Mama's Kitchen

4.7 (67 reviews)

New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches

Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Letty R.

Enjoyed breakfast at Mama's kitchen. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. Staff were friendly. Felt like home..

Glenn M.

Delicious! Your of us had lunch here on our way to New Mexico. What a find! Very delicious food! The service was wonderful and spot on! The ambiance is comfortable! The people working here are very friendly too! Real small town charm! Everybody loved their meal! Please see the pictures below and let your eyes do the feasting!

Maegan R.

Stopped by Mama's Kitchen during our Route 66 trip and I'm so glad we did. Had the chorizo and egg handheld burrito for breakfast and it was mouthwatering delicious. The burrito was filled with egg, chorizo, hash browns and you got to choose between red or green chile. I chose green and it was spicy and super flavorful. The staff were super friendly and service was quick. Would definitely recommend if you ever stop in Gallup, NM!

Jake T.

Wow this place was amazing. So much food and so good. Mamas special was insane! Highly recommend.

Ginger W.

Best breakfast in Gallup! Fast friendly service too! Eggs cooked perfectly, great biscuit & gravy! Pancakes are huge & delicious! Good coffee! If you pass thru or stay in Gallup this us your go to place! Breakfast served all day & lunch, all available till 2 pm.

Michael M.

Great place the locals seem to know, but not obvious for travelers. There were a lot of locals and we got some looks for being strangers but no one seemed to mind us, more just curious. The food seemed to have a mix of themes from traditional diner food, Mexican, and some native Indian influences too. This added to make the recipes more interesting, fresh, and worth coming back for again. We pass through the area a few times a year, we will be coming back here next time we do.

John P.

Grabbed a breakfast burrito when passing thought and it some simply delicious and wow under $7. Nothing compares to NM green chillies in the food! We are planning on stopping the next time we pass through and dine in.

Mark B.

My last stop at Mama's Kitchen was on a Sunday so I was prepared for a crowd and a wait. It was crowded but they had extra staff on duty and the service was fast and excellent. Got a cheese and green chili omelette with the beans. The chilies do not disappoint. Coffee was good which is kinda rare when traveling. It was so good got a burrito to go for dinner on the road. Will always come back when in the area.

Food was off the chain. Red & green chillie was spicy. Busy & family owned. Whenever in Gallup NM we will always stop.

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Mamas kitchen is great, the handheld burrito is absolutely delicious, we really enjoyed the breakfast. The service is super fast and friendly and everyone is really nice

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Diane G.

2 years ago

The food was amazing and sure affordable. Would definitely come back next time driving through.

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Steve D.

3 years ago

What a nice surprise! We opted out of the chain restaurants and had a great breakfast! I had the burrito plate. The burrito was filled with hash browns, bacon, eggs, and smothered with chile verde with a side of beans. It was huge and delicious! Great service with a clean diner feel. Definitely worth a stop if you are in Gallup for breakfast. read more

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DreAnne M.

3 years ago

Food is delicious. Love the green Chile and red Chile. We come here for breakfast now. Great spot to enjoy and meal and sit down. Service is always great. read more

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Perry Q.

3 years ago

Very good service, flavor, and value. Excellent coffee too. The ambiance is like an old diner. read more

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Rick P.

2 years ago

We need to add 6 stars as an option for this place. We planned our 26 hour return trip so we could eat here again. Amazing food, great service. It has the perfect atmosphere for a good dinner. read more

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Connie A.

3 years ago

The food was hot and delicious. I had the eggs and chicken fried steak which was moist and covered in gravy. I added green chili was nice and chili hit. Hubby had bacon&ham omelet which he said was really good- cheesy and a lot of meat. The kitchen is open only until 2pm on Sunday and it was busy. It was busy and tables were turned over quickly. Great service, quick and efficient. read more

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Great spot for breakfast. Red chili is good and the green is hot and delicious. So good we forgot to take a photo of the food. read more

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Rebecca K.

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4 years ago

The service is welcoming in this bright cafe. We dropped in for breakfast and chose the handheld chorizo and egg burrito with green chili. It's huge!! Filled with hash browns and delicious chorizo, egg and green chili in our case. The coffee is fresh and hot and the iced tea was fresh and tasty too read more

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Jem H.

