You cannon miss this Dining Experience!!! Lived here two years and this has been the best!!!!

My coworker and I had SUCH a lovely evening at CHAR. This spot had a great vibe - clearly upscale but not stuffy - in a beautiful space. The food we had, starting with the chili flight, was absolutely amazing. We split everything we ordered: the chili flight, wagyu enchiladas with red and green sauce, the calabacitas, and the churros with peanut butter ice cream and bruleed bananas. Everything was delicious and the chili flight was such a great way to celebrate the regional cuisine! These were also some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. The attentive service, from the hostess to our waitress, Sydney, out this place over the top. An absolute must stop in Albuquerque that feels so special but still at reasonable prices. read more

Char - The churros with peanut butter ice cream. Delicious! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I was really looking forward to trying out Char. It's a really nice place for being attached to a hotel. Parking was a nightmare, took 15 mins to just park. I sat at the bar, and I placed my order. Bartenders don't really engage with you unless you're ordering. I ordered my food, and then a coke and water. Three different times they dropped off food I didn't order to my seat at the bar. This threw me off, but shows the lack of engagement from the bartenders. They brought out my potatoes and steak, only it wasn't the steak I ordered. So they left the potatoes, and brought out another steak 10 mins later. The potatoes had to be eaten since they would go cold. Great crisp, but needed salt. The steak came out on a metal platter that was super hot. (Usually you'd under cook the steak so when it comes out it's not over cooked) Shocker, my steak was WAY over cooked when they brought it out. Overall not a lot of flavor on the steak, they bring out a bunch of sauces and a salt and pepper tower. Doesn't the kitchen salt and pepper the steak before cooking? I drank my coke and it sat empty the entire night. The bartender never asked once if I wanted a refill on the coke or steak. (At one point there were literally three bartenders and I wasn't asked once.) My water sat half filled as well. Even with all of the screw ups, the manager never came over to talk about my experience, the poor service on bringing the wrong steak, or the fact the staff kept trying to deliver the wrong meal. I never even saw a manager and there was never a single table touch in the normal restaurant nor the folks eating at the bar. I for sure won't be back, and maybe it was just an off night, but they weren't that busy. (4 people at the bar all night...) Music playing was awesome, literally the only reason they got two stars..... read more

Love the amazing branzino with this beautiful creme sauce on top. Wonderful delicious charred lettuce Caesar salad. My husband had the smashed burger and he thought it was fantastic. read more

What a wonderful new elevated dining experience in the heart of Albuquerque! It is apparent every detail of the food, cocktails, and service were considered. We enjoyed several appetizers (albondigas, roasted beets, and, my favorite, wild mushroom tostados), a variety of shared upscale drinks featuring locally sourced ingredients (as is the entire menu), and then dinner (filet, NY strip, and the branzino fish) all cooked and presented to perfection. The appetizers (frites fresca, esquites, and wood fired cauliflower) balanced the meal to perfection! The variety of the menu made our choices challenging but Josh and Kicker, provided just the guidance we needed! David, the valet, and Adrian, at the bar, were also wonderful and were the "cherry on top" of this treat! Eventually, we moved upstairs to G.Toti for after dinner drinks and dessert and were welcomed into a sophisticated speakeasy and adjoining rooftop lounge. The environment was cozy and topped the evening off just right! Cannot say enough about the renovations to Hotel Andaluz - respectfully paying tribute to its history while embracing the style and extravagance expected by today's most discerning guests! Simply stunning! Go see the lobby - it will be the start of a wonderful experience! I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

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Service was great! The ambiance is great. The steak was meh. Not sure about the quality of the meat for that price. The calamari was delicious and the presentation of everything was cool. Weird that they serve steak on the hot plate, especially because it keeps cooking. So you may want to order it less cooked if you want rare or medium rare because by the time it gets to you it's still been cooking on the way to your table. The cocktails were good and I love the wine selection. read more

Marina was so kind and welcoming. She made us feel right at home and the food was amazing. would highly recommend

Great steaks!! Really nice atmosphere. The Spanish meatball appetizer is a big winner. read more

Char - Ribeye Steak - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Loved the food, service, and ambiance. Antonio was attentive and had incredible recommendations. He was one of the best servers we have had in ages! Highly recommend the food and getting sat in his section. read more

My server was Jesse, best service ever! Best food, best taste, best atmosphere! best everythin!

All of the Sauces tasted amazing. Marina made great recommendations, she really made the experience amazing!

