I drove past this place a couple weeks ago and thought it'd be nice to try sometime. Tonight was the perfect opportunity to pick up some nice Mediterranean and this place was a big win. If I walk into the place, I noticed it was open and clean and colorful. There were a couple of folks sitting at tables and walked up to pick up my order which I put in ahead of time and noticed all the food that was pre-prepared and ready to put in the orders all looked wonderful and fresh. I had ordered two number 3 plates. One was with gyro meat and chicken. The chicken tasted wonderful and wasn't overcooked. The second plate was shawarma & chicken and the shawarma was better than the gyro meat. The pita bread was the best I have ever had. We had gotten the hummus, sharizi, mast-O-Khair, Miriam ghasemi and plenty of the pita. Of all 4 dessert items the baklava cheesecake took the cake for sure lol. Quite honestly I have to say this was the best Mediterranean meal I have ever had! read more

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Very good food. Clean and comfortable. I ordered a plate and it was deconstructed sandwich. It was fun making small one bite sandwich experimenting different combos and dips. Overall everything was fresh and delicious. read more

Chello Grill is a Persian restaurant with a variety of unique flavors and dishes. Most of the sauce, salad, and "side dishes" are vegetarian and many are also vegan. Some will not be familiar to the palate of many Americans or even to my international food- loving palate, so do be aware of that. It's a good place for trying totally new flavors. You can get small sizes to try something out if you're not sure if you'll like it. The restaurant is bright and clean, upscale casual. It feels like a chain but is local. There are various desserts and a lot of tea and other drink options as well. The falafel and flatbread are nice. Not the same as at middle eastern restaurants, but pretty tasty and good portion size. read more

This was my first sit down meal in New Mexico. Coming from LA, I had pretty high expectations which this spot absolutely delivered on. The simplicity of the presentation was beautiful. And the ambiance so calming yet vibrant in color and highly accessible - with high dining tables affording wall outlet access and various normal 4-6 top tables. The employees were very kind, most notably one employee who as she was walking out the door on her break smiled at me the most genuine of smiles before giving me questioning thumbs up. I am thoroughly impressed and would certainly come back. Great job guys! read more

Chello Grill - Plate 1 - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We came here after the gym after many times of passing by and saying we wanted to try it. The place was clean and spacious and right away the staff was friendly and let us know that if we had any questions to let them know. We went with Plate 2 which comes with two meats and two sides. We chose the Gyro meet which was delicious and flavorful and the chicken shawarma. The plate had great portions of the meat and came with rice that was cooked to perfection. We also got two sides. I loved the Shirazi salad and the Mast o Khiar a minty cucumber yogurt that went perfectly with the pita bread and gyro meat. In addition to this we got the flavorful 505 loaded fries which are a must get! The fries meat and cheese with the seasoning are the best! We loved the baklava cheesecake paired our Ruby Crush drink! It was a great meal and the amount of food on the plate with for the price is amazing! read more

Chello Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Everything about this place is average from the food to the service to the atmosphere. I think the quantity and variety that you get is lacking for the amount you pay. The bowls themselves are pretty bland as they only contain one base, one protein, and one topping. Even any other style restaurant would let you have multiple toppings for the same price you pay here. I will say that I really do enjoy their 505 Fries. These are delicious and the chicken Shawarma is a great addition on top. Atmosphere is OK where everything is clean, but overall it seems a little busy and crowded in terms of the seating arrangement. Service is fine. Nothing exceptional, nothing bad. read more

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Chello Grill is officially my new go-to for fresh, healthy eats that don't sacrifice flavor. Everything on the menu feels clean and satisfying, but the hummus? Total game changer. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned I could've eaten it by the spoonful. I love that they offer healthy options that actually taste amazing nothing bland or boring here. Whether you're trying to eat lighter or just love Mediterranean inspired flavors, this spot is a win. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. read more

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The service was great and the employees were super friendly. When they found out it was our first time, they made sure to give us some samples to try along with what we ordered. The food was cooked fresh to order. I was excited to see if gluten free pita option, but disappointed to see it was basically a gluten-free tortilla. It wasn't bad, just didn't really hit the pita spot, but enjoyed the food overall. read more

Chello Grill - 505 fries with the chicken shawarma and a traditional gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've driven by this spot a few times. Stopped in finally, and shouldn't have waited to go!! I ordered the Traditional Gyro and a small Ghormeh Sabzi (I got the last of what they had, sorry everyone else!!) My goodness both were awesome!!! The gyro was huge, so come hungry!! Staff was amazing, so nice and chipper. Atmosphere is good, music up loud makes people talk louder, but the smell is incredible, so who cares about noise. Great spot will be back, especially for the Ghormeh Sabzi!! read more