5 years ago

Best Breakfast place in Gallup AND best green chili I've ever tasted. Service is prompt, servers are on top of it when refilling coffee. Price is right for the quality and quantity of food you receive. Bathrooms are spacious and clean, soap dispenser is filled. You'd be surprised, but I've been to multiple restaurants with no soap available. SMH. Check out Mama's Kitchen. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Douglas W.

2 years ago

Great breakfast. Very large portions. Nice staff. It's just a few blocks off the main drag.

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Kennan L.

3 years ago

Driving through on a road trip and stopped by for breakfast. Was pleasantly surprised. The pancakes have a little crispy crunch even with syrup on them. Some of the best bacon and overall a great experience. Staff was friendly and service was fast. Bathrooms are clean as well. It's a great place to stop for breakfast in Gallup. read more

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Barbel S.

4 years ago

Food was really good. I had a veggie omelette, my roommate had a burrito, he couldn't even finish it! Service with friendly staff was above board. It was clean, friendly and very reasonably priced. Next time in town for our shopping day, I'll go back. read more

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Michele R.

3 years ago

We were starved and wanted this to be wonderful. We were driving from Colorado back to Phoenix and love us some New Mexican food. Unfortunately, Jerry's was closed (Sunday). So we tried this based on some great reviews. It did have a nice local and regular feel. Service was good. Food was only average. Huevos rancheros was a blob of unrecognizable sauces. Husbands burrito with green sauce was only ok too. Wouldn't recommend unless you just need a quick mex fix. read more

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Sarah R.

3 years ago

Always delicious food, great customer service, love to stop here on our road trips. We will be back for sure!

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james R.

5 years ago

We had such a wonderful lunch at this cheerful, genuinely NICE neighborhood restaurant!!! While the menu is simple, the homemade red and green salsas and the succulent pork avodaba show true LOVE is in the kitchen! Truly, Mama's Kitchen! read more

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Brett M.

3 years ago

On a road trip and looking for a great New Mexican meal - look no further than Mamas. Just blocks off the freeway - great menu great service and a wonderful value. read more

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Lovely Jhon M.

3 years ago

Too greasy and the food is salty. I think not for my taste and the place is dirty too. But the service is excellent.

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B D.

3 years ago

Excellent food, good service and very clean. Plan on going back when we return to New Mexico.

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Jeff W.

3 years ago

Really good locally owned breakfast spot. You can tell they take pride in how well the place is maintained. A real gem. Great service.

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Lindsey M.

3 years ago

Husband and I were traveling through to Phoenix and wanted to try a local place for breakfast. This place was so good and the staff was super friendly. We even got a free fruit salad at the end of our meal. Authentic New Mexican food. read more

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Mickey B.

4 years ago

It almost looked closed but we went in and we're delighted with a great homemade breakfast. Fast, friendly service. Very clean. Don't miss it. read more

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John W.

4 years ago

Not open today. Hmm. Wish they could provide business hour information on their webpage.

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Sonia C.

4 years ago

Waitress was awesome, friendly and attentive. Food was really good, make sure you bring your appetite. If you like hot get the green chili sauce it is really good. read more

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Stephen S.

5 years ago

Very good breakfast stop. Worth getting off the interstate. Looking forward to the next time we pass thru Gallup.

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Liz Z.

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5 years ago

The food was so good! It felt like a nice comfort breakfast, such a generous helping of bacon too! You can tell everything is made fresh. I wish I lived here to frequent more often. Thank y'all for a great breakfast and friendly service! read more

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Julie J.

5 years ago

Ma and pap type diner. Very casual, friendly, and warm. Food was fantastic! Our family of four all were happy with our breakfast. Huevos Rancheros is one of their most popular breakfast items and it tasted very authentic and good! Highly recommended! read more

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Tina P.

5 years ago

This small diner is very cozy and extremely CLEAN!!! Wonderful! Waitresses are very friendly and efficient. Food was good. Highly recommend! If I move here this will be my favorite breakfast spot! read more

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820 W Maloney
Gallup, NM 87301
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Mama's Kitchen opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Mama's Kitchen opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mama's Kitchen close?

Mama's Kitchen is closed on Monday.Mama's Kitchen closes at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Fri 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Yes, Mama's Kitchen serves alcohol.