Whether I'm having a cocktail or not, I enjoy sitting at the bar making new friends. Adrian and Kevin are the absolute best bartenders. Their attention for patrons far exceeds the normal attention at most bars. Friendliness, constantly checking on their customers sitting at the bar, while still getting the drinks out for the servers. I had great conversations and delicious drinks. I also ate the green chile stew. Fabulous!!! Go see these guys. You don't be disappointed read more

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This place is inside the Hilton- I didn't stay there but came here for dinner. The Green Chile Cheeseburger was delicious, and the Churros for dessert very good too. Service was extremely friendly, and all things considered the prices were reasonable. Great option in downtown ABQ read more

Amazing food, great service and waiter/server Josh was very good at communication and explaining everything on the menu read more

Char - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Located in the Conrad Hilton hotel Andulaz, this restaurant is a real gem. It's a steakhouse with a Latin flair. We had the sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection! The service was excellent and they had great desserts. We also ate breakfast the next day there and that was wonderful too. We had a take on eggs Benedict, which was absolutely fabulous. It's beautiful inside and the service is wonderful! It's a must to eat there when you are in town and also stay at the lovely hotel. read more

Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. I recommend the New York Strip, mushrooms, and esquites! Thank you Marina!

Food was delicious, service was great. Marina took really good care of us. Answered a plethora of questions!

Uncle Vinny had the La Rosa. And let me tell you, it's hard to impress Uncle Vinny. That green Chile mole put his ass in coma. Or maybe it was the old fashioned with the toasted marshmallow. Anyway thankfully Savanna was there to help. So we gotta say 10/10. Uncle Vinny is finally sleeping with the fishes now. God bless. read more

We love Char! Have been here multiple times and the food, drinks, and service have always been great. Marina was our server tonight and she was lovely. Knowledgeable, attentive, and very kind. The grilled meats are always a great choice and the branzino was fresh and flavorful! read more

Chips+salsa+guac app was lovely. Manager says I can't get a Grand Mimosa solo,but I guess there's a reason for that. Loved the gooey mess of cheese on the Green Chile Smash Burger. It had more green chile than I knew what to do with, but that's NM for you. Big fan of the interior of this place.Music was on point, waitress knew what she was doing, and the beer was cold, fresh, foamy, fantastic. If I were inclined to be critical, I'd say 3 of the 4 light fixtures over the bench tables along the windows need to be leveled. read more

Awesome service! Beautiful location Tasty bites Creative drinks We are in the bar because we hadn't made reservations - it was cozy And....Our server Maria was an absolute gem! She was super patient with our indecisive selves & handled my special order with ease. She was attentive without lurking - a fabulous balance. I'd post a photo of our food, but there wasn't any left. read more

I came back to make sure opening night would be repeated. They outdid themselves again. I sat in the bar this time and it was comfortable and lovely. My bartenders were perfect! I had them help pick what I would order and it was so very good. The branzino, calamari, prawns and dessert were flawless. This place might make me a regular!!! Thank you Liz and staff!!! read more

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Our server was Marina, and she was incredibly sweet and attentive. The food was excellent, very flavorful. The ambiance was lovely, modern but comfortable. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday, we had an excellent time! read more

Excellent food and staff. Thank you Michael for serving me again. You always do a fantastic job. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a night of drinks at one of the bars, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Meh. Given the great review, my wife and I were surprised to find the food so disappointing. We are visiting from Chicago and dropped in for a late lunch on a Friday. There were very few patrons yet the service was pretty slow. The chicken enchilada was very bland; the only thing I could taste was cheese. The carne torta was better but unimpressive. Maybe the kitchen simply had an off day? read more

Food and service absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is incredible! 100% recommend coming if you're wanting a date night or even just a casual dinner. Steak and street corn is delish! read more

HOLY S**T! Amazing, only word I can start with. I wanted some authentic green chili and I found this place off Yelp, best decision I've made in a long time. When you walk in the restaurant is very inviting and lively, I was sat right away and the waitress abs waiter (Alysha and Zay, who was in training) greeted me right away. I got my drink order in right away with their recommendation, a Smokey old fashion which was done to perfection. I needed help with my dinner selection and they were so great with options and opinions...which lead to the best meal I've had in a very long time. First off, you HAVE to get the salsa sampler, it's a great taste of the area and all 3 of mine were amazing. I also went with the green chili enchiladas....WOW!!!! Absolutely amazing, seriously. The entire meal was perfectly paired with each other, I was like a kid doing a happy dance every time I went to get a bite. 10/10 for the food and 12/10 for the service! read more

We went here for Valentine's Day and it did not disappoint. Our server, Jess, was amazing! We both got the filet and it was so incredibly tender and delicious! I felt a little cramped at our table, but my husband didn't mind it. The hotel lobby is very well done and is set up for small groups of conversation. read more

