This place is so cheap and so good! No wonder it has fast become an ABQ favorite! I have come in on several occasions and have never left disappointed. My favorite meal, however, has been the Dijon Mustard Chicken with Mushrooms--it is absolutely delicious (if you like Mustard, of course!). The flavor is on point, and the price, well let's just say the price makes it all that much better! I have also ordered the Spasagna (a mix between Lasagna and Spaghetti). I was not a fan of it; too damn cheesy. Now, I love cheese and cheesiness but this was on a whole different level of cheese. It almost made me cheese sick! But if you love cheese, than I would say that this is the dish for you! The painkiller (Coconut/pineapple alcoholic beverage) is also pretty darn good! I will say, that the one I had was a bit on the stronger side and I left Cheddar's feeling a bit too happy for a Monday night. Regardless, I definitely recommend! The ambiance is great, the servers are very friendly and attentive and the prices are just amazing! read more

Now let me start by saying that I've been here a coupe times and each visit has gotten progressively better. The first time I ate here I had their Shepard's pie. Which I didn't see on the menu this last visit but I digress. Call me crazy but I like my Shepard's pie a certain way, with lamb and the potato covering the top. Now I do know that some people use ground beef but I honestly don't like ground beef in my pie but most people do. Maybe it's the Irish in me but I personally prefer ground lamb. Another thing I didn't love was there was no potato pie top. But again it's just a personal preference. So my next visit I got steak which is another one of my tester go to's. I will sate that I do love my steak either rare or medium rare, usually depends on my mood. This day I decided on medium rare. Outside of a steakhouse I will usually rate a steak at any other place on a curve for a couple of reasons. One how busy is the restaurant and two what is the base type of food they serve. Depending on those two factors is how much leeway I'll allow. I know it seems like I may be rigid about how my steak is prepared but it's only because my mom worked in a steakhouse for almost 10 years so I've learned a lot about how steak should be prepared. Although my steak was a little on the medium side it had enough pink to satisfy my tastes that day. It was a tad busy so I gave the ok. Believe me if it hadn't been up to par I have no problem sending it back. Onto my most recent visit. I came here with my mom and a friend for a belated birthday dinner for me. I decided on a steak again and again medium rare. Luckily this time though my steak came out just right. So I was super happy. I also ordered what seems to have become my new favorite drink, a whiskey sour. I would like to thank the bar tender for making a wonderful whiskey sour because it was perfect. It had just the right taste which means not to much whiskey and not to much sour just the perfect amount. I would also like to thank the manager for my awesome birthday chocolate chip cookies!! Which will win me over every time. In conclusion it seems that with each visit the food gets better and the service gets better. Thank you Cheddars for my chocolate chip cookies!! Which were also hot if I forgot to mention that. read more

Reliable meal and it's open late. I'm a fan. Where cheese is concerned I'm usually turned off... the potato skins, queso dip, broccoli and cheese caserole... it's all very thick... like you have to work at eating it, and the flavor is very bland. But the rest is very good. And portions are large read more

Had to come back and change my review due to getting sick after eating here, not once, but TWICE! Thought it was a fluke the first time, then it happened again when I had something different. I had steak the first time, then burger the second and it was about 4days between meals. Won't be eating here again which is too bad because we really liked this place. read more

