El Chamo Arabe
5017 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque
(505) 508-1058
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Some of the best food I’ve ever had!! I got the empanadas and the samplers and everything was delicious. The boba was also amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super yummy!! Really hit the spot & will definitely be back to try the Mediterranean food next!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is fantastic. Super happy to find another halal restaurant around. The Venezuelan and medditerranean mix is very unique but it works. I went for the first time a week ago and I've been 4 more times since. Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
100% FRESHNESS! Food is perfectly prepared & authentic. The flan ranks WAY up with the BEST WE'VE EVER HAD. HUGE SERVINGS are easily enough for 2 meals (but priced accordingly). Recommend take out due to poor ambiance, lots of noise & lack of air conditioning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
The El Chamo Arabe at the Block has always been really good. The food is hot and fresh. And they are very generous w/their portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stood and waited to place an order while a young high school looking girl talked on her cell phone. She finally acknowledged me indicating she would get to me in a bit. She then disappeared. So I left. There was no one. No customers while every other food vendor was busy. Apparently the employees, or at least this young employee, don’t care about service. Too bad because I was looking forward to try the vegan arepa.
Service: 1
I love the patacones here. The hot dogs are also very good, as are the churros. Service is always quick and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food- love the pabellon venezolano. It's SO MUCH FOOD. Every part- the rice, beans, and beef- are perfectly spiced. The sweet plantains are incredible. Patacones are fabulous, and the churros are to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pavellon Venezolano
Food is delicious—delicious is honestly an understatement. The service is amazing, everybody is always very kind and helpful. We have never once felt unwelcome here. For the amount of food you get the prices honestly aren’t bad! Best empanadas I’ve ever had in my life.
Hey, Z.F here (iykyk) and no thats not my real name either because the internet has enough of my information... moving right along!
Im going to start by saying I have ordered from this establishment at least 12 times... with doordash no less so that should tell you something about the food.
The second is i can't tell you about the atmosphere since I've never actually been in the restaurant but I'd imagine its fire. Either way, not a reason to downgrade a rating.
The third is I've tried a lot of food on the menu so im about to hit the honest button, you ready?
1. Shawarma Plate - Best food on the menu. It looks the same every time and tastes the same. Scrumptious. The chicken is the best, then lamb, then its whatever after that lol.
2. Pabellon venezuelo- disappointing overall. Meat is severely underseasoned for me, so are the beans. I stay away from this meat choice altogether... the shredded beef is a no for me dog... sorry
3. Empanadas - can be good, better when they are on sale. Nice crust but again, that shredded beef needs some love
4. Parrilla Del Arabe- its mid overall. Like a 6? Yucca fries are good, toston is good, cheese is cheese, salad is salad and the beef is underseasoned. Seriously, the beef needs love lmao.
5. Hamburgesa- thats like a 6.5 out of 10. Its cool but its a sandwich. Decent seasoning though, id eat it again when its on sale.
6. Churros - 9.6/10. THIS IS THE BEST ITEM ON THE MENU. I dream of these churros. How the hell they make churros so hearty, crispy, delicious, and maintain their texture even during delivery?!? Yooooo. I buy like 2-3 churros every order. No cap. Get the churros. If you like the food, the churros are better. Get the churros. Get the churros.... did I mention to get the churros? I said what I said.
Im going to stop writing now because my fingers are getting tired but uh... get the churros or the shawarma. You'll be glad you did. I know I will right after im done posting this. Stay blessed.
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El Chamo delivered food for our event and the food was delicious and well received. Communication was outstanding and accommodated all our requests.
Good for a quick lunch.
I'm a Doordasher and Uber driver so I get introduced to new places every week, but El Chamo Arabe will stand out as THE BEST EMPINADA I've ever had. It was THICK with seasoned shredded beef, slightly sweet, and super juicy. Dipped in the yogurt sauce.... PHENOMENAL! The gal at the counter is super friendly and I will be returning for lunch every week.
The best of Venezuelan and Arabic food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got three types of empanadas and they were the best I have had in this city. I got three other plates of food, all were made fresh, using fresh ingredients , cooked perfectly. El Chamo Arabe is DELICIOUS ! I recommend this delightful restaurant . I ate all my food so pictures next time :) .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate, Shawarma Sandwich
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