50 Best American Restaurants in Albuquerque

“Seyant been to Seasons 52 before. It was really excellent fresh food. The salads are large and sharable. The potato leek soup was fabulous. The scallops were plentiful (6) but could have used a touch more seasoning. The server, Chris was attentive and excellent.“

“In light of Mesa Provisions being recognized as a finalist for the James Beard Award, I thought that I would make a reservation for dinner while I was in Albuquerque. The hostess was professional and soft-spoken. My server was an engaging 50something lady. She helped me select a glass of white wine. I knew that I wanted to try the lamb shank. Unfortunately, none of the ingredients indicated that the carrot mole would be a five out of ten in terms of heat. I found the heat to be overpowering and, after a couple of bites, I asked to order something else. Despite offering to pay for the lamb shank, the restaurant graciously took it off of my bill. The staff member stated that all of their entrees are spicy. I probably wouldn't have dined at Mesa Provisions had I known this. I ordered the hamburger sans green chile. It was a serviceable hamburger, but nothing extraordinary or unusual. The chocolate surprise dessert, with meringue and hazelnuts, was delicious. The food at Mesa Provisions is prepared and presented well. They are worthy of Beard recognition. If I were to return, I'd enjoy a glass of bubbles and dessert at the bar. I added the $38 cost of the lamb shank as my tip.“

“We are a family of two grandparents, one grandson and his two 8 year old twin (fraternal) boys and six yo. girl. we go there often and enjoy the food greatly! Great food and great friendly service! Very clean restaurant! It is usually packed with returning people and working class people. They are never without customers as people know a good place to eat and sometimes you may have a wait! But it is worth the wait! Vic is in and out but greeting his people! God has blessed this man and his business! Tom & Sue Ralston“

“I have not ordered yet so I cannot comment on the quality of food but I’m sure it tastes as good as it smells but I am commenting on the staff here who are exceptional this is my first time here and I’ve never been to a better place restaurant or other business in general where I was treated with such humanity and truly to be made feel just as important as the next person the staff here is just amazing I probably look like a homeless person because I’m traveling and am carrying luggage but none the less these staff have welcomed me and given me the best service from the moment I walked in thank you range cafe for being who you are I’m a man who isn’t very emotional but for some reason your service has touched my heart I don’t know what to say I’m at a lots for words I wish you guys well in your lives and your journeys thank you“

“Really nice ambience and excellent service. Food is great, serving sizes are very generous, really good selection of wines and cocktails for everyone's taste. Chicken and beef dishes were enjoyed by everyone. Sides were fine week and the presentation was good, would definitely recommend, not everyday as it is pricey but well worth the trip!“

“This place is hella good! I ordered the steak sandwich, and it was real slices of steak and the perfect amount of saltiness. My friends ordered the cheeseburger and the fried chicken sandwich, all super tastey!!! I ordered a margarita and it was also really good! Our server, Albert, was really nice too. I will be back! Only in town for a month lol.“

“At a conference and looking for a steak dinner. I saw a photo online of High Noon’s food and decided to try it. The filet and veggie enchiladas that I saw online were of the highest quality, as was Chantel’s service. 5 star food and service without 5 star prices!“

“I love going to this place in the afternoon and having appetizers, tasting wine, and talking with friends. They have a lovely selection of wine flights. Almost all the wines bearing the Lescombes name--their reserve wines--are wonderful but pricey. The 921 line is middle priced and good. I especially like the rose. The food is uniformly tasty. I especially like the shrimp jalapeño bacon appetizer and the charcuterie. The winery in Deming is also worth a visit. I believe the Lescombes family makes the best wine in New Mexico.“

“Stopped in today with one of my suppliers. He frequents the restaurant though it was my first time. Menu had a lot of gems on it but when I saw the Monte Cristo I was done debating on what to eat. Food came out pretty quickly, and the service was fair. It was after the rush so I expected a bit better service since it wasn't busy. The food was pretty good. 3/5 on Monte Cristos I have eaten before. I think the big thing it lacked was the powdered sugar on the toast and real jam. It hand some weird fruit flavored syrup. Certainly worth the try but short from a traditional. With try something different next time I am in.“

“My first time I enjoyed it so much that I brought my husband tonight and he loved it so much that we are giving it five ⭐'s all the way around. Thank you. It's so hard to find a place with delicious, tasty food and amazing service nowadays. Keep doing what you're doing.“

“Dine in | Breakfast | $10–20 Cafe Lush is a gem of a restaurant. The menu is full of interesting twists on foodie favorites, and many dishes can be made gluten-free and/or vegan. We are vegan and came for breakfast. Even though we didn’t see mention of vegan cheese on the menu, they have it - along with well prepared tofu - and were very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. Our dishes were so delicious as were the Lush Lattes, which are a work of art. Amy and Rebecca are great! They are personable and fun, and made our dining experience pleasurable. We come to Albuquerque from Santa Fe periodically and will be looking forward to many more wonderful meals at Cafe Lush.“

