By far the best stop while in Albuquerque on our Route 66 adventure. Walking through the front door transported us back to the Golden Age of Diners and the Mother Road. Super friendly staff especially our server, Brady. It was the perfect ending to a day of driving. I ordered the Chicken Ranchero and a Chocolate Covered Strawberry shake. Both were delicious and enough food for two people. One of the best shakes I've ever had! Came to the table all dressed up in a tall soda glass with enough extra served up in the stainless steel shake mixing cup it was made in. This place is a must stop while out on your Route 66 travels. read more

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Really solid staple in iconic building. Really delicious food here but more of classic diner stables with New Mexico twist. Decor is amazing with pez and signs (defs a good stop for tourists). Staff was super kind and food came fast. Small parking lot (as expected) as we missed part of the lot is quick right up the hill. Overall enjoyed the turkey melt with green chiles (ok) and country fried steak (really good). Large portions and lots of history- recommend. read more

66 Diner - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Service was quick and efficient. Ty w decor of the whole place is super fun. The night we went, their were may prom kids. Seems like a fun and affordable place to go for a start to a prom night. Love the pez dispensers all over the high shelving. I felt like a burger and this seemed like a good place for it. I got the green chili burger with bacon and it was delicious. It was a bit pink- more than I like but I ate it and it was yummy. No ketchup needed. Very much New Mexico and full of flavor. We had to get shakes since they were recommended by the staff at the hotel. I would have gotten it anyway cause this seemed like the perfect place for it. They were think and so good. I saw some other desserts and I think I might have rolled over in my seat if I even tried them. They were huge! I got 3 glasses of shake and after a half marathon, it was well earned. My friend had the fish and chips and malt. She lived both. My shake wasn't fully mixed with peanut butter but it was still thickly delicious. I'd go back for a burger and shake fix. Might need my prom dress next time. read more

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The food was good. The milkshake was excellent. Sad thing that most of the employees were not very friendly at all. A new girl was being trained to wait tables and shes the only one I saw smile. read more

66 Diner - Fish, fries, mashed taters with white.gravy and cornbread muffin. And a vanilla shake. Yum. - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My first time here was a few years ago: I had done a photoshoot here and got the Elvis milkshake afterwards as a treat. Great vibes and cool decor- makes me feel like I was born in the wrong decade. They have a great rewards program- a milkshake upon sign up and a free entree during your birthday month. For my birthday, I got the green chile bacon mac n'cheese (originally $15.99). It was also loaded with chicken and enough for at least 2 portions- creamy and delicious! Definitely stop by if you're looking for a cool treat 2026 #23 read more

A super fun and classic retro dining experience! Along classic Route 66 you have to try this place! It's extremely reasonably priced even if you get extras and a milkshake. The service is super polite, and the food is wonderful! Only negative that could happen is getting sat at a dirty table because they are fairly busy. read more

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We stopped here more for the experience and didn't expect much from the food. We ordered a milkshake and a salad--both were decent. The milkshake portion was huge--they served extra on the side almost equal to what was in the glass, which was a nice touch. The place itself is very cute, and if you're on Route 66 and want that classic diner experience, it's worth a stop. read more

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Topped by while visiting Albuquerque. I loved the theming -- they really nailed the look and feel of a 50's diner. There was plenty of parking and no wait, so we were seated pretty quickly. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich with a side of chili fries and it was really good. I loved how crispy the chicken was, and it wasn't dry either which was nice. I split a strawberry milkshake and that was AMAZING. Probably the best milkshake I've had in a long time. Perfect for a hot day! The staff was also pretty friendly. Cool experience, would recommend! read more

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Nice place. It's a 50s theme and you get pretty good food. The service seems to be pretty good also. Parking is okay and is in an area that is somewhat sketchy. read more

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We were looking for a lunch spot and came across 66 Diner on Yelp. I love diners and this spot did not disappoint. We were quickly seated and they had excellent service. They constantly checked up on us and got everything out pretty quickly. I ordered the green chile bacon Mac & cheese. It was a pretty big portion for the price & such a solid Mac & cheese. They didn't skimp on the bacon or green chile. The strawberry milkshakes were made to perfection and I love that you get to keep the excess. The parking is a bit limited in the lot but there is also free street parking as well. This place was busy when we went and for good reasons. read more

