We decided to try La Reforma tonight after seeing their Instagram the photos looked amazing and gave the impression of a fun, lively place. Unfortunately, the reality was very different.
The atmosphere was subpar from the moment we sat down, flat energy, uncomfortable vibe, and service that made us feel more like an inconvenience than a guest. Our server seemed irritated from the start, especially when I decided to order dinner before the rest of my party. Even the busser and food runner acted like they didn’t want to be there.
The food itself was also underwhelming. The margaritas and IPA were okay, but Albuquerque has plenty of places that do drinks and service much better. The chips, salsa, and queso were the best part of the experience, which isn’t saying much.
Overall, La Reforma’s Instagram is deceiving. What looks like a vibrant, welcoming spot online turned out to be a mediocre experience in person. Sadly, the attitude and lack of hospitality made it somewhere we won’t be returning to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
c salazar
Great tacos, lots of choices, posole is delicious, beans are delicious as well!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
G Konstantine Laskaris (GKon)
Excellent food and attentive service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A_Can_7
Food was excellent 👌
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Nolberto Garcia
First time visiting this location. It is OK as far as food goes. The service was great and the atmosphere is amazing but it’s a Taqueria. It’s supposed to have hot food. It is boring, bland, plain, no expression of Mexican at all Taco Bell salsa and asking for jalapeños on your nachos, gets you two or three pickled jalapeños, which have zero bite. Disappointing but could satisfy a bland, boring palette.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Randy Greenberg
Very nice locally owned option for surprisingly HIGH quality Mexican food. I've now been to La Reforma twice and I strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal. On my recent visit I had the Delicious Chef's salad and it was really good. The field greens were fresh and the grilled chicken was nicely seasoned and tasted great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaylee B
The best 🔥 staff is kinda rude but the food is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Mark
Good nice vibe place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee Garcia
We had take out but the atmosphere was nice. Ate their cheese Quesadilla with carne asada...delicious! Quite filling!
Nice place with some interesting twists on some classic dishes. Smooth distilled spirits that sneak up on ya if you're not careful. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Eva Steagall
I love they food!!
Jovan Smith
I have been to this establishment three times in the last month. Food is delicious wonderfully prepared always perfect. Then there's the staff. Oh my God, what are they finding every single time I get the worst freaking service I took I try to be nice to them. They all seem constipated unfriendly obviously don't want to be there. Don't wanna deal with customers. I sat and watch Sixth of the group talk about a party this weekend while completely ignoring the customers. I will don't know if the management issue? But it would be a great restaurant if the servers had a better attitude watch another set of customers get ready to get into a fight with the waitress because she was so freaking bad. Seriously guys at the grass restaurant clear, clean up your staff teach them how to take care of their customers. Smiling is free being decent to the customers is free
Orion Arm
I was genuinely pleased with how things went. The manager or owner made sure the employee assisting me was supported and that I had everything I needed for my food pickup. That kind of attention and care didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for making it a positive experience!
RC Jordan
I love the vibe here and the food? Awesome! Brenda was exceptionally helpful with my questions and service! Gotta give the staff who fixed our meal a BiG KUDOs Too! I forgot to take photos cuz it looked so good and was too hungry to stop to do that! Grin! Next time for sure! The 3 tacos (you get to pick the variety of meat choice) and dessert wa the churros with cajeta glaze! Sweet and served warm! Oh yes! I may live in the South Valley area, but this is so worth the drive here to visit and eat! Thank you La Reforma Restaurant.
We decided to try La Reforma tonight after seeing their Instagram the photos looked amazing and gave the impression of a fun, lively place. Unfortunately, the reality was very different.
The atmosphere was subpar from the moment we sat down, flat energy, uncomfortable vibe, and service that made us feel more like an inconvenience than a guest. Our server seemed irritated from the start, especially when I decided to order dinner before the rest of my party. Even the busser and food runner acted like they didn’t want to be there.
The food itself was also underwhelming. The margaritas and IPA were okay, but Albuquerque has plenty of places that do drinks and service much better. The chips, salsa, and queso were the best part of the experience, which isn’t saying much.
Overall, La Reforma’s Instagram is deceiving. What looks like a vibrant, welcoming spot online turned out to be a mediocre experience in person. Sadly, the attitude and lack of hospitality made it somewhere we won’t be returning to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great tacos, lots of choices, posole is delicious, beans are delicious as well!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent food and attentive service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent 👌
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
First time visiting this location. It is OK as far as food goes. The service was great and the atmosphere is amazing but it’s a Taqueria. It’s supposed to have hot food. It is boring, bland, plain, no expression of Mexican at all Taco Bell salsa and asking for jalapeños on your nachos, gets you two or three pickled jalapeños, which have zero bite. Disappointing but could satisfy a bland, boring palette.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Very nice locally owned option for surprisingly HIGH quality Mexican food. I've now been to La Reforma twice and I strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal. On my recent visit I had the Delicious Chef's salad and it was really good. The field greens were fresh and the grilled chicken was nicely seasoned and tasted great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best 🔥 staff is kinda rude but the food is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Good nice vibe place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had take out but the atmosphere was nice. Ate their cheese Quesadilla with carne asada...delicious! Quite filling!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice place with some interesting twists on some classic dishes. Smooth distilled spirits that sneak up on ya if you're not careful. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I love they food!!
I have been to this establishment three times in the last month. Food is delicious wonderfully prepared always perfect. Then there's the staff. Oh my God, what are they finding every single time I get the worst freaking service I took I try to be nice to them. They all seem constipated unfriendly obviously don't want to be there. Don't wanna deal with customers. I sat and watch Sixth of the group talk about a party this weekend while completely ignoring the customers. I will don't know if the management issue? But it would be a great restaurant if the servers had a better attitude watch another set of customers get ready to get into a fight with the waitress because she was so freaking bad. Seriously guys at the grass restaurant clear, clean up your staff teach them how to take care of their customers. Smiling is free being decent to the customers is free
I was genuinely pleased with how things went. The manager or owner made sure the employee assisting me was supported and that I had everything I needed for my food pickup. That kind of attention and care didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for making it a positive experience!
I love the vibe here and the food? Awesome! Brenda was exceptionally helpful with my questions and service! Gotta give the staff who fixed our meal a BiG KUDOs Too! I forgot to take photos cuz it looked so good and was too hungry to stop to do that! Grin! Next time for sure! The 3 tacos (you get to pick the variety of meat choice) and dessert wa the churros with cajeta glaze! Sweet and served warm! Oh yes! I may live in the South Valley area, but this is so worth the drive here to visit and eat! Thank you La Reforma Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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