Ok, truth be told, I was already a few bits into my breakfast burrito at the Old Town Cafe when realizing that I was remiss in capturing the "food picture" ... thus the partial view. Anyway, spoiler alert, I cleaned my plate. The reason for the four stars was the patio seating and sometimes spotty service. read more

Old Town Cafe - breakfast burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Old Town Cafe is a casual eatery with New Mexican charm. Located right across from Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza/Square, my husband and I wanted a quick breakfast with authentic New Mexican flavor. This place succeeded. The tamale bowl with pork was what we both ordered individually, and it was fantastic. We didn't realize it was going to be spicy hot, but we ate it with fervor regardless. Next time, we'll order the dish mild, but honestly it was very delectable. We'll ask for it again, if we're ever back in the area. read more

Old Town Cafe - Sitting in a corner booth of Old Town Cafe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is a cute little spot in old town located right off the plaza. They have an interesting menu and its primary lunch and breakfast offerings. I tried the club sandwich and it was really solid, I would totally come back to try some of the drink options. The staff was very friendly. It's a lot bigger inside than it looks from out outside. Definitely comfortable spot for lunch. read more

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Was in Old Town for an event went to get a bit. First they offered free sample of a salsa to everyone except my table. That was very uncomfortable. Food took forever to come out and the tried to give another table the food Service is non existent and poor doesn't describe it. I would not want to come back and would jot recommend. read more

Old Town Cafe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Muffin was good not too sweet and burrito was good and right in the middle of old town near church read more

Old Town Cafe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

(June 2025) After celebrating the 11:00am mass at San Felipe de Nero Catholic Church, my wife and I came here for lunch. This is a place you walk up to the counter to order, and then they give you a laminated card (on a metal stand) with a number. We both ordered items that were listed separately from the rest of the menu. I got the green chili burger ($11.95) and my wife got the three soft tacos ($12.50). She also got an iced latte ($5.65). The food was good overall, the service was great overall, and (according to my wife) the latte "was exceptional." read more

Delicious local food at good prices! They have a wide variety to choose from, and there is ample seating. The interior is decorated with local art, and in the colder seasons, they have a fire going inside. The service was quick and friendly. A great place to eat if you're in Old Town Albuquerque! read more

Old Town Cafe - Beef tacos and chicken enchilada casserole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great little sandwich shop. Good food, big sandwiches and small prices. Lots of seating. Right on Old Town Square. read more

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Came here to try the Dole Pineapple ice cream and glad we did. The service was great the other pace was amazing and the price was $4.95 each for our treats. The flavor was good and would definitely return if ever in Albuquerque. read more

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This cafe has a nice open area with neat stuff on the walls to look at, my favorite was the angel wings, has a fair amount of food choices, fast, pleasant, clean, quick service. Food was a little too hot, tamales were small. I thought price was little too much for what I ordered. The cashier up front seem to be overwhelmed, with just a few people. Waited for a bag after I asked for my to go box and bag, and asked again for my bag, yelling to the ones in the back for the bag I got it after waiting for a few minutes. Not sure I would try it again... read more

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Came in to try their New Breakfast & the egg ham and cheese sandwich was delicious my husband tried the burrito and it was the best breakfast burrito i have tried in Old Town MUST TRY read more

Old Town Cafe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cute place. They have quite a few items on the menu that looked good. I settled on the tamale bowl and it was very good. It was late in the afternoon when we went in, so there was no crowd at all. We had some questions about the menu, and they were all answered and we were both happy with our dishes. They also had a variety of lemonades that sounded tempting, but I didn't get one. I do recommend this place and it's right by the Plaza. read more

Old Town Cafe - Tamale bowl - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Got it to go. Quesadilla is microwaved not grilled. Crappy. Salsa was canned like Pace from the grocery store. Forgot sour cream. Not good. Girl at counter was sweet read more

