First timer here. I know, right?? I had the carne adovada burrito, smothered in red chile, and hubby had the Thursday special chile cheese dogs, and ordered the side of fries. The red chile was thick, with a beautiful red color, and was exactly what I want in a red chile. It clung to every bite of my burrito...of which I ate every bite of! It had a smear of refried beans and a hearty amount of carne. Hubby enjoyed his dogs, smothered with the same red chile I had on my burrito. He appreciated the simple old school taste, with chopped onions rounding them out. We didn't care for the hand cut fries, as they came out limp and unsalted. But heck, just dunk em in the chile and you're all good! read more

It was good when it was in that ran down building. But when they went to the new building it was not good. Super greasy! If you have heart problems it may clog your arteries. Also may give someone gallstones. Miss the old building when the tacquitos were good. read more

Kathy's has been our go to for over 30 years! It's a well kept secret in the South Valley and a place I recommend regularly when asked about good food. I love their daily specials and I think those specials are so reasonably priced. The Enchilada Plate with onions and red chili is always a consistent order. The chicharrón burrito with red chili is a must! Nothing fancy here, just a good satisfying meal every time! read more

Always order take out good, only issue road construction has going on for 5 years and not even close to being done. Horrible traffic

Food is delicious, great portion and service is great. Asked for a custom order on a burger and they did it without hesitation.

Nothing special about Kathy's kinda greasy food. Chili isn't all that. I guess it's fast food at best and they could have a lot better attitude and maybe smile a bit. The place could be a lot cleaner inside. read more

Food is decent it takes awhile for anything you order even at times that are not so busy. I also dont think its the cleanest place I usually try to find the cleanest table I can but even the floors usually have food too. Since I don't like to dine in I prefer to take it to go but it makes me wonder how clean the kitchen is if they can't even keep the dining area clean. It will be awhile before I go back. read more

Kathy's - Taco burger had some pink but ate it anyways because I was hungry and wasn't gonna wait for another to be made. Regular tacos are better. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Kathy, if you read these reviews on Yelp, please know that the next time I eat at your restaurant I'm going to give you a hug and a kiss! I came by Kathy's today to eat at the urging of my wife. My wife claimed that this was one of the best gems in Albuquerque. So I had to try it. Well friends I'm proud to say my wife was right! Kathy's is located in the South Valley, an area I don't traverse but have become more interested in lately. Once I arrived, my wife told me that the little old building next to Kathy's was the original restaurant. It was cool to see where they came from to where they are. Once inside I was impressed with dinning area, very simple, fresh and clean. My first thought about Kathy's was this is a homey environment deeply involved in the community. I kind of had the feeling that this is a place where people have hung out for generations and everyone knew your name. The staff was friendly and inviting. The women who took our order was cool and I could have talked to her for hours, I love it. I ordered the Chicharone burrito plate and it was fantastic. For $7 you get a good sized burrito, stuffed with beans and Chicharones, rice and beans. You can't beat that. This is the closest to home as you can get in Mexican cuisine and for those that read my reviews, I alway say food that taste the closest to home is the absolute best. All in all, this being my first visit I'm pleased with what I ate and I can't wait for my next visit to try something else. Kathy's is worth a try my friends, form your own opinions and enjoy the food! read more

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I was a bit skeptical to try this place, but I was so glad that I did. For $5.00 I got three awesome and delicious ground beef and potato tacos, rice, chips, and beans! I couldn't believe it, $5.00 for all of that!! The taste of all of it was seriously almost one of the best taco and rice flavors you can get in Albuquerque! I also ordered a tamale, which was okay. The masa (corn) part was tasty, but the chile was pretty bland (and not even spicy). This was very unlike New Mexico chile. Also there was a piece of grease in the meat which was a little unsavory. I also tried some of my Mom's food, which was a chicharron stuffed sopapilla covered in green chile, also being pretty delicious! I would definitely recommend the green chile over their red! It's a tiny bit spicy, but not as spicy as I would like (but who knows maybe it varies on a day to day basis, needless to say I will definitely go back to try it). The good part about this place, is they have Coke and Fanta in the glass bottles! I love being able to have a delicious Coke made with sugar and not high fructose corn syrup with my meal! For flavor fanatics, they also have one of the 100 flavor Coke machines (like at the Frontier), but they charge $0.50 for refills. However, if you get a large soda for $1.95 you probably won't need a refill. Also like another reviewer mentioned, they have daily specials which are pretty fairly priced! If you haven't tried this place, you have to! I totally recommend the taco plate! You won't be disappointed and you will save money (because the food is so reasonably priced)! The only thing I would recommend is for the owner or manager to loosen up. She doesn't come off as the friendliest person, but really the food makes up for it! In addition to that, I love the music that they play in there! Also as a concluding note, you can call ahead and pick up your order through a drive thru! I thought that was pretty legit :) Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Kathy's - The super delicious taco plate! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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After stopping at Chicharrioneria Orocco, I looked across the street and found this brand new restaurant. I said what the heck and when over there to check it out. The place is very new and very clean. Scanning the menu I ordered a meat tostada and a tamale. They say they hand make tamales in their kitchen. 1. The tostada was good but not distinguished. The shredded beef was a good feature. The sauce was red and tasted like most other red chili sauces. 2. The tamale was excellent and altogether the total score restaurant score is 4 stars. Not as good as Cervantes, but very very close. This was certainly a good tamale stacked up against other in-state or out-of-state competition. I would have no hesitation always ordering their tamales if I was in the neighborhood. read more