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Very disappointing. Expected an enjoyable experience. Ordered a BLT fries and chocolate malt. The bacon , although there was a lot of it was chewy instead of crispy same with the lettuce , it seemed to be wilted and not much of it, and the tomato was small , got it on sourdough , which was very , very lightly toasted. Fries came out warm, but not hot. It seemed like everything was already cooked and set out under a heat lamp.For some time , don't know if it was under a heat lamp or not , it just seemed that way. However the milkshake was excellent. Service was satisfactory. I'm not sure if I will go back as it is a bit out of the way for me to go there. read more

Yes, highly recommend this place. The environment was fun. The food was as expected for a diner. The burger patty was par, but it was tasty. The fries were fresh and crispy The carrot cake serve a la mode was very good. And to be honest, you come here for the experience. It's like stepping into a Time Machine, where the staff wears the uniform and a smile. They were extremely helpful and friendly, especially asking for recommendations for things to do in Albuquerque. read more

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Haven't been here in years, so we took the whole fam a couple weeks ago. The atmosphere gets a 4, simply because it's fun and nostalgic and exactly what you'd expect from a 50s themed diner. The food is max 3 stars, probably 2.5 honestly. The chile (both red and green) had a weird western flavor instead of what we expect in NM, also pretty bland. The burgers were just okay. That seemed to be the party consensus--"it was okay." The shakes were great. Lots of super fun flavor options. The pink Cadillac was awesome. Service was good too. But if we come back, it'll probably just be for dessert. read more

Great diner for a blast from the past experience. The food was good and price reasonable. Wide selection of sandwiches, plates and deserts. I would recommend this place for a Local tast if rt 66 and Albuquerque. read more

A wonderful nostalgic diner with absolute delicious food. My favorite is a grilled cheese sandwich with onion rings and a chocolate shake. The servers are genuinely kind. A 60's vibe is spot on. Our go to place for a great meal or snack. read more

66 Diner - 60's vibe - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Good bang for your buck. Nice interior as well. I did get water spilled on me but they were very nice about it and I got a free pie. Service was great. read more

The 66 Diner on Central near UNM is a fun burger joint. 50's inspired. Full of Elvis memoribilia and and a selection of Pez dispensers plus Betty Boop. Pastel colors and checkered tiles fill the rooms. Service is consistant. Drinks were refilled as needed. The shakes are huge and good. They pour them at the table. The hamburgers are mixed bag. Some were great and some tasted just ok. The Fries were not the best. Never the less it is an event place. Fun to look at and enjoy with your friends and family. The kids with us thought it was the best. Parking is right outside and the area seems very safe. Try this place. Look for the sign wall outside. It's a piece of pop art! read more

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66 Diner is such a classic Albuquerque must experience. I personally love their burgers and always add a side of gravy for the fries, but the food is exactly what you would expect to find at a classic diner. They've got a decent variety of diner foods and lots of treats, including milkshakes and pies. On my most recent visit, I tried the teeny weeny sundae which was so cute and literally just a scoop of ice cream in a sauce cup with fudge and toppings. The service was great, and of course the environment is just fun and nostalgic. read more

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Ahhh! New favorite diner in all of New Mexico! Such a wonderful place because of the decor, nostalgia, and vibes, but the food is good too! No pictures of the food listed because I ate it up too quickly. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich. It was served on a soft, toasted bunch, came with onions, tomato, and lettuce. Flavorful, filling, and served quickly by friendly staff. I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this diner because I've already been back since my first stop. Later this month, I'll be back with my family and it'll be a party of 10 of us. Looking forward to it! Lastly want to note that you should be trying the pies!! read more

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66 diner is so good! The decor is so fun and the food is even better. I ordered the 66 burger (bacon and green chile) with 66 fries (cheese and green chile). Both were very good and fresh! Our waiter was very friendly and service was quick! We were there about 4:30 on a Tuesday. There were several things on the menu that I wanted to try so I'm definitely going back in the future. They also have their own small parking lot connected to them which I liked. read more

66 Diner - 66 Burger with 66 Fries - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Good morning on another beautiful day in Central New Mexico. Today, the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group ventured near to the heart of Albuquerque, where we lunched at the 66 Diner on Central Avenue. What a great place to visit, eat, and share camaraderie. The food was terrific, the service impressive (fast and non-obtrusive), and you can easily spend hours appreciating the historic decor both outside and inside a former Phillips 66 service station. Come for the food and stay to see all of the interesting tchotchke. To preview your visit, click on the following YouTube video link and join us in enjoying ourselves as you will when you visit the 66 Diner. https://youtu.be/gDLpT4UmtbA?si=iwYlmZiHGKtucgCv read more

