I just moved to Rio Rancho NM from LA CA. I've been exploring and finding new places to eat. I…read morediscovered Brekki Brekki while riding my bike down Southern blvd and gave it a try. First off their food portions are huge and the service and atmosphere is so welcoming. I met several people that work there, and they're all incredibly sweet and friendly. Daisy, Rylee, Brandon, Arron, managers Shelby (amazing), and Johnny all of whom greeted me and their service is beyond super stellar. I ended up ordering a cheeseburger and fries off the kids menu just because the size is like a regular portion for an adult. Typically this place is packed, but I popped by on Friday afternoon when there wasn't as many people so I got all the attention! Lol, no but seriously Brekki is 5 stars--6 stars just for their attention to customers and quality of their work. Parking is pretty available, plenty outdoor spaces to eat or inside. I'll coming back here soon without a doubt.

#1 parking sucks because its always packed on the weekends and there just enough to go around. I…read morefeel sorry for the bank next door on Saturdays. The Saturday we came, we were lucky enough to get seated right away. They do have a nice variety for the menu. I had the Sweet Red Chile Chicken and it was really good along with the pickled veg. The potatoes were ehh, next time I might need to add an extra side or swap that out. The chilaquiles were also good, no complaints. We're willing to come back to try other tasty things off the menu. Service was a little delayed, our server was new and it was really busy. We live close by and would come more often if it didn't feel like you always have to battle for a parking spot.

Just love this spot! Gals here are great!!! The food is consistently perfect!!! The place is small…read morebut cozy and yummy! I Never leave here without anything but home cooked fullness!!!!

Breakfast enchiladas are the only thing I keep getting when I come here. I'm so obsessed with them!…read moreI really need to try more. The customer services here is always sweet. I love the environment, always a good time!

We were in town for a wedding and we had been here once before. Awesome food and great service. We…read morewere there very early so not too many people around. Clean and friendly plus lots of nice pictures of our veterans.

Wow . This was one of the best DoorDash meals I've had in a very very long time. The food itself is…read morea very solid 5+ star meal. Outstanding! I don't even know where to start but here goes. The New Mexican Philly cheesesteak, arguably my favorite dish, very very different take on what a cheesesteak usually is (not in a bad way). I was first skeptical when I ordered it, but I saw all the great reviews on the dish so I had to try. This was oddly enough my 4th favorite Philly cheesesteak I've ever had, which is weird to say because the first 3 favorites were actually in Philly and made the traditional way. Something about the spicy queso sauce and the soft fatty tasting meat just really brought it home. The huevos rancheros: every inch was flavorful , saucy, cheesy and lovely. I enjoyed even more the parts where I could also taste the tortilla at the bottom, wish it was in more of the dish but it's okay the flavors were outstanding. Another 5 star dish! Next time I'll also try it with eggs over medium. The Xmas chile cheese fries: best chile cheese fries in New Mexico! The fries themselves tasted like they were hand cut, so either they had some high quality freezer fries or they definitely cut those fries by hand. Either way I wasn't complaining! Their green chile was insanely good. We also had the Green Chile stew, the flavors and ingredients were really good. I think for people that love home cooking this will feel really nostalgic for them. Like grandmas caldo she used to make. For me, the dry texture of the beef reminded me way too much of my mom's dry / rough beef she always had in her stews . Objectively I can say it was a really nice caldo, but the tortillas, not sure how I could grab on to much of the food with it really. I think this might be a dish best eaten in house. I also tipped their staff $2 in addition to the driver tip , and they wrote a funny joke on the plate which I thought was cute haha. I kept the rating at 5 stars but I hope that management reads this review because I do have one critique. All the food was in styrofoam and non sustainable plastic. Styrofoam especially has been banned from some places including California because when heated it, it adds cancer causing chemicals into your food. I would gladly pay $0.35 per meal to receive the meals in sustainable packaging that will keep me healthy. Because of this, I think I won't be ordering from here for delivery and hope that I have time to make the 20 minute drive to go there in person. It's really good food! Found this place on DoorDash but the funny part is it's been near my house the whole time next to the barber shop I've been to plenty of times.

