Very, very good bloody Mary's from the bar. That's a place to be on a Sunday for brunch…read more Delicious food shareable plates. Staff very friendly. The bartender was amazing. She checked out us all the time and make sure we were happy. Love the vibe and atmosphere.

They have a lot of great food. I'm a fan of the meat loaf and turkey plates. Lately I've been…read moretrying to eat less red meat. I tried the chicken tacos and have gone back for more several times. They're great. We go to the original and the one by cottonwood mall and both are great. Also, if you like banana pudding, it's worth trying.

Fantastic! We had the chicken mole enchiladas and the Carne Adovada and both were fantastic. The…read moremole had a smokey, earthy flavor and paired well with the corn tortilla. The Adovada was spicy and tender. We had margaritas with our meal (this location has a liquor license and so they do use tequila), and we thought they were okay (though they were very reasonably priced). The staff were extremely nice, and the restaurant was a great mix of families, older diners, businesspeople, and visitors. We will likely come back.

I've never been to New Mexico before so I had to try a dish with some chili! It went so well with…read morethe burrito, and mixing the excess with the potatoes gave them lots of flavor. Service was great, staff checked in on us very frequently and our orders got delivered pretty fast! This place can be a bit busy in the mornings, but its a great cozy spot with some delicious food- it's so worth it.

We stopped by Frontier Restaurant in Nob Hill for breakfast and had a great experience! I ordered…read moretwo eggs with hash browns and toast, along with an iced coffee. My husband had eggs, sausage, hash browns, and toast with an orange juice. Everything came out hot, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The eggs were just right, the hash browns had a nice crisp to them, and the portions were filling without being over the top. My iced coffee was also a great addition to breakfast. Frontier is such a classic Albuquerque spot with a casual, no-frills atmosphere and really good comfort food. We both really enjoyed our breakfast and would definitely come back!

Te gusta! TBH, NM's…read morefood scene was underwhelming during my time there, and it was pretty disappointing to get food from the hearth that was more mediocre than the stuff we get on the East Coast. We ate from the border crossing past El Paso all the way to Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. And I'm sure we missed a ton of great places, but that being said, the places we did try... yikes! We rolled the dice on this place. At first I was like, "Great, another place that is going to give us a premade tortilla and some bland combination of stuff in the tortilla..." Now look... this is not a Michelin-starred place, nor is it Michelin-recommended. It's not going to be a spiritual experience. It's not going to make you think differently about a taco, an enchilada, or anything else on their massive menu. But this place has heart, soul, and there's a lot of hustle. The tortillas are made fresh, right there behind the counter (i.e., you can literally watch them crank them out), and that makes a ton of difference. The food is honest, without pretense: fast and affordable. The ambiance is equally without pretense -- college kids, working-class folks, families, academics... The food was simple, spartan, and honest. No frills. Not extraordinary, but above average for the context. There is an ASTOUNDING amount of variety on the menu, and the combinations are infinite. I very much enjoyed my meal, I very much enjoyed the people-watching, and I very much enjoyed the experience. This was perhaps the best meal I had in New Mexico -- the cheapest, and the most memorable. If this place was a beer, it would be one of those local lager/pilsners that is as cheap as a Pabst/Coors/Miller but punches up way past the pretentious IPA scene. Thanks Frontier.

Five stars for Ashley Watching her work is genuinely…read moreimpressive -- she follows every food‑safety practice to the letter, keeps her station spotless, and prevents any cross‑contamination with a level of care that feels like an art form. Her attitude is consistently positive, her customer service is top‑tier, and she treats every guest with respect. Ashley is a big part of why I enjoy coming to this diner so often. She deserves recognition for her hard work, professionalism, and dedication.

Cutest diner next to our motel. Very friendly staff. Very helpful for seniors that are…read moretechnically challenged. Food was fresh made. Hot and delicious. Brought me back to my childhood with the bar stools and being able to watch them cook. Mel's Diner. Kiss my grits!

Took my son and his friends here. We were seated quickly. The food tasted great there was a lot of…read moreoptions to pick from. Some of the boys got breakfast item some of them got burgers. My son said that his milkshake was the best he's ever had. I really enjoyed walking around and looking at the decor. There's plenty of seating and a room in the back that can hold probably 30+ people. The women's restroom smelled really bad and was stuffy and humid. I hope that was just a one off and there was a maintenance issue.

