Holy moly this place was incredible! Lots of thoughtful curation has gone into not only the food…read moreand it's presentation, but also the ambience and the staff. I am a mermaid at heart so of course the seashell theme was on point. I was on a solo date and the patio was a sweet place to sit outside under string lights and enjoy the views of the mountains in the background. I love to try new things so I was delighted they had an oystertini (yep you guessed it, a martini with an oyster in it!) The lions mane mushrooms were to die for. Insane flavor and texture. The salmon was cooked " medium" which I've never really had before, and it was so palatable and luxurious. Nothing worse than overcooked fish ha ha. Dominic was my server and he was especially attentive and sweet and conversational. Great energy. The rest of the staff had a similar vibe. 10 out of 10 would love to come back. One thing to note: the food is very RICH with a lot of oils, kind of like French food, so next time I wouldn't order as many heavy items (my fault not theirs !) and I would pair it with some lighter faire they offer such as one of their salads. Overall, such a treat.

This place is a cute, little oyster bar located inside of the former Yanni's bar. I came here with…read morea friend and his family for a birthday dinner. Unfortunately, they didn't ask us if we had a special occasion we were celebrating, but overall the service was great. The ambiance was pretty nice and there is a back patio that has a few tables. They have a large array of oysters from the east coast and west coast. The oysters and the way they served and prepared were good. They do have raw clams also which I thought strange, but I'm probably just not fancy enough. We ordered a few appetizers including green chili hush puppies which seemed to need a little more Smokey green chili flavor and they were a bit dry. The lobster deviled eggs are sort of tart and flavorless and I didn't get any lobster on mine. My friend said the lobster rolls were good, and I had a salmon special that was out of this world delicious and cooked to perfection!! The red curry mussels were also outstanding!! Could use a bit more spice and salt, but really good. One of the kiddos didn't want raw food, but he also couldn't find much on the menu for kids. They were out of what he ordered and when they finally did get his order, his food came out about 15 minutes after the rest of the table. They did comp out appetizers so that was nice, but in my opinion they should have comped his meal since they didn't have what he wanted and then served him so much later. Their alcoholic fancy beverages were great. I had a glass of wine that was good. I would suggest offering more wines and meals from the adjacent wine bar and restaurant to Lure as well. They have a few kinks to work out, but I think they are on the right track. There is no phone so it's very difficult to make a reservation. I recommend visiting this place and trying some of their food during off hours. I'm not sure I'd recommend their appetizers yet, but with a few tweaks they will improve. Cheers!

The food here was great. The waitress was new and confused and brought TWO of us the wrong meals,…read morebut the manager fixed that quickly. We had an escabeche and ceviche and they were fresh and delicious. Everything was fine until we heard shouting and then the telltale sounds of chairs scraping on the floor. Suddenly the table in the corner turned into a full scale family brawl. Something about a boyfriend disrespecting a female cousin. Shouting and chair shoving. My brother in-law were kind of keeping an eye on this and then the manager and staff stepped in got them all outside. When we got outside 5 cops had different factions of this group separated to get their stories. The only weird part was that the managers didn't apologize or offer a free beverage or item. I trust this isn't a regular occurence and next time I'm down there I'll definitely try again.

Busy place! We stayed in Albuquerque on the way back from Tucson. I picked as it was close to our…read morehotel, Mexican food and wasn't a chain. Festive, open environment. Good food. HUGE servings! Food was fresh and nicely flavored. Recommend!

Love the food. Love the service. Great dining ambiance. I feel like their claim to fame, steak…read morefingers, leave something to be desired. They're basically kind of like deep fried chicken fried steak fingers. I suppose they just weren't for me

While visiting a friend in Albuquerque, she insisted that we eat here. She explained that it is a…read morefamily owned restaurant with patronage from the community, not tourists, making it a favorite destination of hers. We were seated quickly, and with a smile. The server was fun, explained the menu with pride, and made us comfortable. The food arrived quickly, and was filling. I found the steak fingers to be overcooked and tasteless, but the rest was great. For me, the sopaipillas were the star. They were fresh, light, and delicious. I miss eating in New Mexico where it seems most dinners include them. I got a slice of carrot cake to go, and it too was delicious. If you enjoy a family-centered filling New Mexican meal, you can't go wrong with Mac's. Enjoy!

What a fun time! I was suprised to see a seafood boil place here but this was wonderful!…read more It was a much better value than I was expecting compared to other places like this we have been. The server was very prompt, the food was top notch, and the drinks were cheap. Don't forget to add some extras of the sides if you are splitting a bag! It's very clean, and they give you gloves, a bib, as well as all the tools you need to dig in!

