter cake. Absolutely would come back again The outdoor seating area was perfect for a Sunday afternoon lunch. read more

Buen Provecho - Arroz con pollo and Lapiz Sandwich - Two plates of Latin American dishes are on a table outdoors, featuring sandwiches, rice, black beans, plantains, and a side salad. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I was looking for a spot to eat that was gluten free friendly and came across Buen Provecho Albuquerque. This is in the El Vato Motel on Central. So cute! White stucco with blue accents. They have nice shaded patio seating with a fountain and misters. You order in the building and then get a number and find your own spot to sit. The wait staff is so friendly and kind. I ordered the Yucca Fries and the Pork Tamale and their strong coffee. My friend had the breakfast burrito special they have Saturday's and Sunday's. The Yucca Fries were hot, crispy and tasty! Great dipping sauces too. I came home and reheated the leftovers for dinner in the air fryer and it's like I just got them!! Great to take home. My pork tamale was SO good! It was stuffed to the gill with pork! So tasty! My coffee was divine. Had milk and sugar. My friend raved about the breakfast burrito as well and took half of it home. We loved the food. The spot is so cute and I found some other cool businesses in the same spot! Thanks for a great time! We will be back!! read more

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Ordered takeout. Amazing. If you like CR food, two thumbs up. I love beans and rice and platanos and was not disappointed.

One immediately feels welcome in this quaint restaurant. The food is outrageously delicious and authentic. The atmosphere (fantastic music videos playing) was just right! The staff, owners I'm assuming, were attentive and so gracious. It really felt like they were pleased to host us and valued our business. It deepened my love for local restaurants and restaurateurs, which was already my preferred approach to dining out. We'll be back!!! read more

Buen Provecho - Bowl Carnitas. A+ seasoned similar to Puerto Rican pernil. - A plate with rice, black beans, fried plantains, shredded meat, and a small bowl of salsa, with a side of yucca fries in a black bowl. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Some friends and I met up at El Vado (huddled in the taproom because it was darn cold out there - BUT the outdoors does have heaters in case people are wondering about colder weather outdoor seating). I hadn't tried Buen Provecho yet, and having been to Costa Rica it was definitely time. They were serving the breakfast menu and I tried the vegetarian tico burrito. Mmmmmm, delicious! Beans, rice, plantains, eggs and a bit of cheese. Also the cafe con leche was delicious. The plating for everyone's order was lovely, with some sauces and a few other extras. The service is top notch. The staff was amazingly friendly and even brought our food over and stopped in to check on us when they brought some other peoples' food over. All this for an extremely reasonable price. If you're looking for a place in the area to check out definitely give this one a try! read more

This place was frickin amazing! The ambiance was giving total vibes of "Pura vida". The coffee - OMG! Just see my pictures and you'll understand. The staff was just delightful! read more

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So delicious and so many great vegan and beg options for my friends! Don't skip the daily dessert either.

Yes yes a thousand times yes. Do yourself a favor and eat from this establishment. Flavors amazing. Portions good. Sauces are lit. For reals. read more

Buen Provecho - Food - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stumbled upon Buen Provecho while looking for Latino comfort foods. The first few times we came they had a tiny location that only fit about 1-2 customers inside the door just to order and then you sit outside and they bring you your food to the courtyard. This location is located at the Vado Motel that has been renovated and now houses a couple of new restaurants and other businesses. The seating area is ample and nice and has good shade. The last time we visited they moved right next door and now they have a couple of tables to sit at indoors. The space is quaint, cute and convenient if there is bad weather outside. Now let's talk about the Good Stuff - The Food! The food here is absolutely amazing and fresh. It's a little bit on the pricier side when you start adding meat to various dishes but if you can afford it it's definitely worth checking out. This Latin food is Costa Rican inspired and it will not disappoint. If you are looking to try something different than all the typical New Mexican Restaurants then definitely come check them out read more

Buen Provecho - Nachos with Chicharrónes - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Food was awesome and so was the service! We are not local and got a little lost trying to find it, but once we did - oh wow! Just look for the motel sign - confused us, but now it's easy to find. read more

Buen Provecho - Restaurant is straight back! - An outdoor patio with picnic tables and umbrellas is visible, with a motel sign reading 'El Vado Motel' in the background on a clear day. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing high quality food. Beautiful presentation. One of our favorite restaurants I. Albuquerque and we are picky.

Loved the location with band playing on Saturday night. Had the veggie tamale platter. Tamale was tasty but rest of platter was too citrusy. They weren't overly busy but the service seemed pre-occupied. Was able to ask about their most popular dish and was told it was the Arroz con Pollo, which I got and thought was just ok and would not order again. Only giving 3 stars based on underwhelming service, 2 out of 3 items being not to my liking, and prices feeling a couple dollars to high on most items. Seems like a popular spot so guessing I caught them on an off night. read more

We love the food there! Buen Provecho is located in the stylish "El Vado" complex ( Hotel, shops, food). Located within walking distance from the Bio Park/ Aquarium) The food is fresh and tasty with a Latin American touch. You can get items such as Tamales, Enchiladas, Costa Rican meals and appetizers. They also specialize in desserts! And they have some vegan and vegetarian options! This is a casual good eats venue! Seating is outdoors! So plan on take out if you come during cold weather! There is a water feature for children to cool off in during the summer! When done eating, there are shops to peruse! read more