Chello Grill - Traditional Gyro Ghormeh Sabzi - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Another beautiful morning in central New Mexico and an opportunity to re-visit where the boys (and one girl) from the VA Creative Writing Group gathered for lunch one fine Thursday morning. The Chello Grill, featuring tasty Mediterranean food, a friendly staff, and a clean interesting interior, was our choice one day and we really enjoyed the experience. Just click on the following YouTube link to see why you too will never regret. https://youtu.be/lrCtvqYU26U?si=L9BXVxdYXHTDYPmK read more

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The food was great, as it had deep Mediterranean flavors combined with some southwest flare. The staff were also friendly and courteous. Worth checking out for yourself. read more

Wonderful all around. Delicious food and excellent service. I'm in town for the balloon festival and I was recommended to this place. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was amazing servers greeted locals, came to tables to make sure everyone was ok, and made sure the place was spotlessly clean. read more

As of this writing Chello Grill has 284 reviews. 284! They must be doing something right to garner than kind of loyalty. Friends asked me to attend lunch here. Since I love Persian food, it was a "no brainer". I was delighted. Plus, I was anxious to meet with these friends. Since it was my first time here, I wanted to start with what I consider the basics - beef kabobs & Persian rice. I have Persian friends in CA and they have previously introduced me true Persian food. Starting with these basics, I knew next time I could branch out and trust it all to be authentic. Yes, there were a few "extras" on the menu that catered to the New Mexico in us, but primarily Chello Grill is true to Mediterranean cuisine. The prices are reasonable and the customer service was excellent. They are now a regular of mine; with or without friends. No problem stopping in here and eating alone. No sharing. All to myself. read more

Big gap here between some of the offerings and others. Chello grill might want to consider paring down the menu here and focusing on their best items. Gyros - 1/5 - Hard skip. As others have mentioned, it's pretty flavorless. Mine was kind of hard and crusty too. Really can't recommend. Shawarma - 1/5 - A little dry, but again, pretty flavorless. Can't recommend. Kebab - 4/5 Tender and tasty, but could do with some more spices. Yogurt Dip - 3/5 Nothing to write home about. However, it does seem odd that you need to order yogurt dip as a side. Most Mediterranean places just give you a small cup of the stuff. The side portion is more than you need, as well, which seems a bit wasteful. Tomato Eggplant Dip - 5/5 So good we took ours home. Plenty of flavor here. You can tell they're using good tomatoes for this. Hummus - 5/5 Possibly the best hummus I've been served in a Mediterranean restaurant in this state. Don't skip the oil and parsley. Pita - 4/5 Warm and pleasant. A solid pita. read more

This was more Mediterranean than "Persian/Iranian". For a "grill" type of restaurant, they did not have signature Persian kabobs available! Food was cold and ordering felt more like being at Chipotle. read more

This was my first time every trying Mediterranean food and OMG I was blown away. Walking in the atmosphere is very calming. And when I went up to order I asked for recommendations and what some of the food was (I didn't understand all the food on the menu) and The gentleman behind the counter was very helpful and explained the dish I was interested in. I got the Gyro bowl with rice and some chopped veggies. I enjoyed every bite! 10/10 will be coming back very soon. read more

Chello Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great Persian and Mediterranean food, all authentic, good prices. A favorite for years.

As a Persian from Dallas, I wanted to try out Persian food in a different state. I loved my food at Chello Grill! Sorry for no food pics, the food was too good for me to stop and take pics. Maybe next time lol. The ladies that helped serve and make our food were so nice and accommodating. I ordered the chicken kebab for myself and my daughter. I was a bit sad I was a couple days short of getting the koobideh but the chicken kebabs were great. I also ordered two sides; yogurt with cucumbers and tomato/cucumber salad. Both were tasty as well! Food took a bit to arrive however it's made fresh to order so I definitely did not mind the wait. If you find yourself waiting make sure you get a cup of their lime/lemon infused water. Very refreshing! Great food, great spot, and very sweet workers! read more