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Yes, Mama's Kitchen allows dogs.

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Stopped by to get some good breakfast. The pancakes were fluffy, moist and overall delicious…read more Scrambled eggs and ham are good, hash browns were crispy, flaky with butter flavor. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, helpful and courteous. The restaurant's wall decor is quite unique and funny to view and bring a smile to your face. Their staff make you feel comfortable almost like home.

Unlike many locally run restaurants, Sandra's Place is open on Sundays. Food is enjoyable. The…read morered chili can use a bit more smokiness. The size of the pork steak in the breakfast menu is pigging out huge. I love the sarcastic signs on the wall. No need to shut up, keep your heads down and eat quickly. The people here are really very nice.

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Jerry's Cafe

4.5(844 reviews)

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So much food! Every local we spoke to, even hotel staff said…read moreto go to Jerry's for breakfast. The service was outstanding and the restaurant was eclectic and old but very clean. I asked the waitress which was smaller the sopaipilla or the breakfast burrito? She said the sopaipilla. Holy moly. It was stuffed with thick bacon, hash browns, eggs and smothered in red and green salsa (they call it Christmas salsa). I ended up opening it and eating the inside because it was seriously enough for 2 people. Hubs had the Eye Opener. Two eggs, Christmas salsa, hash browns and bean, served with sopaipilla. He barely finished. The coffee was so good! Best place for breakfast in Gallup.

Local family owned Classic. Usually a wait but not too long. It is crowded because it is really…read moretasty. The Tamales with spicy red and green NM sauce were delicious! Vibe is 1972. Nothing fancy just good food, good service, and happy people.

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Route 66 Railway Cafe

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we're here working from dallas, we tried 4 cafes and this one was BY FAR the best! i would…read morerecommend this place to anyone staying here or driving through. I will definitely stop anytime I'm here or passing through!

I was in town for work and asked for a recommendation for lunch and this place was suggested. I…read morewas happy with the recommendation of the place. The food came out quickly and it was well cooked and full of flavor. The service was good and the prices were good as well.

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I love visiting small owner shops opposed to the greater owned coffee chains. And this coffee store…read morewas super nice, clean and great tasting coffee most importantly! I love the area as well.

Traveling thru and saw the reviews . Stopped in . This place is super relaxed great play list…read more Coffee was excellent . Cappuccino was excellent. Very chill vibe. Love places like this would highly recommend

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The donuts are great, get there early for the apple fritters.Breakfast burritos are ok, but small…read morein size for me.

Great service, super friendly and small vibes. The main area wasn't the cleanest and it could…read moredefinitely use a little bit of TLC. The food was great though

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New management, new kitchen staff, reduced menu choices especially types of meat including adovada…read more Red chili is now watery without much flavor. It's no longer my go to for local NM cooking.

Great breakfast and quickly prepared. Staff girls are friendly and easy on the eyes!read more

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Sandwich was excellent, Italian Sandwich. My ham Swiss and green chiles was great croissants were…read moreperfect.

We loved this restaurant. The food quality and taste of their bread is so fresh. I wish it wasn't…read moreso far away. We found this gem on our way home from a road trip. You can be sure if we go through this way again we will be stopping there again.

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Great Service order came fast and was Delicious I highly recommend if you're in the area. The green…read morechili was all that you would expect in New Mexico

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Locally sourced ingredients

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I've been here s few times, I think the first was during the COVID pandemic, outdoor seating only…read more They are a super nice service staff, the place is clean and the food is usually fast. If your not into spice, let them know and they might help guide you to a less spicy dish. Otherwise, feel the burn. It's about as much spice as I like. The ground beef is spicy and a bit dry. I really like the chile relleno.

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Savannah M.

3 years ago

At first doesn't seem like much. Great service. Even better food. Friendly staff. Big portions of food. Food overall was a 5/5 and the service was a 5/5 as well. Overall if I could I would give a 6/5 rating. read more

Herman M.

2 years ago

The food is extremely great and the price is even better. If you miss the good old price and the delious food this is it.

Kristen K.

4 years ago

Food was awesome and everyone was very friendly We ordered breakfast and the food came quickly

Cindy C.

10 months ago

Very good experience. Good food at a good price and great service too! Glad we stopped

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