“I've been visiting this restaurant for quite some time. The food is always good but the service has been hit or miss. My server Jayme set a new standard. She did an amazing job of taking care of our party. Her attention to detail and positive attitude is second to none. I'm looking forward to sitting in her section on my next visit!“

“The best breakfast we had on our visit to Albuquerque! I had the standard plate with breakfast potatoes, toast, bacon, and green chile eggs. It was amazing. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy and said they were excellent as well. Atmosphere was excellent, and service was great despite how busy they were. Highly recommended and glad we visited!“

“It was really cool we couldn’t stop staring at the cows “lol” loved it definitely go here if you’re never been to ABQ.Vegetarian options: Can’t say exactly but there was some stuff I’m positive was there sorry.Parking: Big parking lot plenty of space no need to stressKid-friendliness: It was nice and like I mentioned the cows were very funny.Wheelchair accessibility: No stars all the way through plenty of space.“

“The wings were amazing in flavor, texture, and portion size. I was not ready for the size of the boneless wings or the flavor of a non spicy sauce. The non spicy sweet red chili is a flavor to try and be ready for a healthy serving. The place is chill and offers in windows seating, which is a plus.“

“Had a late lunch/early dinner. Plenty of seats available inside. We were seated promptly and food came out quickly. My wings were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I had a buffalo chicken salad which was well portioned and tasty. The ranch dressing is house made, but was very mild in flavor. Service was friendly.“

“I was told long ago that I had to go get something to eat from this place and holy moly were they right! This place is a gem! The people here were so nice I didn't think I was in Albuquerque anymore lol. I ordered an alb stacker for me and my kid but one with a bun and the other on a sopapilla. They were large 1/2lb burgers with bacon, guacamole, green chile and cheese. The burgers are hand pressed and the chile is made fresh daily. It is incredibly good! I had some red chile cheese fries and red chile can be hit or miss in some places but here it was old fashioned goodness! We were given free natillas for it being our first time here and my little mini foodie partner will agree that this place is in the top 5 burger places I've been to in Albuquerque. They even have a rewards program here where you can earn free food just by eating here. I love this place and wished it was a little closer to home. Definitely two thumbs up from me and my mini me!!! Can't wait to come back.“

“Stopped in for lunch while enjoying a day at the Biopark. Great selection of New Mexican eats with attentive staff in a smaller dining area. We didn’t receive one of the items we ordered, but the removed it without an issue as we were very full for the entrees and flan. The birria tacos were so crispy. Probably our best New Mexican food all week.“

“Absolutely love Dave’s - it’s been our family go-to place for a while - and the first place I bring people visiting from out of town for a feel of the NE Heights.The menu is large, but I’ve yet to try anything that wasn’t good. The brunch menu is served until 2, and the sweet cream griddle cakes are a personal favorite. The ice cream that comes with the gooey cookie is TOP NOTCH and worth ordering the entire dish for.For atmosphere, the bar seating is super fun, high top side by the door, and chair height by the booths which is super novel to me.Great service, refills before I can ask, and hot fresh food from the kitchen. Special shout out to Jake and Callie for making our most recent trip amazing as usual.“

“Visiting for a day and went here for breakfast, let me tell yall they did not disappoint. This was the best breakfast Cafe we have been to. The food was hot and good proportions. It's been a few hours and we're still full. The Santa fe skillet my wife had was so delicious and my chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly. Our server was awesome and made us feel at home. The green chili and chili sauces were both phenomenal. Next time we're in town this is the only place we will go for breakfast! Wish we had the servers name so we could shout him out!“

“Had a really great experience dining here with my wife. The hostess was very helpful and kind despite us arriving late for our reservation and even gave us parking tips for next time.We ordered the lamb and steak frites both of which were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Our server Bailie made great recommendations and was very attentive.Our wait for the food was appropriate and the view of the kitchen from the loft provided great insight into the well oiled machine the chef maintains.Looking forward to dining here again.“

“It was amazing! My partner and I went last week and we are still raving about our experience. Between the two of us we got: Golden milk latte with coconut milk (10/10 would recommend), fresh orange juice (a must as well), the farmer's salad which was so satisfying and refreshing, along with the beef sandwich (that we split), with English muffins (best English muffins in town), and lastly my favorite was the ROASTED POTATOES W/ HERB CRÈME FRAICHE! I love thier values and standards making it a great qnd easy place for those who love eating clean and locally! ?Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: They have gluten free optionsParking: When it's busy it's hard to find parking.“