Kathy's - the outside of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I had the carne adovada burrito today and it was pretty good. I personally think it could've used some more spices in it like garlic, oregano etc... Overall it was worth the price. read more

We love Kathy's. It's just down the street from our neighborhood and we appreciate that they're open late. Their tacos are soooo good and I love the salsa that comes with it. Sometimes we'll just pick up a pint of beans which are really tasty. My husband had a burger there once which he really liked but it really is our go to place for tacos. Extra plus, they post a lot of funny memes about tacos if you follow them on Facebook. They have a drive thru but it's only for call ahead orders. read more

A South valley great! Every now and then in Albuquerque you can find a true Dimond in the sand- this is one such place. Tucked away you can imagine how only those in the community know of such a hem I usually base a New Mexican food joint on their Carne Adovada- if they deliver I call them worth the stop- if they dont- you might add well be a tourist. Kathy ' s delivers and then some. The meat wad extremely tender and the red chilie or wad marinated in, for what seemed like must have been several hours, was just the right flavor - heat combo. The tortilla is another make it or break it- and here is no different. Fluffy and fresh. Though decor is lacking, it doesn't matter- this is a hole in the wall joint that all you care about is the flavors!!!!!! I give it a top 10 in NM food and top 5 of Abq!!!!!!!!!! read more

Not a single vegetarian option which is very strange for a Mexican restaurant. Most places can at least make a BRC burrito but this place must cook it's beans in lard so even the beans aren't suitable for vegetarians read more

Kathy's is super delicious New Mexican food. Been here often and they never fail to impress. If you are looking for authentic New Mexican come here. It's a whole-in-the-wall place but definitely worth it, hidden in the south valley. Great red Chile. Haven't tried the green or even know if they have any green but I've had the adovada and sopapillas and it's delicious. read more

Tried eating here 2 times.. seems they take a while to get the food out.. also I think they raised there prices.. used to eat here all the time.. guess I'm not coming back.. sad.. read more

I moved near Kathy's last year, and as it was nearby and it was late the movers and I went here for dinner. I've been going 3 or 4 times a month ever since. I haven't explored the whole menu, but usually get the enchilada plate, 2 or 3 enchiladas with sides of Spanish rice and refried beans, some chips and a big tortilla. The green chile has nice heat, and it makes a filling meal. I wasn't too crazy about their tacos, which seemed like they had more potatoes than anything, and the guacamole I got on the side was not chunky at all and bland, but the taco special is really popular. You can phone in for drive-thru and they have daily specials. Wait times for your order can be long sometimes and the drive thru pickup line can get backed up, but they try their best. Reasonable prices. read more

Delicious!! I always get the taco plate with beans and rice and it even comes with a few chips in the beans!!! Love this place!

Love their food. Everything on their menu is delish!!!! We go there at least once a week or once every two weeks. Their service is quick. I love being able to call my order in and drive thru and pick it up. read more

Late night staff here is the best in the restaurant business in Albuquerque. If!! The food was actually bad which it is 100 percent not, the service by the lady behind the counter is so incredibly awesome I would still eat here. read more

This used to be one of my favorite New Mexican restaurants. I love Kathy's for so long that I didn't realize that it was going downhill. I think that the last 5 to 8 times I have went there to eat the food, and service has been awful. I made excuse after excuse, thinking everyone has an off day. Tonight is the last draw. I WON'T EVER RETURN TO KATHY'S. THE FOOD IS EXPENSIVE, SERVICE IS POOR AND THE FOOD IS BAD. I GOT A PINT OF GUACAMOLE TONIGHT, THAT TASTES HORRIBLE, IS NOT EVEN AVOCADO. THE TACOS ARE BAD, AND I SPENT 20$ for crap food. I should have went to taco bell. THEY ARE JUST ABOUT THE SAME read more

Good, fast, fair prices. Their red chile is proper too.

Swell place to eat and while you do so, "donate" your car stereo, personal belongings, and anything else of value in your car, to local entrepreneurial 'youths-at-risk'. read more

Would give zero for a rating if possible. We called our order in to pick up. First of all the lady that answered the phone's English was terrible. Finally after back and forth with her, her trying to understand & us trying to understand her we placed our order to pick up in 20 min. After sitting in line for another 15 min we get to the window. She ask pick up name.. I tell her & there is a blank stare on her face. She ask again.. Then leaves the window .. Then I see her go to the lady sitting by the phone.. They argue.. Then she walks away again. Then finally the lady that was sitting by the phone comes to the window & ask what we ordered. I told her that I was not sure exactly because we had a large order for four people. She looks at the tickets in her hand & ask the pick up name again. She says I'm so sorry.. I have your order right here.. I gave your order to the other lady & she did not do your order. Would you like to come back in a while we will have it done. HECK no.. It's been over half & hour.. I'll take my business elsewhere read more