Scrolling Yelp for breakfast ideas and this popped up. So here we are. Entrance is deceptive, it's located inside the Hotel Andaluz. After we figured that out in we go. Hmm - under dressed. Oh Well, seated anyway. Clean, modern and upscale feel. It's brunch time and definitely different items on the menu. It was the Breakfast Frito Pie and for the wife the Tres Leches French Toast. Both were excellent. I had the green chile on the side for my Frito pie and ended up getting more because the chile was so good. The Tres Leches was equally excellent and definitely a table favorite. The portions were ample so we weren't hungry when we left. This was a nice start to a lazy Sunday morning read more

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Another hotel restaurant? That's what went through my mind when I learned that my daughter was hosting us for brunch at Char, on the first floor of the Hotel Andaluz. I am a very blessed man, because my daughter found the finest hotel restaurant ever. Char for brunch or breakfast is a top five dining experience in Albuquerque. Our waitress was Crystal. She presented a cool look but that all warmed up with her inviting greeting. She knew the menu perfectly and answered all of our questions. Then she took our rambling orders accurately and delivered everything to our specifications. We started with guacamole and salsa. The guac was sprinkled with spicy pepitas. It was delicious. It came with three radish slices for decoration. The chips were perfect, but I would have loved more radish slices for dipping. Next time! Nice salsa, not too spicy but very tasty. I had the green chile omelet as an entree. It was perfectly cooked, American style. It contained chorizo and some wonderful colby-cheddar cheese. No grease whatsoever -- how did they do that? It was a perfect breakfast entree. Others at the table had: biscuits and gravy -- also no grease but wonderful flavor of gravy with crumbled sausage and fine biscuits; the green chile smashburger, which delighted my son-in-law, who is a gold star griller with decades of restaurant experience; and green chile stew fashioned with wagyu beef -- tender and delicious. For dessert, we shared a plate of french toast with macerated strawberries and a delicious cinnamon coating. I managed to get most of one piece before it all disappeared to the fellow eager diners. The ambience of Char is perfect, the service is outstanding, and the food is the best you can get for breakfast or brunch in Albuquerque. Valet parking was free, so get yourself downtown and dig in. read more

This place is amazing!!! Everything is fresh. I ordered the burger it's by far the best in Albuquerque! We tried several things so I couldn't finish my burger because everything else was also delicious! It's a must! read more

Char - Burger. Esquites. Guac and salsa. Delicious everything. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Char is a fantastic new addition to downtown dining, located inside the elegant Hotel Andaluz. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance--beautiful and classy, yet relaxed and comfortable. My husband ordered the Wagyu Carne Asada and absolutely loved it. I went with the green chile smash burger, and honestly, it was the best burger I've ever had. Crispy bacon, flavorful green chile, creamy avocado--and you can really taste the charcoal fire. Every bite was perfect. I'll definitely be coming back to try one of their steaks... and yes, probably the burger again too! read more

