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    McAlister's Deli

    2.5 (226 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    MCALISTER'S DELI ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Veggie Spud
    Christopher C.

    When we walked up, there was a sign taped to the door. It said something to the effect of, "We have just had a mass hiring event. Please bear with us as we train our new staff members." Pretty much sums up the experience we had. Some good things, some odd things, nothing truly grievous but far from 5 star. Good things first. The food was hot and fresh, and came out quickly after we ordered. My spud was a little hard but was otherwise tasty. The restaurant and the bathrooms were clean. The staff were friendly and were obviously trying to do well. That said, the cashier taking our order was unfamiliar with the menu and had to get help to answer questions about the food. We had a free cookie from the McAlister's app and nobody knew how to apply it to our order. They finally found somebody who knew how to ring it up properly so that ended well. The standout oddball thing was the iced tea. I have seen this mentioned in other reviews so evidently a staffing change has not fixed it. The sweet tea was NOT sweet. I ordered a 1/2 and 1/2. My daughter ordered sweet, and neither of us could tell the difference between the two. The tea was fresh (still warm) but somebody forgot the sugar when they brewed it. So overall I was a little disappointed but I understand what they were dealing with. Nothing happened to drive me away. I would definitely go back and give them another try just to see if they have straightened things out.

    King Club!
    Anthony E.

    The food was very good and the portions were huge, I did get the king Club. They were very short staffed, they even had to sign up letting you know that when you came through the front door. Took about 25 minutes to get our order. They were very crowded. It was very nice in there, a little loud, but with that many people is to be expected. The staff was very friendly and nice. They were just overworked. One of the girls was running the second register and clearing tables and delivering food.

    Large drinks. Can easily share
    Diane A.

    Uptown sandwich and salad eatery. It is very clean inside, robust menu with plenty of health options. Their tea is very good, especially mixed with their lemonade. I had the club sandwich, and it was pretty simple. Not much meat, not much bacon, and it was pretty dry. I had to ask for extra mustard. There wasn't much mayo as well. Too plain and dry for my liking. We also tried the French Dip, which was very good to include their au jus drip juice. I would return because of one dish and would not recommend the club as it was just too generic. Good bang for the buck on their tea. It's just over $3 for a large drink.

    Caesar salad
    Rachel F.

    Update: they didn't actually give me a refund as promised, so there's $16 down the drain. This place is a joke! :)

    Cyn P.

    I've been trying to get here to try their offerings for a while. Last week I did attempt to go and they were closed due to an electrical issue - but I can't hold that against them. So today, success, I did indeed have a lunch experience. Waited in line for almost 10 minutes before ordering, although there were four employees in the area. Only on young lady was taking orders. So my impression of customer service from the get go is not impressive. I ordered a CHOOSE 2 items for $8.99 = a cup of tortilla soup, and a beef cheddar sandwich with horseradish. It came with a cup of tortilla chips, saltines, and a pickle. I asked for a water to drink and the server poured me a plastic cup with at least 32 oz of water. Impressions: The soup, while tasty was not authentic tortilla soup and it was thickened with something like potato starch (?). The sandwich came of soft warmed bread, horseradish spread, a few sliced red onions and a couple of very thin slices of roast beef. The presentation was nice - a very pretty plate. Waste factor: I never eat pickles - way not ask if the customer wants one? I never eat saltines - same comment. These just go into the trash and it's a waste. Green factor: Nice that they provide actual silverware and plates. I appreciate that less goes into a landfill. But why 32 oz of water? A 16 oz cup would do and would mean less waste, cost, and landfill content. Bottom line: I would eat here again, but I might order and pick it up. The amount of food for the price is right on point and competitive with Panera - which is less than 5 minutes away - direct competition.

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    Daniel D.

    The last time I was here was precovid. I know a lot has changed over this past year, but of all the places I didn't think this one would. Change sometimes is good, but in this case I regret to inform you upfront this review is not a good one. I really hate to leave it but it needs to be addressed. First off I understand during peak hours especially on the weekend the service may experience delays. During my visit it was not very busy. The fact we waited 20 minutes for a couple sandwiches to find one of them incorrectly made was the ultimate slap across the face. This isn't an elegant classy five star joint with fancy top of the line meals. I've never had to come up to the counter to find out what's happening with my order in all the years I've been here. This has to be the worst experience I've had here. The staff was friendly but it wasn't enough to make up for the fact we weren't the only customers unsatisfied with the wait. It's such a shame to see this place fall to such shambles. After today I don't think I'll be returning for awhile.

    Nacho basket of mostly crushed chips.  Disappointing.

    Very disappointing. Used to be much better. First, they've joined the trend of asking for a tip up front, before any service has been received. Offensive. What service am I tipping for? I haven't gotten anything yet. The nacho basket looked like it consisted of chips from the bottom of a bag. There were maybe 5 chips big enough to dip. The horseradish roast beef and cheddar sandwich was very skimpy. One thin slice of cheese and the meat didn't even fill the bread. The service was quick and friendly, but the food was just not up to the standard it used to be. I used to like this place. Now I won't be back.

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    Place has really gone down hill. Service is really. Only one cashier working during the lunch hour. My order took 20 minutes and I had to go to the counter to check on it. It didn't look like they bused any tables all day.

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    It's pretty good. Easy. Turkey sandwich is really good. Soups are hit or miss. I find most of them rather watery.