Don't let the crowd at the front door scare you away! If your ok with sitting at the bar- do so-we got seats right away-no wait!! The service was great, the shrimp and chicken platter was enormous But wait for it!!...The 3.50 giant Margarita or the 5.25 coconut rimmed "painkiller" are Sooo amazingly delicious and affordable that it's happy hour every hour!! I gotta say, even if you gotta wait-Do It!! This place is awesome!! :-) read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Painkiller drink with chicken and shrimp, fries and broccoli cheese casserole bowl :) - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food is always consistently good. The portions are very big. I love the BBQ chicken salad, however if you are watching your calories this is not the salad for you. It comes with a honey buttered croissant that try as I might I can't keep myself from eating. The alcoholic drinks are tasty and are priced right. You can have a drink, and not worry about your bill being out of sight. This location is always busy, and there is always a wait for a table. However, of you are not opposed to siting in the bar area you can usually find a table and sit down immediately. They also allow kids at the bar tables. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - The BBQ Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Arrived around noon, was seated within five minutes. Waiter was good, quickly took our drink and appetizer order and gave us time to look over the menu. I ordered the Burger with Bacon, no fries, for appetizers we ordered Onion Rings(no need for Fries) and Chips and Salsa. The Chips and Salsa was okay nothing extraordinary. Waiters we very helpful. Our order arrive within a decent time and my burger was very good, should have gotten Green Chile. The Onion Rings we great and a good thing we didn't order fries with our burger, because that would be a lot of food. That didn't stop me from trying my wife's fries, yes the fries were great. Drinks were kept full and waiters were helpful. This being my first time, I will defiantly go back. Also we went on my lunch break, so all and all we were in and out within an hour. read more

We were super impressed with this place!! First off there was at least thirty people waiting and we had our table for four within ten minutes. The wait staff and managers were super prompt and friendly. The drinks were affordable and tasty! I got the burger and it was moist and huge. My husband got the ribs and steak and it was pure perfection. I would suggest this place to anyone!! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - The swirl was amazing! - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Unfortunately I had a very unpleasant experience here. My wife and I arrived at approximately 9:22 and the woman at the podium seemed extremely bothered that we showed up later in the night. She didn't talk and rolled her eyes at us. She eventually said "For two?" I understand it is close to closing time, but she didn't have to treat us so poorly, since we were going to help contribute to her pay. We walked out though since we felt un welcomed. This was on 11/17. read more

Excellent service! Got the chips and queso, honey butter croissants (TRY THEM THEY ARE DELICIOUS) and the grilled chicken Alfredo. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Grilled chicken Alfredo, chips and queso, and New Orleans Pasta - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cheddars is prob the best damn place to eat in Albuquerque. They have freaking awesome prices, with such great quantities. The servers are always great. I've never had food or a drink I didn't like. Sometimes it can get a little crowded, unfortunate you can't make reservations because of it but I've never waited more than 30 min for a table. I stop in any chance I get, wether it be dinner with friends or a date night! I love cheddars. read more

Noisy, noisy, noisy. Couldn't hear each other, couldn't hear the waitress (when she showed up) and the food was just not great. We had the salmon which came to us cooked dry, ugh, and the New Orleans pasta which was just okay, sort of. We were not impressed with anything here. read more

Cheddars is a new spot...nice decor...significant wait time with inadequate seating around the front entrance...lots of folks standing everywhere (inside and out). Staff at the host/hostess stand are not too friendly - definitely a training opportunity for management. If we have to wait...can your employees be nice to us and make us feel welcome?? Just saying. At any rate, a large skylight lets in plenty of natural light in the dining area which adds a pleasant element. Will post an update after we try the food. read more

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Tried out Cheddars today for lunch - first-time visit. It was OK, but it won't be a destination for dinner for us. We were seated immediately, despite it being the height of the lunch rush (approx. 12:20). The section where we were seated is woefully overcrowded. Not only are there booths down one half-wall, but there are six(!) tables crammed into a space for four or, max, five. The servers have trouble negotiating through the maze of chairs. Removing one table would make things much better, but I'm sure the management doesn't want to lose seating space for four. Our server was a little slow in getting to us and in getting our beverages (simple iced tea). It truly irritates me that iced tea isn't served with sufficient ICE; I always have to ask for a glass of ice, and I had to ask for a refill on my tea. Hubby ordered salad and half-sandwich; doesn't a club sandwich usually have a third slice of bread in the middle? His didn't, which leads me to believe that Cheddars has changed the "recipe" for a club. He wasn't unhappy, however; "Fewer carbs," he said. I ordered the cornmeal catfish with cole slaw and corn. The catfish (lunch portion) was yummy, as was the cole slaw. However, the corn was only lukewarm and tasted like it had just come out of the can and been poured into a warming dish. This entree really should have a piece of some sort of bread; a piece of grilled and buttered sourdough would be perfect. Hubby and I got out of there for under $20, before tip. The food was acceptable, but not outstanding--I agree with another review who calls it a clone of Chili's and Applebee's. Cheddars is, like the others, trying to be all things for all people - seafood, steaks, burgers, Italian (alfredo is Italian)---I wish they would try to concentrate on one or two things and do them very well, instead of doing everything just adequately. Could use a visit from Robert Irvine from Restaurant Impossible. The building is beautiful - lots of dark wood and mirrors and brick. But it sure could use some sound-deadening materials. The restaurant is loud and noisy. If I wanted loud and noisy, I'd go to Fuddrucker's. read more