Char - Smash Burger - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Char at Hotel Andaluz, a Hilton Curio Collection gem, offers a dining experience that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. From the moment you step into the artfully lit dining room--where a dramatic chandelier hangs over a striking mural--you know you're in for something special. Wagyu Steaks on the Josper Grill The highlight of the meal is unmistakably the Wagyu steaks, presented tableside on a sizzling 400°F charcoal brick. The sirloin and carne asada cuts arrive with a perfect charred crust, their interiors a beautiful medium-rare, glistening with natural juices. The steaks are garnished with a sprig of rosemary, adding an aromatic flourish as they continue to gently cook on the hot stone. Each slice is impossibly tender, with a melt-in-your-mouth richness that only top-tier Wagyu can deliver. Sides and Sauces: Elevated Classics Accompanying the steaks are sides that deserve their own spotlight. The parmesan truffle fries are golden and crisp, tossed with fresh herbs and a generous shower of parmesan, making each bite irresistible. The Mexican street corn is served in a rustic terracotta bowl, dusted with cotija cheese and chili, and finished with a wedge of lime for a burst of freshness. A quartet of sauces--chimichurri, red and green salsa, and pickled onions--are elegantly arranged on a wooden tray, inviting you to customize each bite. Fresh, homemade mini flour tortillas are soft and warm, perfect for wrapping up slices of steak or scooping up the vibrant sauces. The Bamboo Salt & Pepper Tower A unique touch is the bamboo tower featuring Himalayan pink sea salt, coarse white sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This interactive tableside element allows you to season your steak to perfection, enhancing the flavors and adding a personalized touch to the meal. Dessert: Pan de Muerto White Cake The meal concludes with a show-stopping Pan de Muerto white cake. This delicate slice is moist and light, topped with a generous drizzle of strawberry coulis and a sprinkle of white chocolate. Garnished with a fresh mint leaf and artful dollops of chocolate and cream, it's as beautiful as it is delicious--a sweet, festive finale that lingers on the palate. Service and Atmosphere What truly sets Char apart is the exceptional service. Alysha's attentive and charming hospitality redefines the dining experience, anticipating every need and making each guest feel genuinely cared for. Her thoughtful recommendations and warm presence elevate the meal from great to unforgettable. Continuous Improvement Having visited Char before, the continuous enhancements are clear. Each visit brings noticeable improvements in both food and service, reflecting a commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction. Final Impressions Char delivers a steakhouse experience that blends culinary artistry with genuine hospitality. The Wagyu steaks are among the best in Albuquerque, and every detail--from the bamboo salt tower to the decadent dessert--shows a restaurant at the top of its game. Whether you're a steak connoisseur or simply seeking a memorable night out, Char is a destination that delights all the senses. read more

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Char, at the Andaluz Hotel, has a great brunch menu! The green chile biscuits and gravy were especially good, and the red and green chili was flavorful and not too hot for the average traveler. Our hostess, Crystal, was wonderful--friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. She added greatly to an enjoyable, New Mexican brunch. We'll be back! read more

My coworker and I had SUCH a lovely evening at CHAR. This spot had a great vibe - clearly upscale but not stuffy - in a beautiful space. The food we had, starting with the chili flight, was absolutely amazing. We split everything we ordered: the chili flight, wagyu enchiladas with red and green sauce, the calabacitas, and the churros with peanut butter ice cream and bruleed bananas. Everything was delicious and the chili flight was such a great way to celebrate the regional cuisine! These were also some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. The attentive service, from the hostess to our waitress, Sydney, out this place over the top. An absolute must stop in Albuquerque that feels so special but still at reasonable prices. read more

Char - The churros with peanut butter ice cream. Delicious! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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For the price, the food was not up to par. Lacked seasoning and flavor. I had no complaints with the service.

The atmosphere, the theatrics, the food... WOW what a restaurant! Nowhere else in the city can you find a green chili flight like at Char Ask for Antonio as your server, he is a master of his craft. 10/10 read more

What a wonderful new elevated dining experience in the heart of Albuquerque! It is apparent every detail of the food, cocktails, and service were considered. We enjoyed several appetizers (albondigas, roasted beets, and, my favorite, wild mushroom tostados), a variety of shared upscale drinks featuring locally sourced ingredients (as is the entire menu), and then dinner (filet, NY strip, and the branzino fish) all cooked and presented to perfection. The appetizers (frites fresca, esquites, and wood fired cauliflower) balanced the meal to perfection! The variety of the menu made our choices challenging but Josh and Kicker, provided just the guidance we needed! David, the valet, and Adrian, at the bar, were also wonderful and were the "cherry on top" of this treat! Eventually, we moved upstairs to G.Toti for after dinner drinks and dessert and were welcomed into a sophisticated speakeasy and adjoining rooftop lounge. The environment was cozy and topped the evening off just right! Cannot say enough about the renovations to Hotel Andaluz - respectfully paying tribute to its history while embracing the style and extravagance expected by today's most discerning guests! Simply stunning! Go see the lobby - it will be the start of a wonderful experience! I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

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Char was delicious. The steaks have a rich smoky flavor and are served on a hot stone to cook to taste. Sides pair led very well with entrees. Our waitress, Jessica, was phenomenal! Ask for her, she made excellent recommendations that made the evening special. 5/5 I'll be back. Did I mention Jessica...yeah she's awesome! read more