Old Town Cafe - Quesadilla - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Really good, food and drink were consistent. We had a bison hot dog (I know right!?!?), piña colada smoothie, Albuquerque Turkey sandwich, and churros. The hot dog was amazing and had lots of good flavor, the smoothie was fantastic as well and really brought a nice flavor and wasn't watered down. The Albuquerque turkey was the only thing that was less than ideal. The idea was good but it wasn't grilled for long enough and the turkey inside was a little cold. Although the churros were FANTASTIC they had lots of sugar but not too much. The person who took our order was very kind and answered a few questions we had about the food. The area inside the restaurant was the best part. It has a nice fireplace in the corner and lots of fun New Mexican decoration. The place has a great vibe which for me pushes it up to 5 stars. This place has a great lunch vibe and I would recommend it. (Just don't get the turkey:)) read more

Old Town Cafe - Fireplace in the corner - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Ordered the chicken burrito. $10.50 and it's loaded with beans and very little chicken. You'd think management would be smarter than to try to cut corners on the food ; I won't be back. - Ed read more

Cute little cafe right in the old town plaza! I love all the very New Mexican decor that was inside the cafe. The service was quick and great! I ordered the New Mexican sandwich and a caramel kiss latte. They were both pretty yummy! My in laws were really pleased with the ambiance and the food as well :) read more

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Excellent 1/2 Old City Sandwich and cup of Chicken Tortilla soup. Cute restaurant on the Old Town Square. Fast service. I recommend you try it! read more

Old Town Cafe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We had a decent lunch here. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. It is nice that they have some vegetarian options esp since we wanted New Mexican cuisine. Prices are good. We had a prickly pear soda which was nice. Not to sweet. I had the relleno bowl and my husband had the tamale bowl. Relleno bowl was the better one. Tamales weee a bit dry. We also got chips and salsa. Salsa tasted from a jar. Overall a nice spot with friendly service. read more

This place defintely benefits from location. The historic building is charming, and the interior is cheerful and colorful. A good selection of sandwiches, smoothies,& drinks. When we were there, service was a bit scattered, and they were down to just one functioning toilet, but I got the feeling that was an anomaly. I had a delicious cold bottle of Mexican Coke,with a veggie wrap. We could hear live music from the plaza square, where there was a classic car get-together, and various other gatherings happening. Very very heartwarming... why did town planners ever stop building these central meeting areas?! read more

Old Town Cafe - Interior - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food and service was great. Best Frito Pie I have had! It was quite spicy so if you love spice this is it. My daughter had the chilie relleno bowl. It was also good but not as spicy as the frito pie. So if one is not use to very spicy food this would be a good choice read more

Lunch chile rellenos were flavorful and magnificently tender. Breading was very light and non-oily. Whole beans on top were excellent texture, though pretty low in the heat department as I recall. Demerits for portion being small & cost running a couple bucks high for the portion size to my estimation. Yeah, I know, it's right on the plaza in the heart of Old Town, pleasant decor, subdued noise level, etc etc etc. I would still hope for a larger portion or a downtick on the ticket. read more

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What a fantastic little cafe. We were just walking by, starving. My hubby stuck his head in and said he wanted to look at a menu. I'm so glad he wanted to stay. Very clean and inviting inside. I had the bison hot dog (it was to die for) and the chicken tortilla soup. The soup was full of flavor and had a nice steamed tortilla with it. My hubby had the pork enchilada bowl, which he devoured. Everything was prepared perfectly and no salt or pepper was necessary for anything we had. The staff is just adorable and warm. This is a great little spot in Old Town. We want to try some of their sandwiches next time! read more

I had the Chile relleno casserole, chips and salsa for lunch on a slow Sunday afternoon a bit before noon. My first meal in the state of New Mexico. The Chile relleno was good. The chips and salsa seemed generic but were good. It was good for a quick lunch in old town. Service was great. Very friendly. read more

Old Town Cafe - Chile Relleno casserole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sandwiches were great. Love the lemonade. Salsa was awesome!! Will be back. I like the NM music in the cafe. Real local feel.

