This lovely spot is adorable with delicious, fresh food options. I enjoyed the beet salad, wonderful!

We had an amazing experience at Vinaigrette today. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared -- the kind of meal that feels both satisfying and light. The Caesar Salad was a full main course, and it delivered exactly what you want from a great Caesar: crisp greens, balanced dressing, and clean flavors. Simple, fresh, and really well executed. The Reuben, though, completely stole the show. It was so good we ended up ordering a second one. The flavors were bold without being heavy, and the balance of tangy, savory, and crunchy made it one of the best Reubens we've ever had. The Beet Goes On was another highlight -- colorful, creative, and layered with flavor. It's one of those dishes that reminds you why Vinaigrette has such a loyal following. Vinaigrette nails that rare mix of modern creativity, fresh ingredients, and food that leaves you feeling great afterward. We walked out already talking about what we want to try next. read more

Vinaigrette - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

First time at the new location. So, what has changed: First and foremost, Vinaigrette has ended the tipless policy where wait staff appreciation was simply included in the price. What replaced that is a new Kitchen Appreciation Fee (2%). Second, the location has less convenient parking. Third, there seems to be fewer waitstaff than at the previous location. Not sure why, perhaps someone was out on a Saturday lunchtime. Or the owner wants to reduce staff expenses. OK, so what is the same? Food is as good as I recall from the old location. We enjoyed our meals. Ambiance inside is as interesting as the old place and the outdoor seating is much larger. Recommended. read more

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I'd eaten there before and loved the food but not this time. Everything was disappointing - the service as well as the food. The service was slow to non-existent. They were slow to take our order as well as bring out the food and take care of us. My son asked for more water and finally just got up and went inside and got it himself. I tried 3 different dishes: the kale nachos were inedibly salty. The mac & cheese was white, watery thin and the "cheese" sauce has curdled/split. Maybe they forgot to add the cheese. Check out the photo. We didn't finish it. The beets in "The Beet goes on" salad were inedibly vinegary. the recipe did say balsamic-roasted (which sounded good) but these were awful. They tasted more vinegary than pickled beets. Even though I was starving, I couldn't finish the beets. Also, they added in a 2% "Kitchen Appreciation Fee"! Really?! That's a new one! read more

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Loved the food but not the service at Santa Fe's location, so figured I'd try a summer special at the location in ABQ. Can confirm they are consistent! Lovely salad, lackluster service. Peach burrata salad did not disappoint. If you're comfortable flagging down your server for water refills and napkins, I think the food is worthwhile - but will opt for carryout to avoid tipping when it's not earned. An elderly couple walked out as we exited, grumbling because they waited 30 minutes and never had drinks brought to their table or orders taken... Felt bad for them. Vinaigrette management needs to reevaluate the training they're providing, so their servers can be successful! read more

Healthiest and most delicious meal we've had in Albuquerque! Must try the Omega salad with herb chicken breast and the Cobb salad with steak. Both were very hearty meals, but S healthy. The Ginger Turmeric Tonic was out of this world! The service was excellent. Our very kind server gave a complimentary chopped hard-boiled egg for the Omega salad, although the salad didn't come with it. The interior was colorful, cozy, and filled with beautiful artwork created by the owner's mother. It was like eating in a very hip, comfy art museum. read more

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Salads, soups, sandwiches, sides, cocktails, mocktails... Vinaigrette is a solid lunch spot for some healthy options. The menu has their salads organized by sweet, savory, "bright and zingy" and "in balance" salads; you also have the option of adding meat, seafood, and other extras (like panko-crusted goat cheese). I opted for the cobb salad (sans bacon) with the "beet drink." I didn't expect to finish my salad - but I sho' enough did! There's indoor and patio dining, and there's also a new pickleball court. They also have other locations in Santa Fe and in Austin, Texas. read more