Love the amazing branzino with this beautiful creme sauce on top. Wonderful delicious charred lettuce Caesar salad. My husband had the smashed burger and he thought it was fantastic. read more

I was really looking forward to trying out Char. It's a really nice place for being attached to a hotel. Parking was a nightmare, took 15 mins to just park. I sat at the bar, and I placed my order. Bartenders don't really engage with you unless you're ordering. I ordered my food, and then a coke and water. Three different times they dropped off food I didn't order to my seat at the bar. This threw me off, but shows the lack of engagement from the bartenders. They brought out my potatoes and steak, only it wasn't the steak I ordered. So they left the potatoes, and brought out another steak 10 mins later. The potatoes had to be eaten since they would go cold. Great crisp, but needed salt. The steak came out on a metal platter that was super hot. (Usually you'd under cook the steak so when it comes out it's not over cooked) Shocker, my steak was WAY over cooked when they brought it out. Overall not a lot of flavor on the steak, they bring out a bunch of sauces and a salt and pepper tower. Doesn't the kitchen salt and pepper the steak before cooking? I drank my coke and it sat empty the entire night. The bartender never asked once if I wanted a refill on the coke or steak. (At one point there were literally three bartenders and I wasn't asked once.) My water sat half filled as well. Even with all of the screw ups, the manager never came over to talk about my experience, the poor service on bringing the wrong steak, or the fact the staff kept trying to deliver the wrong meal. I never even saw a manager and there was never a single table touch in the normal restaurant nor the folks eating at the bar. I for sure won't be back, and maybe it was just an off night, but they weren't that busy. (4 people at the bar all night...) Music playing was awesome, literally the only reason they got two stars..... read more

You cannon miss this Dining Experience!!! Lived here two years and this has been the best!!!!

The food was great. We got a bunch of appetizers. Every one was delicious. And our server, Chris, was perfect. Lovely dinner.

Great steaks!! Really nice atmosphere. The Spanish meatball appetizer is a big winner. read more

Char - Ribeye Steak - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The service was great. The food was good Marina our server was great very polite and punctual. She interacted with us in conversation . We sat close to the kitchen window it was entertaining. read more

Service was great! The ambiance is great. The steak was meh. Not sure about the quality of the meat for that price. The calamari was delicious and the presentation of everything was cool. Weird that they serve steak on the hot plate, especially because it keeps cooking. So you may want to order it less cooked if you want rare or medium rare because by the time it gets to you it's still been cooking on the way to your table. The cocktails were good and I love the wine selection. read more

Whether I'm having a cocktail or not, I enjoy sitting at the bar making new friends. Adrian and Kevin are the absolute best bartenders. Their attention for patrons far exceeds the normal attention at most bars. Friendliness, constantly checking on their customers sitting at the bar, while still getting the drinks out for the servers. I had great conversations and delicious drinks. I also ate the green chile stew. Fabulous!!! Go see these guys. You don't be disappointed read more

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This place is inside the Hilton- I didn't stay there but came here for dinner. The Green Chile Cheeseburger was delicious, and the Churros for dessert very good too. Service was extremely friendly, and all things considered the prices were reasonable. Great option in downtown ABQ read more

Loved the food, service, and ambiance. Antonio was attentive and had incredible recommendations. He was one of the best servers we have had in ages! Highly recommend the food and getting sat in his section. read more

Located in the Conrad Hilton hotel Andulaz, this restaurant is a real gem. It's a steakhouse with a Latin flair. We had the sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection! The service was excellent and they had great desserts. We also ate breakfast the next day there and that was wonderful too. We had a take on eggs Benedict, which was absolutely fabulous. It's beautiful inside and the service is wonderful! It's a must to eat there when you are in town and also stay at the lovely hotel. read more

Marina was so kind and welcoming. She made us feel right at home and the food was amazing. would highly recommend

Amazing food, great service and waiter/server Josh was very good at communication and explaining everything on the menu read more

Char - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My server was Jesse, best service ever! Best food, best taste, best atmosphere! best everythin!