Here's a cleaned-up version that keeps your energy and voice:…read more Okay, so for the 66 Diner: we stopped here during our Route 66 road trip, which most of you know I've been taking very seriously. I've been hitting all the spots I can and being very strategic about the food stops. This place is nostalgic, historic, and right along the way in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It gives you all the old-school diner vibes immediately. I will say, all the young ladies working there were extremely nice, and the service was great. It definitely passes the vibes test. The burger tasted like that classic all-American diner burger. Not too greasy, but not trying to be some "beyond meat" situation either. Just good stuff. The fries were great, and very, very, very importantly: it passes the ranch test. We had a side salad with ranch, and the ranch tasted good on the salad and even better with the fries dipped in it. We also had the 66 Burger, which comes with green chiles. I had never had that on a burger before, but it was a really good twist and a nice local touch. Green chiles seem to be a big thing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, so it was cool to try that there. The onion rings were great too. If I hadn't been so full, and if it wasn't noon with eight more hours of driving ahead of us, I definitely would've gotten a shake too. All in all, absolutely great classic Route 66 vibes. It has all the nostalgia, great service, and great food. 10/10 recommend. Everyone should go.

Every time I've visited Santa Fe this IS the spot I always hit! Great authentic food and a great…read moreplace to pick up food gifts for your friends at home or for your own cooking I had the green chili stew and Blue corn enchiladas perfection. Took home 4 bottles of their incredible salsa's.

We ate lunch yesterday...fish tacos and BLTA (at some point you have to take a break from all the…read morespicy stuff!). Solid choices. Server was amazing - Estelle. She's been here for 44 years. (Started at age 12, refilling coffee cups.) Today we went back for an afternoon snack - peanut butter pie. Outstanding!! Jose is also an excellent server. Now....we've got to go walk that pie off.

If you're making the drive between Santa Fe and Roswell, this is realistically the only stop--and…read morehonestly, it's a pretty solid one. Penny's has that classic roadside diner charm, complete with the shiny silver exterior and that satisfying old-school diner door. It leans into nostalgia in the best way, like you accidentally pulled into a time capsule somewhere along a desert highway. Inside was clean and well-kept, and the staff were attentive and friendly without being over the top--exactly what you want when you're road-weary and hungry. Food-wise, the burger hit the spot and the tots were crispy (always a win). Simple, classic diner food done right. A couple of knocks: the bathroom was just okay, nothing terrible but not great either. And the soda... not good. It had a strange flavor, almost like the lines hadn't been changed in a while--definitely stick with water or something bottled. Overall, it's not a destination restaurant, but for where it's at, it absolutely delivers. A reliable, nostalgic pit stop that does the job well. Worth the stop? Yes. Just skip the soda.

Finding Penny's is like striking gold (note: this review applies to their Yampa, Colorado, location…read moretoo). Either stretch of road is remote and food options are few and far between. When you see the lights are on, it's a relief. From what I understand, they're able to stay open 24 hours because of a contract with Big Rail, which keeps train crews fed and honestly, the rest of us travelers benefit too. I love that the choo-choos take care of their people while providing a service to anyone passing through. It's a cozy, welcoming stop when you need it most. The kind of place that makes a long drive feel less lonely. In the instance I'm in those parts of New Mexico or Colorado, Penny's is my go-to. Five stars!

We went here for breakfast while staying at the nearby Agua Piedres campground. Why go to a chain…read morewhen you can check out someplace local. This was a great breakfast & super affordable. My husband had a classic breakfast with eggs, sausage, toast & pancakes. I had a cheese omelet with hash browns. All the food was great. The service was quick & the wait staff was attentive. The place was clean & cute with some photos of Elvis & Marilyn Monroe & cool old cars. We would eat here again. Very charming.

Found this place on the way from Taos Nice and friendly. Good food and good service. Glad we…read morestopped. Enjoyed the people and the coffee. I recommend

The food was delicious, the service was excellent. I'm traveling with my parents and we have been…read moretrying to eat at local restaurants and were not disappointed. It was a lot of food and very reasonable prices.

We were looking for somewhere to eat after visiting the Pumpkin Patch and found this on yelp…read more Walking in it was quite not many people, so it kinda made me question my choice. But it turned out to be awesome. Our waitress Riley was friendly and very attentive. The food was hot and fresh. We ordered chicken fried steak sandwich and turkey melt and it was delicious.

Worthy of five stars: The food was great, and the service was really friendly…read more Now the bad: I had a sandwich and my friend had a scone. Two cups of coffee. And when the charge finally came through my bank two days later, I was charged $77!!!!!! Yes, (a) I should have looked more carefully and yes, (b) I should have asked for a receipt. But (a) I didn't expect them to make a huge mistake and (b) paper receipts are a waste of paper. I have tried for two days to call, and they never pick up the phone.

My first visit to this restaurant was August 29, 2025. I went in the late afternoon and early…read moreevening because there was live music by a group called string fever. The scenery around Placitas is breathtaking. There is reasonable signage and plenty of parking. For an event with live music, they offered a limited menu and I had pulled pork sliders with a side of potato chips and a Coke. The pulled pork was tender and had a nice mild sauce. This is her husband and wife operation with therefore limited staff, but they are very friendly and accommodating. Decor is casual and also very interesting. Prices are excellent. I accidentally erased my photos before I posted here.