very mediocre food. the chicken strips lkd like they'd be put in an oven days ago & heated up as needed. dry & hard to cut. service was ok, friendly a bit slow. ambiance was ok nothing special read more

Wow! So I've been wanting to check out this place for a bit because of how the exterior looked, the interior was even better A very beautiful modern look to it, we ordered the spicy old fashioned's which weren't spicy but this is exactly how I like my old fashioned's. We both ordered a charcuterie board to start and oh my was it delicious, highly recommend ! Perfect for 2 to share. For entrees, we ordered the chicken sandwich and the kabobs. Great portion size! Isabella was our waitress and we will be back ! Must check out this spot ! read more

Came in for lunch last week, it was fairly busy but only had a 10 min wait. Ambiance was nice, neat and clean place. Friendly when we walked in. We ordered our entrees and waited about 30 mins until I had to chase the server down. The server did not come back to our table the entire time after we got our drinks to check up on us, or apologize for the wait. When I did flag her down to ask her about our food, less then 3 mins later it came. I think we were forgotten. I ordered the Chicken Scallopini and didn't realize it was fried chicken tenders I was going to get on top of pasta, a little unusual. Chicken was overcooked, pasta tasted alright, would've liked more capers. They did discount my entrée 50% off, honestly they should've comped it. 30 mins to wait for a meal, and to have to chase down a server who didn't check in on us warrants that in my opinion. Seems like a nice place but most likely will not return again. read more

Wow! What a gem!! The food, service and ambience are amazing! One of the best places I've eaten at lately! I've been there multiple times and finally got around to posting my review. Their food is fresh and delicious! The salads are huge. The sandwiches are big enough to share . They don't take reservations so you might have to wait but it's worth it! If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside on the patio, it's lovely. read more

Service and food were excellent. Will go again.....the menu has quite a few things - - varied and very good...

When you walk in, you order food/drinks at the counter and then are given a table number. Seating is a nice combo of booths and chairs, and also a high chair/bar area. All food is made in house. I wish they would focus more on their fried chicken. It's perfectly seasoned, crispy, and OMG good. Of note, some items on the menu are chicken, but not fried, so be aware of that when making your choices. They also have a children's menu that caters to the standard picky child, but if you can talk your little one into the fried chicken, it'll be an improved nutritional experience that your typical chicken fingers. They are also willing to water down the lemonade so that the sugar high and inevitable crash can be mediated. read more

Went in with my wife. The server was nice and did a good job, the food just took forever to come out. It seemed like anything that wasn't a salad took a while. For the cost, I expected more chicken on the Airline Chicken and wish they had more vegetable options than asparagus. read more

We ordered our meal and waited 45 minutes and the food never came. Had to get our meals to go. Food was Just ok. Don't think we will be back. read more

It amazes me in 2024, that a restaurant isn't friendly towards a GF allergy. It doesn't take much to source a local bakery to meet the needs of your community. I understand it's a "scratch kitchen " but from the food I've seen come out it could be better this is one of the only lunch spots in the heights. Service is okay. The only really good thing is the wine list and the bar / patio ambiance. Otherwise it feels really chainy. read more

Loved the vibe of this place. The food was delicious and gourmet. I loved the tater tots! I also loved the chicken salad on salad. It was delicious! Hubs got a sandwich and also tasted that and man was that gourmet! Overall love this place and will be back to try a lot of other menu items read more

It was conveniently located to meet up for a nice dinner. Clean and good customer service.

Seeing as how this is coming from Dions, I had very high expectations! Don't worry, Tula's delivered! Got the chicken salad sandwich and tomato soup and it was both amazing! Also got a drink, the Santa Fe blue and it was so tasty and amazing! I could've had so many of these! Highly recommend! read more

Tula's Kitchen - Chicken salad sandwich with tomato bisque - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I am not one for leaving bad reviews, but the service tonight was so odd that I needed to. the food was exceptional. we've come here many times and the experience is usually good and so is the food. however, tonight, it was weird/bad. The waitress only checked on us maybe once despite the area around us not being full. she would stop at every table but it felt almost like she was avoiding our table? We got the wrong drinks. She never came back with our straws. All of our food was delivered by other staff and we'd usually ask them to correct our things or bring us things because she never checked on us. We also mentioned the chair was wobbly and seemed to almost break when we sat down, and she didn't really acknowledge it. She just kind of stared when we brought it up. We were very confused and turned off by the whole interaction. I genuinely don't think we did anything to feel like we didn't deserve the same care that others were getting. We weren't rude and we never raised our voices or got mad at her for anything. The whole experience was off and if we choose to return, we might have to go to the other location. read more