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Cute spot on Route 66 with delicious salads and other tasty offerings with friendly staff in a vibrant colorful relatively quiet atmosphere. There are so many salads and they are a lot more unique than most restaurant offerings and do a great job balancing flavors and textures to complement the meal and make it very enjoyable. They do have other food and beverages that are pretty good, but their salads are outstanding. read more

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Such a delicious salad place! I believe this is the only dedicated salad shop in Albuquerque and man it's pretty delicious! They give you a bunch of focaccia for $2 and a huge serving of salad. Yeah, the price is steep but it's super worth it! They have wine beer and some cocktails as well. They even have a new pickleball court out front! Service was prompt and kind. Super clean and bright inside! read more

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I don't know what it is, but vinaigrette truly is the only place that I have ever craved a salad. It's just usually not something that I find myself craving, however there's something magical they do to that lettuce to make it delightful. Let's be real, it's not a cheap place but the food is genuinely good. From the salads to the sandwiches, there's something for everyone on the menu. I personally really like the turkey sandwich but this time I wanted to try a few different apps. I ended up not being able to get the wings that I wanted to try because they were out and said that was the last day of their seasonal menu, but I tried the duck tacos and the kale nachos. The duck tacos do not look like tacos at first, but they are very flavorful. The nachos came with about six chips with black beans, kale, and an avocado cream sauce. I really enjoyed both and that was what I counted as my dinner. I also want to note that they did move, they are now just a little bit further up central, and the new set up is nice. I think the restaurant overall is a little small on the inside now, but the patio is great and kind of closed off central. read more

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I met Erin in 2008 at her family's home in Nambe, NM when Vinaigrette was a dream. She showed me where she was going to grow the vegetables and how she was going to care for them. Since then, I think she name that land, the farm. Her dream came true starting with opening Vinaigrette in Santa Fe. Then in Albuquerque, then Austin. She also opened Modern, another boutique restaurant. Special. I rely on being served fresh and clean foods. Clean meaning no pesticides. The Albuquerque location has moved to where Modern was, up the road in Central and the food is still great. The paintings by and memories of her Aunt Judy are still hanging on the walls to add color to an already colorful space. I just love it there and will continue to support Erin and her staff. read more

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Food is always fresh and delicious. My go-to is the La pepita salad. Kale, black beans, chicken and a zesty vinaigrette dressing there's also seeds (not sure what type of seed) The mushroom soup is always a favorite. Today was the first time I tried their lemon garlic mashed potatoes. Reasoning for the three stars is because of the service. Waitress was very nice but she would walk by our table (sitting outside in 87 degree weather) and see that we had no water and she failed to offer or fill our waters up multiple times. I requested additional dressing & had to ask multiple times. I eat there often and this same issue happens every time. I think the wait staff would do good with additional training. They have outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Vinaigrette - Mushroom soup and lemon garlic mashies - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Food is awesome. Don't. Skip on the duck tacos. Super delicious and unique. Solid service once you have their attention. read more

Vinaigrette - Pea mushroom salad and duck tacos - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great food but wow is it expensive now. We had a salad with a few shrimps, a sandwich, fries and two glasses of wine. $88. $16 for kale and anchovies $9 for 5 shrimps. A "kitchen fee" Too expensive for us. That's too bad. We used to really enjoy it. We won't be going back. read more

I wanted to eat healthily for my trip to Albuquerque. This place had great salad options and the server was very patient on answering our questions on serving sizes. My husband isn't as much of a salad person, but enjoyed his meal as well. The restaurant is nice, well lit & decorated. read more

First time at the new location, so it's been a while, and I tend to order the same thing each time I go (beet salad with bacon crumbles and without goat cheese, usually with a chicken breast for protein). Excellent and filling meal. They were very flexible about accommodating my goat-cheese-avoidance issues, and my friend had a few specific requests, none of which were a problem for the kitchen. We ate outside but I was delighted to hear that the noise level inside was much reduced from the previous location (and one of the reasons we hadn't been back for a while). Service was excellent and friendly. An excellent lunch. read more