First time visit to Cheddar's. My husband ordered the Country Fried Chicken a huge portion with no complaints. The Gluten Free menu had very few options, I ordered the ribs without sauce, it was okay, nothing compared to Texas Roadhouse. I ordered the famous Pain Killer drink (aka sugar buzz) I give it a five for presentation and a two for alcohol, it's fluff. I think the name sells, but the drink was not good too sugary with little rum, the bartender said they're pre-made. I ordered a top shelf margarita a better choice and made to order. Overall, we will return. The bar area is nice, we were quickly served, nice ambiance. Hopefully Cheddar's will expand their GF menu. Left with a $49 bill - two drinks, two beers, two plates. Not bad. read more

This is a diner style place. It is loud, especially in the bar area. The waitstaff was great and took care to give good quick service without being in the way. The main dishes were very nice and good portions, especially for the price. Good flavor and good seasoning. The appetizers were nice, generous, and flavorful. The only downside were the sides: old fries, overcooked veggies, cold "red beans and rice", under heated/cold soup where the flour flavor wasn't cooked completely out. At 1PM on a Saturday this should not have happened. In summary: the did the hard stuff well and stumbled on the easy. read more

This is the best restaurant I've ever been to! It has great prices and the drink are so good! The waiter was nice and food came out fast. The food so perfect! You can definitely tell it's made from scratch. I got the vegetable plate and it's was 8 dollars for a salad and 4 sides AND A PILLOW LIKE CROISSANT. I have never been that full from an 8 dollar meal. If I could give this place a 10 star I would because it's my new favorite place in Albuquerque! read more

First off, anywhere that can get me a quality steak for $11 dollars is automatically at four stars! My husband and I wanted to try something new in the areas and decided that cheddar a would be that places after seeing how easy it was to access off the freeway! On a Thursday night we were able to get a table for two immediately. Our server was very attentive from the start! We relieved out food in less than 10 mins and it was cooked to perfection! There was not one slip of fat on my streak!!! Pricing is very decent and affordable, especially for a cheapo college student like myself! Highly recommended! read more

First time. Wait time was 20 minutes, not bad. I had the fish tacos. Very good. But too much for one person. If you are looking to share, i think this dish would be perfect for two. The fish tacos each had two pieces of fish, you can cam have grilled or fried, i went fried with a chipotle mayo...It also came with a corn slaw and one side of preference. Mine was a loaded bake potato, which contained cheese and sour cream. I went with 9 other guests..most raved about the fried chicken. I took a few stars off due to a dish that had raw chicken. It was one with salad. She had to wait another 10 minutes for a new dish to eat. So I would check your food before taking a bite. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Fish tacos yum - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Not a good first impression. We were sat immediately, but in a booth that was more than worn out with a bench seat that you sunk into, the upholstery was torn on one side. Our server arrived promptly and we ordered drinks, from a very limited beer menu in a city that has huge numbers of breweries, and my husband couldn't have an Arnold Palmer because they didn't have lemonade, all day according to the server. There was trash, a wrapper from fake sugar and other detritus, on the floor in the dining area. We recieved chips, salsa, and queso free for signing up for something, lol, but even free, yes, not worth it. The first app came out with a French fry in the salsa and messily poured, lukewarm queso. The second one was slightly better and came with apologies from the server and manager. My chicken pot pie, presented all alone on a plate, with my side of off the cob corn was very good. The pastry was flaky and cooked well while the innards of the pie contained lots of very tasty, wonderfully cooked chicken, a not too thick sauce and tons of vegetables too. It was like homemade. I just wished the dining area was given the same attention as the pot pie. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Stopped in after seeing AquaMan - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great food...great service. We came in on a Sunday and seated very quickly for just 2 people. I recommend the baby back ribs and onion rings. My lady enjoyed their chicken tenders and artichoke dip. Thank you Albuquerque for a great lunch. We will be coming back. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Great ribs and chicken tenders! Onion rings and artichoke dips as appitizers. Enjoy all... - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had my 21st birthday dinner here & it was a pretty good choice! A group of friends & I came here on a very busy Thursday dinner rush. We had to wait 30min for our table but it wasn't too bad since we were waiting on other friends anyway. As soon as a booth opened up to fit our party of 8, they seated us down immediately. Believe it or not, 8 people can fit in a big booth w/ no problem at all. Our server was very efficient & attentive -- she got us our drinks, jot down our orders, & brought us our appetizers/entree in an orderly fashion. Prices are fairly reasonable & definitely not over the top! I tried the maple bacon chicken sandwich w/ mac & cheese on the side -- that was really good! read more

