50 Best American Restaurants in Albuquerque

“First time , worth the wait , Friendly service, We had the “big Daddy chicken fried steak “ , The portion was huge , very delicious 🤤.“

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

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

“Amazing food! Great recommendations made by Mikie. We let him now we had to leave by a certain time and he made sure we weren’t rushed. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We travelled to Albuquerque and wanted to experience the Indian Pueblo Cultire Center. Since we knew there was a dining option, we arrived hungry and I have to say we couldn’t have selected a better meal stop! Mark was our waiter and we each ordered something different in order to sample as many options as possible. The Pueblo taco was delicious. The chef makes the fry bread and it was worth every bite. After our meal we ordered and shared the Pueblo bread pudding which was so delicious I forgot to take a pic til it was essentially gone! The manager kindly brought one out so I could share a picture with you. If you are going to Albuquerque, this is an experience you will not want to miss!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Loved the duck entree and french onion soup! Eat on the bar side, and choose from 3 menus! Comfortable, stylish atmosphere. Great for casual or special occasions. Can't wait to go back“

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

“Most amazing food I go as much as I can anytime I’m in town“

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

“Most amazing food I go as much as I can anytime I’m in town“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“I have gone to this location many of time and Patricia is awesome and great. She always pre busses the table and know what adult drinks we like. The food came out on time and the pizza is always great.“

“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!!“

“Very good food you should all go“

“Locally owned and operated by extremely nice folks. The food is amazing..especially their reuben sandwich. You won't find a better one anywhere. Prices are reasonable. Try them and you'll become a regular like I did.“

“Had an amazing experience at this location! Went for me and my boyfriend’s anniversary and they truly went above and beyond to make our experience special. From little details like a card signed by all the servers and a complimentary drink toast and dessert, it was very well done. Not to mention the food itself was very good and always tastes fresh and well made. Our server was also very kind and helpful. Definitely recommend this restaurant!“

“Service was excellent.. wish I got th waiters name.. Food was ok but it literally looked like they slapped it down on the plate prison cafeteria style. I was pleasantly surprised that my steak was cooked perfectly, shrimp not so much. It was kinda rubbery. The others with me said thier food was good also but not great..“

“Delicious and unique dishes! Tasty mimosas too!“

“Vick's was extremely busy today but they were at their usual best. Their service is with a smile and the food was excellent. My favorite place to eat in Albuquerque.“

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

“So, yes, it's a little bit pricey. Now that that's out of the way... You're paying for the view and location. Our food was very good. Service was very good. We will definitely go back. I'm surprised we waited as long as we did after the rebuild. Oh, there were people there dressed relatively casual. No t-shirts, but many people in nice jeans. We've eaten on the bar/casual side a few times before and the experience there was also positive. Yes, check the prices before you go so you don't get sticker shock. But the truth is, two people could easily have dinner with no wine, appetizer or dessert for around $100.“

“EVERY CHANCE I HAVE DAVE'S IS MY CHOICE OF A DELICIOUS BOWL OF GREEN CHILI CHICKEN SOUP WE LIKE SITTING AT THE BAR TOO !!!“

“BJ's is always a good choice! our server Nikki was the best! highly recommend her.“

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

“The atmosphere was beautiful, clean and calm! After a hard days work our server Jay truly made it such a relaxing and fun end of night experience for us. He is personable and knowledgeable about everything around him. This particular Dennys has become our go to place when we want amazing food, service and feel at home.“

“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.“

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

“Service was excellent. Waiter was the wine steward and was very knowledgeable. All in all it was a 5 star experience!“

“Excellent food, friendly service. I’ve tried several dishes morning and noon. I can say delicious.“

“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 ?“

“My first time having this was at bingo loco. It was insanely busy and was a 30 min wait which I am sure is NOT typical on a regular night. The lady working (at one point alone) was an absolute powerhouse! People were frustrated about the wait and she was super friendly and was working as hard as she could. The food was honestly worth the wait. I had the Albuquerque turkey and id come back again for it! The only thing I can constructively say is that I hope theyre able to hire some help for events like this to help the wait time.“

“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.“

“Greg was incredibly attentive and welcoming, even though we only ordered water and fries since we planned to eat elsewhere after our session. He never made us feel rushed or unwelcome — instead, he remained genuinely hospitable and accommodating the entire time.“

“I have wanted to give this place a try for years. My fiancée and I like to go around town to different bars on the weekends. So far this has been our favorite place. The live music and the energy of the crowd was awesome! Definitely going t0 be back. Great service as well!“

“Staff was extremely attentive and the center was spotless! Bonus the game room is awesome and the kids loved it! 🥰“

“we came in for a cozy evening sturdy session, and loved our experience! our server tawni was super helpful, and made recommendations on what her favorite bakery items were - which we ordered and liked :) she then came back to check on us, and made the experience very fun and friendly. the vibe is perfect for studying!“

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“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 .“

“If you are looking for a special place to celebrate, I definitely recommend! Tiffany was our server and she made sure our 28th wedding anniversary was PERFECT! Delicious food including the Nosh and a wonderful wine flight! 🤍“

“Mike at Cielo Sandia, Marriott Albuquerque, made our experience outstanding. He arranged a private space, ensured everything was ready as we arrived, and his team provided excellent food and seamless service. We couldn’t have asked for better care and look forward to working with him again!“

“I consistently receive outstanding service from Ricky and the entire staff. They are attentive, welcoming, and highly professional in every interaction. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking exceptional service and great food.“

“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.“

“I orderd chips and queso, as appetizer. Chips and salsa was brought out with my meal. The waitress apologized for putting in the wrong appetizer. The kitchen screwed up with the service of food. The manager was an amazing guy and took the appatizer off. This was on a Tuesday night it was not busy.“