Amazing service and the food was fresh and brought very fast even though they were busy!…read more The ambiance was lacking a small bit but I don't blame that on anyone I think it was just a cold winter day that's all. Would recommend this place has good consistency all around even at other locations I tired one in Santa Fe and it was just as good. 5/5 stars!

Got there for breakfast around 8:30 AM sat there for 6 to 8 minutes no acknowledgment no server, so…read moreI walked out. Not emblematic of service of other Wecks on the west side, this is definitely an anomaly.

Craving their Famous Salsa & Chips so I stopped at Los Cuates Westside Location…read more Kiara greeted me as soon as I walked in! She has an amazing personality and truly enjoys her job giving me excellent customer service and treating me like a friend. Kiara ensured the accuracy of all of her orders. The teamwork I saw between Management and Wait Staff was very impressive! Shoutout to Los Cuates Cottonwood Mall location for their quality of food and their hiring of great staff! Food Did not Disappoint and was Delicious!

We went this weekend with friends from out of town because we love their food and usually it's a…read moregreat place. This time was very very different. Our server totally screwed up our order. Leaving off an entire entree and bringing us something else we didn't even order. So after waiting for 45 minutes for food, our friends couldn't eat because their food still hadn't been delivered. Manager comes over apologized, rushed the food orders. They finally come, okay cool. We ask to split the check, it's wrong. He goes back to fix the check, it's still wrong. My friend says it's fine I'll just pay for this and I said yeah I'll Venmo you. The manager comes back out with our card, and said we "accidentally " got charged 72$ instead of 40 whatever.... He says we will see the two charges the 72 and 40 and the 72 will be refunded. No discount no nothing after completely screwing up our order. Many others have complained about service previously but this is the first time ours was abysmal.

This is a restaurant with clearly enthusiastic staff and owners who have put a lot of effort into…read morethe ideas they are trying. Unfortunately, my take away was that the owners, maybe managers, are new in the restaurant management space. It feels like a lot of different ideas are happening but not converging as well as they could. The general impression I got was: confusion. A few specific issues stood out: * Friendly, enthusiastic counter service, but overworked, focused on too many tasks. * Drip coffee was not ready at 10 a.m. * About a 20-minute wait at the table for coffee to brew * Huevos were nicely presented but uneven in execution (papas flavorful but a little too salty, beans bland and unseasoned) * Outdoor seating is a nice idea, but tables felt small and cramped * Heavy direct sun on outdoor tables (limited shaded seating; north side might be worth exploring) * Exterior branding does not clearly communicate that this is a restaurant - feels more like branding for tattoo parlor/vapeshop/auto detailing * Overall concept feels pulled in too many directions * Menus are difficult to read (cramped text, color choice, and font) To the owners: I really hope you make this work. I would consider bringing in a consultant re service, hiring a graphic designer to up the branding/menu game, and focus on food consistency. It may be worth looking at books on customer service and restaurant psychology such as: * Service Design: From Insight to Implementation * The Science of Shopping * the Restaurant & Bar Marketing series by Erik Shellenberger I would love to delete this review and replace it with 5 stars in the future.

Every time I go here, Lavender Cocinita goes higher in my esteem. It's solid New Mexican cooking by…read morea skilled artisan - notably tastier than most local places _even in spite of_ the fact that no animal products are used in the chile. Yes, the chiles are vegan. (So are the beans - pressure-cooked to creamy tenderness.) Yes, they're delicious - both the red (from pods!) and the green. (And, yes, it's me - noted grumpy traditionalist who usually wants an extra scoop of bacon grease in pretty much every dish - who's writing that.) The room is small, but well thought-out. There are nice little two-top tables outside along the sidewalk/patio in this pleasant part of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Lavender Cocinita is popular, with a steady stream of folks coming in - but I've never had a problem getting seated and I've never felt rushed (even when sitting a while, jabbering in the chile afterglow). (Free parking is plentiful in the area, but a little weird in the Los Ranchos pedestrian area: your best bet might be trying for street parking on Tyler Road, the E/W street just N of the restaurant.) The chef is friendly and will answer questions. The counter folks have always been friendly and kind: checking on us periodically. Really nice folks. It's an order-at-the-counter/pay/take-a-seat/they-bring-it-to-you place, but the service is good enough that you'll kick yourself if you don't tip heavier than usual for such an arrangement. Get your own water at the counter. Food is cooked to order (perfectly in all my visits thus far) and will take a few minutes to get to your table, but you'll be happy. Portions are always large (I leave full, and I'm a big eater) and the cost is on the low edge of today's pricing. The chiles are real-deal: they tend to be notably more piquant than at most places in town but they're real chile and vary in heat with the batch being served (I am used to and appreciate heat and one time the green was HOT!). As noted, the flavors are just wonderful. Bear in mind, NM red and green chiles are relatively simple sauces with few components: the artistry of the chef and the quality of the ingredients are absolutely vital to the flavor impact of the finished product served - and Lavender Cocinita absolutely nails this. Foodies have written the place up over and over, and they've won awards that would impress folks in the know in the short time (less than two years) they've been open. Without being melodramatic, this place gives a serious-about-the-flavors vibe that reminds me of those noted in places that have won James Beard American Classic awards. Lavender Cocinita is a reasonably inconvenient drive for me, but every time I've made it I've driven back with a grin and a vow to do it again soon.

