This restaurant was recommended by a friend who's from Las Cruces. When you walk in the colorful decor takes you to a different place. Our meals came with free soup which I've never had before at a Mexican restaurant. The soup was quite tasty. Everything was yummy, although the beef ribs I ordered was a bit tough it was very flavorful. I especially loved the fresh horchata. Service was good, although we did come with someone that spoke Spanish and she did all the ordering and speaking for us. read more

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The Caldo de Res is top tier!! Full of veggies and beef served with a bowl of their Mexican rice and corn tortillas, which they make fresh on the premises. The women who serve are friendly, bilingual, and know about the food they serve. The ambiance is like a fiesta with the most colorful tables and chairs, as well as their artwork. This place is one of my favorites! read more

I have loved this place for years and never got around to writing a review - today is the day! Delicias Cafe serves mouth watering authentic Mexican cuisine. Read that again - Mexican, not New Mexican. In other words you can find many tempting flavorful sauces and not just the standard red or green offered at most restaurants in town. I have never had anything I didn't like at Delicias. The caldo de rez (beef soup) is served with every meal but I often get the large entree serving because it is so amazing. Feels like it is healing me from the inside out every time. The chiles en Nogada are fantastic and a must try - chile rellenos but not fried, filled with ground hamburger, pine nuts, and spices, covered in a velvety walnut cream sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. The shrimp cocktail is also the best in town in my opinion and I've tried it at many many restaurants! On top of all this the staff is always friendly and take care to get your order right. Plus, the restaurant is an artistic delight to look at - colorful hand carved and painted chairs and tables, no two alike. Sometimes the service is a little slow but it's always worth the wait for such wonderful food. I love you Delicias Cafe! read more

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I'm working from out of town and was recommended Delicias cafe for breakfast and I come here every Sunday for breakfast now , the food has been great from the breakfast plates to the soaps spot on every time read more

I met some friends here for brunch and had been excited to try it when I saw a new place had popped up in this location. The old restaurant that was in this spot was one of my absolute favorite brunch spots so I really wanted to see what the new owners had done. I wasn't disappointed, the decor is a lot of fun and the food was delicious. I tried the spinach omelette and it had lots of fresh veggies in it along with the hash browns and refried beans. The hash browns were done just right and nice and crispy and not oversalted or soggy! Our server was wonderful. Her English wasn't great, but that was fine, it gave me the opportunity to practice my spanish and she was quite patient with my flailing (and would switch to English if I really got lost). So let's just say both our language skills were good enough to get the meals ordered no problem. I think if you're a straight up English speaker you wouldn't have any issue either but I enjoyed the opportunity to practice. She was great about coming by and refilling the drinks and checking on us. The prices were completely reasonable and I will be back to try more things! read more

Delicias Cafe - Spinach omelette - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Delicias is a good name for this restaurant.   I like the food and it couldn't have prettier seating which you'll see in the photos.  Chips and salsa come with the meal. So does a yummy vegetable, beef, and rice soup. I've never had that at a Mexican restaurant before.  I went today with a friend. We each got the Wednesday Special of 3 Tacos (chicken,  shredded beef, or ground beef) for $12.  It also came with rice and beans.  The salad was just a little shredded lettuce on top.  If you order the exact same thing on a different day without the Special, it would be $15.29 so I think it is a good deal.  I ordered one chicken and two ground beef.  The chicken taco was better.  The waitress was very nice and did a good job. The only thing I would change is that the prices, other than the Specials, are on the high side. Still, I'll be back many times. read more

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Loved this place for breakfast!! Best we've had in Albuquerque. It is pricey for mexican food. Decor and booths were very colorful and fun to look at. Enchiladas Montadas ($14.54) - 2 eggs atop 3 enchiladas. Eggs were coked perfectly and oozed out all over the enchiladas....heaven! Huevos Divorciados ($13.24) - 2 eggs atop corn tortillas red and green sauce. Served with a corn chorizo quesadilla. Delicious!! Chips and salsa were so good we purchased some to go. Service was good but my wife did speak in spanish. I could see some reviews mentioned language barriers. We will be back! read more

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Came for their Menudo and Pozole! Besides Juani's, this is the only other place I know in the city that serves BOTH pozole and menudo. Cute decor inside with plenty of seating! Gotta go back to try more breakfast items! So far Delicias and Juani's has good menudo in ABQ. I haven't tried El dorado yet! read more

comida rica y ambiente suave. agarre gorditas y probé menudo todo muy bien. servicio también bien. solo mi único detalle fue la meseras se juntaba y sentaban todas en una mesa enfrente de clientes. read more

Cócteles de camarones are one of my favorite indulgences. IMHO, those from Cafe Delicias are perfect. They're a bit sweet, whereas other places tend towards spicy. Filled with nicely sized shrimp, cucumbers, and other tasty treats, I like to crumble up the chips they bring with their flavorful salsa and then eat the juice soaked chips along with the shrimp. They have a complete Mexican menu from breakfast to dinner. And the decor inside is beautiful! read more

