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    Papa Frank's

    4.9 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:45 pm

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    PAPA FRANK'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Kevin M.

    My first visit to this business was at noon on August 19th. I was in the mood for light lunch. Parking is a bit tricky here, but with a little looking around found a space fairly close. A small, cozy place, with friendly staff. Very clean, unpretentious decor. I dined in with a nice bowl of beans with chili and cheese. I noticed that about 50% of the customers were greeted by name; indicating to me that there is a deservedly loyal clientele. I will return to try other menu items; for now I got a distinct feeling of New Mexico comfort food. Prices are low (shhhhhh). Also, please note that the cook and kitchen are in full view, and the chef said thanks to me as I left. I always like being able to see the kitchen. To me that is marker of high hygiene standards.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Shawn F.

    For the price these are the best value breakfast burritos in town. They recently increased their price which wasn't ideal. If they keep raising the price I'll just go somewhere else. Service was friendly and food came out quick. Location is decent. I find the sitting options to be okay. Overall the environment is clean and bright.

    Steak breakfast burrito
    José A.

    A lovely, small family-owned business in the downtown area that serves food ready to go by 5:30 am. Their specialty are breakfast burritos, but they have other things as well. I ordered the steak breakfast burrito which came with potatoes, red chile, cheese and steak. It was good, especially for $6!

    Jean C.

    The burrito was amazing. So much flavor. I got bacon with green. The burger and fries were yummy too. Parking is difficult but it's worth it.

    The entrance.   $3.75 breakfast burritos!
    Larry M.

    We arrived just before closing and they had been slammed at breakfast so were out of tortillas. They were super apologetic and offered to make us shredded beef burrito bowls instead. Run by a husband/ wife team out of a converted house, it feels like walking into someone's home for lunch. Everything was fresh and tasty.

    Doug C.

    Love this cute little place! This is the reason I love yelp. Small, local places with affordable, delicious food! I don't particularly love going downtown mostly due to parking. Immediately in front of the restaurant is a 15min loading great for takeout but just down the street is free street parking. Their menu prices are unfortunately difficult to see, but wow their breakfast burrito is only $3.75! Even fast food chains can't go that low. The staff is very kind, the woman who greeted me was very nice, and in the very short time I waited for my burrito knew multiple customers by first name, I was impressed. Went with the bacon green chile breakfast burrito, one of the best breakfast burritos I've had, and I've had MANY breakfast burritos. Nice amount of heat, not too much potatoes (ratio is key), and they use real eggs - you can tell while eating it. None of that liquid egg crap. Real cheese to boot, and for a few bucks, it's win win win! They do have a lunch menu, I'll keep coming back for more! Come try this local hot spot that made the top 100 list!

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    John D.

    Hmmm, small place just another hole in the wall, family operated biz. Nice and modern inside with very few tables. We ordered Huevos Rancheros & the Breakfast Plate with bacon & green chile at the counter. My coffee came from a small coffee maker - self serve. But it was hot & fresh. Our food was delivered and dining began. The huevos rancheros came with 2 over easy eggs done perfectly. The beans were whole - not refried. Everything was covered with melted cheese. The breakfast bowl came with scrambled eggs, not overdone, potatoes, bacon and of course the green chiles. It was also covered with cheese. Both meals were well made, flavorful and filling. You can tell the difference between this food and something from a high customer turnover restaurant. Small is just better. I was surprised that there were only 54 reviews for a biz that has been around 23+ years. But they were doing a brisk business in to-go orders, filling many in the short time we were there. Food was great, conversation friendly and our breakfast was reasonably priced. For us this is a be back soon place!

    Breakfast burrito, eggs, bacon, potatoes

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    Big portion and low prices!!!!!!! Would go back and recommend!!!!! Park on the street not the lot across the street.

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    Awesome breakfast burrito's and friendly service. Parking can be a bit challenging when they are busy. But there are a few options.

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    Good food, direct to table. nice people. super simple menu but if you like a friendly short order operation, you will love it

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    10 months ago

    Great food and incredible service!!! The nicest, most wonderful people run Papa Frank's and serve up fantastic food!

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    2 years ago

    Awesome cost, large portions, and delicious food. Frank is an awesome cook. Very simple ambiance

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    2 years ago

    Breakfast is the bomb dignity and customer service is the best part of going there. Pricing is fair and affordable.

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    Priscilla is a gem, the breakfast burrito is good and the price is right...............................................

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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!!!

    Papa Frank's - mexican - Updated May 2026

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