Our server, Tamra, sent me a message to let me know her father had a health emergency, the reason she was in the back a lot. We didn't know. So under the circumstances, she had every right to be frazzled. Knowing that, the fact they got our meal out that well is impressive. Wish we had known as we could have left and let her take care of her parents. They've been closed since then as it's a small family business. Wishing them all the best and praying for his recovery, and that they're able to reopen their business again soon. read more

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Wow. It was late and we were hungry. We had another hour to get to our hotel so we Yelped what was open and here we are! Smash burgers are amazing! Onion rings are in point as well. Cool old diner vibe. Love it! read more

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I was nervous when we walked over as husband woke me up and said let's go eat! We walked in and it's a blast from the past but no one was here. I didn't have time to read any reviews... I am blown away by the food here. It's fresh and tasty and the cook knows how to cook. Very good experience and it didn't take long after we arrived for people to start showing up. If you're parked in the Petro parking lot I would suggest you eat here. I had the salmon and it was cooked perfectly. Husband had the bacon burger and enjoyed it. Great selection of herbal teas. We will be back. read more

Gabby's Diner - Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

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On the road and it's time for lunch. Looked at what was on list of possibilities, no more sandwiches, and we've eaten Mexican food about 3 times in the past few days. Gabby's had really good reviews, and was cooking homestyle cooking. You know me, I'm also a sucker for wanting to give non chain restaurants a try. Online directions (a link from their restaurant listing) made it easy to get there. Smiling lady greeted as we entered and confirmed 2 for lunch; brought us right to a table (booth'ish). Another person took our drink order, then the original person took our orders ... after helping me between my two choices. Dinner salad was fresh, and she kept my glass of water topped off (you know I'm a heavy water drinker). My dining partner greatly surprised me by ordering a chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and of course corn. I ordered the salisbury steak, green beans and fried sweet potatoes. During this time a nearby group's food being served at a nearby table. Thank goodness i didn't order the hamburger, it was H-U-G-E mountainous along with a large helped of French fried potatoes, and the burritos easily each covered a dinner plate. It never crossed my mind to wonder what our plated up food would look like. Huh. Not much longer and our food was brought to the table. Good sized servings, the Salisbury steak was homemade, cooked medium and was juicy. Sitting atop were sauced onions and mushrooms, with were really good. The julienne green beans and fried sweet potatoes were really good too. I couldn't eat it all, I tried though. My dining partner said he also enjoyed his food. When i asked what he'd change if he could, he said the mashed potatoes were a bland and could use a "kick" of something; maybe roasted garlic, sautéed leeks or green onions. Service was excellent. Bathrooms were clean. Easy to maneuver parking. Friendly people running the place. Reasonable prices. Paid the bill, then noticed they closed the tab without us putting a tip - they didn't take it for granted there would be a tip? Put the tip on the table. Nice. We'd highly recommend Gaby's "WOW" cafe. read more

The owner was doing HR paperwork in the front of the restaurant (where the only cash register and reception area is) and in front of other staff, costumers making comments to the male bring hired such as ok, your not am illegal and able to work here. Vey unprofessional. read more

Amazing food! Gabby's has a very diverse menu with homemade American classics. Server was great, ambience was very chill, food was delivered hot, fresh and fast. If you're debating where to go while on the road, stop here. If you're trying to decide between Gabby's and the nearby Iron Skillet, stop at Gabby's. All the stars! read more

Gabby's Diner - Mushroom Swish Smash Burger with homemade chips - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

This is a little stainless steel dinner hidden behind a truck stop. Don't let that stop you! The portions were generous and the food was very good, well beyond the humble exterior. Don't miss the pasta bowls with fresh vegs, homemade pasta and white of red sauce. read more

I miss the classic diner experience from my youth. I love the exterior and interior. The server was very nice also the food was full of flavor I had the ribeye Philly cheese steak sandwich and fries a little extra but nice and golden brown. No complaints of any kind. Better than the fast food places at least the food is real! read more

