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    Kathy's

    3.7 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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.
    Tasha R.

    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.

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    Rudy H.

    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!

    The super delicious taco plate!
    Alicia F.

    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!

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

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

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    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!

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

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    Everything from top to bottom was excellent. My inlaws live in Placitas and we brought our young…read moreadult sons to visit. One of our sons has Celiac and is very sensitive. It's difficult to find good restaurants that can cater to young adults and have REALLY good food and service. We came first on Sunday for brunch. The food was very good. It was a bit small on the portions though. We had breakfast enchiladas and omelet and blue corn pancakes. Then we came back for dinner. The chicken mole was divine, tacos, sea bass, pork steak etc. absolutely perfect. Good portions. Food tastes like it was homemade. The cuisine is Mexican...not New Mexican. The server was great about answering any questions and willing to omit something if possible. Our server was attentive and so gracious. The wine list was surprisingly good. We had a French Viognier for less than $50. Finally the owner came out to talk to us and thanks us for coming. I'm in the business and haven't had this kind of service for a long time. Our son with Celiac was very satisfied, but also we all were. I would absolutely come back regardless of food restrictions. Please go!!

    Had a great Sunday brunch with friends! Our waiter was terrific and the hostesses and other dining…read moreroom staff were so nice and friendly. The food was fabulous! A extra special bonus is the restaurant is gluten free. The dining is pleasant and the ambiance was colorful and upbeat. Will definitely go back!

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    We came with a group of about 25 with our soccer team for dinner Saturday night and it was very…read moreimpressive. The property seems massive and it's really beautiful with all the cottonwood trees. When you get into the restaurant, there are just tons of combinations of these cozy little nooks, long dining tables, separated rooms, patio seating, and event spaces. There is something to see everywhere you look; fountains, fireplaces, and plants, hanging chiles, and more. They even raise cattle and chickens on property and source from their own greenhouse for their menu items. The ambience was just really cool and even though the winds were blowing like crazy, we were totally comfortable out in the patio section with the screens up. The food is authentic New Mexican cuisine. They brought out delicious tortilla chips for us to snack on while we decided on what to order. It really felt like there was no wrong choice to make. They were very accommodating for food allergies and restrictions. There was great flavor in everything our group tried. I split the half order of chicken nachos and it was a hefty half order! I was so stuffed, but then, hot sopapillas appeared and I couldn't say no to those! Especially not since the tables had their own sourced honey. There is also a full tequila bar, but since we were traveling with kids, didn't get to take too much advantage of that as an option. I wish we would've had more to explore the property but if I end up back in the Albuquerque area, I'll stop by again.

    I keep saying that I'm so over this place, but here I am eating overpriced food and having a…read moreweak-ass margarita... The good: The red chile rubbed ribs are phenomenal, but 1/2 rack for $44?! It's not a lobster tail. Beans and guac-excellent, calabacitas-very good. The chicken enchiladas-delicious with tender chicken. The bad: 2 Grand Gold margaritas at $15 each that were neither grand or gold. I've had better house margaritas at Applebees, lol. Their red chile was sparse, but that actually turned out in my favor because it was on the edge of burnt. A bit acrid. The sopas were dense, flat, chewy, and overcooked. The salsa-underwhelming. If you want excellent Grand Gold margaritas, the best salsa in New Mexico, and excellent portion sizes- SADIE'S ALL THE WAY!!!

    Kathy's - mexican - Updated May 2026

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