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.

This very local joint has an old time ambiance: long and narrow with two aisles running down the…read moresides with booth seating, and clientele where I believe I was the only passer-through in the joint. I opted for a chili relleno with a side salad. The salad was larger than usual for a side and all the ingredients were fresh and crispy. Very satisfying. The chili relleno had a proper fluffy egg coating and a cheese filling. Red and green sauces are offered and you can choose "Christmas," their charming term for both. (See picture). Service was friendly and prompt. A great local spot and on a freezing cold night there was no wait but every table was full for most of the time I was there. Parking is available on the street nearby and around the corner.

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

Amazing spot and atmosphere. The fajitas were very…read moreflavorful, well seasoned and extremely tender! I would def come back! Highly reccomended

Service was attentive, I had good coffee with a bowl of half and half. Food had generous portions,…read morefood was spicy like it should be. The setting of the restaurant was very retro, I liked the gilded past of highway restaurants. Payment transactions are up to date, the prices are very reasonable. It has an old time charm.

We ate food, so it gets a star. The SMALL basket of chips and salsa was good, because it left lots…read moreof room for what we ordered. The "salsa" was very watery...no substance. I asked the waitress about the salsa and she brought another small plastic cup of the same thing, but there were a couple of chile seeds in it. She explained that their salsa was made in a blender and that's why it is watery. The food took a long time to get to us and it lacked flavor. Not many restaurants are open on Sundays in Gallup. So usually a restaurant in Gallup, on Sundays is packed. This one was open, but only had a few customers.

Worth the wait. Home cooking. Friendly staff. Packed with local, happy patrons. Delicious food…read more Fresh chips and salsa. Comfortable benches.

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.

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.

Oh heck yeah!!!!! Green Chile is addicting here and spicy! We had a take out order and it was not…read moredisappointing when the lady kept telling me the green Chile was spicy. I admire the fact that I got warned like 4x but I was over the moon. I almost called to ask what was in it because I knew this is what this state was known for. Great job guys! I am such a fan of fry bread now!

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

We were passing through town and found this place. It's clearly a Locals place as we stuck out like…read moresore thumbs. It was packed and we sat at the bar as no tables were available. It has an old time diner feel. Nothing fancy, but the restaurant was very clean. Tables were cleaned promptly when customers left. The employees were friendly and very busy. They quickly served the customers and didn't slow down the entire time I was there. The food was delivered quickly and was piping hot. The portions are huge and fairly priced. The Navajo Taco was gigantic and can easily be shared. It had plenty of meat, beans, and other fresh ingredients. The jumbo combo came with rice and refried beans. The beans were some of the best I have ever eaten. The taco, enchilada, and tamales that came with the combo were also delicious.

We stopped here on our drive through town. The place is on transition from this pub to becoming a…read moresteakhouse, so the ambiance is a little lacking, but the service was nice and the food was good. I had the Chicken green enchiladas and my husband had fajitas. Both were pretty tasty and well cooked.

Made room for our last minute large group. Server was super friendly and accommodating. Food was…read morevaried and creative. We went specifically for fish and chips and weren't disappointed. Stuffed peppers were awesome. Beer selection was sufficient and the server was knowledgeable about the offerings.

Step into the 70's when you walk into this mom and pop restaurant where furnishings are old but…read morewell kept and clean. It is better inside than the rundown surroundings. It opens at 7 am weekdays, 8 am weekends and close by 2 pm each day (as of November 2023). Good place to come for dinner food at 7 am in addition to breakfast food for night shift workers. No adult beverages however. Food is good and quite heavy. Hefty portions as well so come hungry. Extra charge if you want Christmas combination instead of either red or green chili.

Not much to look at from the outside but clean inside. We love supporting small businesses so we…read moretried them out. Chiliquiles (fried corn tortilla chips with sauce and cheese) were VERY spicy. I spice is different for all but this was spicy but decent. Eggs on top were cooked perfectly. Machaca was very good as well. I also liked the beans a lot. What I didn't like at all was the water we ordered was the 16.9 oz bottle from Sams Club and they charged us $1.75 each! That is BS. Coffee was $2.00 which makes up for the water charge. Service was good from the guy working. Overall a good place, I recommend this place. Support the little guys!

Had lunch with a couple of friends and to my surprise this…read morewas a small eatery within the Shop n Save grocery store, but the food was awesome. I had the Barbacoa burrito it was very flavorful and the spices were just right. Service & price were great for the amount of food they served. Definitely will suggest as a go to Mexican food spot for lunch.

Such a great little stop at the very back of the Shop N Save. They made us a custom veggie burrito…read morewith the best green chile sauce. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Price is very reasonable.