“My husband and had not been to Christy Mae’s in a long time ! We went in and Man is that place so nice and clean! I Love it! The food was excellent! We shared a chicken pot pie, salad and corn bread IT WAS DELICIOUS ?!! We were SO SURPRISED AT THE PRICE ALSO ! We sure will be coming back soon ?our waiter was a very nice gentleman! Receipt says he’s server #25 Good job young man !!“

“Had a great experience at this locally owned restaurant! Everything they have is from other local places here in New Mexico, which I love. Keeping it local to help other local small business’s and vendors is where it’s at. The food was absolutely phenomenal! I had the Green Chile Cheeseburger, very well cooked and made. I will definitely return. Thank You“

“What does a pharmacist turned restaurant owner who is literally a one man show do when his name is the restaurant? If you are Ben Michael, you are the host, waiter, bartender, chef, bus boy cashier and entertainer. Cash only. Entrees are $15-$33. The guy is literally amazing as his friend says, Renaissance man who whips up the Southwest dishes. But if you are lucky and not in a rush, he opens his piano for a little sing a long. If you come, be prepared to wait for the check, but you'll leave smiling.“

“Are you looking to eat breakfast and fantastic waffles past 12AM with or without a group? This is the place for you! I've never had a bad experience at this location. The food is always served hot and quick. With the exposed kitchen, you can see your food being prepared to add that extra level of assurance.“

“Stopped in for a late lunch while in the area visiting. My waiter was JC. JC provided rockstar service and ensured I had everything I needed. The only complaint I have is the cooks overcooked the brussel sprouts they were literally burnt and undercooked the steak which was ordered medium well and was delivered medium rare.Parking: Plenty of parking shares parking lot with adjacent shops and mall.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and service dog friendly.“

“My cousin recommended this breakfast joint. And I am soooo glad she did. The Daily Grind is off the hook. Here I have an everything bagel stuffed with egg, mild cheddar, grilled Hatch Chile and bacon. Best breakfast bagel I have ever had, gods honest truth. The egg was light and fluffy and also cooked well done just like I requested, the bacon was extra crispy and the hatch chile was amazing, as usual. The Daily Grind is located on Cutler in Midtown ABQ. Stop by and say hello, I’m sure they’d love to see you. And remember to always support local over national. #supportlocal“

“First time visiting Bubba's 33. What a great place. Friendly greeters, hostesses, and wait staff. Manager came by to check on our table. Ordered the burger, and it was great, hand-made patty, cooked to perfection. Try the onion rings!“

“This place was amazing!! Everything on the menu was so delicious and the staff was so friendly!! We loved it so much that we went back the next day as well- which is not something we ever do when traveling! Prices are reasonable and the portions are huge!! Highly recommend!!“

“I have been to Tula’s with friends and family. Every dining experience was perfect!! The food, the presentation of the food, the staff, and the atmosphere make for an exquisite dining experience. The manager Chuck is friendly and interested in your food experience’s. He is open to questions, and knowledgeable about the restaurant industry. I highly recommend Tula’s. You will not be disappointed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“What really stood out during my dinner at Seared Bistro was the service. Chris was a complete 10/10. He checked on everyone in a timely manner, recommended great selections off the menu and even recommended some places I could sight see at while in New Mexico. Everything I had tasted amazing and I truly had zero complaints. I already told a few co-workers about this place and mentioned if they could to try and go while Chris is there. Thanks for an amazing time!“

“First time at your restaurant and was so excited to see all of the military memorabilia and pictures of our hero’s. Thank you! Food was great and the cinnamon rolls were delicious. Service was great. Staff was very friendly. 100% we will be back and getting a coffee mug on the wall.“

“Great New Mexican food with large servings at reasonable prices. Fabulous servers with homey attitudes and Real nice atmosphere. Managers will make sure you are satisfied in all aspects of your visit. Great for big parties too.Come hungry ??????Parking: PlentyWheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“My first time eating here despite hearing about it for quite a while. Recently moved within walking distance and thought it was time to check it out. I expected a wait as parking lot was fairly full, but was seated immediately. Seating area is open and spacious. Loved the color scheme and artwork on the walls, quite soothing and easy to look at. Had amazing French toast. Portion size large with an egg and bacon. My egg was actually done over medium just as ordered (usually ends up over hard most places). Hadn't had french toast in a while and this so good, a real treat especially the warm syrup. Waitress was terrific! Management seen making rounds and checking on things. Nice treat on my day off. Will definitely be back.“

“Went with a friend to order food to go. He ordered the chicken fried steak. I did not order anything so I cannot comment on the food itself, but the service was incredible. All the employees were so warm and friendly, the place is clean and comfortable. The place was busy but they took our order and made our food incredibly fast.“

