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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Good service in a funky diner. And perfect diner meal for our Route 66 drive: burgers, fries and a shake. He had the 66 burger with onion rings, I had the vegetarian burger with fries. He had a vanilla shake, and I had chocolate... the shake portions were huge - we really could have shared one. Instead, we both enjoyed every bite of our respective shakes and left full. read more

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The food was good just a lot of it! I finished all of it! Our server was very nice and was expecting a baby girl in about one month! Congratulations!! This place take you back to the 50s and early 60s. read more

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Food was good, atmosphere here was like a flash back in time best part was the staff they were incredibly friendly and the place was super busy!! read more

We of course had to make a stop here while visiting Albuquerque. While I loved the inside decor and the outside photo stops the food we had for lunch was just okay and not necessarily something I would come back for however this was definitely one of the Best milkshakes that I have had. Until next review Kisses read more

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Certainly seems authentic Route 66 from the building design to the interior decoration and the waitress uniforms. Awesome venue and a lot of fun just looking at the wall art and decor. Fun!!! Lots of parking but it was full due to the extreme popularity of this restaurant. The food . Wow. I had the Chicago Dog which was a special and my son had the Diamond Back burger and Mac and Cheese. The dog was huge. It would embarrass most of the dogs I actually eat in Chicago. Delicious. The burger Joes said was good also but the Mac and cheese was next level creamy and delicious. I thought he might lick the bowl. Great food and experience. The service was fast and good. Destiny explained the menu items and was great. The place was absolutely covered up also at 1:30pm. Amazing. read more

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First: Service was very slow. We went in with a group of 50 people and our table of 4 was the last to be served. Of the 15 tables, our food was not delivered until most of the other table were done eating. The diner did not manage the tables to insure fast service. With the meals coming so late, we did not have time to eat our food. Very poor management of the staff. Their excuse was, we are very busy. THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE! Second: The food for our group of 4 was not only very slow, but it was OK at best. We would never recommend this diner. read more

If you want a diner experience, this is it. For me, you can really judge a diner based on the shakes, haha. I didn't get one this time, but I could tell they were a main attraction here. We got the queso fries (duh), which were amazingly good. I got the grilled chicken sandwich. It was good, albeit a bit greasy and didn't have a whole lot going on. The fries were delicious! You also get to experience one of the biggest Pez collections around, which was fun. And don't forget to check out the Elvis display right next to the bathroom entrance. The service was really fast and kind, given how busy they were. I used to want to work at a diner as a kid to be able to wear the outfits, and this brought me way back to that wish with the ones the servers wore here. Don't forget to get a photo op outside by the Route 66 road signs too! It's also walkable to the college campus, which is a nice way to walk off dinner. read more

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We come here every year around Valentines Day. We always have a special request, which they have always accommodated (bonus star for that): we take our son and his girlfriend and we ask for two tables for two, so they can have some time semi-alone (they're 12) and we can still drive them there and pick up the tab when we are done. We've done this for 5 straight years and have had five really good meals out of it, so I'm pretty comfortable leaving a good review. Route 66 is a diner and so they specialize in comfort food. My husband usually gets the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and white gravy along with some fried okra. Pretty unusual in New Mexico and they do it well. I usually get the patty melt and fries and it's delicious as well. My kiddo gets the frito pie and his girlfriend gets the salad. Thumbs up from them as well, but where this place excels is in the shakes and drinks. I always get a Diet Coke with cherry and my husband gets a Dr Pepper with vanilla. And it always tastes about 100% better than any other place I've tried. The kids get shakes, which are hand blended on order and those are pretty special as well. There's about 20 different kinds and my son got the strawberry cheesecake and his girlfriend got the peanut butter chocolate. Yum. The diner gets top stars on atmosphere too, with a Pez collection that runs around all 3 rooms of the restaurant, just under the ceiling. They always look clean and dust free, too. I want their cleaning secrets. This place is a solid comfort food choice that we'd visit more often if it was closer (it's on the west side of campus, just across from the main Presbyterian hospital). Thanks for letting us hang with you on love-day!! read more

Amazing gem! The food is amazing, the service is nice, the ambience is very 50-60s diner vibes. The food is very affordable and good quality. Highly recommend their gravy!! I just got a normal hamburger but everything tasted delicious and their shakes are ground breaking! read more

66 Diner - Hamburger - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Couldn't believe my cousin had never been here before, so I took her for a shake. Malt shake, that is. I had the Elvis, she had the Turtle. Absolutely delicious! We had already eaten a burger elsewhere, mainly because I was hangry, otherwise we would have grabbed food here as well. But even though it was just a couple of shakes, the amazing Julia was polite, receptive, and wonderfully attentive. They had a sandwich on the board that I almost forced myself to eat, but I also need a slice of that delicious rhubarb pie... so many reasons to return! And if you show up around 2:30 PM, the environment is calm, and everything about this restaurant is clean, tidy, and orderly. read more

