50 Best American Restaurants in Albuquerque

“I can honestly say that this restaurant has some of the best dishes I have ever had. Not only is their food delicious, but their desserts are of top quality. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.“

“The Range Cafe is wonderful place, has great eats, and most of all AMAZING STAFF!!“

“The Range Cafe is wonderful place, has great eats, and most of all AMAZING STAFF!!“

“Generous portions of freshly prepared meals. Attentive servers. Never disappointed.“

“Genuine, hard working local restaurant!“

“They accommodated my allergies and still managed to give me the best meal of my life! The service was incredible, and the chef was very present for all diners. I was extremely impressed.“

“good food, great people, everything seems hand made fresh.“

“Thank you for hosting us tonight. We had great food, atmosphere and excellent customer service.“

“Freaking delicious. Literally everything was excellent.“

“I love the birria ramen 😍😍 it’s the best“

“Our server Christine was amazing! She was prompt, made amazing recommendations, and never made us feel rushed. Food was great we had the wings and I had the Greek salad. 10/10 recommend.“

“Veronica is the best server always enjoy her service cold beer hot food highly recommended“

“amazing customer service. wait staff is amazing. the food selection is top notch“

“Top notch food and great service from Emma and the crew! Will be back!“

“This place was awesome! Great veterans atmosphere. Need more 82nd Abn, 1st In Div, and 1st Armored Div memorabilia! Sure do wish we could be there on Fridays for the OG breakfasts. Great food, highly recommended, as a veteran myself.“

“amazing brunch service! went here with a friend and had the French toast- which I highly recommend. Decently priced too!“

“Stopped on our way through to Colorado! What a treat! Staff is extra friendly and food was fantastic. We’d totally be regulars if we lived nearby!“

“Great food! I would definitely go again for a nice place to relax after work.“

“I can't even remember how many years I've been going here. Great sandwiches. Great creamy green chile chicken stew.“

“We were seated promptly, our waitress was professional and attentive. The food was delicious. Will definitely visit again.“

“If you do not have allergies, I recommend Milly's as the food is very tasty. HOWEVER, if you have allergies, I do not recommend it. I told my server I had a soy allergy and she needed to make sure the kitchen was aware. I noticed she did NOT make note of it on the order form. I should have questioned it when my food arrived but I did not. I am speculating that they use soy bean oil in their fryer. Fortunately my allergy is moderate instead of severe so I was "just" MISERABLE for 2+ days. I contacted them through their website but never heard back from them so I am guessing they do not care. Sad since their food is good and the service is as well.“

“Great food. wonderful brunch spot. My server, Shannon, was a perfect waitress. Prompt, friendly, and professional. She was the cherry on top of the sundae of great food and a fun ambience. Thanks Farmacy and Shannon. You made my day.“

“Very good food you should all go“

“Really good burgers...can't wait to go back“

“First time visit. Will be back. Service great. Food great. Atmosphere nice. Good prices Try the Santa Fe pancake. You won’t be disappointed.“

“We love eating here! It's one of our go-to spots because the food is always delicious and they offer lot's of gluten free options. I've never had an issue dining here. They take great precautions and are very knowledgeable about gluten-free. Their gluten-free flat bread pizza is absolutely delicious! “

“DAVE YOU HAVE REALLY OUTDONE YOURSELF. NO DOUBT YOU ARE THE FINEST GRILL IN ALBUQUERQUE AND THE PRESENTATION OF ANY ITEM ON YOUR MENU IS A WINNER.. I TOOK A FRIEND FOR THE FIRST TIME SATURDAY AND SHE KNOWS THE FINEST OF ALL DINING.. SHE HAS ALREADY SCHEDLED A GO BACK TO DAVE'S DATE. I HAVE BEEN TO YOUR OTHER ESTABLISHMENT AND IT ALSO IS TO BE COMMENDED.. I COULD GO ON AND ON BUT I JUST PLAIN LOVE DAVE'S GRILL.. SANDI“

“Great environment, with amazing food, drinks and stellar staff!!“

“Came in to have a drink and kill some time before 505 Food Fights. This place is a perfect example of an old school dive bar, the service is friendly and fast, the glasses are chilled and there's an old cigarette machine! If dives are your vibe, I definitely recommend this Effingbar when on the west side of town. :)“

“5 stars is inadequate— 10 stars please. Impeccable service, exquisitely delicious food— I could enjoy and be wowed by @frenchishabq several times a week, it’s that #memorable. Celebrated lavishly tonight to honor a BFF’s passing— Frenchish was his favorite and always thrills! TYSM for indulging our late stay ?“

“I started coming here about 3 weeks ago, anytime I’m in this area this is 100% my spot!
The food is a 10/10! Service 10/10! It’s a family biz, you can feel the love like your part of the family. Nothing like it in town.
I’ll be back every chance I get. Highly recommend!“

“Every time I come here, I leave happy. My food was good, beer was great, and my server was phenomenal! I wish I got her name. I snuck out to albuquerque for dinner, a movie, and a pedicure, and my choice for dinner absolutely did not disappoint!“

“most definitely Sophie at the bar. she is always gracious and efficient! love her!“

“great food but better service. was there during the balloon fiesta and had the best customer service in my entire life. they comped my food because i was feeling a little ill from altitude sickness. the waiter, manager and server all checked on me. they said because i did not enjoy my food (again not their fault)that i should not be charged, because in their words the food did not live up to the expectations of the restaurant. i will not hesitate in trying it again the next time i am in albuquerque. awesome restraunt , if you are in the area give it a try .“

“Hello,
Wow, my first time at Rio Bravo Denny . Mr.
Angel and Ms. Abby attended to me during my visit. They were awesome, as well as the cooks. A robot brought out my food and Ms. Ms. Abby put it on my table and make sure everything thing was ok.

