For our next #abqrestaurants #restaurantreview, I'm obliged to let y'all in on a secret I love it…read morewhen we find a new place to visit, and further love it when I find an equally rare gem of a small business that we have driven past many times before. This location, was in a grocery store (several of which we reviewed before) and initially we were the only customers. The owner was the only one working in the store so there were boxes of groceries that were in the middle of being stocked, plus he also cooked for us and others that had ordered takeout, so that more than made up for the slower service time and lack of offer for water (that someone else had previously mentioned) in a small, but beautiful dining room with a TV that was set to an arab channel (currently a work in progress, but again, considering he's the only employee in the store, we give him a LOT of credit!) This was our first time eating anything Afghan, so I was really excited. I ordered a flatbread appetizer and my husband ordered a chicken kebab, plus we had this yogurt drink with mint, similar to kefir (which my husband felt was sour then enjoyed it as I explained how to drink it (If you focus on the flavor of the mint and contrast it to the yogurt, you'll see how well it works together!). Plus, the tart of the yogurt dissipated the longer it sat on the table. The food was equally delicious. The chutney that came with my appetizer was moderately spicy (which I prefer ) and the yogurt drink served as a complementary offset. Unfortunately we didn't stay for dessert this time because we needed to run to the store before it closed, but were grateful to have enjoyed the meal we ordered! (Total cost around $40 for two people but reasonable for the quality ) #gourmetrecovery #foodfreedom #Intuitiveeating #supportsmallbusiness

Stopped in the other night, had not been by all year since covid started, but ive really been…read moretrying to hit the small markets. It's silly to stand in a long line at a grocery store, when there are little neighborhood markets scattered around town. And the small restaurant there is also still doing take out, picked up some bread(it is like a yard liong flatbread, yogurt, (all the folks looking for yeast and flower and other things a few months ago? they have had plenty. Got some beans, spices mostly some little things to help replenish my pantry at home. i've been getting more adventurous at cooking and going through many things. they have plenty of frozen meats. (all halal) lovely candies. Nice to be in a small shop not crowded. not feeling guilty if you read a few labels because there are people waiting for your slot in the store. Spend your dollars at these places, you can't get everything there, but you can get enough.

Nice grocery store. I like they have meat butcher if you want need something special.read more

This supermarket is so awesome - clean, bright, and has an incredibly nice staff!…read moreEveryone working in front and the butcher wear masks and gloves and all the patrons I've encountered have also kept community safety in mind and wore their masks throughout the time they were shopping - THANK YOU!!!! I make all my own food from scratch so I need lots of herbs and spices. They have plenty!! I also want to avoid crowded stores so this is perfect. I can find everything I need. They carry a wide variety and decent volume of fresh cut meats, ground pork (for making Vietnamese Spring Rolls) , ground beef, chops, steaks, pork loins, etc... numerous ethnic items and sauces, a wide variety of dry Chili peppers, fresh beans, fruit, and plenty of cheeses They carry Fairlife milk and Coconut Creme creamer (out everywhere else in town) which I use for making homemade yogurt. They carry everything I need weekly so I will do my weekly shopping here from now on. If you hate shopping in the large stores, check it out! Sharing is caring!!

This is the new Montanita Coop, located at 12th & Menaul in Albuquerque, just across from the…read moreIndian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC). (They closed their old location on Rio Grande and Matthew, and moved into this new location!) This new location is bigger, has more parking, and a better selection. Pros: - More parking - More varied selection - Better hours - Decent self-serve coffee Cons: - Deli food does not look appetizing! It always looks OLD, plus there isn't anything that looks really inviting or tasty. They should have some staple items, such as tasty chicken tenders, fried rice, or pizza!! Nope, it all looks terrible! - Danish and baked goods look very tasty, but are often day-olds and are overpriced. - Most workers are on the younger side (20s, 30s) and tend to have attitude. For older people, like me, it's off-putting. Suggestions: - The deli selection should be improved. I told one of their workers to go to whole foods and see what they offer, as an example. Whole foods deli on Carlisle blows the offerings here, away. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat, skip this store until they improve their offerings. - Danish and baked good items are way overpriced. $5.00 for a muffin or danish, that is also day-old and not fresh, is ridiculous, particularly for albuquerque - Day-old danish and baked good items should be marked down. - Remind employees to be courteous and friendly to all customers, as a matter of course - A suggestion box for this store would go a long way, in terms of getting customer input on what would improve this store! Overall, this is a fairly "upscale" and expensive store, particularly for Albuquerque. For better selection, pricing, and friendlier staff, consider the "John Brooks" grocery store at 12th and Candelaria. "John Brooks" is just a few blocks north of this store, and less than a mile away.

Tried the new place out today. I think a little on the pricey side but the food is good. Deli is…read morenot fully open but what is open is good food. Very clean inside and so many options. I found sandwiches at the deli and soup. Small soup is $3.99. It is chicken noodle soup and a as actually good

I've shopped this commissary for almost 30 years. This commissary is not my primary shop spot. It…read moreis a supplemental spot. I'm not a fan of their produce, and the meat department is hit or miss. I do like that they have a sushi bar and their deli department is quite nice. I like that they offer Boar's head products. I do like what is offered on their isles. Their prices cannot be beat for most things. Even with better pricing, it is still not enough to make a trip into town to shop there. They offer a few self checkout stations, but I usually use a cashier instead. The lines are never long. For the most part, the cashiers are all friendly with me. I usually bag the groceries myself.

