We just completed a two week drive across country from Washington state to Virginia with tons of…read morestops in between. We probably sampled about 3 dozen restaurants throughout that time with various meals. We ate at high end steak houses and hidden away dive bars. We enjoyed many different food genres including probably 5-6 Mexican/Southwestern themed restaurants. Some of the meals were incredible and some were incredibly disappointing. None came close to the PERFECTION of what we ate at Albuquerque City Limits!! Located to the west of the city center, this restaurant holds a pretty unassuming looking exterior in a suburban strip mall. You don't walk in the door expecting to eat the best meal of the year. But here we are! I had the green chili chicken enchilada platter- and I know the picture looks delicious, but trust me, it tastes even better. My daughter has chicken tacos and loves hers. The beans that accompany the platters are freaking amazing, seasoned perfectly. The rice is super tasty and flavorful. The green chile is obviously going to be great, being from Albuquerque. The plates come with a fresh, warm sopaipilla and honey. As a nice special treat, they give a free bowl of natillas to every first time visitor! Price wise, this restaurant is beyond fair. Service? Oh my gosh, what genuinely FRIENDLY folks!! Will we return on our next SW escape? Ab-so-freaking-lutely.

Out first time here! It's a nice little place with lovely…read moredecor, very warm and welcoming.! With very friendly staff. The food is great and service is quick I also love, the diversity of the menu... there is a nice variety.

Stoppe d by with 3 pals for a late lunch. Service was very good. Jerry came out and talked with us…read morefor a while - great guy and very friendly owner... Four stars instead of 5 because they were out of quite a few things - like fried pickles and a few other things. I got a side of sweet potato fries and they were so tasty - air fried I believe. Also got chicken wings. I almost never eat wings but because they were out of what I wanted I got the wings. They too were likely air fried. Really very good. Prices are pretty fair. Never quite busy - kind of off the beaten path location. Good parking.

My first visit to this restaurant occurred on December 2, 2025. There is plenty of parking…read moreavailable. There's good signage. The restaurant is tucked away a bit from the road so it may be a little hard to see on your first visit. My dining companion and I arrived at 11:30 so we were a little ahead of the noon time rush. Friendly staff greeted us and seated us. Very interesting decor. If you lean toward the artistic side, you will see touches that will remind you of the infamous meow wolf. It's a focused menu. I went for the classic burger. They call their fries Spudnik and they have a very interesting cut. The potato shape is like a broad, curling wedge, but these are not curly fries. I asked for the smashed burger and it came out with a nice crispy touch. I enjoyed the blue cheese dressing. The brioche bun is very tasty. I would rate this Burger as tops.

Good food in good space. It has become a favorite for lunch…read moreand dinner. Stop in soon.

Great, laid back place to enjoy your brunch/dinner or drinks in ABQ Old Town area. I had a…read morevegetarian tostadas there and it tasted good and refreshing and I would totally eat that again. Pluses are that the staff were also nice and friendly. I especially liked that they do work with local aninal tescue group tl host pets (kitten and puppy) yoga sessions on Sundays and finish that with a glass of mimosa and some food discounts. Great place to hang around for sure..with froends..or just enjoying your own company!

An Albuquerque staple basically. Good food for good prices! Last I knew many of the items were made…read morefresh in the restaurant and not premade or frozen. Family owned too.

This was a great little place! The atmosphere was nice, and…read morethe staff was very friendly! The food came pretty quickly and was good! We will be back!!!

Food is mediocre nothing special about it not the best but also not terrible. A friend and I went…read morefor girls night and got a couple of drinks and shared some food. The drinks were not very strong but tasted good. Service is good no complaints on the staff but it was pretty slow during the week in the evening. Meat in the tacos were a bit dry. I had hoped the slasa had more spice for more flavor to add to the tacos. The dessert was also a little over cooked but they did serve plenty of ice cream for us to share. Inside it was clean and we enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. If the food and drinks were better we would be coming more often but there are other places in town we prefer to visit.

Came in for lunch and had a solid experience…read more Grilled Fish Tacos - 4/5 - Street taco size, but otherwise solid. Posole - 4/5 Rich flavor with plenty of filling. Basil Refresher - 5/5 Light, refreshing, but not too sweet, despite the basil-sugar rim. A must-try. Carne Adovada Empanada 3/5 - A nice small bite, with a sweet almost pie-like crust. The filling, however, was a little dry, and the seasoning not quite there.