Date night for the letter V was Vinaigrette. We were not disappointed. I ordered the roasted veggie sandwich with the side of omega salad. My husband ordered the tuna melt sandwich with the side of omega salad. We started with the bread and the kale fritters. Everything came out quick. The fritters came out hot and they were a little spicy which we liked. My sandwich was cheesy and so delicious. Everything was seasoned perfectly. We definetly be back. read more

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Amazing salads, lots of variety. Each one is made to order. The salads are pricey, between $15-$20 but well worth these delicious veggie creations. read more

The food is pricey but the quality is great and always delicious. Service is good. The beer is never very cold, unfortunately. The other drinks are delicious and creative. This is the perfect place if you're looking for something tasty and deeply nourishing. They have a cute inside and patio. read more

What the hell happened to the Vinaigrette that opened in Albuquerque under the ownership of Erin Wade???!!!!! It had fantastic service by a great staff, delicious food, etc. Now itʻs moved down the street and the service was horrible (so much so that I had to point it out) and the food was underwhelming. Itʻs a complete tragedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to go there all the time but itʻs not worth the agony when Iʻm there, especially since I remember the former place. And what about Modern General?????????????? Jeez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Vinaigrette in Santa Fe is a delightful gem, and the perfect spot for a healthy, delicious meal. Located just a short walk from the Santa Fe hotel, it was incredibly convenient to pop in after a long day of seeing the town. The food was outstanding--starting with the mushroom stew, which was incredibly hearty, packed with earthy flavors and a generous portion of mushrooms. It was the perfect comfort food without being heavy. The Asian salad was a standout, fresh and vibrant, and adding the seared tuna steak on top took it to the next level--such a great pairing! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and it felt like the ideal choice for anyone looking for something both light, satiating, and satisfying. The interior of the restaurant is modern and clean, with a thoughtful design that makes it feel both welcoming and stylish. Although it was a bit chilly when we visited, so we didn't get to enjoy the cute patio, I can imagine it being a lovely spot to dine during warmer months--it would definitely shine during the summer. Overall, I highly recommend Vinaigrette if you're in Santa Fe and looking for a healthy, flavorful meal in a charming setting with attentive/friendly servers. Whether you're after a nourishing dinner, vegan friendly meal, or just a light bite, this place delivers on all fronts especially as a date night spot. Some of the negative reviews I read on here had me cracking up but I didn't experience anything close to anything but delightful. read more

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Met my friends and family here for a healthy dinner. The restaurant was clean, plenty of tables, and our servers were friendly. We ordered the duck tacos and the mac and cheese for appetizers. The duck tacos were delicious. some of us tasted no spice, and one of us said it was too spicy. The mac and cheese was pretty tasty. I ordered the Asian Chopped Salad with the duck confit. Pretty tasty, although I didn't like the crispy, white noodles all over the top of the salad. I just moved them out of the way. And I will say that $26.50 for a salad is a bit high for me. The two others in my party ordered a Rueben and a Cuban Torta. they enjoyed the sandwiches. They were supposed to get a side salad with those sandwiches. Instead three pieces of lettuce with a few croutons and tomatoes were on the lettuce. I was told that they were tasty pieces of lettuce, but definitely not a side salad (in my opinion). We also ordered bread for the table. It came out chopped into tiny pieces. I think that is to make it look larger than it is? I would have preferred bread slices, but the bread was delicious. Overall, I would try this restaurant again, when not starving, and I would probably not order a protein as it made the salad extremely expensive. read more

There's a reason Vinaigrette doesn't list their prices online. $25.29 (before gratuity) for one salad is ridiculous, especially considering the meat addition was about 1/4 a chicken breast. Our service wasn't good. The server wore a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles t-shirt and I had to wave him down to get a refill on water. He seemed unkempt and was on his cell instead of checking on tables. The salad was fine; you can get the same thing in the pre-mixed bags for approximately $4 at your local grocery. For $25, I expected much higher quality and better service, especially since most of the dish is raw and just needs to be tossed a few times to be served. I wouldn't return. The price vs. service left me feeling ripped off. read more