When I rolled into the truck stop across the street, I could smell the exhaust from the grill fans. It smelled like perfectly cooked burgers. I walked across, sat at the counter, and perused the menu. I chose the ribeye philly cheese steak with no peppers. The sandwich comes with chips, or there are small upcharges for fries and such. The sandwich comes on a 7" hoagie roll, with grilled onions and thick cut mushrooms (no bell peppers on mine) and swiss cheese. The fries were pretty good, too. I was the only customer while I was there. The service was good, and when Hannah wasn't checking on me, she was clean and wiping down all the prep surfaces. Well done! I would definitely eat here again. read more

Gabby's Diner - Dessert! Actually, it's a vanilla malt. The perfect way to cap off a great lunch! - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

I should have known I was not in for a pleasant experience when I walked into the diner and was the only customer! I've been there for lunch before and enjoyed the hamburger I had approximately a year ago. There aren't many options in Milan, NM and there's one less now. I ordered a sirloin steak, baked potato and green beans. It came with either a salad or a soup. I elected the salad. When the salad was served, I asked the waitress if it looked fresh and her reply was no. I asked if she could not find a fresh salad to bring me a cup of soup. The green chili beef soup was very good! The green beans were plentiful and they were decent. The baked potato was okay. The sirloin did not have much taste but was cooked as requested. I actually had to ask for A1 sauce which for those who know me, find this inconceivable! Needless to say, this was not the best dining experience. A chef and possibly the owner did not appear happy and walked past my table and didn't greet or made me feel welcomed. The place is clean but the ambiance is unremarkable but has great potential to be better. It needs to start with caring, greater engagement with customers and talking pride with the dishes they serve. read more

Gabby's Diner - Green Chili Beef Soup - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

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Excellent food preparation and presentation. Great menu selections. Definitely a step above the choices and quality you would find at a typical dinner. read more

Food was awful. Eggs were undercooked and tasted weird. The breakfast burrito had multiple stems in it from poorly processed vegetables. The beans were undercooked and chalky, the hashbrowns tasted like old oil. Even the water was awful. Save yourself the time skip this spot! read more

The breakfast is to die for . Portions are huge should of shared. They have relocated across from truck stop off I 40. The truckers should stop here for the real deal meal. Service was superb. Breakfast chicken fried steak with sausage gravey Mm.mmm!!! Husban had the Long Haul Bacon. And sausage were delicious and eggs cooked to perfection Pancakes yummy. He normally can eat a whole big breakfast , had to get to go box. Ambiance was old diner-like and comfortable . Highly recommended a stop at this place in Grants. read more

Gabby's Diner - Chicken fried steak with sausage gravey, eggs, and hash browns with wonderful biscuit - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

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Was not expecting much from a truck stop diner but omg REALLY good food! Highly recommended read more

Gabby's Diner - Mushroom Swiss burger, chilli fry's and tilapia dinner. - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

The food was better than I expected and the place was relatively clean. Our waiter was also nice but the food took awhile to come out and the bathroom was a little dirty. read more

Was hard to find but worth it! We both had rice bowls and they were really nice! Would recommend to anyone wanting a good meal in Grant/Milan read more

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Food was not good. Had stems in my burrito, beans were undercooked and chalky, eggs were cooked wrong and tasted weird. Hash browns tasted like dirty oil. Even the water was gross! Save yourself the time, skip this spot! read more

We needed a place to stop for refreshments and then decided to eat here since the place looked super cool! This is a no frills, nostalgic diner with superb service. Our kiddos were fussy from being in the car so our waitress came over to give us crackers and snacks while we waited for food. They were super attentive and friendly to us as a family, it was such a refreshing stop. I would recommend the fried chicken basket and chocolate malt shake. The rice bowl wasn't bad but I preferred the chicken basket. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed! read more

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I hadn't been back to this restaurant since the previous owners that owned it as "Wow Diner" and was curious to see how and what the new place had become! I like that they kept the original diner theme and ambiance as the original restaurant. The food is classic diner eating that you'd expect. But I was highly impressed with the flavor the food provided. My salmon had the perfect searedness from the pan with its rich spices and tang from the lemon, the zucchini had a similar complimentary taste of tang and seasonings, and the lime rice paired well with the dish. My husband also enjoyed his burger but watch out that jalapeño has a quick! We were stuffed by the time we left, we had no room for dessert but definitely want to come back for some when we get the chance! They serve yummy looking pies and cheesecake! The service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was kept cleanly. I'm looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu! read more

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Hair in the entre, plastic in the salad and slow service. Definitely won't be back. Enough said.

