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.

I love this place. It's a deli, cafe, and grocery store rolled into one…read more The deli features fresh foods--meats, sausages, pastries--with Eastern European pedigree: Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Russia. Kielbasa and kiszka; fresh-made foods like pierogi and gołąbki; bottled mineral waters with labels in Cyrillic alphabet. The grocery is a plenitude of cookies and sweets, pickles, jams, bread, and frozen food from the same cuisines, in addition to pantry ingredients, like flour and seasonings, that are essential for authentic results at home. Then there's the cafe. Oh, the cafe! Hand-made food: pierogi, borscht, "Polish menudo" (a must-try!), gołąbki (stuffed cabbage), schnitzel, and two-fisted sandwiches, including a real authentic Chicago-style hot dog. Speaking of... if you dropped me right into The Loop, I couldn't find a better Italian beef sandwich. Step aside, Portillo's! (IYKYK) Red Rock can be a little tricky to find--turn east off San Mateo at the Prospect stoplight--but it is so worth that momentary bother! Once you've eaten there, you'll never forget where it is.

I finally tried, and well worth it. Had a roast beef, awesome. That horseradish sauce?! Yes…read more Quality.

Cheba Hut never disappoints. White widow for the win. Always prompt and ready to serve! It's a…read morechain I know but you can't go wrong.

Edwin was our waitress and she is excellent. We had the green chile Alfredo with shrimp and Caesar…read moresalad with shrimp. Both were very good. The salad was fresh and the shrimp were perfectly cooked and delicious. My lemondrop from the bar was good too. We we very pleased.

Located inside the Sheraton Hotel. We are staying in Albuquerque for only one night…read more After driving for 13-1/2 hours decided to find the closest simple meal near the airport. Yelp friend Iris T. came through with many suggestions but by 8 pm I suggested here. Didn't know it was in a hotel, just that it was a quick drive away advertising soup,sandwiches and salads. It has a lounge which is a bar with a few tables. The restaurant was not busy when we arrived, but it was late. The server brought condiments and utensils to the table. She brought water for us which she refilled as well as my ice tea. I ordered chicken enchiladas but she thought it was strange I said no chiles. I was surprised there were chopped jalapeños in my salad. The beans were tasteless and the rice was lukewarm. My conception of enchiladas was different from their version but it was filling and there were 3 layers of shredded chicken with melted cheese. Doc and hubs had different types of burgers and liked it.

Everything about this place is great it's family owned. They have so many options for sandwiches…read morehot and cold options. They have very fast customer service. Inside there's fun posters and older decor I love the vibe. I got a tuna sandwich it was amazing probably one of the best tuna sandwiches I've ever had.

I really enjoyed my cold #3 with Ham, Genoa Salami. Mortadella & Provolone. The bread had a nice…read morechew and the meats and cheese were tasty. Unfortunately there wasn't much of it. They do have a double meat option that I'll probably take advantage of next time. The reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because the person taking my order had a really bad attitude. I almost walked out because of the way she spoke to me. People have bad days, I get it. But you can do better.

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.

Let me start out by saying I've been aware of the lucky Goose for quite some time but had not…read morethought of it when I'm going out... not until today. Though I'm not vegan I was very excited at the prospect of having a good meal that is vegan. Unfortunately, we had disappointing experience. Food: so-so... I had the triple patty, lucky burger, my partner had the double lucky double burger minus one patty. We shared the lucky fries. The total was just under $30. My partner eats light, but he did not realize how thin a single burger actually was. He said if he went back, he would definitely have the double patty next time because that's still not equal to one patty in most places. The triple lucky that I had was just messy. I ate it with knife and fork on the paper that covered the tray on which it was served. Between the messiness, the soft bun (not toasted) and having to use a knife & fork to eat it off a piece of paper covering the tray on which all the food was served was not a great eating experience. Finally, the french fries the lucky fries, was just the regular basket of fries with their lucky toppings. The amount of toppings was so light as to be ridiculous given the amount of the up charge. Service: Zero charm, Zero finesse! I, in principle, DO NOT ever leave a gratuity with my order on these iPads where the order is taken totaled and paid for. Simply put, tipping before service makes no sense to me. There were two females working the counter and serving the food. The only pleasant moment in all of it was when the female who took our order also served the table. She put the tray down and was very sweet in her presentation, which was brief. We both could not help thinking it might have been because we had the cash gratuity sitting out on the table. I have no way of knowing if that was it or not, but given the quality of interaction with these two females up to that point... I did address this with them both before we left. I feel like I was gentle, but also to the point. When a female apparently became so upset that she had remove herself and the second female hung in with a lot of bravado, making an absolutely insincere apology... Ending it with "I don't know what else to say". My response to that was "something with a little sincerity would be helpful". Ambience: the lounge area was very inviting, but unfortunately, when we entered into it, the gentleman behind the bar informed us that it was closing for the day. The dining area was more than sufficient comfortable no complaints. Apparently, we've missed the hey-day of the Lucky Goose because based on this experience, I would guess that it is on its way out.

