Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Kiva Cafe

    4.1 (145 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Kiva Cafe Photos

    KIVA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Kiva Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Cindy H.

    I called ahead because I was in a hurry today. When I arrived the hostess was very nice and brought me my order. It was hot and delicious. The little cafe does get busy so if you are in a hurry call in your order. This time I purchased the chili relleno dinner with the free sauce. If you don't like hot spicy I would try the red sauce. The sopas were delicious!! I also ordered fry bread. .

    Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito, Christmas style.
    Rob S.

    Watch out, look out; more amazing food ahead. On our return trip we stopped by Kiva for breakfast to see if the food was standard in quality during different services. The carne asada breakfast burrito was calling to me. Unable to resist, I placed my order. Out came the mother of all breakfast burritos! Just see the picture. I had it Christmas (red & green chili) style. The green chili is superb! Just the perfect amount of flavorful heat. The red sauce was good, I just preferred the green. Inside the burrito there was delicious carne asada, eggs, hash browns and cheese. Combined it was epic! I am now fully powered to continue the drive! If on a road trip and you are around Milan, swing by and grab something to eat at this unassuming cafe!

    Fajitas burrito.
    Ali M.

    Outside of this place looks nice. Food is ok. Service sucks. I ordered a fajita burrito and a small coke to go. The girl asked if I wanted any sauce on the side. I said yes. The older came to $17. I gave her a $20 and told her to keep the change. 15 minutes later I went and picked up the order. When I got to the car, the side of sauce was not in the bag. I ran back in the store and asked her for the side of sauce. She says, "sorry I didn't charge you for that. Would you like me to charge you now?" I told her I left my wallet in the car. She says sorry. I asked if they have any hot sauce? She says only in bottles if you dine inside. None to go. Seriously? They're that cheap that she couldn't just give the sauce and was going to make me run back to my car? And to make matters worse, the burrito wasn't even that good. The fajitas was like chewing gum, and without the sauce it was very plain. I don't recommend this place at all. Seriously, you can do way better at Taco Bell.

    Asada Burrito Plate

    So many things went wrong here. The food was completely bland, with no seasoning at all. The rice was so dry it had hard pieces, and the beans were just as bad. The asada had no flavor, was overcooked, and dry. When I ordered a Coke, the cup was packed with ice to the point where I could see right through the drink. I also asked for salsa and limes on the side, but even after my food arrived, I was still waiting. I had to get up and ask for it myself, only to later find out I was charged extra for the salsa. The café looks like it has been around for a long time, with vintage photos on the walls, but unfortunately, the food quality does not make it worth dining in. If you decide to eat here, I'd recommend checking your receipt before paying. Personally, I wouldn't recommend this place at all.

    Carne Adovada Burrito....excellent
    Emily S.

    Have been making some trips to Grants and tried this place in a travel center. One of my favorite things is Carne Adovada, kind of a New Mexico specialty. Got the burrito ala carte and was excellent, and a good price. Sometimes the adovada can be overcooked but this was very moist with a nice spicy sauce. And the green Chile was excellent also. Will return

    Customer Seating
    Tim S.

    Driving through while on our way east for the summer. Based just on the reviews, we backtracked four miles and we weren't disappointed. The Chili Rellanno was exactly what I needed to fortify me for the second half of our day's drive. Staff was lovely and this was a good place to stretch our legs.

    STOP !! try this place! It's so good :)
    Staci B.

    Awesome flavors!! Exactly what I wanted ! We got a combination platter with taco, chili relleno, and chicken enchilada. Hubs got carne adovado and stuffed sopapillo . It was alot but we wanted to try a few dishes. It does pack a little heat and thats why they bring honey. This is Authentic food and we loved it! If you stop to get gas and you are hungry come here! The locals come here so that should tell you something..We were welcomed as soon as we came in and the portions are huge. The price is comparable to anywhere these days. Thank you Kiva it was excellent!!!!!

    Front entrance
    Chelsea W.

    I was pleased beyond my expectations! We were dropping through Milan after visiting Chaco and wanted to stop Into the WOW diner. Alas it is closed, very sad, another story from COVID times, I'm sure. So we went to the Kiva. I've always loved the gift shop, fun for looking around and taking a break from driving. Our first visit into the restaurant. We had BLT's and they were amazing. Five think bacon strips, fresh lettuce and tomato, on grilled Texas toast. Very simple, very yummy. I saw lovely Mexican plates coming out to others, we will try that on our next visit. Friendly service, a bit loud.

    Tiny but delicious beef taco.
    Mark T.

    Had to stop at one more spot on our way out of New Mexico. Gallups places would be closed by the time we got there and this was literally our only option on the Sunday afternoon after the new year. We always got a combination plate: Enchilada, taco and chili relleno. We love chili rellenos! Christmas. Came with beans, rice and we choose the Sopapillas. We both ordered the taco and enchilada with seasoned ground beef. The taco was the smallest served yet. Seemed smaller than a street taco shell. Turns out it was one of the better tasting ones on the particular trip to NM. The enchilada was very good. Filled with ground beef and Christmas, (red and green sauce,) tasty! The chili relleno was outstanding! Cooked perfectly, stuffed with cheesy goodness and that Christmas sauce... no joke, excellent. The pinto beans were very flavorful, delicious! I thought the Sopapillas were decent. My partner said she thought it was the best of the trip. This is part of why we order the same, so we can report to you a difference in opinion. Now the 1 star reduction... otherwise it would be a 5 star. The rice was the worst we had tasted. It tasted like a box of generic Rice-a- Roni.... That had been in the cupboard since the 1970's. It was cooked to the right texture but that seasoning was very sad. It needs serious help. Nothing about it added to the meal. All that being said, I do recommend this place. The girls were nice. It seemed very clean, just too many people inside so we ate in the parking lot. Give this place a go. I think you'll truly enjoy it!

    Chili Chile Con Queso

    See all

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    Thank you !!! See you guys next time :)

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alisa F.
    62
    84
    20

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    Thank you Cindy hope to see you next time !!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ali M.
    1
    34
    42

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Robert H.
    57
    266
    121

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    Thank you hope to serve you better next time :)

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    We eat there every Sunday morning for breakfast. Always good. Friendly people always make breakfast good.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    Thank you!! :)

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Staci B.
    2
    193
    800

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    Thanks I hope to see you guys soon!!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    Thank you !!! Come back soon !!!

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Herlinda R.

    Herlinda R.

    I really appreciate your business I hope see you guys soon

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rebecca S.
    68
    180
    132

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Toni H.
    0
    136
    154

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Always great food. Love the breakfast can't go wrong with red chile on anything you order

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of P S.
    2
    58
    27

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - Kiva Cafe

    You might also consider

    Kiva Cafe - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...