Lovely lunch of the berry patch salad with salmon and he had the lemon caper salmon. Both solid dishes. Good portions and quality food. Our server Mando was polite, professional and maybe a bit too reserved. Clearly he is new to the waitering game and will soon learn how to bump up his tips with higher ticket amounts. Dinning room is decorated in early millennial. Why folks with years of food service and dozens of restaurants under their belts would use carpet in the dinning room, (already stained) can only be answered by whomever came up with this design feature/flaw. The booths are lovely, but we are 2 big guys and our knees hit each other, the booths are so narrow. I'd like to see a few more vegetarian and pescatarian offerings. Overall, I'm impressed. Check Tula's out. read more

I ordered the prime rib sandwich. This was the worst meal I've ever had in a restaurant.

Atmosphere was bright and airy. The staff was attentive and friendly. My husband liked the kabobs, my chicken salad was too dry.

Absolutely amazing! We come here at least once a week. The food can't be beat. We have had almost everything on the menu, and each item is 5 star. My favorite cocktail is the spicy mango marg. Give it a try! read more

Went here for the first time today. Found the atmosphere to be very nice and pleasing. The ordering was not what I expected. They have the menus on the wall behind the cashier. They do have hand outs, so you can stand there, figure out what you want and then tell the cashier. You seat yourself and the server comes promptly. Our server was Isaiah and he in no way could of been more pleasing. Extremely professional and attentive. One of us ordered the Green Chili Chicken Stew, another ordered the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, and I the Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken. Our meals came in a very timely manner. Two of us were very pleased with the lunch, but mine, the Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken was raw on the inside. Caught our waiter and showed him and he immediately picked my plate up and was so apologetic I told him I would like to exchange it for the Green Chili Stew. Absolutely no problem with that. I was so pleased at the quickness of being served. So many times when you send something back, the others are half done if not finished with there meal by the time you get your reorder. The Stew was a good choice. All of our meals came with Cucumber salad also very tasty. The only other thing I wish our Stew come with is bread of some sort. I really missed that. The inside was very clean and I loved the atmosphere. Restroom were spotless. Isaiah promptly served our checks, ( which is a real perk ), took our payment and returned quickly with our receipts. I very seldom leave a 50% tip, but the way in which we were taken care of it was well worth it. Will definitely return. Would of given five 's if it hadn't been for the rawness of the chicken. I wish I would of remembered to take pictures of our meal, but we were chatting so much that I forgot. (my apologies). read more

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Great food with a difference. Unexpected selections that really show thought and experience. Very delicious. We will be sure to go there on every chance we get. We greatly enjoyed our patio setting. The place was full but we were not crowded. Very nice staff. read more

Great food, service and ambience. Fairly priced and in a nice area. I would recommend!

Food is only so-so. Nothing to rave about. Service to is not great. Will.not br back. Fried chicken was overcooked. Knife would not cut it.

Really good food! We're here on family vacation, and we went to Tula's for lunch after our long, terrible United Airlines flight. We couldn't wait to have drinks. The spicy mango margarita isn't frozen, but they WILL make it frozen if you ask!!! The only reason I didn't give five stars is because they do not offer any GF bread options. The ambiance reminds me of Culver's lol It has cushy rubber booths, and it's a relatively small place. I would go back again. It was good. I had the half chicken. YUM. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner. It was really good! Great service and the food is made to order. I really enjoyed it. Such clean and fresh food, I would definitely recommend it here. read more

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First let's just say love the ambiance and decor very clean and bright. Our waitress was super friendly and kind. Love the small menu instead of having a million items to choose from, they just have signature items. I ordered the chicken scallopini the crispy chicken was delicious!!! The Mac and cheese was okay it needed flavor very very bland no salt no flavor in this dish. So my husband hated it. Will we be back again? Probably not anytime soon with my husband. read more