Enjoy coming here, the food is generally good and enough to sate most hungers. Today it was Peach Shake with plenty of peach chunks, chicken tenders that were(tender & not greasy) and the daily special - Santa Monica Burger(Parmesan crusted sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, and guac. They missed the mark here. Great concept, but the meat was cooked beyond well-done, dry with little taste. Nothing in burger could compensate for the lack of moisture. Oh well... Next Time read more

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I usually rate 66 very high but today's experience was different. I ordered a sloppy martin,which is a sloppy Joe with onions and cheese. What I got was about 3/4 lb of onions, no meat, and cheese While I know people who like onion sandwiches, I am not one of them. We've gone to 66 for years,but we will be giving them a hard pass in the future Also, my wife's Cobb salad had a bunch of diced onions instead of a boiled egg. I guess 66 had a special onion purchase. Never again. Kiss those 30% tips goodbye. read more

So delicious ! Had to try this place out because I found it on tiktok! It is super cute with their old diner aesthetic, but not only is it cute the food was actually great! I came in around dinner time like 6 and between then and 7 it got super packed! I got seated super quickly and my server Grace was amazing! She was super nice and also everything I needed came to the table quickly! I ordered their 66 burger and subbed the fries for the fiesta fries which has chilli and cheese. Everything was so so good!! The portions were crazy huge, which is nice because the prices are a bit high but can't complain because the food quality matched! Also ordered an Oreo shake and it was bomb!! I guarantee you if I visit New Mexico anytime soon I will be going straight to this diner! It's all American food but the quality is definitely and the service was great! read more

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This place is a must visit if you're in Albuquerque. The decor is so cute - 66 signs, jukebox, Elvis, Betty Boop, Pez candy, hopscotch, retro bar. They have an extravagant Pez collection, all lined up on the walls on top. Outdoor is a wall of Route 66 signs. The milkshakes are done in the old machines. The food is mediocre. They also sell souvenirs. There is a parking lot. Lots of seats. read more

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The food was good. My wife enjoyed the Liver and Onions and I had a nice patty melt. The peanut butter shake was pretty spot on and seeing the size of their ten dollar banana split was a sight to behold. Plenty of servers and lots of customers. So why a two star review you ask? It's all about the cleanliness. I get that their busy, but the bathrooms were absolutely filthy. Disgustingly so. From where we sat across from the register I could see directly into the walkway to the kitchen, and the amount of food, trash and dirty towels on the floor was just not something I can ignore. If the places I can see look this bad, it only leaves me to wonder what does the actual kitchen looks like. Good food? Yes. Retro old school vibe? Definitely! A place I would risk my health returning to? Hard pass. read more

66 Diner - Pez dispensers for days. - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ahhhh give me old fashioned service, great food, and a cool vibe! I'm in! First, we were sat quickly and got to admire the Extensive PEZ collection. Something my friend's niece and I had fun with. Then menus came, I chose a queso burger, kiddo got chicken fingers, hubby got beef enchiladas and my friend got a cheeseburger. The kiddo and I played games on the kids menu and the food came so quick, we didn't finish! My queso burger (open face burger drenched in queso sauce. Super yum! We all dug in so fast, the food screamed "EAT ME" Let me tell ya, the only complaint is maybe parking, but in ABQ, downtown, nob hill.... IFYKYK! Otherwise, the food was grand! Service top north! BTW, if you are full, can't enjoy a pie. Take slice home, missing out on pie, is not the full meal! I had an old southern fave, buttermilk and hubby had chocolate crème. Sublime! So, if you're looking for a place to eat on lower central are, go t 66! The 1950's vibe , food and service will bring you back time after time! read more

Came here on a Friday night and it was busy. Service was therefore a little slow but very friendly, and we had a slight wait for our food but it came out to us hot and fresh. My patty melt was a perfect classic patty melt and exactly what I was craving, and my friend's fried zucchini was crisp and tasty. The key lime pie was also delicious. read more

Food was good, the burgers were delicious. Service was good ambience overall was nice, Elvis Presley was definitely present read more

66 Diner - CFS w/Onion Rings - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wow, thought I was going to get standard diner food but quality is 5 stars. We had a burger, fried chicken breast, mash potatoes, French fries, pecan pie, strawberry malt shake. All 5 stars with the server getting 5 stars for attentiveness. A good place to stop by to get a quality meal. read more

First visit but definitely not our last I got the green chile burger and fries and they were awesome... plus a chocolate shake

It's so nice that after so long a time, this restaurant is still serving good food with good service. I enjoyed the best Chocolate malt! The chicken fried steak was very good and the breading was crispy the way I like it. My husband enjoyed his cheeseburger. read more

The burger and onion rings were awesome. Milkshakes are really good. Price was very reasonable. read more

A fun little diner that brings you back to the past! I really like the decor and ambiance of this little diner. They have such history as they're located on route 66. All sorts of photos, old memorabilia, and lots of Pez dispensers. The food is exactly as one should expect from a diner. Solid and does the trick. Nothing too extravagant, but also something for anybody. Service was astounding. Super friendly and really on top of it. I highly recommend this place if you're doing a route 66 trip or if you're in the area. read more

Really good green chile burger. Service was friendly and the ambiance was Route 66 paraphernalia.