My order was exactly or even batter what I order, what an awesome experience. They were very efficient, my coffee cup was never empty. She made sure it was full at all time.
From the moment they took my order I felt that I was going to have a positive and pleasant experience at Denny.

I really appreciated their above and beyond services. Also, they were very pleasant to talk with. What I’ve experienced tonight I have not seen or experienced in a long time in the food industry. They are definitely an asset to the company.

So, when you get a chance, please visit these two wonderful people who are good what they do, at our local Denny here on Rio Bravo, SW.

Please remember, majority's of their salaries relies on “Tips”. So, please remember to show your appreciation for their hard work and services they provide you.

Thank you for your time.
I hope you have a wonderful experience as well.

Thank you, 👍🏼💯
Deon
Albq. SW.

Parking: From my experiences I would recommend to sustaining what you are doing now from what I’ve experienced tonight. I strongly believe you have two individuals that I came in contact with during my visit who are very proud and take ownership on what they do.
I always believe to sustain great people they need to be rewarded and recognized there dedication to the establishment. I do hope Mr. Angel and Ms. Abby do get a raise and bonus.

On the other hand, an improvement that I’ve recognize is when you exit or leave the restaurant to go west, you can’t. You have to drive east on Rio Brovo and then make a
U-turn. For now it’s manageable. However, I do hope the city staff have a Master plan to improve or remedy the situation.

Keep up the great work!

Thank you.

Thank you 🙏🏼“

“I love, love, love their tofu huevos rancheros (and not just for breakfast--I sometimes get it for supper). It's not on the menu -- just order the regular huevos, sub tofu for eggs, leave off the cheese, and you've got a wonderfully filling, delicious meal of tofu, potatoes, beans, with your choice of green/red chile, and a tortilla. Don't fret about "not enough vegan options" on the menu -- they've got you. Just speak up and ask to substitute tofu for what you want, and leave off the cheese. The staff and kitchen are very accommodating and can guide you through veganizing many menu options. They *sometimes* have vegan baked goods. They always have plant milk for the coffee. Updated from previous review on 2025-03-01“

“We recently had dinner at this restaurant, and let me tell you, it was an absolute delight! The prices are surprisingly affordable, especially considering the high quality of the food. I ordered the ribeye steak for only $22, and it was cooked perfectly—juicy and full of flavor.\n\nThe Cheddar's Painkiller drink was a standout, too! It's massive and tastes absolutely incredible. I was so impressed with the food and the overall experience that I've already promised myself to return and try more of their menu. Definitely a place worth visiting for delicious food at great prices!“

“Desiree is incredible and she makes sure we always have what we need!!“

“Stopped there midway through a long roadtrip. Best decision ever, food was fantastic! Will definitely stop there anytime we pass through again.“

“Alexis was our waitress and she did and excellent job. The French dip sandwich was excellent. I was disappointed that the coke products weren’t available but the strawberry lemonade was a good alternative.“

“Delicious and unique dishes! Tasty mimosas too!“

“Great hamburger & chile cheese fries! We will be back!“

“Anniversary Steak Dinner. Amazing. Beat steak I have ever had!! We both got it because neither of us wanted to share. Go only when Casey is there. He makes the best steaks and you won’t regret it!!“

“We are driving across country and are now headed back home to SC. We really enjoyed our Mexican dishes. I enjoyed my tamales but my favorite was the pinto beans. I’m serious.“

“I went in yesterday and tried the Raspberry Lemon Tart. I am diabetic and don't usually eat sweets. Worth it 10000% The staff is friendly, and the food is good also.“

“It's amazing I work here and love the atmosphere love my Boss and managers as well as the other gents and lady's. Clean mentally...physically makes my day a lot easier. You are who you surround yourself with, and affected by your environment, I'm glad I work here and food is amazing.“

“I had the cod sandwich last week with sweet potato fries. Both were GREAT 👍🏻 I was very pleasantly surprised. The service was great as well, everything was so clean and orderly. I look forward to coming back again for lunch, what a great place to eat.“

“This is as local as it gets! Ben & Lisa are Burquenos!“

“My husband and I went to BJ's last night and our waitress Sarah J was absolutely amazing. Her positivity and energy was able to save a date night after being treated very rudely at the cheesecake factory. She was very polite very knowledgeable and gave excellent recommendations. I had gotten one of their special mixed drinks and they had ran out of little rubber ducks that were supposed to come with it so instead of just bringing me and be like oh we were out she gave me an extra one of their little light up ice cubes to try to make up for it. If you were going to go to BJ's anytime soon I would definitely recommend asking for her.“

“Had to scroll a bit to find this place but I am so glad I did! Me and my friend went here and the vibes were immaculate! I think I found a good go to spot to take my beloved and enjoy some incredible quality food that actually gets you full!“