The service was great, and our server, Lauren, was way cool. The food was very typical of chains. I had the sandwich with two sides. The potato soup was rather bland and the bacon was soft. The Salad was good. The Buffalo chicken wrap was decent but needed a little more heat. All in all it was a very average lunch. read more

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Mike, the server was outstanding and did everything he could to make our visit a pleasant one. Corey the manager came to our table to apologize for the inconvenience which was greatly appreciated. The bar didn't have a working blender to make margaritas/piña coladas. This is our second time to Cheddars and the $200 blender hasn't been fixed/replaced. Our fríes were served cold and when they brought them the second time they put the fresh hot fries on top and the cold stale ones on the bottom. They also forgot to bring our appetizer (croissants) and when they brought them they were cold and hard. At the end of day the server made sure that our food was served the way it should be. read more

Food was good, not great just good. The Specialty drink called Painkiller was authentic. I've had the original at The Soggy Dollar and this one holds up. Service was slow but the staff was nice. The sides are not very good. The green beans were soggy, yuck! read more

Came last night for a birthday dinner. Always really liked this place since it came to Albuquerque. Strawberry swirl margarita, Texas tea, or pretty much and alcoholic beverage in a giant cup is a must! And the drinks are a very good price also. I always get onion rings and chicken tenders. A giant margarita and fried food is probably not the healthiest choices but you can also get a skinny margarita and the lemon chicken with a house a salad and you can't go wrong their either. Also service is always fair, some waiters go above and beyond their and the location is perfect because you can go to the movies after. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Strawberry swirl - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Used to go in Texas Can never get a table here Waited a year...always busy Not waiting 45 min to see... read more

Mmmm delicious, big portions for the price, we usually spilt a plate. Decent service and warm family atmosphere.

Wow! Restaurants like this are few and far between - value, service and quality. The only reason that this is 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the long wait times. We tried to go on Friday and it was 1.5-2 hrs wait, we couldn't do it because we had our kiddos with us and they were hungry. So - I recommend that you all go on the weekend and leave the weekdays to families like mine, because I don't want to have to wait on Tuesdays as well. The food is delicious, the portion sizes are huge, the service that we received was great, and the atmosphere of the restaurant makes it feel like a much more expensive restaurant. We were very pleased with Cheddars and will definitely be back......on a Tuesday. read more

Went here for lunch with my husband. I had the chicken fried steak. I was disappointed. It was mostly batter and the meat was very tuff. I should've said something but didn't. I sure they would've corrected it if I had. My husband really enjoyed his grilled salmon. We'll definitely come back I just won't eat that. Our waitress was awesome and so was the host. read more

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Yesterday my family and I went to Cheddar's during the lunch hour. Of course it is one of the most busiest times of the day but the staff was really calm and friendly. Upon arrival we were seated quickly and we're greeted by our waitress. Our drinks and bread came out at an expected time however that's the only items. My husband ordered an appetizer which didn't come until 10 minutes after our food came. We ordered a side of baby carrots for my daughter which never made it out of the kitchen. We also did not receive our food for about an hour at which time the waitress stated they were having issues in the kitchen. The waitress stated she would comp us for the baby carrots and the appetizer which never happened either. I understand that issues occur but communication with families upon arrival would have helped immensely as we had an event we ended up missing a majority of because of this issue. read more

