Cafe 66

My friend and I stopped here while in New Mexico for Balloon Fiesta and were hoping to get true,…read moreauthentic Mexican food while in town. This place was fantastic. Because of the Yelp reviews, we got the pizzabirria and we cannot recommend it enough. One of the best meals we've ever had. The service was outstanding. Our servers were kind, attentive and came prepared to answer our questions and provide recommendations. Also if you are like us and looking to save a buck, the food was incredibly affordable. Cannot recommend this place enough!!!

Food is great, Roberto's customer service is top tier. Definitely a great spot for some food.read more

Small restaurant but packed of customers. Everyone was friendly. Great food. Dine-in or Dine-out.

Birria Pizza - Superb! The owners were one of the 2022 semi-finalists for the JBF Best Chef Southwest award.

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Cheese Cake

The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd

4.4(3k reviews)

4.6 mi•Downtown

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

Great food! loved the people and the vibe, super cute. great service all around amazing place!read more

If you're in the area, Cocina Azul on Mountain Road is an absolute must-visit…read more While there was a wait to get seated, it was 100% worth it. The restaurant itself is surprisingly spacious inside, and they also offer a huge patio area that's great for dining outdoors. Parking was a breeze--they have a dedicated lot, plus plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Even though the staff were extremely busy, they were warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating throughout our meal. Now, for the food: the homemade green salsa is hands-down the star of the show--it was completely incredible! The tacos were packed with rich, authentic flavor, and the overall pricing was very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. This place has easily become one of my favorite Mexican spots. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

6.6 mi•Midtown/University

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Arellana's Guaco Sopapilla Burger

Frontier

4.2(2.7k reviews)

Really solid food! The parking was a bit hard and sketch but hopefully it won't be a problem when…read moreyou're in and out. The cinnamon roll which is apparently famous is pretty good and very soft from what I remember. I was so full and drove away happy!

Man, what a spot to visit and try! I went here twice while on vacation in Albuquerque because I…read morejust couldn't get over how good the food was! This place has been around since 1971, and it definitely has that old-school charm and vibe. The Frontier Burrito is a very smart choice -- packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! And whatever you do, save room for a cinnamon roll! Order it after your meal so it can be freshly warmed up, and let me tell you... CHEF'S KISS! As for the dining experience, you order your food at the counter, find a table, and wait for your number to pop up on the little overhead screen (shown in my photos). There are about three different dining areas, each with its own unique decor and character. Once your order is ready, you pick it up at the end of the counter where you ordered, grab your utensils from the utensil station, and dig in! They even have bussers walking around to collect your plates when you're finished, making the whole experience easy and convenient. The food, the atmosphere, the history -- everything about this place makes it worth a visit! Albuquerque, you've got a gem here. I can definitely see why this place has been around for so long, and I only wish we had something like it back home!

Inside

Complimentary Sopapillas ($0)

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Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco

Herencia

4.5(143 reviews)

13.2 mi•Eastside

We were traveling from North Carolina to our home in San Diego…read more We looked up places to eat and were tired of "road trip food". We found Herencia and took a chance. We know good Mexican food, as we are from San Diego, and wanted to try the southwest fare. WHAT AN AMAZING CHOICE! The lovely hostess was charming, engaging and sweet (wish i had her name) and our waiter (Edgar) was authentic, personable and fun to chat with. We had been at a movie and had eaten a bit too much popcorn so we did not order a lot. The three of us shared the free blue corn (not fried) chips with three salsa samples. We then shared a salad and the amazingly good four taco sampler. Thank you Herencia (Enrique the owner, and staff) for this wonderful evening.

Went for a late lunch not knowing the kind of restaurant we had went to…read more Menu was hard to understand. We had ordered the dinner Costilla de restaurant and the Pallard de Pollo (which was chicken and my order) Chips were gray and not crispy served with 3 different sauces. very UN- appetizing. Food was overpriced the steak and chicken was very thin not even 1/2 inch thick. Service okay. BUT my real reason for review was 2 1/2 hours later I was hanging over a toilet pucking my guts out. I do believe the chicken was the blame.