“Just had dinner here this evening and it was so perfect. Our server Noemi was such a treasure! Not only was she familiar with the food menu but the drink menu as well. I very much enjoyed the service as much as I did the food and drink! From the first sip to the sorbet, was delicious! Thank you Artichoke Cafe and Noemi for a lovely evening! Noemi, you're brilliant and every bit of input was appreciated and matched to what we were looking for!“

“This is my favorite sandwich, shop, and all of the land of enchantment! I’ve been coming for over a decade. The place is owned by the sweetest twin sisters you’ll ever meet. Their service is always amazing though they are very busy so please be patient. The food is delicious and priced beautifully for this type of economy. Any bad reviews you’ve read are negative Nancys please disregard! If I could give 100 stars, I would! Best ?Bre (pronounced like the ? cheese)“

“I wish I could give 6 stars for service. It was second to none. The setting is gorgeous with the sunset as a backdrop. We sat on the patio in perfect weather. Our server was knowledgeable, and recommended a lovely wine to pair with our dishes. She explained our dishes so well it made my mouth water! The four of us enjoyed and highly recommend to start with the Beets, the mushrooms, and theArancini as delicious small dishes to share. I ordered the Orechiette pasta dish and was pleasantly surprised with the kick it had. We will be back to walk the farm soon and enjoy other options from the menu.“

“American breakfast was the best chicken fried stake, 2 egg, and taters and I had my biscuit smothered in green chili gravy was fantastic. Same ingredient in the Cowboy burrito. Carnie Adovada plate has big savory chunks of red chili pork. Every thing had great flavor and good proportions.Parking: Front door 20 + spacesWheelchair accessibility: Front door parking“

“The filet mignon (medium) with cracked peppered sauce was outstanding. Our appetizer was really good (peppers with soy sauce) and dessert was incredible (chocolate cake and creme brulee). All together with an old fashion...the dinner was top notch!“

“Want to thank Savoy Bar & Grill for outstanding service! The atmosphere was amazing, the food was delicious, the staff was very attentive (our server Dominick was awesome)! You made our son's 21st birthday very memorable and special. We will definitely recommend to all our friends and family, and will be back for our next family celebration.“

“I've now been coming for over 2 years in the mornings. It's nearby and the staff are great. It's become my CHEERS bar. I'm here 3 or 4 times a week. I'm retired and single. Always greeted with such warmth and genuineness. Great draft beer selection (yes they have GUINNESS)). Food is also great. I don't cook much so this place hits the spot BEST bloody Marys (Brianna on Friday/Saturday's are the BEST). Would really like them to have Soup of the Day. The chef's are great and believe a little personal flair (as in a soup) would be a great addition. You won't be disappointed with a visit.“

“I love going to this location. Food is amazing with great staff that will take care of all your needs. Managers were also very friendly and everyone was knowledgeable about the food they had. 10/10 would recommend it to anyone looking for great food and drinks!“

“We came on a Tuesday night for an early birthday dinner. Not busy, light crowd, great service. Janice Y did any excellent job with her service from beginning to end. I would recommend dining in during the week and request Janice for excellent service. Thank you!!!!“

“Everything from Hello Deli is delicious. I always try something new and I have never been disappointed. Great portions for all meals and sides. The staff is always happy and friendly. I highly recommend visiting if you never have.The BEST Green Chile soup !!!“

“This place was recommended to me by a local. It a small seemingly family run restaurant. The staff very friendly. It seems like a local hang out.The food is different but not bad. I think I was not use to the local flavors. I’d like to go back and try it again.The people there are really wonderful.“

“Your coleslaw has become terrible over the past decade. There is almost no cream and just a bunch of chopped vegetables now. Please fix. Am I the only one keen enough to notice this? It should be pretty obvious. Everything else is spot on and amazing.“

“We have been traveling around the US from British Columbia Canada, and Indian Tacos have been on my list of must try. We saw great reviews about this little roadside gem and made it part of our day. We were blown away with how good the food was and the service was top notch! If your in the area or even not definitely go out of your way to stop here for some tasty goodness.“

“We like neighborhood bar and grills that make us feel comfortable. Plus, the food needs to be good. We live close to Effingbar and enjoy going here for a casual meal and beer. The service has always been quick and friendly no matter how crowded it is. A lot of local regulars go here but it's not a "rough crowd" not at all. We go in the afternoon; I can't vouch for the evening clientele. Prices are reasonable. Our favorite meal is the red chile enchiladas. So good. Sometimes we play trivia. Overall, I'd rather eat here than Sobremesa, the expensive brewpub that is nearby. Effingbar seems to have gotten the formula right: good food, good service, friendly/casual atmosphere, reasonable prices.“