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    We love this restaurant! Great staff and the food is always top notch. Highly recommend this restaurant for a great meal

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    Red Rock Deli - pierogi

    Red Rock Deli

    4.7(178 reviews)
    1.0 miUptown
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    Red Rock Deli is an absolute gem if you're craving authentic Eastern European comfort food with a…read morewarm, welcoming touch. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt inviting, and the service was genuinely outstanding--friendly, attentive, and the kind that makes you want to come back. I ordered the stuffed cabbage and the "Russian roulette" pierogies, and both were fantastic. The stuffed cabbage was rich, hearty, and perfectly seasoned--clearly made with care and tradition. The pierogies were a fun surprise, each one a little different, and all packed with flavor. It's the kind of dish that keeps you engaged with every bite. Even the black coffee stood out--smooth, bold, and exactly what you want alongside a satisfying meal. Altogether, Red Rock Deli delivers not just great food, but a genuinely enjoyable experience. Highly recommended if you're looking for something a little different and truly comforting.

    It was expensive for what you got. That was kind of the biggest bummer of the experience…read more The food we got took a while and wasn't very hot when we got it. The brats were delicious - whatever herbs are in there are delicious. The schnitzel was also good and there was enough we were able to take it and eat half of it later. We also ordered meat pierogis and sweet pierogis.They were all very small. For$16-$20 I would've liked them to be more than two small bites/one large bite each. There are no fountain drinks only cans/bottles. All that said, like I said, the meats were delicious. The potato salad with dill was delicious. The Eastern European market stuff was fun and I saw a lot of things I want to go back and get. There's a lot of cool polish stuff on the walls.

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    Lucky Goose - The chicken sammie called the Lucky Chick'n

    Lucky Goose

    4.4(107 reviews)
    2.6 miNob Hill
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    I've had this place on my radar for a while so finally ordered delivery. I got the lucky burger and…read morethe wild style fries as well as the Cookies and Cream shake. I've had regular burgers in ABQ that weren't this good. I've never beeen a fan of Impossible meat but I couldn't tell at all in this delicious, good sized burger. The Wild Style fries are Similiary to Animal Fries and just as good. And I was only going to drink a little of the milk shake but drank the whole thing. Good value, especially for a vegan meal. I will definitely order from here again.

    I walked in... normally, used to be, other customers got, a welcome/hello. I got a look and sigh…read more Walked up to the counter. Sigh lady says "it'll be a few minutes." Ok. I peruse the menu, another customer drops their shake. Gonna be longer. That's fine, go help them. "No, I can take your order REALLY FAST." Well, I was looking at the menu, but cool to be rushed. I remember when the young lady that used to work there was at the counter. 6-8 people in line, greeted with a smile and Hi! Welcome in! There was a longer wait, but it was ok, because the service was good, and so was the food. Today? I'll never return. I spent over $15.00 including a credit card surcharge (a business owner that wants to take credit cards but can't be bothered to be a business owner and pay their bills.) I left a $5 cash tip - I figured I'd the business owner can't pay the 3% on a bad merchant account, they most likely aren't paying the staff livable wages... I sat down and put my gear down, and waited... for about 15 minutes, before this garbage salad that was falsely advertised as having toppings and 3 sliced chick'n strips. The entire salad didn't fill the bowl.? On the bottom were less than a teaspoon of diced tomatoes. In the entire salad there was ONE "fried onion." The lettuce was chopped like slop, there was barely enough chick'n to call it 1.5 slices. Absolute trash. For 15$ I ate my salad, listening as Morticia Addams' understudy pleasantly said good bye, have a nice day, et cetera to the customers who were leaving. I got up, threw my trash, walked out. Silence: The whole time I was in there, a cheap speaker was streaming some crappy 90s "radio friendly hip hop." When my salad was brought to me, even after explaining it's very hard to eat, or carry , a salad on a motorcycle, it arrived in a to-go/carry out, lid is RIGHT THERE,.Morticia helpfully pointed it out, a subtle hint that I wasn't a welcome guest. As I was gearing up to get on my motorcycle out comes our antagonist. Not to be polite or anything. To smoke or vape. I didn't stick around to smell which one she was doing in the doorway. I get it, lucky goose doesn't want my money. They've made it abundantly clear. That's fine. I'll go to Steelbender, where they have vegan options, and like that customers come on to give them money. I accidentally posted this review to the uptown location. I've never been, and will never be, to that location. This review was the knob hill location.

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    Coda Bakery - Grilled pork vermicelli 61. Grilled Pork Noodle Bowl

    Coda Bakery

    4.6(668 reviews)
    2.0 miInternational District
    $$

    If you are in Albuquerque and craving a solid banh mi, CODA Bakery is a great spot to check out. I…read moreordered the classic banh mi dac biet, and it absolutely delivered. The cold cuts were flavorful, the bread was fresh, and the meat to bread ratio was just right since I like more meat than bread. This is an excellent option for a quick lunch, but I would recommend staying to eat if you can. The decor is simple, the space is clean, and there are a few tables available. It does get busy during the lunch rush, but the line moves quickly and is well worth the wait. While the banh mi definitely steals the show, there are plenty of other options on the menu. Their banh cuon, thin rice noodles filled with ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, was good, though still second to the sandwiches. They also offer pate chau, a flaky puff pastry filled with pork pate, including a New Mexico style version with chicken and green chile. They have a variety of Vietnamese desserts like che, which I did not get a chance to try this time. My coworker loved their traditional Vietnamese hot coffee. I do not drink coffee, but I did enjoy one of their smoothies, which was refreshing and delicious. Overall, CODA Bakery is a go to spot for authentic Vietnamese flavors and one of the best places in Albuquerque for banh mi.

    Red flagged and closed recently. Failed health inspection. Roaches and other claims by the health…read moreinspector. Please clean up! We love these guys.

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