What does a pharmacist turned restaurant owner who is literally a one man show do when his name is…read morethe restaurant? If you are Ben Michael, you are the host, waiter, bartender, chef, bus boy cashier and entertainer. Cash only. Entrees are $15-$33. The guy is literally amazing as his friend says, Renaissance man who whips up the Southwest dishes. But if you are lucky and not in a rush, he opens his piano for a little sing a long. If you come, be prepared to wait for the check, but you'll leave smiling.

First time here. I…read moream traveling through New Mexico. I just stopped for a bite to eat. This place is very unusual... the chef is the owner and his food is delicious. I say unusual because the food is a cut above what you would expect ...this place has live jazz on Tuesdays. It's fairly small but the food and coffee are fabulous. He made a bowl for me with pinto beans, organic squash, delicious pork, with some cheese on top. Very flavorful. The coffee was basically a cappuccino. Very good. On my way back I can't wait to try his ribeye steak and a world famous margarita. It says in here he tales credit cards but he doesn't. However he tales checks and cash. I didn't have any cash on me so I wrote him a check That's the first check I've written in a long time LOL I definitely recommend this place 100%

In town from CO, second time visiting this gem! Brought a friend who after this, was sold on the…read morescary plant based food! Grabbed the NM Cali Burrito which was smothered and covered like my Waffle House hash browns! Made to perfection per usual, tasty and filling! The NM Crunch wrap was on point for my friend. He was shocked at the taste and quality of freshness of that bad boy! The food is the bomb and there is a bar in the same area with a few other spots . Located at the Imperial Motel this is a sweet spot to grab a stellar plant based meal!

My partner brought me here during a trip to Albuquerque and it was worth the stop! It was my first…read moretime tasting the famous New Mexico chile, and it was sooo good! Finding quality vegan Southwestern cuisine used to be very difficult, but Vegan Vato makes it look effortless to put together. The venue is set up as a small food hall, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend for locals and travelers!

I love that this exists here in ABQ. Be sure to check out their IG page for events. I've only been…read morehere in the summer and it was hot as heck. I've never been here when it is crowded. Be sure to check out this place if you're in the area. Again, check their instagram page for any updates/events. Currently they are open Tuesday to Sunday!

Who wouldn't love this atmosphere!?? We went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and there were 3…read moretrucks not open but there was still lots to choose from. Food is a little pricy but I'm happy a bit more to support local families, friends, & businesses.

Support this new local family business!…read more Delicious, healthful, generous portions at a reasonable price. $35 got two drinks, two dishes that were more than enough to feed two, and a dessert. Easy parking, clean and comfortable dining room and lavatory. Service is very friendly and polite.

Ok so this spot almost always has had something interesting. Many have had aribic foods, its now…read moreindian and venisuellian, ive been mostly working my way down the indian menu. They did have a very spicy crepe like dish i cant remember the name of right now that was about a 9 out of 10 in. The spicy level.

Lucky Goose has become one of my one of my go-to spots. Located on Central Street, I really enjoy…read morethat they offer both a street-view patio and indoor seating, depending on the vibe. Everything is plant-based, which is amazing--it means I can order anything on the menu without having to second-guess ingredients. That kind of peace of mind makes the experience even better. I also really appreciate the head associate, who always makes visits feel warm and welcoming and is great about suggesting new menu items to try. May you be recognized as an asset to your business Overall, a consistently great place with good energy, great food, and thoughtful service.

The server behind the counter was very helpful since it was our first time dining there. The sun…read morewas pretty intense coming through the windows but still warm and inviting. There are a lot of real plants throughout the space and it added to the dining room. I usually don't like impossible burger as is, but they did a good job seasoning and dressing it. We also ordered the fried "chicken" sando, which I deemed better than the burger. It was super crispy, but also juicy and more filling. We ordered their version of animal fries, which were good for being vegan - the caramelized onions were on point! To satisfy my sweet tooth, I ordered the Thai tea smoothie, which was also vegan. It was delish with a strong tea flavor but still sweet enough to scratch an itch. If I'm ever in the mood for vegan food, I'll keep Lucky Goose in mind.

Finally took time to stop and enjoy their food today. Very…read morenice, simple decor. Clean and inviting. My server was excellent! Took very good care of me. I started with the Chicken Satay. Lightly marinated served with peanut and cucumber sauce. Delicious by itself but the sauces were excellent. I enjoyed the Tom Kha Soup with chicken and the Green Curry with chicken. You can choose your spice....I love mine hot. Wonderful flavors...quite delightful. A very pleasant dining experience. I will be back....a lot!

We were up at the FriendShop bookstore in Rio Rancho; a great place that supports the library which…read moreI've previously reviewed. In any event I intermittent fast and I hadn't eaten so we stopped here on the way back. It's not the most promising looking place on the outside, it's fairly generic, not to mention the generic name. But inside it's cute and clean. The menu is a a good size with lots of options. I ordered the chicken satay and the papaya salad. I can't remember what my wife had but it was good. The satay was nice and not covered in gooey marinade. It was delicate and delicious. The papaya salad was huge and I ended up having it for multiple meals. I ordered medium which turned out to be pretty fiery but delicious. While I've found plenty of good Vietnamese I haven't liked too many of the Thai places here. This is an exception. And now I see that they have a second branch on Nob Hill which is near my house which is great.

My wife and I recently went to dinner at the Anatolia Mediterranean Grill on a Wednesday evening…read more The restaurant is very modern and nicely decorated inside. It has both indoor and outdoor patio seating. We had a table on the inside. Anatolia's was not very crowded which we assume was because it is relatively new. The beer and wine menu is very limited, but they do have wine by the glass and both bottled beer and several choices on tap. Their food menu offers dinner entrees, sandwiches and pizza. My wife and I both ordered dinner entrees. I had the Chicken Shish Kebab Plate ($18.95) and my wife ordered the Chicken Donor Plate ($17.95). The entrees come with a salad, pita bread, rice, hummus and vegetables. My meal was very good and the chicken was very tasty and cooked just right. My wife's meal was similar, but her chicken did not have much flavor. The service at Anatolia was very good without being overbearing. One note is that the dinner entrees are heavily weighted toward lamb. I would definitely give it a try.

I've now dined at Anatolia three times, and each visit has been consistently excellent. The food is…read moreflavorful, fresh, and clearly prepared with care. Everything I've tried has been delicious, and it's the kind of place that makes you want to come back just to explore more of the menu. The atmosphere is also a big part of what makes Anatolia special. It's warm, inviting, and comfortable without feeling rushed or noisy. It's a great place to sit down, enjoy a meal, and actually have a good conversation - something that can be surprisingly hard to find. And one more recommendation: save room for the bakery treats. They are absolutely worth it and make a perfect finish to the meal - or take home for later.

This review is for the location not the individual restaurants. The vibe is great, lovely place to…read moremeet up for lunch or a quick catch up. Wonderful insta worthy murals. Fun vibe and reasonable prices. Longer lines for the Miami style food place and the pizza (didn't try those) Went with the Vietnamese and was lacking on flavor on the Banh me but the rest was on point.

The space is good. Great for meeting up with friends. Plenty of parking for the space that it is,…read moreplenty of seating options either indoors downstairs or upstairs outside. Good variety of food options and some shops. Bathroom available upstairs and downstairs.