Food was delicious, service was great. Marina took really good care of us. Answered a plethora of questions!

All of the Sauces tasted amazing. Marina made great recommendations, she really made the experience amazing!

I came back to make sure opening night would be repeated. They outdid themselves again. I sat in the bar this time and it was comfortable and lovely. My bartenders were perfect! I had them help pick what I would order and it was so very good. The branzino, calamari, prawns and dessert were flawless. This place might make me a regular!!! Thank you Liz and staff!!! read more

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Awesome service! Beautiful location Tasty bites Creative drinks We are in the bar because we hadn't made reservations - it was cozy And....Our server Maria was an absolute gem! She was super patient with our indecisive selves & handled my special order with ease. She was attentive without lurking - a fabulous balance. I'd post a photo of our food, but there wasn't any left. read more

Uncle Vinny had the La Rosa. And let me tell you, it's hard to impress Uncle Vinny. That green Chile mole put his ass in coma. Or maybe it was the old fashioned with the toasted marshmallow. Anyway thankfully Savanna was there to help. So we gotta say 10/10. Uncle Vinny is finally sleeping with the fishes now. God bless. read more

Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. I recommend the New York Strip, mushrooms, and esquites! Thank you Marina!

Meh. Given the great review, my wife and I were surprised to find the food so disappointing. We are visiting from Chicago and dropped in for a late lunch on a Friday. There were very few patrons yet the service was pretty slow. The chicken enchilada was very bland; the only thing I could taste was cheese. The carne torta was better but unimpressive. Maybe the kitchen simply had an off day? read more

Excellent food and staff. Thank you Michael for serving me again. You always do a fantastic job. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a night of drinks at one of the bars, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Food and service absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is incredible! 100% recommend coming if you're wanting a date night or even just a casual dinner. Steak and street corn is delish! read more

Chips+salsa+guac app was lovely. Manager says I can't get a Grand Mimosa solo,but I guess there's a reason for that. Loved the gooey mess of cheese on the Green Chile Smash Burger. It had more green chile than I knew what to do with, but that's NM for you. Big fan of the interior of this place.Music was on point, waitress knew what she was doing, and the beer was cold, fresh, foamy, fantastic. If I were inclined to be critical, I'd say 3 of the 4 light fixtures over the bench tables along the windows need to be leveled. read more

We love Char! Have been here multiple times and the food, drinks, and service have always been great. Marina was our server tonight and she was lovely. Knowledgeable, attentive, and very kind. The grilled meats are always a great choice and the branzino was fresh and flavorful! read more

HOLY S**T! Amazing, only word I can start with. I wanted some authentic green chili and I found this place off Yelp, best decision I've made in a long time. When you walk in the restaurant is very inviting and lively, I was sat right away and the waitress abs waiter (Alysha and Zay, who was in training) greeted me right away. I got my drink order in right away with their recommendation, a Smokey old fashion which was done to perfection. I needed help with my dinner selection and they were so great with options and opinions...which lead to the best meal I've had in a very long time. First off, you HAVE to get the salsa sampler, it's a great taste of the area and all 3 of mine were amazing. I also went with the green chili enchiladas....WOW!!!! Absolutely amazing, seriously. The entire meal was perfectly paired with each other, I was like a kid doing a happy dance every time I went to get a bite. 10/10 for the food and 12/10 for the service! read more

Our server was Marina, and she was incredibly sweet and attentive. The food was excellent, very flavorful. The ambiance was lovely, modern but comfortable. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday, we had an excellent time! read more

We went to Char on Saturday evening. The whole experience from start to finish was absolute perfection! The espresso martini flight was delightful. The manager, Kicker, explained the hispory and the inspiration behind each creatively crafted cocktail. We all really loved the Carajillo, which he explained was a drink that soldiers drank to give them courage before battle, hence the name. The ambience was classy and the restaurant is very tastefully designed. The high light was the food. Each item was absolutely delicious and a visual delight! I would highly recommend this place for a celebratory dinner or date night. Also check out their speakeasy upstairs with a beautiful patio. Absolute perfection!! read more

Excellent service! Josh did a great job! Food was delicious!!! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Char - Carne Asada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico