Sitting here on Amtrak train 332 at ABQ station on my way between NY and LA. We had about 30…read moreminutes here, so I jumped off the train in the rain and ran up the block to Silver St. Market--nearest place with takeout vegan food. Grabbed a Mata G Protein Sampler and Asian Salad. Wasn't expecting much from a grab-and-go, but this food is fire! Rich hummus redolent with smoked paprika, lemon and tahini, ultra-fresh tabouleh (is that cardamom in there?), umami-bomb tofu salad and quality spiced olives. Just WOW! Dipping some Albuquerque tortillas into this deliciousness--can hardly wait for the salad at dinnertime where I'll be somewhere in Arizona. Mata G, you saved me from another mid vegan train pasta. Someday, I'll be in ABQ for longer than 30 mins, and first thing I'll do is seek out your restaurant. You're doing it right!

Fabulous restaurant! I enjoyed my lunch very much. I'm looking forward to my next visit.read more

My wife and I stopped by today. Service was great and chef Olive prepared a wonderful lunch. I may…read morehave to become a vegetarian! Don't forget to have desert.

Ambience is wonderful, with fabulous clean eating foods. The…read moreservice is great, attentive. friendly and staff clearly enjoys their job. Love that the food is lovingly prepared and presented and delicious. Deborah

If you haven't experienced La Finca bowls, please do yourself the favor. They are only open Mon-Fri…read more11-3, I rarely get time off in those windows to catch them, but when I do... It's always build a bowl from La Finca. They have local, organic, farm to table ingredients. The staff is incredible, helpful, and always so welcoming. They make great suggestions and offer advice on what's been popular or is new on the line. They have a rotating selection of seasonal vegetables and local meats. It is a very small space, but they have great outdoor seating and they really make it work with what they have. They temporarily closed a few years ago and I was sincerely devastated. They have since come back better and stronger, with a cheese shop just down the street. I'm so excited about their success and look forward to eating there every chance I get. Thanks for the beautiful, healthy, incredible food!

The food here is amazing and fresh! My one gripe is that they have limited hours, and I would love…read moreto be able to come here on the weekends! Otherwise, it's a great place to stop and grab a healthy bite.

Cafe Pasqual's was such a memorable Santa Fe experience. The atmosphere is exciting and cozy at the…read moresame time -- paper sculptures, iconic art everywhere, even on the ceiling, and that wonderful heart-of-town energy. We loved the cocktails, especially the smoky margarita and the Coin margarita. The chicken dishes were outstanding -- moist, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I had the mole enchiladas and my sister had the Blue Lady enchiladas, and both were fantastic. The wait at the door may look a little intimidating at first, but don't be scared off. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and impressively efficient. A warm, vibrant, iconic spot right in the heart of Santa Fe.

I'm not sure what all the hype is about. Cafe Pasqual's always has a line out the door, so you…read morenaturally expect the food to be exceptional. My wife and I made reservations for lunch, but the food was just average and didn't live up to the reputation. What was even more disappointing was the service. It felt chaotic, disorganized, and lacking coordination throughout our visit. Given the long lines and popularity, I expected a much better overall experience.

One of the few fully vegan restaurants (or maybe the only) in Santa Fe. Lovely selection of…read moreentrees, drinks and desserts, all at reasonable prices. Casual vibe but very good food.

I enjoyed the masala dosa (basically a vegetable samosa) in an Indian wrap (like a spongey,…read moreflavorful tortilla, but thicker). I had the date chutney which tasted similar to tamarind chutneys I've had before. They need to give larger portions of their sauces. It came in a TINY plastic container. Also they need to make it easy to add sauces on the side. They had no way to order an extra sauce for my side of fried falafel balls, which tasted good but consisted of only 3 small (1-inch) balls for over $5! No sauce was offered with that and I couldn't even order any on the side. Also this place has no tzatziki or any kind of yogurt sauce or hummus - just a garlic sauce but I have no idea what that is and they don't say on their menu. So while it was good, I was a bit disappointed. Tho the dal soup was fresh and flavorful, full of ginger, tho lukewarm. Not their fault since it was DoorDash.

Itality immediately stood out when I began doing research before my trip to Albuquerque. They…read moredescribe their cuisine as whole plant-based Pueblo food. It includes some items I'd never tried before such as atole (blue corn porridge) and Pueblo-style enchiladas as well as some things more familiar to me like their beans/greens bowl (Fiesta Bowl). I follow a whole foods/plant-based diet and was eager to try nearly every single item on the menu (except for a few deep-fried items), so I actually made 3(!!) trips here during my three-day stay in Albuquerque, and I still didn't even try everything I wanted to. My favorite item was the Feast Bowl, which comes with the bean of the day (e.g. chickpeas or pinto beans), sautéed kale, fresh avocado, and quinoa. It is a smallish portion (good for me because I wanted to try multiple things) and really tasty. A little on the salty side. I ordered this multiple times and would add it to any meal. My next most favorite item was the lentil and green chile soup, which was the "daily kyu-nah" (daily stew) all three days that we went. It was sooo hearty and comforting and delicious, with potato chunks and other veggies and amazing flavor. The next shoutout goes to the tamales, filled with black beans and veggies. Delicious enough for me to order repeatedly. I also loved the atole, a warm and lightly sweetened porridge made from blue corn. A bit reminiscent of cream of wheat. I had a hard time deciding between this and the blue corn waffles which also looked fantastic. I love that they serve breakfast all day. The green omega smoothie was tasty, and I appreciated that it came in a small or large size. The only dish I didn't particularly enjoy was the Pueblo-style enchiladas. It is a single enormous thick whole wheat wrap folded up with kale and zucchini inside. The wrap was infused with red chile powder, and it was extremely salty and rather dry, although the veggie filling was nice. Some of my friends liked this dish, but it wasn't for me. Overall, I loved this restaurant and could have eaten every meal of my trip there. Next time I come to Albuquerque, I'll probably try to stay within walking distance of Itality so it's even easier to go over and over. (Being in the same parking lot as La Montañita Food Co-op was just icing on the cake!)

No one ever told me that I needed fry bread in my life!…read more Itality honors the Rasta philosophy (natural, less processed) and I appreciate a vegan meal that is more bean and veggie-focused than fake meats and ultra processed commercial brand cheeses. Hey, that allows for me to eat the fry bread with a little less guilt, OK? I kind of want to eat it with everything. Like my dining partner had a veggie burger in fry bread rather than a boring roll! Genius. I had the tamale platter. I haven't had a tamale in ages, they are rarely a vegan option, so this was a real treat and they are delicious here. It's smothered it in green chile sauce and comes with a side of that damn fry bread. I added a side of guac to make it even more extra. Service is so friendly and there are tables so you can eat in, though take out is also a good option and if I lived in this town, I'd be taking out weekly, no doubt.

I was so excited to come to Annapurna's because I love Ayurvedic food and innovative food and was…read morelooking forward to sharing a wholesome, nutritious meal with friends. We came around 3:30pm so we could catch the masala chai happy hour. I love masala chai and rarely have the chance to get freshly made dairy-free chai. I was disappointed basically from the first moment after walking inside. The server greeted us by announcing, "We are out of vegetables today." I didn't know how this was possible; eventually, she explained that they had run out of the "veggies of the day" that come with certain dishes such as the yogi plate; they were still able to provide vegetables in other dishes like the kitchari. But I was shocked, since I love vegetables, and their veggies of the day are so prominently advertised. I asked if the other location had vegetables available today. The server was unable to tell me. We decided to place our order anyway. I had some questions about the baked goods, since I rarely get the chance to have desserts that are vegan and seed oil-free. I was curious if any of the baked goods was entirely oil-free or at least free of coconut oil. The server seemed very unmotivated to help me figure this out. When I asked about ingredients, she just repeatedly pointed me to the labels on the cookies that denoted the type of sugar each one contained as well as certain allergens, but did not have full ingredient lists. I asked if the chef or manager might be available to clarify certain ingredients, only to be told that "the chef usually only works in the mornings." I was at a loss, and eventually, with some obvious reluctance, the server went into the kitchen to ask one of the cooks about the ingredient lists. The server returned saying "Yes, the majority of the items have coconut oil." Ummmm the majority? Which ones, exactly? At this point, I gave up and just did not order dessert. I tried to order an iced chai which they were out of. I ended up getting a hot chai as well as kitchari and dal. The chai was pretty average. It wasn't particular spicy nor particularly hot. The kitchari and dal were actually incredibly delicious. It's rare to find a restaurant that doesn't use excessive salt; these dishes were perfectly seasoned with warm, nourishing spices and very little (if any?) salt. Even the fact that they were served basically lukewarm didn't detract from how much I enjoyed them. This place seems truly special and I don't know if my experience was an exception. I really wanted to love them, but they made it pretty difficult, despite having great and healthy food.

I ordered a samosa with coconut and date tamarind chutneys and a cup of carrot ginger soup. I…read morereceived neither chutney, and the samosa was barely cooked (see photo). The soup was okay but lukewarm. When I called respectfully to let them know, I was spoken over and met with defensiveness instead of being heard. Manager: please review both kitchen standards and front-of-house professionalism. You all are better than this.

This is a fabulous little family restaurant that turns out amazing Thai food. It's already found a…read moresubstantial following, as you can see by the line of people waiting to order or pick up takeout, and the usually busy small dining area. We went early in the evening before a local theater group's performance, and were glad we got there with plenty of time to spare. Not only is it a bustling kitchen, but everything is cooked to order, so it takes a few minutes. But when it arrives, piping hot and aromatic, you dive in and enjoy. The Thai basil is the real thing, hard to find in many places, and it made the Ga Prow sparkle. My companion thoroughly enjoyed the Pad Thai, which was getting lots of orders from what we overheard. There's an assortment of Thai teas, non-alcoholic sparkling drinks, and other options, but we stayed with water for this visit. We can't wait for our next opportunity to try some of their other dishes.

Excellent Thai food ... best I have had outside of DC or NYC…read more I was thrilled this is in my hood ! I try to go at least twice a month but would like to go every day I love the Tom Yum l, pad Thai , all the currynd spinach potstickers . I have not tried anything fried or chicken dishes . I really want to try the desserts

Came here for dinner and the food was amazing. Got the seafood combo with lemon pepper and mild…read more Mild already has a kick to it so I'm glad I didn't get anything crazier. There's a good combo of food... just weird how a clearly 2 portion meal comes with only one potato and corn lol. The sauce is on the saltier side but it's still good. I also got the fried calamari and it was soooo good. The oysters were fresh but nothing special. The service is great here -- very attentive and nice. Didn't feel like the service was slow like some of the other reviewers mentioned.

Visited crackin crab with my sister for dinner after our movie day! This definitely hit the spot,…read morewe were craving seafood! No seafood in ABQ is going to be EXCEPTIONAL- and this place is no exception . It was okay! Not bad at all, the sauce was good. I wish they did a better job cleaning the shrimp and removing the poop vein on the back of the shrimp. Would go back only for crab!