Vinaigrette - Asian chopped salad with chicken added. - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Not gonna lie, wasn't sure about this place as my daughters are all about getting food I figured would be considered weird. For a Tuesday, I wasn't expecting any delays. Well the place picked up and there were only two wait staff. The wait was talking a bit but we noticed the bar tender sliced his fingers pretty bad. Ok, understandable. The food arrived and everything was super good! Not weird at all! This is more vegan but offered plenty of meat add ons. Over all the place is very nice with a relaxing vibe. Our waitress did her best and L super friendly! A great experience! Also great for my lovely bride for her birthday!! read more

Vinaigrette - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The atmosphere is nice but debatable if we liked their old location better. What was problematic was the increase in prices and the markedly decrease in quality of food. The so called variety of salads were similar with one added variation, nothing remarkable or memorable. They need to go back to their roots if I am going to come back again. It appears they sacrificed freshness and quality of product. read more

Food is okay. Service was fine. Ambiance is fine. It's very expensive for what it is. read more

Coming from California, where fruits and vegetables are a normal part of our djet, it was such a relief to discover Vinaigrette! The salads are so delicious, the focaccia warm and yummy and the service was excellent! A special shout out to the wonderful Grace, who was our server! read more

I know this place has always been a little arrogant and the service has always been just okay, but the rudeness of the staff today because they were "too short staffed to seat us" at one of the MANY available tables while my elderly parents stood waiting patiently in the sun, was over the top. At first, someone was going to seat us, and she had menus in her hand, but then she set them down and went to the back and never came back. She never mentioned anything about being too busy or short staffed or said anything normal like "it's going to be a 15 minute wait," she just avoided me and checked someone out and took an order at another table. Two other parties were seated (one given our menus!) and after trying to get anyone's attention, I eventually picked up some menus and said to a server I was walking by that I was going to take them and sit at the empty shaded table, to which she snapped at me to "just be patient" because they were short staffed. So I went outside and told my parents we couldn't stay because they were too short staffed and the same server made a point of being rude to them too, which really wasn't necessary--they hadn't even interacted with her. The food is good, but I won't be back. read more

Worth a trip downtown if you're a local or visitor Comfortable and mostly quiet, solid local beers on tap Cocktails and wines if you wish Delicious greens and a protein add-on if you want Recommend an appetizer, goat cheese rounds are a family favorite and they change things up frequently Parking out behind the restaurant is appreciated and servers here are outstanding read more

We had a nice lunch here on their outdoor patio. We started with a cup of gumbo. For New Mexico it was OK. Little thin and no okra. I got the Rueben with side Caesar salad. Perfect amount of tasty side salad and a very good sandwich. Lots of sauerkraut and a spicy dressing. My wife had the Cobb salad that was so-so. Very little of traditional items except tomatoes. Our server was very good and took care of us throughout the meal. read more

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Based on just the first time experience I give this restaurant four stars. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at the prices on the menu and the menu options. I read some reviews where diners were complaining about the high costs. I imagine they could get a little pricey if you added protein items to salads, for example. I came with five friends. They were very gracious and seating us on a Friday at 4:00 p.m. . It wasn't too crowded when we got there but it was pretty crowded when we left 2 hours later. Our servers were very kind and attentive filling water glasses etc without our prompting. None of us got dessert because we were full. Several people asked for boxes to take their leftovers home. I had eaten earlier so I wasn't too hungry and I got a bowl of their seafood chowder. Was really good and I would love to have it again soon. Their wine prices are pretty hefty at $13 a glass. We mostly all got Moscow mules which were priced at $11 each. We will definitely be back. read more

The Vinaigrette is back to full speed in their new (and smaller) location. We ordered eight meals to go for a small get-together and all of us were happy with our selections. I had the Asian salad with rice noodles and some cilantro lime shrimp for protein...which I highly recommend. The salads are not cheap but the produce & ingredients are super fresh. The to go order was ready for pick up and came off without a hitch. read more