Tula's Kitchen - Mac and cheese and chicken scallopini - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I had never been here and had heard mixed reviews. I went for lunch and really enjoyed this place. The atmosphere was very open and inviting. You do order when you walk in but then a waiter or waitress takes care of you after that. We tried two different sandwiches, a Ruben and a grilled cheese. Both were delicious as were the sides we chose. Our waiter was very attentive. I'll be back! read more

Today was my second visit here. It has changed a bit since my first visit. Instead of ordering at the counter and having your drinks and food delivered to your table, you are now seated and orders are taken at your table. The menu has also changed a bit and additional items added. Went with a friend and she ordered the Thai BBQ sandwich. The sandwich was loaded with a generous portion of BBQ. She said it was delicious. Being it was a cold day, I was seeking comfort food. I got the grilled cheese (add green chile and turkey). Served on sourdough bread that was perfectly toasted. The three cheeses with the green Chile and turkey were generous and I chose the tomato bisque as my side. Could choose from tater tots, soup, or their signature salad as the side. The tomato bisque soup was really delicious. Served with crema, house made croutons, and fresh basil. Ended up being too much food for me and brought half my sandwich home and I will toast it up for dinner early in the week in a cast iron skillet. Everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked great. Will definitely be back. The space is open and bright with a lot of natural light. Even when busy, not so loud you couldn't easily carry on a conversation. Will definitely be back. read more

Honestly I had higher hopes for this place, but it wasn't bad. The Mac and cheese was pretty bland if it didn't have the green chile kick. My MIL liked the chicken tenders, they were juicy & well breaded. The staff was very sweet and prompt, the restaurant was clean. Not sure id go back, not many vegetarian options. read more

Tula's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I was pleasantly surprised to find this place. Decor is lovely and food was tasty. Our server was super friendly and attentive.

We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience at Tula's Kitchen! This place has a great vibe, and the staff were very helpful, nice, and patient since it was our first time and we're indecisive. My wife got the chicken salad sandwich and a cup of the green while stew and loved both. I got the crispy chicken sandwich, and it was honestly almost too much chicken. The chicken on the sandwich is their chicken strips, but their chicken strips are huge. I ended up pulling one out, eating the sandwich with just one chicken strip, and then eating the other chicken strips by itself. It was great! I got a beer also, but they do have a full bar if you prefer anything else. Overall a wonderful experience and we'll definitely be coming back to Tula's. read more

Tula's Kitchen - Crispy chicken sandwich with tots - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Have been wanting to try and tonight was the night! Hubby had grilled cheese and tomato bisque--one of the best he's had. The bisque was flavorful, rich and perfect with the grilled cheese. An adult version of a childhood favorite. I had the beef kabobs w/ potatoes and broccolini. The kabobs were heavily seasoned and very tender. Most were cooked to medium rare, but a few were medium (my preference). Huge portion that could easily serve 2. Service was very friendly and attentive. On the pricey side for lunch: two entrees, two sodas and tip was $60. read more

Absolutely Delish! Very Clean, outstanding customer service and the food....y'all the food! So delicious! We will be back! Nina is so personable and very kind! Excellent customer service and great bartender! read more

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Yum!!!!!! I recently tried Tula's for the first time and I loved it! All the appetizers were delicious they were had and the salad was delicious! Very fresh good and great ambiance! Our sever was really fun too and quick with everything. Great place and we will be back there soon! read more

Since we live in Rio Rancho, we don't get to that part of town very often for a meal, but since we were in the neighborhood on Tuesday, we decided to try Tula's; we had heard that it was open. The ordering process is okay, but I can see a time when the line is out the door; another order kiosk would be helpful. We got a good table and Isaiah was quick with the drinks; asking for sweetener and straws slowed up the process. Hubby ordered the chicken strips; when they arrived, they were overly browned and looked overcooked by about 3 minutes. The supervisor came and had them replaced, but the replacements were almost as brown as the first batch. The strips were large, more like planks than strips, and Hubby said the second batch was okay; he brought one home. I ordered the berry salad, and I was sorry I did. The berries were plentiful, but there was much too much greenery in the bowl. While I like spring greens, it would truly help if they were cut into smaller pieces. Some of the greens were 4-5 inches long and trying to get all that in my mouth was something of a chore. The champagne viniagrette was very good. I agree with another reviewer that choices of bread with some of the items would be a help; the three small triangles of pita didn't last. The iced tea was refilled promptly--too promptly for me, as I use sweetener and the servers EVERYWHERE seem to want to refill the glass as soon as the level drops nearly to half. Those of us who use sweetener don't like our ratios disrupted by the addition of new beverage. The lunch check was more than either of us had anticipated, but the prices here are more in the league of an upscale bistro-type restaurant---which I guess Tula' is. The service was terrific, the atmosphere is clean and quite modern with some neat stuff hanging on the walls, but the food wasn't enough to get me to the Heights very often. read more