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I wanted to like it, I really did. (the "WTF?!" is at the end) Tuesday, early evening. Busy but not packed. We had friends in from out of town. 4 adults, one child. The menu was disappointingly minimal. (FYI for anyone who's a vegetarian: don't bother. I know, I know--"vegetarian" and "diner" don't usually appear in the same sentence) The food took seemingly forever to arrive. (I'm not one to complain, trust, and have a good reserve of patience) We ordered desert. (mine was a piece of apple pie) By this time, people had left and the room was easily manageable for the waiter. We waited and waited ... and... waited. I finally had to flag down the waiter tell him we'll take the desert to go. It was fairly late by the time we got home so I saved the pie slice for the next day. So get this: the next day, after dinner, I'm eating the pie -- 3/4 of the way through, I discover a 12" long hair in my mouth. YES. Would I go back? Would I recommend 66 Diner? Not a chance. read more

Waiter was good. My meal was good. My wife's 2-egg breakfast-for-dinner was "chilly." They retired it and the 2nd try was lukewarm, oddly, my patty melt was still warm after her 2nd meal came out! He took it off the bill, but the only thing wifey ate was a very berry malted, which was cold on purpose (and tasty). First time we've had issues there. read more

This diner was once a gas station. So although not an original Route 66 diner, they have done a wonderful job creating a welcoming, diner/malt shop vibe. Located on a busy city street it's easy to fly by without noticing. We turned on to the side street and into their parking lot. Parking is on three sides of the building from what I saw. We were greeted upon entering and given a choice of seating options. The front has booth and counter seating. More booths and many tables are available in other dining areas. A small room at the back, which was the original automotive bay entrance when this was a garage, would make a good space for a small group (a dozen or so). Restrooms are near the entrance. Our waitress was very good, friendly, asked all the right questions, kept my iced tea and our waters full. We both had burgers and they were good. Fresh lettuce, good amount of toppings. My dining companion had a specialty burger and that big bun helped hold all the toppings in. For my mushroom swiss, the bun to burger ratio seems off. The burgers come with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mustard. You can request some or all of those be removed. The pickles are crisp and have a strong flavor. You have 'sides' options and 'upgrade side' options with the handheld menus. They also have entrees. Lots of chicken dishes and meatloaf. I would love to try one of their milk shakes and pies. So much food. So little time. Whether a local or a tourist this is a nice little diner. read more

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I had a green chile cheeseburger with fries. It was good. I had good service. The waitress was so nice with a smile. I really like what they do for birthdays a big banana split or they do something with a big brownie for birthdays. read more

66 Diner - green chile cheeseburger with fries. - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The vibes are immaculate. The decor, staff uniform, lighting, and food come together and form a little pocket of diner glory in today's modern world. I got the Fender Bender, which is a half size of the Pile Up, and even that was a lot of food to me! I did also get a slice of Strawberry Rhubarb pie, and a warm pie is always so comforting. read more

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This is a fun spot and it has yummy burgers and fries. We ordered the basic burgers and a side of fried okra. The burgers were nicely cooked to order and huge for me. I like medium rare and by gum my burger was pink! I took half home. The fried okra was good and reheated well in the oven. The coleslaw was a bit too sweet and creamy for my taste, but i bet lots of folks like it that way. Our server was quick and attentive. The decor is spot on. This is a great and fun place to take kids. We didn't order shakes this time, but have in the past and they are excellent. My only complaint was the women's room music was LOUD and the bathroom was so cold I had to put my coat on when I got back to the booth t stop shivering - and I am too hot almost all the time. Oh, I ordered a vanilla coke and was charged $1 extra for the flavor shot! Despite these couple of things I will go back. read more

The chicken sandwich was grilled well and juicy. Someone in our party had the fried smothered chicken rancheros, (with mashed potatoes and green beans) and it delicious. Our waitress Margot was great and got our special substitutions to the letter. She gave great customer service. The ambiance was true Americana but not overly done. Area was clean as well. I truly understand why it's packed especially on weekends. read more

We walked in they were very busy, no one said anything to us. We didn't know if it was self seating or not so we sat our selves I mean no one was uo there for a good 8 minutes. Once the server came to us she told us to get up and wait over by the front counter which there was no room to wait with a big family was all standing there and did insinuate the booth we were at was free game to sit at for us. We are sad to have not tried the place because it was very cute themed but there was so many people we just left. read more

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Always busy...always packed...service is always great. I love the dozens upon dozens of PEZ dispensers decorating the entire diner. Food comes out quickly. If you are looking for a sweet treat...you cannot go wrong with the shakes. You get enough to share, which we usually do. I had the chicken tenders (sorry I forgot to grab a pic before I snarfed it all up). Love the fries. The fiesta burger is great. The meatloaf is great. Basically, it is hard to go wrong when choosing something off the menu. Parking can be a little hairy. read more