Came here on a whim looking for a good coffee place with food. This place was fantastic. They have…read morea decent sized menu for food and a lot of drink options. It wasn't super crowded which was nice and service was fast. They were able to answer questions and the place had plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors.

Love this place. Genuinely friendly people, good coffee, and serious breakfast sandwiches. Try the…read morebagel sandwich. Egg, bacon, green chile, sundried tomato cream cheese. Yum. Easy atmosphere. Plenty of seating.

My friend got a breakfast burrito and it was simple but good! We both got a pumpkin spice late (in…read moreOct.) and it was one of the best I've had! The espresso has a good taste and it wasn't too sweet. The presentation was great as well. I love the outdoor and indoor space here it feels very homie.

great beverage options, tea included! i had peach oolong and…read morethe barista offered to give me more hot water which i took him up on as i got ready to leave; we transferred my sachet to a to go cup. also got a green breakfast burrito to go. it hit the spot a couple of hours later! they have so many nice local products and indoor/outdoor seating. i could foresee getting a bunch of things together for a lovely post bosque hike picnic. some would say the items they curate are upscale and expensive but i appreciated all the options including a corrales born and bred coffee. i highly recommend going early (8ish?) during balloon fiesta because you'll have a birds eye view of the mass ascension from the edge of the parking lot if the winds blow in your favor. either way, their baked goods looked delicious and i overhead the woman behind me say to her table mate, "this is the BEST scone i've ever had!"

The breakfast strudel was outstanding. As always the flavor was perfect and this time the…read moretemperature also came out nice and hot, just how I would want it. The gravy has a little kick which we loved. Normally we don't eat that much German food, but we LOVE this place. The apple strudel with pecans on top is outstanding, my favorite dessert there. My second favorite is the Oreo cheesecake. I went back again for a second time mostly because the owner personally replied to my last review and wanted me to try the experience again. I respected him for doing that so I made sure to come back next chance I had. The owner Michael went out of his way to make sure everything was okay and make sure my experience turned out great. I really appreciate the fact that even though they are busy, this business still cares about the experience of their customers and their reputation. The owner greeted me, apologized about the last experience and shook my hand and made sure the experience was flawless. I respect this man and the business and I will be back and bring all my friends too.

This hidden gem had been recommended to me by a number of different people and I am so glad I was…read moreable to finally check it out. It is definitely out of the way, but worth it to be able to try something new. Albuquerque is obviously not known for its selection of German food but this is it if you're looking for it. I would describe this as a bakery / specialty grocery store / eatery. They have a variety of baked goods, including strudel and whole cakes. They also have a lunch menu with German delicacies and some grocery items that you can pick up to go. I came out of time where I wasn't super hungry and was only there for a sweet treat, but I would definitely like to eventually go back and try some of the savory foods. I tried the coconut strudel, and it was very good. Exactly what you would want. They had a handful of other flavors and even whole ones that you could buy to go.

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.

It's great to have additional dining options along 4th Street in Los Ranchos, and Lavender Cocinita…read moreis a welcome newer addition for breakfast and lunch. I stopped by for lunch and found the menu offered a nice variety of choices. I ordered the Los Ranchos Turkey sandwich with homemade chips and a Lavender Iced Tea. Both were flavorful, and the homemade chips were an unexpected treat. The iced tea was ready right away and was a refreshing complement to the meal. My sandwich arrived about 24 minutes after ordering, which may have been due to the lunch rush. Including tip, lunch came to about $30. While the price point felt a little high for the overall experience, the quality and flavor of the food helped balance that out. Overall, I enjoyed the food and appreciate having another locally owned option in the neighborhood.

Nice little spot! Breakfast menu was awesome and the food is absolutely delicious…read more Failed to get a photo, but not needed. Service also great! Absolutely will be back!!

So there was a little bit of a weight, but I think it's worth it. My daughter brought me here for…read moreFather's Day. The food is good. Service was good. I do wish they would add more chili to the breakfast burrito. I asked for the burrito to be smothered and it was not smothered, but it was good. The place is small doesn't see a lot of people so you will have to wait but that's not too bad. Maybe if they put a bench outside so you can sit down and wait.