Home of the smash burger. Decent flavor and a good price. The burger was hand formed and had onions imbedded in it. They also offer homemade chips. They were an improvement over the fries. The big surprise was the cheesecake. My wife said it was the best she has ever eaten. They come in from Atlanta Georgia Good stop on I-40. read more

This diner was a great find in rural New Mexico. It is a family owned business with friendly and attentive service. It has great ambience with a pressed tin ceiling, chrome finishes and checkered floor. We ordered smash burgers that were cooked perfectly with a side of homemade chips. We shared a buddy basket with a side of green chile gravy. It had just the right amount of heat and not overly spicy for the more faint hearted in our group. The green chile stew was tasty and perfect for a rainy day, be sure to get a cup! read more

Gabby's Diner - Smash burger and homemade fries - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

It's not easy to find healthy food on road trips, so I thought I'd let anyone driving through this area who needs a break from sandwiches know that you can get a really good rice bowl here. Choose your protein and up to five veggies. It was delicious! The diner is cute and service was good, too. read more

Amazing! Got to town later than planned after traveling all day. Ordered the rice bowl with jasmine rice, grilled chicken and I picked broccoli, cabbage, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms for my 5 veggies. It was delicious. Better than the more expensive chain restaurants. Staff was very friendly and prompt with drink refills. read more

Gabby's Diner - Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. - American Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

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Loved the atmosphere, helpful and attentive servers. It's a very small place but the food was delicious.

Food was really good. We had the chicken fried steak and it took up the whole platter, but it was a little heavy handed on the pepper. Prices were reasonable and although they seemed a little short handed the service was great! read more

Excellent service. Delicious rice bowl, chicken fried steak and hatch chili gravy. Everything was cooked well and super diner vibe. if you want some good wholesome food, stop here to eat. You wont be disappointed. read more

If you like to eat a ton of food and have it taste amazing come here. We had the chicken fried steak and eggs and the three egg breakfast( both with pancakes the size of a platter) and it did not disappoint. The staff was very attentive and pleasant. Good atmosphere and a very cute little diner. read more

Great food, great service. The server were very friendly. If your passing through, you must stop by.

Incredible food and atmosphere! Would highly recommend the smash burger. If you're passing through, be sure to stop here!!!!!

Wow! The Gabby's Signature Smashed BBQ Breaded Jalapeño burger was so darn good and my wife enjoyed her Veggie bowl with cauliflower rice. With its friendly staff, retro Airstream ambience, country tunes and easy access off I-40 it's a winner. Glad I found this one. read more

Extremely large portions of food!! Very good service and yummy food!!! Burrito was awesome and the fried chicken sandwich was monstrous and very good! read more

We went to this diner because the menu looked interesting, we were not disappointed. My wife ordered the loaded fries with brisket. She was very impressed by the flavor and amount. The only thing she said could have been better is the fries could have been crispier. Since I am a burger guy, I ordered the mushroom smash burger. This was one of the top 5 burgers I have ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly, the lettuce and tomato were crisp and the bun was toasted exactly as it should be. Gabby's should be on everyone's list. Gabby's is not fancy, but it is immaculate and the food is just plain good. The staff is very friendly and efficient read more

Excellent service and great food! Country fried steak is really good and so are their homemade chips. French fry meal was great- roast beef really tender (and it's great on French dip too. Splurge and enjoy their pickle spears. read more

The food was delicious. Service was great and fast atmosphere was pretty cool. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and it was delicious. The rice balls are also delicious. read more

I was hopeful because of the reviews listed here, but was sadly disappointed. I got a rice bowl and it was alright though I had to douse it in soy sauce to make it fine. Another one of us got a burger which was rather tasteless, though the french fries were good. The service was nice and our waitress was good. I wish it had been a better meal. read more

Staff was amazing! My steak was cooked and seasoned PERFECT! My husband and son had hamburgers and the patties were HUGE and they devoured them! We will be back! read more

alright food open late and a good stop to hit on a road trip! service was extremely awesome especially. the vibe of the restaurant is cute and retro read more