You go in and order. Great menu choices and good prices. We tried the chicken salad on rye. Super yummy. Tried a smoothie- delicious. Turkey sandwich was great too. The staff was extremely friendly. So sweet. There are lots of merchants right outside on the street for shopping. Only 1 restaurants bathroom but it was very clean. We highly recommend. read more

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A new place to eat right on the plaza in the old La placita building.The place looks great with colorful decor and plenty of red booths. Order at the counter. The menu has lots of New Mexico fare like Frito Pie, Green Chile chicken enchilada casserole as well as sandwiches and paninis. Let's support this fun new local place!! read more

After my city tour of Albuquerque I was wandering around the historic old town shopping and taking in the sights. I decided to have my first taste of New Mexican cuisine here and ordered the Tamale Bowl with pork & green chile. Not only was the food amazing but it was super quick & brought out to me at my table. As someone currently traveling out of state for the first time alone I really appreciated how at home I instantly felt here. Highly recommend. read more

Old Town Cafe - Tamale bowl with pork & green chile - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Nice folks, great atmosphere, fun food choices. We tried the frito pie, carne adobada wrap and John Wayne (ham) sandwich. All were solid. The wrap was fairly unique with a puff pastry wrapper and baked. read more

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Nice little downtown nook, great food, interesting decor, lived the wood burning chiminea

While the staff is friendly, the sandwiches are tasteless and anemic. There's no love in the food.

Service was excellent. I love that I could get a black iced tea and add rose flavor to it! The food is good as well. Very hot, quickly prepared, and fresh. The atmosphere here is very New Mexico-meets-Route 66. I don't see outlets by tables, so probably not a great writing spot if you need a laptop charger. Great views out the windows, and the temperature in the place is great! Not too hot and not too cold. It was a sunny day, but adequate shading made the interior space bright enough to see well but not so bring I needed sunglasses. Love it. read more

Old Town Cafe - Dining room - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love the Decour, and the people are very nice. The prices were a tad bit high for what you care to put. The food was good. We had a Frito pie and chicken enchiladas. Here are some photos. read more

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Delicious! And great for a quick bite! We got the pork and chicken tamale pies, along with a quesadilla. (Ask for salsa on the side!) read more

Old Town Cafe - Tamale pies!!! Delicious! Also ask for the salsas on the side! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I thought the steak fajitas were decent. The flavors of the sauces were mild, but I think that's just New Mexico in general. It was nice and warm inside the day before snowfall. The entire space is much larger than expected. It's a good spot to dine in while checking out old town. read more

Great spot for lunch right in downtown Albuquerque. The restaurant was big and not too busy. They had lots of options plus a bunch of smoothies on the menu but I just wanted something easy and on the healthier side. I ordered my lunch to go to enjoy the nice fall weather. They were fairly quick - I only waited maybe 10 minutes for my wrap. My veggie wrap was tasty - nothing too fancy and it came with a bag of chips which I didn't need. Overall solid but nothing unique or noteworthy. read more

Not much open on a Monday in old town. The staff here were very friendly. The chili rellleno bowl was tasty and filling. The chicken burrito was very disappointing - a generous tortilla with plenty of chicken (looked, smelled and tasted exactly like canned chicken) with absolutely no seasoning. The salsa was fine but tasted just like Pace salsa -- not fresh. read more

With only a quick minute to soak in Old Town Albuquerque- this was the perfect spot for lunch. Everyone found something they were happy about on the menu- and we especially loved the lavender lemonade. The ambiance is fun and the location is ideal. read more

Tasty sandwiches and wide selection of smoothies and Italian sodas to order (cucumber or rose anybody?) friendly and low key. A cool refuge on a hot day. read more

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This place is so sweet and the food was just amazing. The staff was helpful, the place was clean, and it was inexpensive. When I came in, there was a difficult customer ahead of me they were handling so well. My food was well made, my coffee was delicious. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Please note that this review is based on one meal which my wife and I shared mid-afternoon on a hot Monday. That said, the chicken enchilada casserole was flavorful and spicy with a bit of "burn" on the backside. The sides of rice and beans also quite tasty. We often ask ourselves, Woukd you come back? This one is a definite "Yes." The service was also fine on this lazy afternoon when the place was fairly empty. read more