We were in the mood for Latin food so we decided to try Guava Tree. I ordered the Cubano and hubby…read moreordered the Pelotero. The cubano was decent a little too much mustard for my taste which made the whole sandwich too tangy for me. The Pelotero was much better with deeper flavors in the meat, beans and rice. Honestly I ended up switching plates with my hubs because his food was way better. The place is small and cute and you do have to order your food at the counter and then they bring it out to your table. The bathroom is super tiny but clean. Prices are a little bit higher than I expected for the amount of food we received. Overall a nice find

Great service and vibe. The food was incredible. I could have just ate a bowl of beans and rice and…read morebeen satisfied! The best yucca fries I've ever had!!

Happy Wednesday - it's time for another review of one of our local New Mexico small business…read morerestaurants. Today, we ask you to join the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group as we venture downtown again to a delightful restaurant filled with friendly owners, great food, and an interior that permits them to showcase their wares including food boxes you can order and support local farmers. Just click on the following YouTube link and watch what we're talking about - highly recommended. https://youtu.be/4PWs_fSPFf8?si=-70veNyAwJJSFVFZ

Amazing. Some of the best tacos i have ever had. I went based on recommendation and got the carnale…read moretacos. Great atmosphere and super friendly, even got some tips to improve my stuff at home.

Came here for the first time last night. Had heard good things, but it even exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Upon arrival, the owner & staff were super friendly and welcoming--which is so important and not very common these days unfortunately. It's the simple things! The #1 & #4 were deliciousOverall great experience and will be back!

Los Toasties was quite the surprise. On a whim my sister and I stopped by to pick up something for…read moreher husband. At least that was the plan... We ended up grabbing sandwiches for ourselves as well. We couldn't help it, it smelled too good in there not too! We both left with the chopped beef sandwich and added and tomato to our sammies. Keep in mind, toppings that are not included in the sandwich description are at an additional cost of .50 cents. No biggie for me, but good to know right? I kept it simple and just got the sandwich, but they do have some side options. If I recall correctly, there is an option for chips (of course!), potato salad and perhaps a pickle. I'll pay more attention on my next visit. I am definitely returning because the chopped beef was dericious! I did have to wait about 20 minutes before i could bite into my sandwich, and it was still amazing. I plan to have my next sandwich there and am sure it will be even better. I'll try not to just inhale it.

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.

A friend and I had decided to come back again. Happy it reopened…read more Took awhile for them to take our order but the place was pretty busy and there appeared to be only two workers. Wine was delicious, I had a Malbec and he had a Tempranillo. We shared the Italian sandwich and the fig and Brie. Both were outstanding! The place pretty much oils the same as before. Nice decor and ambiance. Definitely returning.

On a whim, and a craving for a good charcuterie board, we visited Salt and Board. This restaurant…read morewas never on my radar before so I was curious and am glad we tried it. We sat next to the window and were served in a timely manner. There is a side patio if you don't want to eat inside. Bright, simple and uncluttered, the server, who also handled the bar was informative about every item that was on the 'board'. Just look at my photo and you may want to check it out also!