Chello Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Came here with my mom for lunch on a Wednesday for the half price gyros. The restaurant was really clean and not too crowded. The service was excellent and quick. We each got a regular gyro, and split a side of fries and a half Greek salad. This cost about $21 before tip. We also got a free piece of baklava for joining their text club. The gyros were BIG. We honestly could have split one between us, as we each ended up taking part of our gyro home. They came with tomato, cucumber, onion, and tzatziki sauce. My mom thought the meat was a little less flavorful than another gyro shop in town. I liked mine, but thought the tzatziki sauce was just a little heavy on the dill, but that's just personal preference. The fries were really crispy and the salad was a nice fresh addition to the meal. The baklava was delicious! Would 100% recommend. Overall, we would come back again. read more

Chello Grill - Traditional gyro, half Greek salad, side of fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped by while traveling by RV. What a great surprise! Have it pinned for our return trip! Good quality food in a great atmosphere read more

I'd heard about this place so I was really pumped up for my favorite of food - Mediterranean.. The counter where you order was very organized and clean looking for great presentation. Very friendly service. I ordered a favorite - Koobideh kabob. But, it was disappointingly - bland. The rice was fine but the salad had too much house dressing on it. I had to add salt and then some tomato, eggplant, garlic sauce to the Koobideh to give it flavor which is not typical. I will probably come back and give it a second try on the Chicken kabob. OrGyros but it's frozen and reheated. The deserts looked great so I got the triple combo to try. All were very good - especially the Baklava. I hope this place makes it but they should improve the flavor of the meat dishes. The menu is a basic nice selection for Mediterranean and vegetarian eaters. read more

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Chello Grill is a Persian-Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant located in the Pavilions at San Mateo complex next to Einstein Bagels. They focus on sandwiches, bowls, kabobs, and salads. They also have gyros; those are a Persian version of a gyro instead of a Greek gyro that Chello calls the "traditional gyro". They also have a New Mexican-inspired version of a gyro where the meat has been cooked with green chile and comes with a side of green chile yogurt aptly called the "New Mexican gyro". I ordered the traditional gyro, which comes with sliced lamb meat, two tomato wedges, and then a blend of diced cucumber, tomato, and onion in a folded pita. Had parsley been added to the diced vegetables mix it would have been considered their Shirazi salad, which one can also order as a side. I added feta cheese for an upcharge. The gyro came with Mast-o-Khiar, a cucumber yogurt dip, on the side. A Greek variation would be tzatziki, which is more common with gyros in America. I added french fries for $1. The gyro was almost tasteless. I actually ended up just eating the lamb slices with pieces of feta and discarding the rest of the dish. The Mast-o-Khiar didn't add anything to the meal. The fries were fine, but I would have preferred them with more salt. I guess $1 for those was fair given how forgettable they were. The cutlery was plastic and the ketchup for the fries was in ketchup packets, which gave the meal a cheap feeling even for fast-casual dining that didn't seem commensurate with the pricing. Overall, a surprisingly flavorless meal for an interesting sounding restaurant (Persian-Mediterranean!). I wouldn't recommend it or return. read more

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What a delightful staff, so friendly and helpful delivering exceptional service!!! Stopped in for lunch with some hungry teenagers who hadn't had too much exposure with Mediterranean food prior to this - All of the teens gave a thumbs up as they gobbled up hummus, gyros, soups and baklava. I enjoyed my mediterranean fries with a side of shirazi salad to pour on top and their version of "tzatziki" was the perfect compliment. read more

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Great and tasty Persian and Mediterranean food. Nice clean modern atmosphere. Fast service. The gyros and plates are delicious.

The food is delicious, my favorite was the falafels. There's combo options and the menu is customizable. There's also vegan options. The service is good and the ambience is nice and simple. People were friendly. read more

Surprised I haven't left a review before! Great place for authentic Persian/Mediterranean food. They have all the favorites and the people who work here are super nice. Clean and spacious seating area. Free WiFi. Tasty, fresh and healthy options! (And yummy desserts, too.) read more

Chello Grill - Pits & Dip from the small bites menu and an Abali Yogurt Drink! - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Kebabs are amazing, juicy tender and delicious. Grilled veggies yummy. Generous with the hummus. Highly recommend.