Jess made our anniversary so special and extra memorable with both incredible service and amazing food, but the service really tied the bow for us! We will be back because she went above and beyond and made sure we were well taken care of. Thank you Jess!! read more

We went to Char on Saturday evening. The whole experience from start to finish was absolute perfection! The espresso martini flight was delightful. The manager, Kicker, explained the hispory and the inspiration behind each creatively crafted cocktail. We all really loved the Carajillo, which he explained was a drink that soldiers drank to give them courage before battle, hence the name. The ambience was classy and the restaurant is very tastefully designed. The high light was the food. Each item was absolutely delicious and a visual delight! I would highly recommend this place for a celebratory dinner or date night. Also check out their speakeasy upstairs with a beautiful patio. Absolute perfection!! read more

Excellent service! Josh did a great job! Food was delicious!!! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Char - Carne Asada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I recently discovered Char in The Hotel Andaluz. So far everything I have eaten there has been exquisitely prepared and reasonably priced. The Calamari are tender and perfectly cooked . I can't imagine not getting these before any dinner to share. The chile tasting is so simple and wonderful that it's a revelation. Small fresh , warm and soft corn tortillas with your choice of 3 of their 6 New Mexico sourced reds and greens turned into deeply flavorful sauces. After you try each one on a bite of warm fresh tortilla and experience the depth of flavor and the nuances of our states different chile offerings , you can spoon them on a bite of all your diners dishes, and decide which you'd like on your enchiladas or other dishes that come with chile. Every Waygu steak I've had is excellent. They have an excellent idea that needs refinement in its implementation. Each steak is served on a very hot stone and is sizzling when it arrives at your table. This means it's still cooking. I had to return my first bone in Ribeye , because by the time I took a knife to it my medium rare steak was medium and getting worse by the second . I have had Japanese Wygu at Nobu . The $60 per ounce steak is brought to your table raw , on its own plate and you warm it to your liking on the stone . This is how these steaks ought to be served. Char them to rare , bring them to the table on their own plate with the stone available to finish them. I returned my first steak and did this and My wife ordered her NY strip on our second visit this way and it was fantastic . I can't imagine that I'm the first person to watch the delicate marbling sizzle out of the steak in front of me and feel helpless as it is ruined . Another necessary refinement is the salt cellar. A potentially great addition imperfectly implemented. The grains of salt are gigantic and result in a poor finishing salt that lacks the ability to control it. I would suggest a much finer grind for the pink Himalayan salt and an offering of Fleur De Sel , the best finishing salt in the world. Its thin flake never overpowers. Every side dish is amazing and represents value that is hard to find in any restaurant these days much less one as refined and delightfully appointed as this one. Every design detail in the hotel lobby and dining room elevate your experience. I love this restaurant ! The cocktails alone are reason to go. The Smoked old fashioneds are delicious. I will bring all my friends here to show off what fun a New Mexico steak house can be. The service is excellent, the vibe is lively. I look forward to many more stellar meals at Char. Cheers ! read more

We love Micah he's so personable and made the entire dinning experience super funny. We'll continue to come back ! read more

Helena was my server and she was fantastic!! Enthusiastic and kind. She made excellent recommendations. The food was fantastic!!

Our first time in Alburqueque and someone recommended this amazing restaurant!The food was delicious , we had an outstanding service from Micah and enjoyed the relaxed ambience! read more

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The food and cocktails were excellent! I had the Puerco Milanese "Secreto"- it was perfectly breaded in a light crispy coating and was accompanied by slightly spicy squash. I split churros for dessert (it comes with 4 churros and ice cream). Our waitress, Sydnee, was superb too! She was so patient with our questions and made excellent recommendations. She made us feel like the most important table, even though we were eating during the dinner rush. Ask for her! read more

I was a first time customer to Char and we had a great experience. Our server Thelma explained the menu, gave us insights of the restaurant. She gave us her recommendations and she was spot on. The food was great, I liked having my steak come out on a hot plate so it stayed hot all through the meal. I went back with friends several nights later. read more

I had the luck of being waited on by Julien and Maria - super positive, helpful with my dietary restrictions and just bubbly - I will definitely be back because of these two. read more

ABSOLUTELY!!! Drink menu is amazing! Food even better and the seasonal menu with a New Mexican twist works great! Tyler K. and Surprise provided quality service and were extremely attentive to what I was looking for and wanting! If you stay long enough at the hotel itself try everything at least once! But get the marrow if you want a REAL treat! read more

Great food and stellar cocktails. The staff were great, the ambiance was lovely and modern. Highest recommendation