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    Gabby's Diner

    4.3 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mushroom Swish Smash Burger with homemade chips

    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!

    Green Chili Beef Soup
    George G.

    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.

    Dessert! Actually, it's a vanilla malt. The perfect way to cap off a great lunch!
    David F.

    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.

    Mushroom Swiss burger, chilli fry's and tilapia dinner.
    Oren R.

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

    Chicken fried steak with sausage gravey, eggs, and hash browns with wonderful biscuit - A breakfast plate featuring chicken fried steak with gravy, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits, with additional pancakes and condiments on the table.

    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.

    Classic Diner
    Clifton P.

    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

    Cool diner
    Christy L.

    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!

    Diner Seating / Ambiance - A classic diner interior featuring red vinyl bar stools with chrome accents, a tiled counter, and a checkered black-and-white floor.
    Rian S.

    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!

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

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

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

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

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    I was driving home to Phoenix One glowing N.M. dawn…read moreMy tummy growled I looked on Yelp* Gabby's jumped to screen. Tucked away near downtown Grants Former Tiendita front I saw that it's now Gabby's Caf Breakfast was my want. River Park across the street early in the day had geese and ducks and walking dogs they wanted me to stay. Gabby's called I could not wait and so I walked away. "Your early sir." said smiling Tam, "The cook is on his way." "Restroom please." "It's down the hall and to the left. waiting for your stay." Music Country, art the same - it's rural N.M. here my friend, horses, cows and lambs. Star of The West brought the list. She shined her light, she spoke her words she made my morning bright. What rhymes with Huevos Rancheros? Farmer Brothers coffee and a tall cold glass of H2O. The beans were swell, the eggs were fine, green chile sauce was gentle on my mind. And into prose I wind. Gabby's Cafe is the in-town Mom of Gabby's Diner in Milan. You can get dinner there if you're on time. Gabby's Cafe has a marvelous pine floor, callung out for Saturday night music and dancing.

    I love small town cafes! Cozy and nicely decorated - clearly an older building not too far from…read moreRte. 66. What I loved was the service. I didn't get her name, but she was just the nicest person ever! The reviews raved about the burgers so we decided to try them. My husband had the double cheeseburger, and I tried the Bourbon Feta and grilled onion burger. First, they used quality beef, hand-formed snd smashed, so I love the texture of the patties and the way they were cooked. Buns were buttered and toasted on the grill lightly. Fries were decent. The only downside was that I could not taste the bourbon on my burger, but the feta and onions were on point. We also tried the strawberry lemonade - perfect - not too sweet. It was nice to watch the service team interact, and how they hustled. They do a lively to-go business as well. Great place to stay.

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    Rig parked across the street at the DQ Dancing Eagle Truck Stop. Saw a poster on the wall this…read morecasino had a Diner and decided to check out their breakfast. The casino is kinda strict, doesn't allow photography which I feel really works against them considering we're in the age of TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels era, if your customers or patrons don't share the entertainment experience, there's really nothing else you can do to drive foot traffic. Organic growth comes from a feedback loop. Even a blue collared truck driver like me knows something bout marketing. But oh well. I had to put my phone away. And now, about this Great American Diner. Had I not seen the poster about this breakfast joint...I would have never known there was a diner nestled away in this village. Now that I've ordered the Pork Chops + Eggs Breakfast Platter........and at $8.99? Honestly, these are the best pork chops I've ever eaten on the road. They're packed with juice, a balanced amount of fat, the seasoning is a mix of rosemary, lime, salt, cracked pepper, garlic and oregano. And again for $8.99....wow, does this place no justice because it's empty on a Monday morning. So there it is, if you're ever on route 66, stop in here for the pork chops. Somehow the casino restaurant operators are running this place as either a loss leader (such as Costco's hotdogs), Or... Inflation doesn't exist on Indian Reservations..

    Outstanding! A friend had been there years ago and was craving a California Club with red chili and…read moreinvited me to go. I had the best Indian Taco! Shredded beef, beans, red chili, lettuce and tomatoes. Yum! Service was outstanding, I think her name was Carrie. Loved the trees and decor within the restaurant making the ambiance cozy. I'm hoping he won't wait that long to return because I'm definitely going back!

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