Outstanding service the food was great and some of the best hummus in town. The khoobedeh was awesome. Great Persian place

My sister brought my mom and I to this location. I hadn't been before, but was excited to try something ethnic, because there isn't much where I live. I would say this skews more Persian/Iranian, but I think there are some other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. I opted for a one skewer chicken kabob. I got hummus as my side dish. My mother got gyro meat with a salad. My sister got the chicken and a salad. I wasn't sure what the portion sizes were going to be, so I ordered the Mediterranean fries. I didn't need to order the fries. The fries were just out of the fryer, so they were super fresh. They added some gyro meat and feta cheese over top. It was served with lemon wedges. I squeezed the lemon wedges over top and dug in. My mother and sister joined in. Absolutely delicious. The chicken I got on my plate was perfectly seasoned. They were smaller pieces, but not dried out. The rice was fluffy. There were some grilled squash, half a grilled tomato, and a piece of grilled chile. It was a good looking and good tasting plate. My hummus was served in a small takeaway container. At first, I thought it looked grainy, but when I started eating it, It had the smooth texture I expect from hummus. It was delicious and there was a lot of it. We were given a plastic bag with a few large pita breads. I didn't even try the pita. I opted for an iced tea. There were a few self-serve options. Small cups, though. I got a refill before I left. The decor inside was interesting. It was like recycled chic. I found the orange and blue painted fish bowls or light covers interesting. (not sure quite what they were.) The walls had exposed but lacquered plywood. Prices are incredibly reasonable. I saw that they have a fundraising program. They do have a loyalty program, but one would have to spend quite a bit of money, in a short period of time, to get any real benefit. There was some middle eastern music playing, some of which I recognized, but it wasn't too loud. The young man who took our order was incredibly patient and helpful. He kept repeating what we requested, just to make sure. As we changed our minds, he didn't even miss a beat. I can't wait for my next trip to ABQ, so I can stop in! read more

The restaurant is tucked away in the corner of the shopping mall so it may be hard to find on your first visit. But it does have nice turquoise and orange decorations out front as a visual landmark. Nice seating, casual atmosphere, very friendly staff. I had the new Mexico gyro with fries. Nice size portion, and the omnipresent green chili flavor was subtle but a nice twist on an otherwise Mediterranean dish. Although I did not have this time, another menu option is the bowls, allowing you to choose various options to design your own dish. The price is very reasonable. Nice ambient lighting. They absolutely made me feel that my business was very much appreciated. read more

Chello Grill - Interior deco of Chello's - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Fantastic falafel sandwich with excellent hummus and generous peperoncini. So few places in Albuquerque have vegan options. Sweet staff too. Chello does not disappoint! read more

Chello Grill - Falafel open face sandwich vegan style. Sub hummus and no feta. I asked for peperoncini too. Delish - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Small, cute restaurant Excellent service The food was good, not a huge selection Clean, well priced I will return, convenient for me read more

Chello grill is delicious. Got the chello bowl. The meat is tender and delicious. And the baklava cheesecake is phenomenal. Service is excellent and cute ambiance read more

Chello Grill - Ambiance - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

14$ plate, plus you get a side and some pita bread (not pictured). It was good, probably worth it for the price with the amount of food you get but honestly it wasn't amazing or anything. In my opinion, it's a good takeout option that is worth coming back to, but it won't be a weekly spot for me. read more

Chello Grill - Plate 1 with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pretty good place but I'm used to eating kebabs from a different state. Not sure if it's my preference or the restaurant but it didn't quite hit the spot for me. Food is competent and good. Dining area is clean and service is friendly. I'd say try it if you like kebabs. read more

Wow! What a pleasant experience! Had the pleasure to meet some of the most wonderful Personalities in the Food Service Industry, yesterday at Chello's, hands down. From the welcoming greeting as we walked in, to the assistance received at the Counter, while ordering, not to mention the attention we as well as all other Patrons received at the Table. It's hard to find that level of interaction with Customers, especially when a Place is busy, as it was yesterday. The Establishment was clean and attended to. The Food....just incredible! Everything was fresh, with well balanced Flavors. The NM Gyro Sandwich had just the right amount of heat. My Sweetie's Shawarma Bowl was definitely a Hit, as quick as it disappeared! Of course we'll be back! read more

Our go to for great, clean, healthy food! Perfect amount of protein and salad! So good we even had them cater our wedding! Everyone enjoyed their food! Love visiting and getting great service! read more

Food is excellent. The service is quick and they offered good recommendations. Lota of vegetarian options. read more

Chello Grill - a piece of baklaa on a plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ordered the chello bowls & it is a lot of food! It was really delicious! Next time I'll try the cucumber yogurt dip. We ordered two teas & they forgot them but hummus was really flavorful. We'll order again!! read more

**NO KOOBIDEH ON MONDAY** Order first then sit Located in the shopping center Beautiful basmati rice made here Wonderful customer service Plenty of parking Outside seating Delicious iced tea Festive ethnic music in the air Clean, cute location Loved it, great experience! Merci!! read more

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