The atmosphere of the place is absolutely stunning. Such a blast in the past with a fun vibe. Service? Not so much. Doesn't ever seem short staff when I go in but everything does tend to take a while to get. Food always just sits in the window while there's girls standing around when they could be running it out to guests. The food usually comes out very tasty as well but it would probably taste better fresh rather than lukewarm. read more

As a fellow time traveler, I felt right at home at the 66 Diner. The milkshake was incredible, the burger and fries felt like home, and the staff were amazing. My husband and I split the burger, fries and milkshake, just like we do when we are back home in 1955. The Pez-heavy decor and Elvis poster really sold us. Maybe when I am back in 2024 I will visit again. Happy travels! read more

The food was amazing! Service was a little slow but they seemed understaffed. I loved the vibes of the restaurant! Super classic. Will go back again! read more

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We dined here on 6/24/2023. Food was great, when it was time to order desert I ordered banana split. The waitress warned me that the desert was big, I went ahead and ordered any way. There were 9 scoops of ice-cream. All 3 of us could hardly finish. What we liked the most was the service, all wait staff was so hospitable, friendly and very professional despite their young age. Great experience, I would stop by again if I have a chance to go to Albuqueque. Thanks everyone at 66 Diner read more

66 Diner - Diners Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cool 50's diner on Central Ave. Delicious food, ice cream sundaes and good service. Fun music on the jukebox.

It's a cool retro spot. Service was inexplicably slow since I was 1 of 2 customers and there were about 5 employees. Green hatch chili burger was good. Wrapped it up with a Pink Cadillac. read more

Decided to stop and try this diner while passing by from a roadtrip, huge disappointment! The only star this place gets is for the decorations as it does give that old school diner feel, as for service and food I wish I could give it a negative star. We came in and they told us there was a 20 min wait to be seated which we were okay with, once seated our waitress took about 10 min to come and take our drinks by which at that time we were already decided on what to order. We ordered our food at 1:25pm and at 1:43 pm the waitress came by the table again and asked if we were ready to order in which we told her we had already ordered?? And she said oh well yea it's gonna be a 45 min wait because we are crazy busy. Mind you that place was not that busy (will insert pictures while at the restaurant) and walked away. In my opinion if that was the case she would have told us before ordering. Our food came out at 2:16 pm and it was a huge disappointment.. I ordered the grilled ham and cheese and the cheese wasn't even fully melted. My mother and sister were also disappointed in their burger and crispy chicken salad. Huge let down & DO NOT recommend this place to anyone passing by. Our server was Ruby btw, I don't blame her for the food but her service was awful she checked on us a total of about 2 tim read more

They were extremely busy given that it was a Friday night, so I was impressed that we got in and got seated right away. We both got burgers which were fantastic. The milkshakes were for dessert, and were so so good. I will go back just for the milkshakes!!!! read more

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The best service, great old American diner vibe, and tasty comfort food! This is easily the highlight of my trip to Albuquerque!!! Everyone should try this place. I was in town for work and my coworkers brought me here for my birthday dinner. This place was so much fun- even fun just to look at the decor inside. This is the diner I had long been looking for! Our server was just textbook perfect. Very friendly, helped us with menu, and courteous. I was tempted to have burgers but decided to go with a meatloaf dinner which was great. They have vegetable of the day, and mine was zucchini and carrot mix. My coworkers loved their milkshakes and burgers. I will always come here every time I'm in Albuquerque. What a charm! read more

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A bit pricier than expected but it was really good food. Loved the vibes of the place, staff wasn't overbearing or too friendly, just nice and that was great. I went by myself and got a table to myself to just enjoy a milkshake and sandwich after work. It was very clean and just overall a good experience. I definitely look forward to going back. The theme is retro and I thought it looked great, a real diner feel to it all. The food I got was the Albuquerque Turkey which was grilled turkey, swiss, and green chile on Texas toast. The portion was a good amount, it was just the right amount of food I wanted. read more

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Was a little disappointed as I ordered a hamburger with mustard, onion, pickles. Got that and more , cheese and bacon. The waitress offered to replace it so I said okay. Well after a long wait got one and there was bacon and green chilli on it Was charged for two burgers that I did not eat. Will go. Back again but will make it very clear what it want and ask her to make sure it is what I want!I have eaten here several times and was never disappointed. read more