My husband and I went to try for lunch. There was a little wait to be seated which was fine. I ordered a steak salad and my husband ordered a pasta dish, restaurant was clearing out and another couple was sat across from us about 10 minutes after us. We ordered our drinks and food at the sane time, pretty soon after we were sat. We got our drinks and waited well over 40 minutes to get our food. The couple that was sat after us received their app and their food, we asked the server and she kept saying it our food was coming. Mean while we were still waiting for a salad and pasta dish. The food finally came and it was just blah the streak was not seasoned and the pepper shaker that I grabbed from another table was empty. Just overall not a great experience and food was disappointing. read more

This was our first time here. It is walk-up counter service. Just waited a few minutes in line and placed her order. Just an FYI, you don't pay at the counter. You pay when you are finished eating. I ordered the roasted lemon chicken, and it came with delicious diced potatoes and a little Greek salad with cucumbers tomatoes and, to Olives. My mother ordered the chicken salad sandwich. She chose the Greek salad with that too. Both entrees were excellent. We had the berry cobbler for dessert. It had a small scoop of ice cream and whipped cream topping. Also super yummy. The service was great and the atmosphere is cozy. Highly recommend! read more

Tula's Kitchen - Roasted Lemon Chicken - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tula's Kitchen is quite interesting. While the menu is simple, it doesn't quite match its facade, and it isn't executed well. We came for lunch and left after an hour and 15 minutes, which is just too long for a luncheon. We had three grilled cheese sandwiches, and two sandwiches, which were burnt and the grilled cheese non-melted. The flavor profile of them were not any better than a homemade grilled cheese. Finding out that they are the sister restaurant of Dion's, I think they do hot sandwiches way better, which is disappointing as that parent company has an extremely successful business model and menu. I'd welcome just repurposing Dion's sandwich menu and replacing it at Tula's, with different names. Also, I don't quite understand the service model. The manager checks to see if there's a table available, takes our order, then we sit down at a table of choice, then the server brings out our drinks and food, then we pay and tip. Wouldn't it make so much more sense to just have a host, and a server, like a typical restaurant? I would feel more welcome and inclined to tip more. It feels like a fast casual restaurant, imitating a full service restaurant. The issue with this service model is that we got stuck behind a group of 8, with two kids, who couldn't decide what they were ordering. It took roughly 15 minutes for them to order, and then ponder where they were going to sit, which took the manager away from the counter to accommodate. All in all, we had to wait 25 minutes roughly to order our food. If we had been sat by a host, ordered from a server, we might have had a decently quick lunch. I really feel as if Dion's could do better at helping Tula's find their niche. Maybe it's a different team, but I think you guys might want to just adopt Flying Star's model of order and pay at counter, hand them a number and food runners deliver. read more

Tulas Kitchen is a sister restaurant to dions which already holds a special place in my heart. Tula's has Delicious food, drinks, and desert! I got the Mediterranean nosh which is considered an appetizer but was PLENTY of food for a one person meal. It had pita bread, Kalamata Olives, cucumber, tomato, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. It was absolutely delectable. The margarita was a very classic one which is exactly what I was looking for. The Brownie was the same one you could get at a dions counter except it's warmed, topped with ice cream and whip cream and so delicious. The prices are great for the food and service that comes with it. I will definitely be back! read more

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All and all pretty good. I'd rather wait for food that was freshly cooked while I wait, rather than food that was precooked and has been sitting around in a heating box. But other than that, not bad. read more

I ordered the Chicken Scallopini and it was so incredibly good! It was like a paradise full of flavors in my mouth. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Tula's Kitchen - Chicken scallopini - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wonderful and tasteful food, service and ambiance ..we couldn't ask for anything more in an exquisite lunch and cocktails combo....very clean , very spacious it's a place that makes you want to not only go but to stay and hang out ....you feel important and fancy there everything you'd want in a dining experience read more