We love the Monte Carlo. It is a fixture in Albuquerque. It's everything you want in an old-timey…read moresteakhouse... Naugahyde booths, velvet Elvises, it always seems to be somebody's Grandma's birthday, and the steaks are great. (They flat top them in actual butter!) So, not healthy, but a fine indulgence. Even though they are a steakhouse, we often go for their burgers. The green chile is HOT! The staff is always friendly and there is also a package store attached, so the choices for cocktails are secretly more abundant than what is on the printed menu. I work in the sun all day, so it is nice to curl up in a booth in this dark room with my husband after work. It is not fancy, but everything you want in a dive.

Technically it's called Monte Carlo Steak House and LIQUOR STORE, thus making this the best Prime…read moreRib from a Liquor store in the world. Yes it's divey, but in a way that taste buds don't care about. If you recall Hell or High Water, this feels like that cafe, but less sassy a wait staff. Decor is lots of old wood, leather booths, neon signs. It sort of feels like Old Vegas. Old, but not run down, classy in it's age. Drinks are dive bar classics Cape Cod on a menu, Sutter Home and Cavit. LIIT, lmeon drop, tequila sunrise, what are we 12 now. I actually like a bohemia, shiner, guiness (not on tap) with my dinner. Their early week special is a 14oz boneless strip which is beefy and juicy, don't over cook this as it will toughen up. Their late week prime rib is thick, tender and wall to wall pink. They do have horseradish if you ask. Their ribeyes are on the smaller side, but very good quality. They have their own butcher and not a chef who does the butchery. The baked potat is generous sized and well accompanied. Prices are decent, quality is good and portions are excellent. Feels more midwest than southwest in vibe, but the Greek immigrant influence is interesting as I'm curious how Bakalava and dolmas and a shish kabob might taste. The Ham & cheese and grilled cheese just seem out of place, but not more than seeing Milk on the menu.....with sizes offered. My ideal meal here is the late week speciall prime rib, with fried shimp and chopped green chilis. Fried mozzarella sticks and a shrimp cocktail to start. They let you order cold center which is how I like my porterhouse and ribeyes. The salads don't come with tomatoes, but their burgers do, weird. Lots of Locals, but not a locals only joint, plenty of travelers being pointed this way makes this feel a little like a classy TRH.

Service can be slow but food is worth the wait, from appetizers through desserts. Relax and enjoy.read more

My husband surprised me with dinner here while we were in Albuquerque celebrating my 50th birthday,…read moreand it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. This charming little bistro near the south end of Old Town is elegant, welcoming, and truly a hidden gem. Having convenient on-site parking was a nice bonus, and we were warmly welcomed as soon as we arrived. Our server, Christopher, made the evening even more memorable. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He also took the time to recommend several local restaurants and places to visit, which we really appreciated. We started with the mussels, and they were outstanding--fresh, tender, and served in a rich, spicy butter broth with perfectly toasted crusty bread for dipping. My cedar plank salmon was cooked beautifully, full of flavor, and paired with a delicious chorizo risotto. My husband ordered the filet mignon, and after trying a bite, I can understand why he said it was one of the best steaks he's ever had. The mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables were the perfect complement, and the fresh salad with homemade dressing was a great start to the meal. To top off the evening, the staff surprised me with a three-flavor sherbet dessert complete with a birthday candle and a thoughtful personalized birthday card. It was such a sweet touch that made me feel truly celebrated. We couldn't leave without trying the German chocolate cake, and it was the perfect ending to an unforgettable dinner. Everything from the food to the service exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu the next time we're in town.

My husband is always up for an adventure, so when he spotted CubaMex--with just one review--we…read moredecided to take a chance. He was starving, it was on our way to our Airbnb, and the Cuban-Mexican fusion concept piqued his curiosity. We figured it would either be a really great meal... or a total miss. Thankfully, it was the former! The food was really good--flavorful, fresh, and unique. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. But the real surprise? Our 2.5-year-old, who usually sticks to mac n' cheese and ravioli, devoured a plate of black rice and beans, plantains, and pork. That alone earned them five stars! If you're on the fence, go. It's a hidden gem worth discovering.

The food here is fantastic and authentic. Their coffee is some of the best I've had. Everything is…read morevery flavorful and the staff is very friendly. It's very casual and inviting and the decor is cute. It reminds me of a Cuban cafe I used to frequent back in South Florida. They have a buffet on the weekends so that's a good time to try a little bit of everything. Their desserts are very good too! This place is definitely worth going to if you're looking for something authentic and flavorful.