Delicias Cafe - Coctél de camerón - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Felicia's is a hidden treasure in the city. Just behind Amy's Donuts, it's easy to miss. When you open the door it looks like you have just stepped into Costal Mexico. Tables and chairs are brightly painted and it makes you happy just to sit down and take in the atmosphere. Service is prompt and the food is just amazing. Prices are very reasonable. This is a place only the locals know about, and if you haven't discovered it here's a recommendation. Don't miss it! read more

Great customer service but food was kinda late highly recommend it's a nice vibe here original Mexican design I love coming here with my family read more

La comida exquisita excelente pero las dos pobres meseras andan como gallinas sin cabeza. Perdón por la expresión pero pobres no se dan abasto con todo la gente y siempre que seguimos llendo, siempre es lo mismo. Los dueños necesitan más trabajadores. Buena comida pero malísimo servicio read more

Food use to be good and tasted authentic. This was awful. Service not good Will not go back read more

Hit this on the way back from Santa Fe to the ABQ airport based on great breakfast reviews. Warmly greeted by both the hostess and waitress. Bought out a small chips and salsa, very tasty. I had the Chilaquiles Rojas and they were so tasty. The red sauce was just a little spicy with a great flavor depth. The refried beans with a little red sauce was awesome for scooping up with a chip. Wife had the same thing but with verde sauce and she was in heaven. Great experience and pretty inexpensive. Great vibe to the place. read more

Delicias Cafe - Chilaquiles Rojas. Dang!! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I called in the order and it was hot and ready when I got there. The food was delicious.

It's been a long time since going here, used to go a lot when it was Perennials. Sunday morning brunch, chilaquiles with mole/chicken for me, nogadas for my wife. Prompt seating around noon, good friendly service. Place VERY busy. Large Portions, very tasty, very fresh. Recommend when you get tired of New Mexican and want something more, something different. read more

Food is the most authentic Mexican food I've had in Albuquerque, not mention the most delicious. The atmosphere is great, the decor is eye catching and fascinating. Nothing to complain about the service. It was good! Definitely a place worth checking out read more

Delicias Cafe - Enchiladas; lunch special on Tuesdays - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

One of the best, authentic Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, in my opinion. This is not New Mexico-style food. The food here is definitely top-notch, if you are looking for real, country-style Mexican food from many, diverse regions of Mexico. Their Caldo de Res is absolutely delicious. Our favorite is Chiles Poblanos. We will always come here for great, authentic, regional food of Mexico. 6001 San Mateo Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 read more

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Panza llena, Corazón contento Who knew about this GEM tucked away in NE??? The best Chilaquiles I've had outside of Mexico. The Chorqueso (queso fundido) is what dreams are made of--if you dream about chorizo and cheese. Served with warm corn tortillas--take about Very flavorful beans. Hash brown were crispy and seasoned nicely. Huevos Divorciados, which is similar to Huevos Xmas here in NM. The red is mild/medium but very good. The green is tomatillo not green chile, so mild/medium. Server wasn't very attentive but was pretty busy bc she had tables all over the room. Don't overlook the decor. The hand painted chairs are all different scenes and just beautiful. read more

So my lady asked what I wanted for lunch? I replied, "El Viva Mexico!" Then she says she wants me to try this place. Well El Viva Mexico it is not. The dish I wanted to try had jalapeño and onions in it. "Can I have it prepared without those?" "No." So it isn't prepared from scratch... I passed. I ended up getting three meats hash Browns and pancakes. Nothing to write home to mother about. The word for today is: disappointed. I find myself wanting to ask, "Why ask me where I want to eat if we don't go there?" In any event, the best thing about this place are its hours of operation. 8am to 7pm. If you are in the mood for just okay Mexican food...this is your spot. read more

Good Mexican food in an easily accessible location with ample parking and friendly attentive service at affordable prices. The soup prior to the meal is a great appetizer and the fresh salsa with the chips are addicting. The fresh tortillas are a highlight that you'll want to jump on as soon as they arrive at the table. The entrees are pretty good, but nothing to write home about. They do have an extensive menu to satisfy whatever you're in the mood for and do a decent job with everything we've tried on it over the years. Definitely get extra salsa so you can add it to help kick up your entree; it's seasoned well enough, but most need additional salsa. Definitely worth a visit when you are in the mood for Mexican food. read more

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The DELICIAS CAFE is almost hidden in a small shopping center at San Mateo and Osuna NE, but the authentic Mexican food is consistently fantastic for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The atmosphere is colorful and feels like you are visiting Mexico. You can see the open kitchen supercharged with busy cooks and rushing servers. Everything we ordered was delivered quickly and steaming hot from the kitchen - really great service! The food is amazing! The Deshebrada Plate was filled with grilled shredded beef, tomatoes, onions and jalapenos, and it was delightful, especially topped with eggs. The Enchiladas Suizas came with 3 enchiladas (chicken, in this case), rice, refried beans, and a side salad - everything was super tasty. The Enchiladas Verdes (with beef, rice, beans and egg) was equally mouthwatering, as was the side of beef stew (Caldo de Res) which had just the right balance of spices. And the Combo Plate of 2 Beef Flautas, Ground Beef Taco and Ground Beef Gordita was absolutely mind-blowing! Even the breakfast pancakes are large and thick, absolutely yummy with butter and syrup. Portions are quite big, and prices very reasonable. Very highly recommended. read more