A trip out to Kirkland means a stop at the commissary for Thanksgiving trimmings. We were able to…read moreget most of what was needed. Similar to the civilian sector prices have increased. But they still represent a small savings. Plus all the non-food items are still tax free. It's smaller that most commissaries I've been to. But there is a small military community (active, reserve, veterans & retired) to service. My largest complaint, if you can call, is the build is dated and dingy. The lighting is poor. Although it's not it makes the store look dirty. I think it still worth the stop if you qualify to shop there.

This is one of those classic "how did I NOT review this already" places. It's Chile Roasting season…read moreso this is a good time to go. Not that you should need an excuse. This places has pretty much everything you could imagine to help with your southwest or Mexican meal (not meat, but they do have dairy products). Those amazing roasted chiles, Bags and bags of chiles and any spice or seasoning you could ask for. We picked up Sweet Pecos Watermelons which are small but mighty. I also grabbed some nice cheeses and some jerky. Oh and of course, cookies. Biscochitos, chile cookies and wedding cookies. It's immaculately clean and the staff is tremdously helpful and friendly. We ALWAYS take visitors here and you should take yourself.

The best watermelon and cantaloupe ever, but the store is so incredibly hot. Do not buy more than…read moreyou can eat in a day or two twice. I've had to throw away a cantaloupe. The fruit is like ripe or over ripe, but Pecos cantaloupe is the absolute best I just can't believe how hot it is in that store. I bought grapes and they were just absolute mush the next day. The cantaloupe was delicious, but I had to eat it quickly and their big cantaloupes. The watermelon was delicious, but it was so ripe. It didn't last three or four days and those are huge watermelons so if you're looking for a ripe fruit that you're going to use in the next day or two this is definitely the place. You absolutely cannot beat Pecos cantaloupe but you better really check your fruit and vegetables great staff everyone is very friendly very helpful. I just hate that the fruit is so ripe.

The outside of this place lists it as El Naranjero. However, the sign on the strip mall refers to…read moreit as El Herradero. Nice place to get totopos, which are strips of fried tortillas and then seasoned. Like tortilla chips but with a slightly different texture. I had never had totopos before, let alone heard of this place until I had them at a friend's place. This is your typical Mexican panadería (bakery), carnicería (butcher), taqueria, y supermercado all in one. Doesn't carry everything. By supermarket, I mean more of a convenience store, but there is no word for that in Spanish. They don't have my favorite Mexican dessert: pastel tres leches, but I saw an assortment of Mexican breads and cookies.

This is the place for some REAL tacos. I'm talking the ones with double corn tortilla, fresh meat,…read moreonions, cilantro, & squeezing some limes on top. The food is made fresh right in front of you & they are generous with the servings of meat. Prices are reasonable, the customer service could be a little better but it is a grocery store with the grill in the back. I'm not expecting too much when coming here, although the tacos always exceed my expectations.

20 Tacos and 4 drinks for $25! Wow! We had to try it. It was great and the ladies were so friendly…read moreshowing us all their guisados. We will return.

So, last year, Christmas 2024, I pre-ordered a Prime Rib Roast. I received the confirmation email,…read moreand went to pick it up on the date selected (at time of order). When I arrived, they didn't have my order. Yes, the cut me a roast, but instead if being in and out in 10 minutes, it took about 35-40 minutes. You may not think that time isn't a big deal, but it put me behind on a very tight schedule. So, this year, for Thanksgiving, I had to work, but we (family) still wanted to full meal. I pre-ordered a meal. Again, when I arrived, no meal. It turns out they sold it to someone else. About 30-35 minutes later I was out the door. Okay, they made it right. I get home, and the website said to put everything in the oven to reheat. I set the oven for 350°, removed the plastic wrap and wrapped/sealed in foil, and set the timer for 45 minutes. Ugh! The dressing was dry and bland. The sweet potatoes were grainy and bland, the potatoes ..... well no one ate those as it was like wallpaper paste. The gravy was kinda okay (heated in a pot on the stove top and I added seasonings). The ham..... oh gosh the ham. Before it even went it the oven it was dry and weird-grey looking, so I added a bit of ham broth to the tin and drizzled some honey, then sealed in foil. Nope, still bad. Weird texture, and kinda grey, and dry dry dry, even after it had somewhat absorbed to ham broth. With all that said, I will stop in for their fresh meats and poultry once in a while. I will just never, ever pre-order any holiday meals or meats.

First off when you enter the building it has this harsh smell of seafood/poultry. The building…read moreisn't properly ventilated and is very off putting . Next I will never come here again. I got ground beef and after I cooked and ate it I was instantly sick and had the most terrible food poisoning I've ever experienced. I had to go to the hospital because my fluids were severely low and I couldn't stop throwing up. I wasn't the only one to experience this because right after eating our dinner my boyfriend also started to feel terrible and he also got food poisoning. I don't know what is going on over there but there needs to be something done about this ! I have never fallen ill in a matter of minutes and spend a night in the hospital because of ground meat . Do better !