I'm visiting Mom and we finally made it to Pappadeaux!!! They don't have one in Maryland, so I had…read moreto induldge while I was in town for the Balloon Fiesta. The hostess was very polite, cheerful and helpful when she sat us at our table. After taking us to our original table I requested to be seated by the window and she quickly accommodated us. Then Kara, our server came and she too was a joy! I've gotta say, the staff is amazing. She answered our questions about the food, explained the dishes made for their 40th anniversary, and checked on us often. Mom and I both ordered the shrimp montage. It was the limited time dish made for their 40 Fest and it was delicious!!! I also ordered the crispy shrimp spring rolls. They came with fresh lettuce leaves. The concept it to wrap them in the lettuce to give them more crunch. YUM!!! They were delicious. The cream cheese gave it that extra umph! They were bigger than I expected so I brought some home. Oh yeah, the garlic bread is divine! My partner ordered the seafood campanelle pasta, but replaced the Campanella pasta with linguini. We both love octopus, so I had to try it. That dish was also tasty. The pesto sauce was so fresh! She also brought the sweet potato pecan pie home. It was good. It tasted like your typical pecan pie with a hint of sweet potato. For drinks I had their local IPA, Mom had a margarita, and my partner had the pineapple refresher which was tasty. It's been year since I've been to Pappadeaux, but this visit reminded me why I love it so much. I'll make sure to come back on my next visit home.

Joy and I both had the Rainbow Trout with Crab. It was DELICIOUS! We don't care for blackened, so…read morewe got ours pan grilled. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Usually I need to ad a little salt. Not with this one. My only complaint about the meal was the loaf of bread. It was a crusty baguette, but there was nothing to cut it with. When we ripped into it, the crumb turned into a ball of dough and list all of the airiness that makes bread good. Our server was great. She was very patient and took time to explain the special menu they had for a three course meal that helped benefit the local food bank. She was very attentive, but not assertive. It was well decorated and had a pleasant atmosphere. However, being seated next to the bar AND the kitchen, it was quite loud and noisey. The servers were very noisy slamming the tray stands around. But, I am not going to deduct a star for that. If we had sat elsewhere, it would not have been so bad. Would I go again? Absolutely. I recommend that everyone should try it at least once!

Fresh, clean, and delicious food. Plates are generous portions and great prices for value and…read morequality. I had the surf and turf tacos which tasted superb, the spices, "secret" sauce and the different textures created a blast of flavors. The green cactus tortillas paired well with all the ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised that their food was not drenched in grease which I appreciate. They offer a small and concise menu, nothing is overpriced. Great addition to Los Lunas community and New Mexico food trucks. Will be returning soon.

All time fave fish tacos. Wish it was open everyday of the week. Very friendly as well. Fish tacos…read morealways fresh and lots of meat in them

Sea food boil in the South Valley! My 5 & 6 yr old kids love the lemon pepper shrimp. It has just…read morethe right amount of flavor without being too spicy. The shrimp are exceptionally fat and juicy, along with all the other seafood. The sausage must be a high quality as well because it's much better than other places. The main ingredient of course are the sauces! They are addicting as we keep coming back for more. My family craves this place, and it's nice they have different options for parents & kids. Since it can be messy, it's also nice to take it to go and enjoy at home. Favorite food truck ever!

I come here every so often for the food, it is good but the service is kinda of trash they talk…read morekinda of rude and kinda of rushed like making us order fast makes me kind of uncomfortable all though the food is good, good portion and good seasons but the service needs work...

What a fun time! I was suprised to see a seafood boil place here but this was wonderful!…read more It was a much better value than I was expecting compared to other places like this we have been. The server was very prompt, the food was top notch, and the drinks were cheap. Don't forget to add some extras of the sides if you are splitting a bag! It's very clean, and they give you gloves, a bib, as well as all the tools you need to dig in!

Visited crackin crab with my sister for dinner after our movie day! This definitely hit the spot,…read morewe were craving seafood! No seafood in ABQ is going to be EXCEPTIONAL- and this place is no exception . It was okay! Not bad at all, the sauce was good. I wish they did a better job cleaning the shrimp and removing the poop vein on the back of the shrimp. Would go back only for crab!

Had never had a seafood boil, but certainly was on our list to try. My son had been off for spring…read morebreak so we went to check it out. When we got there I loved how open the space was. It was very clean looking and we were the first ones in! Our waitress came out quickly and gave us menus, suggestions, and all the available options. We opted not to do the all you can eat... though there is that option.... We got scallops, crab, sausage, and shrimp. We added potatoes and corn and also had coleslaw Everything was excellent! And we'll absolutely be returning!

An all-you-can-eat seafood buffet... mostly. A group of us…read morecame in for an early dinner and had the all-you-can-eat buffet. A couple things... there are two price points - the less expensive option does not include crab and has some limitations on things like wings. The more expensive option does include crab but a maximum of pounds. The variety of seafood is limited, and each round you order takes a very long time. The headless shrimp are the best I've had at one of these places and try the ninja fries. But maybe steer clear of the mango pudding.

Easy and affordable food. This quick service place offers chicken wings/fried chicken types along…read morewith some cajun seafood. They had their own edge, offering some Asian flair such as fried rice (rather than fries) along with their offering as well. The food was affordable and the environment was non formal. For the price, if you picked the right order, the amount of food you get can be rather a lot (compared to other places of similar food type). Overall, easygoing local joint. The food, however, tasted rather the same as other places to me though. It's just a place that offers a good deal/value given its price point to me!

Food and service was excellent. Nice little outside courtyards; but they must be feuding between…read morethemselves because there is no way as another food courts that you can browse the establishment. They have each one fenced off individually. I believe the last time we were there you could go from restaurant to restaurant get what you want and set outside. That would be so nice. Not everyone likes sushi. Not everyone likes wings or seafood. It would be win-win for everyone.