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I may have a new favorite Mexican restaurant! My family and I discovered this gem on our way to Cliff's Amusement Park! It's real, authentic Mexican food, and EVERYTHING was delicious! The great thing about having a family of four us, you get to taste everyone's food! So I tasted there menudo, pozole, Tacos de barbacoa, and chilquiles...also caldo de res all so good! Horchata was great too...OH AND THEIR SALSA THAT THEY SERVE WITH CHIPS...ALL VERY GOOD! read more

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This is our go-to for authentic Mexican food. Family-friendly and kid-approved!! The environment is festive and you'll leave satisfied!

Wonderful! Susanne's been in Albuquerque for over 30 years and has passed this strip mall "a million times" and we've dined at the enchanted Circle nearby but never stopped here! It's very authentic Mexican cuisine with a huge menu. Not New Mexican or Tex-Mex: in short, it's a slice of Mexico City. We'll be back! read more

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Food was not cooked properly. Ground beef was served still red In the center when brought to the attention of staff we were told that it was cooked. The menudo was soo over cooked we just left it. The server had to be waved down just to get refills. Then did not return I had to walk up the front to get my ticket as we were waiting and the server was no where to be found. After paying I noticed that a 14 dollar tip was added which I wouldn't mind but at least have good service. read more

I ordered combo #3. I got served raw ground beef. When I told the waiter she laughed for some reason, I wouldn't recommend to anyone. read more

Delicias Cafe - Combo #3 - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Beautiful sillas y mesas. Fue un pequito salado. The music was confusing. The prices are good.

Really great menudo. *Edit* Actually is the best I've had in Albuquerque, and had it had a little more hominy it may be the best I've ever had anywhere. (Sorry Mom) the tripa was super tender and soft, the hominy good and not too soft, a good amount of chile, and the pan was really good too. read more

Delicias Cafe - Saturday Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lunch specials are good! Menudo is tasty. Prices are going up here so check out specials.

Absolutely disgusted with the rude service. We walked into the restaurant and the girl, literally girl, wouldn't acknowledge us until I spoke up and stated that we needed a table for two. She looked up and said, you're going to need to wait (in Spanish). She most definitely had a bad attitude and it clearly reflected. We stood there and stood there and still nothing. We waited at least 10 minutes and still no communication about when we were going to be seated. She left the front desk and we never saw her again. We left......WE WILL NEVER RETURN AND WILL PASS THE WORD TO ALL!! Completely disappointed and disgusted!!! read more

Clean place, clean eating, very savory spices. There is something to be said about a place that can provide spicy chile with a savory flavor. I usually refrain from eating meat because of how processed it tends to taste, however here the meat tastes fresh and not overcooked. read more

The flautas were great. Great service. Fast service. Food was great, and the beef soup was amazing.

More representative on southern NM food than northern NM food, which I prefer. Tacos Al Pastor comes with caldo de res. Highly recommended it. Service is better than the norm. Food is appropriately priced, but beverage is high. $3.85 for ice tea (get serious). Very clean and orderly atmosphere. No funky smells. read more

Great breakfast/brunch! My partner had a breakfast burrito and I had the menudo, which came in a HUGE bowl (I guess I'll order the SMALL next time!), accompanied by lime wedges and onions for topping. The beans were excellent, as noted by my partner, who exclaimed with delight, "They use lard!" The menudo I had was both delicious *and* incredibly filling - I made the mistake of ordering a large bowl, since the small size she indicated with her hands didn't look very large, and I was hungry. Apparently, not as hungry as their other customers! We were fed quite well, indeed. The only disappointment was that they only serve dairy milks, so I had to forego my morning cup of coffee with cashew milk... But, otherwise, everything was fantastic! read more

Wonderful lunch spot! We stopped here in between the airport and Sante Fe and it was the perfect local spot to start our trip. One of us had the chicken soup with avocado and raves about it, and the other folks in the group enjoyed their tacos, enchiladas, etc. This is not a fancy place but it is a tasty meal and it fit our needs perfectly. read more

Always a treat to eat at this fabulous Spanish restaurant to have lunch! Great location!! Furniture seating craved

This was SO good. We drove from Wisconsin to Phoenix and one of our stops was in NM. Needed a place for breakfast/lunch (that our kids would actually eat too) off of I-25. So many choices - we were able to get a really authentic Mexican breakfast with homemade tortillas, and also get pancakes that the kids loved. This is one of the few meals where everyone in our family ate every last scrap. Every plate that came out of the kitchen looked amazing. Plenty of parking for an RV too. Will come again when we make our journey again next year. read more

Honestly I'm saddened I barely found this hidden gem. Some of the most authentic Mexican food I've had in a really long time. Everything tasted very fresh and all of the tortillas and chips were made from scratch. Everything had nice flavors and spice. I definitely recommend this place and hope to return after Covid. read more

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