It more like 3.5 stars. - it's a cute little place with good ambience and good outdoor seating, friendly owner and people. The food was very flavorful but be ready to pay for what you eat. We ordered vegetarian(with peppers) and vegan tamales(with mushrooms) which was tasty but.... The tamales had very little veges in them. Mostly polenta - infact too much of it due to which it tasted bland. We ordered 1 full meal with rice, beans, plantains and salsa, but the portions for beans and salsa as compared to rice was literally half that we had to order more sides to finish the rice. We don't like plantains in general but had to take them since they wouldn't substitute. Plantains were ok. Patacones were v good and could have more, but it is silly to order 1/2 order for $5 v/s full order for $6. We figured it out after we paid the bill. Most of the meal was served in plastic. Which was a turn-off for us. read more

So convenient to our motel, El Vado. We had a tamale and the patacones. Those were the best tostones I ever had. The fresh fruit drinks were great, especially the mango whipped with milk. read more

Random find while coming out of a visit to the Rio Grand Botanical Garden looking for lunch. Outside looked like a food court. The Tap Room first caught my eye, but they didn't have any food. Walked around and stumbled on Buen Prevecho which is "ENJOY" in Spanish, and that is what I did! Went with shredded beef bowl and CJ had arroz con Pollo. Both were tasty. We were both filled and left with leftovers for a snack later. seating is available in a cool outside patio, especially on a beautiful day. Shares a common area with the El Vado Motel Cons: limited parking , Pro tip. Leave your car at the botanical garden and walk across the street. Definitely should try for yourself! read more

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Wonderful authentic Costa Rican food. When my wife and I walked into the beautiful outside patio area in the El Vado courtyard, I remarked that the delicious smell of the food coming from Buen Provecho took me right back to our visit to Costa Rica a couple years ago. Excellent value for money, portion size is generous and the food is amazing. Wonderful owner as well, friendly and you can feel the amazing energy from her in everything the restaurant does. read more

These were the best patacones I've ever had in my life. They were the perfect thickness, crunchy, and with a delicious crema. I only wish that this restaurant didn't use so much single-use plastic. The black bean serving was a little small. But I really recommend it for high quality ingredients and preparation. read more

Buen Provecho - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

In the mood for something different today. We drive past El Vado Motel frequently and they alway seem busy. It's almost like a mall food court with tables in the center - surrounded by misters. Great on a hot day. There were quite a few options for food types. But we already had a target in mind. So we found a table under a mister and went inside in shifts - didn't want to lose our great table. So I got the Arroz con Pollo plate . The other orders included Arroz con Pollo Bowl and Ropa Vieja plate. Maduros (sweet plantains) and chips with guac, & pico de gallo came for appetizers. Food was great:?flavorful, well spiced and filling. The Caribbean influence was easily recognized. Our only complaint was the rice was a little dry on all 3 meals. Close proximity parking is limited. You may be relegated to parking on nearby streets and walking. read more

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The food is AMAZING!!! And the service is beyond awesome! We had the arooz con pollo platter which was delicious...i wanted to lick the plate! And the traditional cafe con leche...sooo good!! read more

Amazingly delicious fresh food. A true flavor explosion in your mouth. Great friendly service too

Ah-ah, ah! Ah-ah, ah! We come from the land of the ice and snow From the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow The hammer of the gods W'ell drive our ships to new lands.. Navigating our way through the Fun port of EL Vado...to.. "Buen Provecho"...we shared in their courtyard, Arroz Con Pollo (rrrollling R please..:) Platter... w. roasted scrumptious Plantains, crispy salty good Yucca Fries, A very tasty Beet & Potato Salad, An af·ter·thought of Black Beans and ofcourse Arroz Con Pollo of nicely cooked chicken and rice seasoned so well, al·be·it wanting a salsa..:) All washed down with... EL Vado Taproom local brews. We come from the land of the ice and snow From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow How soft your fields so green Can whisper tales of gore Of how we calmed the tides of row.. With good food from Buen Provecho..:) Best, Avram Zeppelin Jr. read more

Buen Provecho - Cheers To Better Times! - A woman with short, light-colored hair and a blue shirt is sitting outside at a restaurant, holding a drink and a plate of Latin American cuisine. - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food here is SO good. There isn't much to say about the place's ambiance since you are really only stepping in to order, but it is a tight fit. The service is pretty quick, and the food I've gotten here once was catered to, and it was absolutely amazing. My son liked the smoothies here, and I enjoyed the various dishes we tried. read more

If I could give this food 6 stars I would! I was completely blown away by everything we ordered. The fried tacos were incredible and I am so glad they were fried because that made them next level. We also highly recommend the Maduros read more

Buen Provecho - Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Everything that our party of 5 had to eat Saturday afternoon was outstanding. Out of this world carnitas nachos, nest tamales service ever and berry bunt cake. Ive been to Costa Rica and this food was so far superior. It's located a cool part of ABQ. Live in Santa Fe and cant wait to return. Did I mention that we are big foodies! read more