6.6 mi•Midtown/University

Tacos

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Costilla de Rez

El Patio De

4.1(909 reviews)

My favorite meal this year. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating outside underneath a tree,…read morewith fairy lights above. We had the guacamole and salsa, I recommend mixing them together, they pair surprisingly well. A little pricey at $9.60 for the plate. For entrees, we had the green chile chicken enchiladas and carne adovada Christmas style. The latter is one of the most distinct and delicious regional dishes I've had. All entrees had really nice pairings with pinto beans, potato hash, and freshly cooked sopapillas. We chose to have the sopapillas with honey as a dessert, but there's the option to stuff them with the entree.

This place is like a Mom and Pop hole in the wall gem. The restaurant is small. Parking is a bit of…read morea challenge. There are parking meters along the street and they are free after 6 pm. We stuck a few quarters into the meter that couldn't be read, and we walked into the restaurant. We were greeted at the door and given several options for seating including outdoor seating. We took a table in the entry way, not in the main restaurant. It was a quaint spot overlooking the patio section out front of the restaurant. A server met us, took our drink order, and we placed a few appetizer orders. We got some chile con queso, and the chicharron. They initially brought out the queso in two small plastic to-go containers. I was not very thrilled with that. Then, when we polished them off, they brought out some more in a small serving dish. Why we didn't get the dish in the first place is beyond me. The queso was good, but I didn't think much of the chicharron. My husband like it though. The server did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. We placed our order, and it wasn't too long that our orders came out. I got the combination plate, red sauce, ground beef taco. My husband thought he ordered the enchilada plate, but the chile relleno plate came out instead. He told them that was fine. The ground beef taco was so delicious. The chile relleno was pretty good, and the cheese enchiladas were okay, even though it was like they were barely there. The pinto beans, not refried beans, were also enjoyed. What really set them apart was their papas - those potatoes were soft and super flavorful. Their red sauce was spicy and flavorful. The server brought out two fresh and hot sopapillas. We poured honey on those things bite by bite. I honestly think those were the best sopapillas I've had. I also used the restroom before we left. It might need a little updating, but it was certainly clean.

4.0 mi•Barelas/South Valley

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El Paisa

4.5(469 reviews)

I will never stop coming here. cash only? You bet I'll be hitting that atm before. Best prices best…read moreflavored foods very New Mexico / Mexico coded

A true hole in the wall for Mexican food. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are…read morevery affordable although it's cash only. Our order was ready in a reasonable time and was wrapped in aluminum foil and salsa was in individual bags which is kind of unusual. Can't complain for that price though. Burritos are huge and filled with lots of protein and beans. Asada meat was flavorful with bits of charred meat. Al pastor was very flavorful too.

10.0 mi•Business Parkway/Academy Acres

Inside

4 tacos, two are carnitas, one is buche and another is asada

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Sadie's

3.9(692 reviews)

We had dinner at Sadie's on Saturday August 22. The vibe inside is cute and very New Mexico-Mexi…read more We were seated right away. Our server was ... okay. He asked if we would like ice waters. I told him I would like my water with no ice. He repeated "no ice" okay. And then he brought four ice waters. Oh well. I had water at home. They provide complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is fantastic. We ordered our meals and the food came out in a timely manner. Unfortunately, our server brought the sopapillas at the same time as the meal ... by the time we ate them they were cold. Oh well. My husband ordered the carne adovada. He thought that unlike the description on the menu, the meat was not at all lean but rather a bit fatty. He did enjoy the flavor of the pork. I had a chicken taco salad. It was very good. My daughter ordered something vegetarian and she also enjoyed hers. When we were finished with our huge entrees, we sat through the remainder of the time with piles of dirty dishes while we tried to find room on the table to eat our sopapillas. It is lovely that they provide complimentary sopapillas but I'd have preferred that they were warm and that we didn't have to eat them with piles of dirty dishes all over the table.

Do you want some New Mexican food without all the fuss? Want to try the most traditional of dishes…read morelike sopapillas or green chili burgers then this is the place for you! Sadies has good food and decent prices and good cocktails too! I highly recommend their margaritas especially the coconut or the presidential which are both really good. This is a table service no frills restaurant with just plain good food! Service was on point and there is plenty of parking! I highly recommend their burgers and beans as well.

Roberto spaecial

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Kind of an amazing deal, Aug'26

Char

4.7(164 reviews)

5.0 mi•Downtown

Luciana was the highlight of the night. Her attention to detail and her attitude was very pleasant…read moreto have around. Would definitely comeback just because of the way she treated us, made us feel like family!