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!

Yummy food, great drinks and an AMAZING STAFF. Go dine with Jessica OR visit Lydiana & Taylor at…read morethe bar!

10/10! We stopped for dinner at Char on our drive from Colorado to California, and were blown away…read moreby the food and the service! Cody took incredible care of us, giving great recommendations for food and drink. He made us feel well taken care of, and has a great sense of humor. We're both still talking about the meal days later, and now we have a reason to come back to Albuquerque! If you love good food, good drinks, GREAT waiters, and a meal that's also an experience, you have to go to Char!

Sea food boil in the South Valley! My 5 & 6 yr old kids love the lemon pepper shrimp. It has just…read morethe right amount of flavor without being too spicy. The shrimp are exceptionally fat and juicy, along with all the other seafood. The sausage must be a high quality as well because it's much better than other places. The main ingredient of course are the sauces! They are addicting as we keep coming back for more. My family craves this place, and it's nice they have different options for parents & kids. Since it can be messy, it's also nice to take it to go and enjoy at home. Favorite food truck ever!

I come here every so often for the food, it is good but the service is kinda of trash they talk…read morekinda of rude and kinda of rushed like making us order fast makes me kind of uncomfortable all though the food is good, good portion and good seasons but the service needs work...

10 /10 honestly this is one of the best places in Albuquerque and food was amazing, incredible…read morecustomer service we really enjoy it can't wait to be back

Okay, TikTok algorithm... you got this one right! We made a…read morepoint to visit while in New Mexico, and as folks from CA, we were completely blown away. The restaurant has a small, super cute layout with a great ambiance, and the team was incredibly attentive the entire time. As for the food--unbelievable. The aguachile negro was a nice different, the ceviche nachos were addicting and amazing and the asada & pastor tacos hit every single mark. The michi hit the spot. Do yourself a favor and order everything!

I had high hopes of this place after hearing it was the best Cajun food in the city. (Not that this…read moreis hard to do in a city like Albuquerque, but i did work for 5 years at Copeland's and just got back from a trip to NOLA.) And yes, the food was delicious, but good lord, I haven't had this bad of service since I can remember. I think the younger girls working were related to the woman cooking, but I implore you... take The Girl in the Pink Shirt off of the register. I asked if the food truck was still open and she just stared at me. I asked if the shrimp platter included fries and she just sort of rolled her eyes upward and barely answered. I paid and she just left the register. I waited a minute or two and had to get her attention to ask whether I should return to pick it up, if I should get a number placard, etc. And on top of that, she was consistently you visibly arguing with the others in the truck every time I was up there. Like, girl. You are in a public-facing position of service. Act like it or don't do it. Furthermore, I paid for my food at 6:37pm. (I literally checked my credit card.) By 7:18, when I went to check on the status of my order, I was told by the older woman/owner she "had the fries ready and was fixin' to drop the shrimp." Why it took 41 minutes to drop some fried shrimp is beyond me, but at 7:21 I finally had my food after going up to the window two more times to inquire, while juggling a grumpy two year old in my car because all my friends had cashed out and already left. Needless to say, I won't be back for a $20 dish that took almost an hour to make on a random Tuesday night, though I do hope they spend some time adjusting their systems and working to improve guest satisfaction because they could easily corner the market on Cajun food in Albuquerque.

Great Cajun food for ABQ. Batter for fried food is seasoned and flavorful. Service is great. Owners…read moreare nice and friendly!

Chef Alex Is Amazing!!!! He dose things nobody does.. Thanks for the amazing to time.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.

Sooooo good I love this place!!! Real authentic Mexican food I recommend it to everyone.read more

Free Chips and Salsa!!…read more That being said, the salsa is HOTTT!! Beware the temp and be prepared to cool down with the complimentary queso. The salsa and queso slides right off the chip and the beans were too liquidy to eat with a fork, but not quite like slow cooked beans. Seemed everything was being stretched out to soup. Now on to the entrees! I ordered the Chicken Flautas. The chicken was juicy and rolled nicely into corn tortillas smothered in Green Chile and Cheese! They would be delightful, but were a touch salty for me. My husband had the Steak and Chicken Fajitas, as prr usual in my reviews. The plate came out warm, not sizzling as most places bring it. we were disappointed to see the beef they used. It consisted of the thinnest, fattiest slices of beef there were. Absolutely not the kind of steak you expect with Fajitas! The rice was alright. Maybe we went on an off day. We probably won't go back though.