Had the ribeye plate, man I really wanted to like this place...steak was well done I asked for…read moremedium rare...potatoes tasted mad weird, I'm not sure if maybe it was made with rotten milk but it tasted like no other mashed potatoes I've ever had and not in a good way lol. I also tried to pick it up via the drive thru but no one was there, I walked in and had to interrupt the owners family dinner to get my food. That was a bit weird. That being said the one one positive was the veggies, they were delicious. I hope it's better next time I may try it again someday and pray the mashed potatoes are better. Also the restaurants ambience is nice.

This is a really cute small local place in Belen. It has a classic vibe with the painted brick…read morewalls and barrel lights. The service was great and friendly! The steak is amazing! My son and hubby had the filet mignon, I had the ribeye and my daughter had the steak fajitas. All had great flavor and cooked to perfection! I had the loaded baked potato and salad sides and the boys had loaded potato and cole slaw. The potatoes were well cooked and the slaw was great. We also started with mozzarella sticks and a blooming onion. The onion was hand made from a fresh onion, hand cut and lightly seasoned and breaded. It was delicious by itself and with ranch. The mozzarella sticks were typical cheese sticks. We had a nice time and found a new favorite steak house. We enjoy supporting local businesses! Thank you!

Reviews been a long time comin' Never thought the wings would be what I keep coming back for but…read morehere I am back at down n dirty getting 3 orders of wings to start! They are very crispy and extremely well seasoned. That down and dirty rub is mmmm mmmm mmm! The boil I got had head on shrimp, snow crab, cleaned shrimp and jumbo shrimp. We added corn potatoes and sausage. For a landlocked state this place is very good! My wife craves this spot! I always leave full and to be honest I didn't think the bill was too pricey for a seafood experience, like I said, in a land locked state. Service has always been very professional and prompt. This one is in the rotation. Also make no mistake bring your wallet game to this splurge but worth it type spot.

Food has always been sold but their service has gone way down. I was a customer since the first…read moreweek they open their 4th street location and they started off strong but have forgotten items the last 4 or 5 times and the last time they missed half the order and gave us no receipt. We are kinda sad but they have plenty of competition to replace them now.

Hospitality and food rated 5 stars!! Tacos, salsa, "real" bottled coke was a great treat…read more Arriba knows what they are doing here, so run on over and get some true Mexican food!!!

This is a great little place tucked into a strip mall. Dining room has 6 tables that holds 4 people…read moreand 2 tables of 6 people. Cozy. I am not a Vegan, unless only eating meat from animals that only eat plants counts as Vegan by 2nd intention. That said, I do enjoy Vegan food when its prepared well. I took a chance and had the vegan street tacos. They were fantastic! The staff is great. Very friendly and services was great. I wish i wasn't just passing through because I'd love to try other dishes. Definitely worth stopping by.

Ate there with a group of 8 people, everyone was very happy with the food. To start off, the…read moreseafood boil is excellent. In a landlocked state, it's great to have such a tasty and unusual (Cajun) seafood boil. My wife and I split the combo called The Drift, which came with headless shrimp, scallops, mussels, and crab legs. Everything was excellent quality, and only one mussel wasn't open. It was 3 lbs and included a piece of corn, a few potatoes, and a superb sausage (I'd eat that alone; it was outstanding). It cost $68.95, which is a great deal considering it fed two people AND we have plenty of leftovers. You pick a sauce to come with the fish. I've had the Lemon Pepper at the Albuquerque location, but I saw they offer garlic butter online (not on the menu), so we asked and were told, sure, we can do that sauce. I can't decide which I like better, but I can say the garlic butter had plenty of garlic. One person ordered it with extra, so this restaurant is very accommodating. We ordered a side of rice to dump into the sauce; wow, that was very tasty. I think this would make great takeout too. Get some great French bread at the market across the street and use it to soak up the delicious sauce. So the weird part (at least for us) is that you're served all this great seafood in a double plastic bag filled with sauce, and you just go for it, mostly with your hands. They offer an abundance of plastic besides the bag: a bib (you MUST use it; don't worry about how you look), gloves (optional; I tried them at first, but found it far easier to eat without them), and a huge plastic-lined bucket to fill with the shells. It really is a fun, messy, delicious food event. OK, I'm a West Coast native and only 32 years in NM, so I've never experienced a seafood boil, which is probably why I found it a bit odd. But so what; the food is great! And it's very unusual in Santa Fe. The restaurant isn't much to look at, but it was clean and functional, so just go for the great food. Service was excellent; our server was Maxine. I didn't take pictures, a rarity for me, because, honestly, a photo of all this lovely seafood in a bag, swimming in sauce, isn't visually appealing, but the taste makes up for it.

This place was pretty descent for seafood boils. It was smaller in size but had enough…read moretables/booths to sit down comfortably. I was greeted and seated as soon as I walked in and allowed to pick my own table. My server was nice and showed me how they handle the boils as it relates to prices and what comes with the boils. They have some premade combos or create your own. I created my own. The flavor options were limited to two and 3 spice levels. None of the boil bags came with boiled eggs as this was not an option on their menu at all. I was quite sad about that as most seafood boil places offer eggs. The lemons were not included but instead were a side option unless you wanted the small complimentary side of them. When the food was brought out, there was only one clear bag it was held in which caused the oil and sauce to later seep through the bag and get on my table. The crab leg clusters were plentiful as well as the muscles. I only wish you could get less than a pound of crab leg clusters and less than a pound of other options instead of being forced into picking a pound. All in all, not a bad place for this seafood boil connoisseur. It was a little more on the pricey side compared to what I would pay at other places.