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    Garcia's Kitchen

    3.0 (67 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Laura B.

    We thought we would have a quick dinner before going to the movies across the street.Everytime we drive past, we always said we need to check out Garcia's. Well, tonight we did. It was very causal inside and we were told to pick our own table from the mostly empty restaurant. The place has been in business for 50 years and the decor looked very outdated.. We were greeted and ordered our beverages. I had sweet tea and something about it tasted "off". The chips of the chips and salsa tasted stale. I ordered the chili relleno and asked for rice only, no beans. I had clarified this with our waitress when ordering because when she repeated back the order, she messed up. I was served it with beans, and asked her to take it away and bring back with what I had ordered. I got it now with rice. They were small 2 very small relleno and nothing special. Not much cheese inside. My dinner mate enjoyed the chicken tacos and took most home. Now that I have eaten here, I can say "One and done."

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    Kevin P.

    I've been to a few other Garcia's restaurants in town, but I have not been to this one yet when I came in the person at the front was extremely friendly and helped me right away and I had to say the burrito was phenomenal and I really really enjoyed it And there's a reason why Garcia has been around for so long in this town. They are really good.

    Breakfast Burrito smothered in Christmas and Carnitas with eggs over easy smothered in green. Small side of chicharrones.
    Joe P.

    Andy Garcia's legacy lives on. He started Garcia's in 1975 and the family continues on with several restaurants scattered around Albuquerque. Today we ate at the Coors location. My wife had the breakfast burrito with bacon smothered in Christmas. I went for my standard Carnitas and eggs over easy smothered in Green with a homemade flour tortilla. A small side of chicharrones rounded out our meals. Bam Garcia's continues to deliver quality food almost 50 years after opening.

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    Robert C.

    Stopped on here on a Saturday afternoon. The place was clean and the service was fantastic. The food came out pretty fast and was hot and fresh. My wife had the Flautas and they were definitely home made. They tasted great. I had the Huevos Al Mexicano. That was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice. Definitely give this place a try

    Roxanne D.

    Always love coming here when I am visiting the Albuquerque area. The food is so fresh and so good. I've only been for breakfast. Had the omelette with bacon and whole beans the first few times. Loved it. The beans are so good. This last time I had a stuffed sopapilla which was pretty good. Love the green chile. Always spicy but never too spicy. And the flavor of the green chile is so good. Looking forward to returning. Next time I am getting some Carne Adovado.

    Carne adovada breakfast, pint of chicharrones (always) and a fajita burrito!
    Nicole K.

    A family FAVORITE!!! We've been going here for decades... always the same delicious food. Breakfast is a favorite and for lunch we always hit the fajita burrito!!!!

    Chip & Salsa ala COVID
    John D.

    The first time we ate here was for an afternoon meal, today it's Sunday morning breakfast. There is a definite difference between the 2 different times. So it was the Chorizo con Huevos Omelet style and the Menudo. The chorizo was ok - a little too salty tasting. The menudo was great. A little greasy (expected) but not overly so, well spiced and with a nice amount of pansa. Service was great considering how busy it was. We'll be back for breakfast.

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    Chris Nyman W.

    Garcias is OK Mexican food, it's not the best in town - it's also not the worst. It's pretty consistent normal Mexican-American fair. However if you don't order off the menu, and you ask them for a fish taco, Be prepared for an unexpected treat! They are TASTY! however if you come on a Sunday night at 7pm, and you happen to be driving by and you see not one, not two, but THREE "open" signs in the window, AND a tv on, and you think "oh it's pretty dark, but it looks like they're open..." and you pull into the parking lot... THEY ARE NOT OPEN! A-holes

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    Kind of pricey but good grub. I particularly like the chicharones burrito. I would like more sauce! They go light. Have to request extra

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    Ordered tacos online and it was quick and easy. Food was fresh and delicious! Give it a try. Love the new location too.

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