Just got the chicken tender parm and had to pull a hair out of my mouth. The way the manager thought would make up for having to floss my teeth with a stranger's hair is by giving me two coupons for chips and queso. read more

I've been a longtime repeat customer of Cheddar's. I typically avoid chain restaurants in favor of mom and pop joints, but this is the exception. The food here is nothing wild, nothing you've never heard of before. It's almost entirely comfort food. But they do it very, very well, and consistently well. I've yet to have a bad meal here, and the portion sizes are huge. If you leave hungry, you done screwed up. Personal favorites: ribs, the chicken bacon sandwich, and the blackened salmon. Ribs are tender and properly messy without being greasy. Sandwich is always tender, never overdone. Salmon was astonishingly good, especially for a chain place in the middle of the far-from-liquid. The place can get a little crowded, especially during the lunch and dinner rushes. Suggest coming in the midafternoon. read more

I've been here about four times now and the only thing I have to slightly say that's negative is that the service isn't always perfect, but for the most part it's still better than other places. This restaurant would be perfect for a first date or a dinner that's not too hurtful on the wallet as it's extremely fairly priced and has a wide range of food options. The interior is very nice inside so it doesn't look cheap at all. The alcohol only gets better: I haven't found a huge tasteful margarita anywhere else for that amazing price. I'd definitely suggest the margarita. read more

Today we got the worst experience ever at Cheddar's. For more than 1/2 hr we waited outside their door for a text that never came when we realized that people were walking in way ahead of us. We decided to go in and question why we never got a text. Got seated at a small table with a yellow cone that said Danger at the front of it since the floor was wet and when I attempted to seat the floor was so wet that I almost slipped been disable. Once finally seated some place else Britney our waitress was extremely nice. When I mentioned the situation she told us she was going to talk to the manager. Michael (Asst Mgr) came to hear our story and said he was going to talk to his front crew to see what went wrong but never came back to let us know the outcome. If Cheddar 's does not have enough work force to take care of their customers in a proper manner they should close their doors until they do or perhaps change their policy and allow customers to make on line reservations to eliminate people having to wait for so long. Salmon was very good. read more

Absolutely love this place! There are so many choices to choose from on their menu! I am absolutely addicted to their sweet croissants I bought 6 extras just to come home with me. Haha! Inside is nice, friendly, warm and welcoming. It's just a really good place to go on a dinner date, family and friends visiting. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Cheddars club sandwich - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great place for dinner with friends, date night, etc. Cheddars has great prices to match their food! I always get the same thing when I come here, the chicken and waffles. I hate eating chicken off of the bone, so the tenders that come with the waffle are great! There's more than enough chicken for the waffle and the portions overall are pretty heavy. The drinks are great as well, generous amount of alcohol, which is appreciated. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've been here a few times and I'll probably come back a few more times. The portions are large and tasty. I ordered the steak and ribs combo, and they were both a little over-cooked for my taste. The sauce on the ribs was too crunchy and the steak was a little too cooked for my liking. If you have a large group, be prepared to sit near each other but but necessarily at the same table. Service was good for the size of the party, although if you split us up onto 2 tables might as well have 2 waitresses while you're at it. read more

Such a great value! The portions are large and the drinks are cheap. My husband and I love this place. When you can go on a dinner date and get a large appetizer, two large entrees, side salad and 4 drinks for $63...that's just freakin' fantastic. read more

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With one exception, our waitress this place was a complete bust. We were seated quickly and the waitress was great. However the food was not great at all. There were three of us. We ordered the Smokehouse burger completely over cooked and the fries were ice cold. Dijon Chicken was barely more than room temperature and the Key West Chicken wasn't much better. It was very disappointing. The waitress was also the bartender and was moving at warp speed to handle both jobs. She was great but the food was awful. Very disappointed with this place and don't intend on returning. read more