Food was excellent! Nice decor. Service was top notch! Renee…read morewas polite, attentive, and handled our large group without missing a beat!

Renee is the best! Amazing server. She definitely deserves to win $100. Her service was great.read more

We haven't be here in a long time, when we were not used to New Mexican food, so we were hesitant…read moreto come back. Had family in town and gave it another try. So glad we did, it was a great experience for a large group. There were 8 of us and no complaints, that is always a win! The food is delicious, definitely very New Mexican though, so make sure that is what you are wanting. There was a long wait time for a table, which is typical for a Friday night most places. The food came out fast and are good portions. Service was amazing: quick, correct, were on top of drink refills, to go boxes and bags, and great teamwork and energy from staff.

We decided to sit at the bar and enjoy drinks and dinner. They make some great margaritas on the…read morerocks. When they ask if you want green or red sauce on your enchiladas, don't fall for the green sauce is milder. Ask for the sauce on the side. I got green sauce on my pork enchiladas and had to get some guacamole to keep my tongue from burning up. The Carne Adovada is excellent. Very flavorful pork.

Ordered the carne asada tacos to go. Staff was friendly and they even gave me the queso cheese…read moresauce in a separate container so thew wouldn't get soggy. So far these are the most delicious nachos ive been able to find in town! Definitely existed to go back and eat in to try their drinks and all the other food that smelled amazing when i went to pick up my order.

Tried again to go have a drink and some appetizers here…read more Quesadilla was ok, much better at other places. Was not crispy, cubed chicken inside was dry, was hoping for some guac but only came with some tomato tasting salsa. Here's the thing for the nachos. The ingredients individually were good, you can tell it's quality. However all together the flavors did not mesh well. Had queso, shredded cheese and Cojita. The asada was tender and good but the red sauce they make and put on top was not very good. Can't say I'll be rushing back anytime soon. Especially for the cost. But is a cool place to hang out at the bar for a drink.

Terrible service and a culture of "I am going to support my employees no matter what. If one…read morecomplains, they are the problem." There is another location just about a mile away at 6961 Taylor Ranch Dr NW Albuquerque, NM 87120. Funny enough as I arrived at the Taylor Ranch Dr. location, after leaving the Coors Rd. location I heard a group mention "the one on coors ..." I asked if they were talking about the Garcia's. The person who answered for the group said "yes," chuckling. I said "do you like it?" He responded "no." I said "how funny, I just left there because of the terrible service." He said "you made the right decision." So, I will avoid the coors rd location.

Had a great experience here on a Saturday during lunch hour. Although the parking lot was full, I…read moregot front row parking and my party and I only waited 10 minutes to be seated :) I had a stuffed sopapilla for under $10. It was delicious and the chili was tasty but not too hot. This location used to be a Village Inn and is continently located on Coors.

Stoped in for a snack, great service and the taquito sampler platter was so good. It came with…read moresalsa, guacamole and green chile queso. The patio is beautiful-waterfall- flowers- birds- bumblebees - Koi Just delightful

Good food for the price! Great service! The people working there are super friendly & come over to…read moreintroduce themselves. The outdoor area is gorgeous but we were there off season so couldn't eat outside.

I love stripes the burritos are the best in town. Food is hot and fresh. The chile is fresh to.read more

How is this place still in business. The burritos are horrible, taste very awful. I took one bite…read moreand threw it out the window (see photo). I do not recommend but thank you for those who do enjoy the place and support us veterans.

I love New Mexican cuisine! This place has it! Carne adovada! Muy excellente! Their enchiladas…read morewith the red chili sauce was great! Their tamales were nice and spicy but the masa was a little dry. Mexican rise was okay but needed a little more flavor and to be cooked until it splits. Calabasitas were wonderful! .

Another great recommendation from my son! We were immediately greeted by the friendly staff and…read moredirected to our table. Our waters, chips and salsa were served quickly. The chips were crisp, seasoned just right and the salsa was delicious; perfectly spiced! My cheese chili rellenos were a little burnt on one end but the rest of quite tasty. The beans and squash dish were great. My son's burrito was huge and he throughly devoured it. I like the layout of the restaurant; nothing fancy but very comfortable. The staff was so attentive and polite; we never ran out of water.