Crystal was fantastic, she had the best recommendations!!! The Ranchers Benedict was out of sight!!!read more

11.5 mi•Business Parkway/Academy Acres

New Mexico Ranchers Benedict

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Green Chili Stew

El Pinto

3.4(1.9k reviews)

When visiting New Mexico, my friend took me to El Pinto, and I was extremely impressed! From the…read moremoment we arrived, I loved the atmosphere, design, and layout of the restaurant. Make sure you take the time to walk around and see the entire property--it is HUGE! It feels like you're stepping into a beautiful Spanish-style hacienda, yet it still manages to feel warm, homey, and down-to-earth. The restaurant is very spacious, has beautiful areas for events, and is also dog-friendly. We made reservations, and I definitely recommend doing the same--you NEED them! We were seated right away, and our server was attentive, friendly, and made our experience even more enjoyable. Now, the food! I loved that you can order your chile "Christmas" style and get both red and green. And FYI--endless chips and salsa! The margaritas were strong and delicious, exactly how a margarita should be. I highly recommend the chicken enchiladas. The chicken was moist, tender, and perfectly shredded. The tacos were also great, and the mole chicken was delicious. My only wish is that the menu offered a few more seafood options. Between the atmosphere, great service, delicious food, and margaritas, El Pinto was such a fun New Mexico experience. If you make it to New Mexico, El Pinto absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit!

Overall, the restaurant is quite remarkable. The location is unique and the interior and exterior…read morespaces are beautiful. My parents lived in ABQ for years and always thought that the atmosphere was great, but the food was so-so. However, on this instance, we all thought the food was quite good. Flavorful carne adovada, although it was a bit tough. Red chile sauce was spicy but had great flavor. The green chile sauce was hot and tasty. Posole was also good. The gold margaritas were also good - to anyone complaining about the price - at $14.50, the price is very fair considering the cost of ingredients. If you want a cheap junk margarita that is more sugar than anything else, go somewhere else! Our gripe... The place is huge and has an abundance of great places to seat guests. We had a pretty large group - 7 people celebrating a family reunion of sorts. However, they sat us right next to the bussing station that had noisy carts, dishwashers, and other distractions. It was so loud, it was hard to hear the person across the table. There were at least 10 other tables that they could have seated us at! It seems to me that this area should be used only when the restaurant is completely full. This seems to be a poor management decision rather than the fault of the servers or hosts.

Come on in!

Hatch Chile and Chicharrones

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Interior entrance

Monroe's Restaurant

4.1(502 reviews)

5.1 mi•Downtown

We love this place. The red chili is excellent and so is their food. Their service is also very…read moregood.

The service here is good, the staff is always friendly. The ambiance is like any other typically…read moreNew Mexican restaurant, with some nice outdoor seating when it's not too hot. The posole never fails, I like the meat to posole ratio. You can never go wrong with the taco salad either (as pictured). However one star was taken off for the taco pizza... not good. It was a plain tostada with chicken and cheese... However, everything else is good. Just don't recommend that..

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Tyler W.

4 months ago

This place feels like an old school diner and it is awesome! Cafe 66 is a true hidden gem along historic Route 66. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with that classic, cozy, no-frills diner atmosphere -- think comfortable booths, friendly faces, and a homely vibe that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The portions are generous, the food is finger-licking good, and the prices are actually reasonable. I went for breakfast and loved the fluffy pancakes and the chicken fried steak with that signature red chile sauce -- total comfort food done right. The sopapillas are a must! Everything tasted fresh, hot, and made with care. Service was quick and the staff was genuinely friendly. It's the kind of spot where locals and travelers mix, and everyone leaves happy. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, lunch, or just some classic diner fare, Cafe 66 delivers every time. If you're in the Albuquerque area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Old-school charm, great food, and a welcoming feel -- what more could you want? Highly recommend! read more

Carlos M.

4 months ago

I can say 100% this is where the folks fekm Alba-crazy (Albuquerque) go eat. The owner makes the best breakfast plates and their "Sopapillas" are the best in the "WORLD"!!!! Yes, the world. Hector (owner) is an amazing cook and friend owner. read more

Jane J.

3 years ago

Not enough waitresses, cook made fun of me treated me with sustain numerous times and seems to hate white people-- at least me and this makes food suspect. read more

Patty M.

8 years ago

Always consitaly good and friendly service. Very clean and inexpensive very very good

Julio F.

10 years ago

Recently went and let me say I will highly recommend and will keep going from now on

Cafe 66 - mexican - Updated November 2026

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