Visiting from San Diego- was feeling something fresh after all the delicious New Mexican food. I ordered the Nutty Professor 10/10 and the berry pie- also 10/10. Seriously impressed with this place. Delicious, clean, very friendly, and great wine &beer! read more

Salad lovers rejoice!!! Vinaigrette is the spot for you! I will admit, I'm more of a meat and potatoes guy who usually skips the vegetable line, but Vinaigrette's wide variety of salad and protein choices offers something for everyone! There are non salad offerings BUT DON'T BE THAT GUY !! It's a salad place! I highly suggest one! The drink offerings are amazing and the lemonade is sweet pucker good ! Lastly the ambience is clean and open with amazing service ! It's rare to get the coveted 5 star rating but give me one more visit and we will talk... I say flock!!! read more

Vinaigrette - Asian salad - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We came here on a Sunday night and it was pretty packed, mainly with outdoor dining. It took about 5-10 minutes before someone came to check in on us about what we wanted to order. We ordered the beet salad, the Reuben sandwich with an Omega side salad, Mac and cheese appetizer, Portuguese lemonade and the turmeric tonic drink (non-alcoholic). The beet salad was amazing - lots of feta cheese and just a right amount of salad dressing that was both sweet and tart. The Reuben sandwich was also enjoyable with a good amount of meat that was crispy and well prepared. The Omega salad dressing was tart and oniony but still good. The Portuguese lemonade was sweet and good, and the alcohol content was not too strong according to my partner. The turmeric tonic was very refreshing - fresh and like a fresh soda. In total, our meal was $64, which was the most we paid in all of our time in NM. They are a non-tipping restaurant as they contend that they pay their workers well. However, there is still a tip line for exceptional service, which of course makes us uneasy not to tip. It is still a great model though if they really are paying their workers a livable wage without the tip (wish they would clarify what that was). read more

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Dinner tonight at Vinegarette. First time in the new building and it felt as comfy yet modern and clean as the old building. I ordered duck confit tacos and was blown away by the flavors and texture . I preferred them w/o the sauce, which for me overwhelmed to brightness of the tacos. Also shared an order of mac and cheese - they do it so well. We were surprised with a complimentary order of kale fritters which were out of this world. Perfectly crispy on the outside, moist and flavorful filling. The dipping sauce is spicy - watch out! Overall a hit and plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. read more

Fabulous Salmon salad ! Service was plaisant and fast . Ambiance clean , young makes you feel good . Will be back . read more

One of my favorite salad places, however the prices have gone up pretty much like everything else around here. But for a sandwich and half salad they want $17 dollars and $21 with an iced tea. My salad portion was pathetic for that amount. I don't even know if they add gratuity anymore which they should disclose on their new menus if they are. Service was mediocre and our meals came out pretty late. I don't think I'll be back for a while considering I paid $70 for two meals, two drinks (ice tea) and a slice of carrot cake. Ambiance is nice, they've moved from their old location if you're wondering, it's just up the street. Same terrible parking situation, But it's downtown and that's the way it tends to be in that area. read more

Vinaigrette - Ice tea - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Was invited by a friend to eat for dinner. When walking in it's very nice. The aesthetic is very pleasing and the lighting is beautiful too! This is a fancier restaurant with gourmet salads and other foods. It was very unique and tasty :-) Most portions are small but food is unique and tasty! read more

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FABULOUS fresh food, service, and the most perfect patio. We were driving along I40 through NM on vacation and was looking forward to eating here. Just as we're were arriving it started to sprinkle and, traveling with our dog, we needed a patio. The GM went above and beyond creating a place for us outside to ensure we were safe from any rain. The GM and waitstaff continued to check on us frequently. The food completely exceeded my already high expectations and the portions were generous. I'm looking forward to trying our desert but being so full I had to get it to go and save it for later. I definitely recommend anyone in or stopping through Albuquerque to check this place out. read more

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