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My last three visits have been not that great for a place I loved to eat at. A few months ago, I was treated rude by the man with the mohawk. A week ago, I had the mashed potatoes, which were not mashed but lumpy and not cleaned before cooking. Lots of green with a taste of mold. This past Friday night my grilled cheese was the worst I even been served in my life. Cheese was not even melted and gooey, see photo of the sh*t on a shangle they gave me. read more

66 Diner - I am done with 66 Diner for your rudeness and bad plates they served me. - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is such a fun retro dinner on Route 66. They have specials on the board. My food was good. I didn't have a shake this time. I did when I was here years ago and it was delicious. Definitely recommend if you're in town. Bathroom was clean too. read more

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Stopped by for a Chicken fried steak that was good. I had sides of mashed potatoes that were at room temperature. Not sure why. It seemed the cook tried to warm them with the gravy. I was too hungry to send the dish back. I might return. The inside is very nice 50's looking. The dessert of peanut butter pie was very good. read more

I ordered a pie for a dinner. When I made a trip to get it. When I arrived home the bottoms of the box was completely covered in a tacky substance. When I called about it the manager was unsure what it was said he felt it was good. Didn't make any effort to resolve my concerns. They called back and require me to take it back just before closing for another one. read more

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Was planning to stop here on my recent roadtrip as I have a strict always eat at retro diners on road trips rule and I was able to eat here on my return trip home to AZ and this did not disappoint. The retro style atmosphere was awesome and the food was delicious. I had a Mac and cheese like dish with New Mexico green chilis in it and it was delicious!!! The staff was friendly and the overall experience was worth it. If you find yourself staying in or passing through Albuquerque, make a detour and eat here!!! read more

66 Diner - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fun place! Nostalgic. Good comfort food. Took someone there fire a surprise birthday night. Well worth it.

This is a long overdue review. Recently I have had the unfortunate opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. One day I was hungry enough to consider the hospital cafeteria, but fortunately it was closed. I was forced to go to the only place near by - 66 Diner. Ravenous and moody, I walked into this very classic, authentic diner and sat down at the counter. I waited as the extremely busy soda jerks created milkshakes, malts and some insane looking banana splits...and I waited, and waited. Not one even glanced in my direction. I was sure my diner experience would be a bust. I eventually got frustrated and relocated to a table. Ready to be surly, I was approached by a very friendly waitress who apologized to me for not being serviced at the counter. I ordered the Diamond Back Burger with Cheddar Fries, side of mayo, side of ranch and hot sauce. I'm going to be honest...my expectations were low...I mean extremely low...probably exacerbated by my grouchy mood. When my super friendly waitress delivered my food, miraculously there was a side of mayo, a side of ranch and hot sauce brought right along with it and it looked amazing. The minute I took my first bite, my grouchy, moody, frustrated attitude melted away. The burger was flavorful, hot and juicy, the bun perfectly toasted, the cheese beautifully melted, the bacon crispy and delicious and the jalapenos, both fresh and grilled, provided the perfect bite. The fries were hot and crispy and held up to the melty delicious cheese. I was amazed, comforted and sated. Since that first wonderful burger experience, I have been back several times and ordered via DoorDash to my mother's hospital room. In addition to having the Diamond Back Burger a second time (with 66 Fries YUM), my family and I have tried the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Hot Meatloaf Sandwich, Texas Chili, New Mexico Green Chili Stew, several milkshakes and the Coconut Cream Pie. Every single menu item has been terrific. With the exception of my initial counter experience the service has been exceptional and the overall diner ambiance is one that you just can't find these days. This is my go to place in Albuquerque. Don't miss it! read more

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I sought out this restaurant while staying in the local hotel as we were traveling through because they offer a gluten free menu! I was EXCITED that their fries are in a dedicated fryer! The service was great and I LOVED the decorations. The menu is extensive and the dessert menu is incredible. Definitely a trip back when we come through this part of the states. read more

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Great Service. Lisa is great you will be lucky if she is your waitress. Fast friendly and delicious. Limited parking, but you can usually find a spot. Car Pool if you can or ride a bike. They sell whole Pies and Cakes. The music is classic 50's rock and roll. The shake of the month (October) is Pumpkin Cheesecake. True Americana Classic Diner. read more

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Tried a new place to eat at... the atmosphere was amazing, the waitress was awesome and the food was great! read more

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