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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“Makayla is a terrific waitress. They have excellent food and a fun atmosphere. We will be going back!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Very good food you should all go“

“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.“

“Our dinner was fantastic! Our waiter - Joan (? sp) was excellent. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the entrees as well as the wines. Checking in to the restaurant was fine, but getting seated took quite a while as no one was at the front desk to help the one person there. More personnel need to be available to seat guests.“

“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.“

“I met a friend here on a Thursday evening around 5 PM, and it wasn’t too crowded. We were seated right away and had a great experience with our waiter, who was very patient and accommodating, especially since we were catching up and took a while to order.

I ordered the Caesar salad with salmon, and my friend had the grilled fish dinner. Both dishes were flavorful and enjoyable. However, the chocolate cake was a bit of a letdown—it tasted more like a boxed cake than something made from scratch.

Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with good service. The restaurant did stsrt to fill up within a few hours as it seemed to be a very popular place for families and those celebrating birthdays. While I wouldn’t normally choose this chain on my own due to the limited healthy options, it was a nice place to meet up with a friend and enjoy a meal.“

“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.“

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

“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 .“

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

“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!“

“Delicious and unique dishes! Tasty mimosas too!“

“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 ?“

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

“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 went to Daves High Desert Grill last night for the first time. It took around 15 minutes to decide what I wanted. Everything sounded amazing. I ended up getting chicken nachos. I asked my server if they were a big serving and he said yes. When my nachos arrived, I was surprised how huge my nachos were! More than enough for 3 people. I did my best to finish but the chicken nachos won! The atmosphere was great and staff was very friendly. I look forward to my next visit.“

“Buen lugar, súper agradable me encanto el espectáculo , la música y la atención.“

“Fun place. 1sr time here had a blast.“

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

“The food took a little longer than we hoped but I understand that we have to learn a new kind of patience since covid. Everyone is short handed. It was worth the wait. The food was great & the server was kind & took the time to chat with us for a bit. I don't remember her name, but we will be making this place a regular for me.“

“We had a great experience here. My wife and I fully enjoyed our food, and the service was great. I rarely give a five-star, but this particular evening, the team at BJs earned it.

Kid-friendliness: I would have no problem taking small children“

“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“

“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!!“

“Husband and I split the surf and turf burger with chile cheese fries and the corn elote ribs. The food was delicious, every table around us was gushing about how good their meals were. The staff was very kind and attentive and recommended options for us. Want to go back sometime to try the song bingo and trivia nights.“

“FANTASTIC!!! Just ate at ABQ city limits and it was superb! Green chile cheeseburger on sopaipillas was fantastic, the GREEN CHILE CHEESE FRIES were epic as hell, and the gf loved her Indian tacos. 10/10, will be back. Also, the seasonal, homemade pumpkin roll was great as well, obvi.“

“Long wait to be seated, considering we had a reservation. Check-in staff poorly organized and confused. Waitress overwhelmed and unatentive for basic check-ins. (Would've liked a little more tea). Manager supported her but we had to get our own utensils after food was served and then hunt down steak knives. Seemed like an overall lack of organization and communication. Just tired of the overused and undersolved excuse of being understaffed. Thankfully, all four meals were delicious.“

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

“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.“

“Awesome place highly recommended.“

“1st time here. Loved it, had the beef calzone. Let me tell you, it was HUGE!!! But delicious ?. Paris I believe was her name, was a very gracious server. We definitely will be back. Sorry I didn't take a picture. They have a great selection of beers. I personally had an Elephants on parade.“

“Beat frita pie dog eveeeerr! I wanted to turn around and buy more. Big dog, home made chili, Texas toast, cheese lettuce tomato oh my soo good only 5.79!! Try it you won't regret!!

Frito Pie Dog ill be dreaming of you .“