Great American Diner

Our server, Tamra, sent me a message to let me know her father had a health emergency, the reason…read moreshe was in the back a lot. We didn't know. So under the circumstances, she had every right to be frazzled. Knowing that, the fact they got our meal out that well is impressive. Wish we had known as we could have left and let her take care of her parents. They've been closed since then as it's a small family business. Wishing them all the best and praying for his recovery, and that they're able to reopen their business again soon.

Wow. It was late and we were hungry. We had another hour to get to our hotel so we Yelped what was…read moreopen and here we are! Smash burgers are amazing! Onion rings are in point as well. Cool old diner vibe. Love it!

Chicken Fried Steak 10-07-2023

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Now Thatz Good Eden

4.8(16 reviews)

25.7 mi

Thank you Yelpsters!…read more Driving through NM, stopped at 8pm at Now Thatz Good Eden. I'd classify it as a hidden gem hole in the wall unique Caribbean-influenced restaurant. It's not fancy, it's not formal, it's not expensive. It is great food with smiling service in a small town off Hwy 40. It was really enjoyable. We enjoyed this non-chain restaurant stop with local flair. Fish & chips, stew, and fries with cheesy chile pepper sauce were delicious! All were hot, cooked to order and tasty.

Partner and I were on our way to the Wolf Sanctuary in Ramah and scoped this place out as a good…read morespot to eat. Let me tell you we were not disappointed. I got the Haitian BBQ Beef Shank and she got the Fried Fish. It might be a bit hard to tell but they pack those plates with food. Which is good cause we were very hungry. It is the kind of place where you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Everyone there was great and friendly it's kind of small inside, I was trying to think of what old fast food restaurant it was because they did not touch the tables. I think it was an old school Taco Bell. If we are ever back there again we will be stopping at eating just to try more food.

The restaurant

Southern fried catfish, mac n cheese, greens

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Grandma's Restaurant

3.1(10 reviews)

59.4 mi

Great hamburger and service. Fries could be a little crispier but I'll be back. Very friendly…read morestaff

It's good food, but in only some certain days. The service is respectful. Other than that, it's…read morejust something you could come by on occasions.

Dining rm on a monday afternoon

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandmas-Restaurant/191015334404345

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Ironwood Kitchen

3.9(264 reviews)

45.7 mi•Westside

Went to Ironwood kitchen recently and it was amazing the service was quick and kind. And the…read moreambiance was peaceful and had a lot of cool decor and details about wars and history. Having had family that have served it was nice to see how they honored veterans with their photos. I got the turkey sandwich, they let me modify it which I do feel bad for asking for but they were extremely kind about it. They made the sandwich to perfection. The turkey is moist and smoked with nice heavy flavor. The lettuce is crunchy and not to much. Yes I have had to much lettuce before and all I can say is it's not a filler ingredient. And Iron Wood Kitchen understands this. They use the right amount to add some flavor but not over power it. The cheese and mayo tastes home made great quality. To top it off the sour dough bread is toasted just right. Brown / golden light butter feel melts in your mouth. The chips I got as a side were tasty, regular kettle potato chips pairs well with the turkey sandwich. Place was clean and ran well. Would recommend to locals and tourists visiting.

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.

50.0 mi•Business Parkway/Academy Acres

America!

New mexican cheesesteak with green chile queso on the side

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.3(537 reviews)

The last time I dined in at a cheddars was 2014, and I never returned after I learned they removed…read morethe Shepherds Pie. Last Friday, I came in to eat with my girlfriend on our date night and was amazed at how much hadn't changed with the decor and interior, in a good way! It was exactly like I remembered it, fish tank and all, and I was very nostalgic from the get go. We wanted to get the app sampler but it didn't have the option to come with onion rings so we ordered the Spinach dip and the Onion Rings on their own. Both were fantastic choices! Very flavorful and great texture for both! We also ordered the Presidente Sangria and their most popular drink, the Painkiller. The presidente tasted more like strawberry lemonade with a slight alcohol aftertaste, so expect it to be very sweet. The painkiller was great for me, but I can see it being a very strong drink to a lot of people, it was for my girlfriend and she was fine with one or two sips max. For dinner she ordered the beer battered Fish and Shrimp platter and asked for Fries and coleslaw as her sides. She absolutely loved it, and the tartar sauce and cocktail sauces were absolutely delicious. She said it was the Best coleslaw she's ever had and wants it to be a permanent choice for her side when we come back. I ordered the New Orleans Pasta and was also very happy with my choice! Where Her food was bright, citrusy and full of texture, my dish was smoky, deep and rich as a good pasta dish should be. The sausages and shrimp were great and the chicken was a little on the dry side but I will say it made up for it in flavor. Everything totaled to just below $75, which is a great price point for us after getting two appetizers, two entrees and two cocktails. We took the leftovers home and enjoyed it even more the next day. Our server was great too, I didn't catch his name but he was attentive and always relayed any delays from the kitchen and kept us updated on anything if we were still waiting. Top tier service and food, we can't wait to come back!

All American food like mom and dad made Cheeseburger with…read morefries Chicken Fried Steak, gravy, corn, cheese broccoli Baby back ribs and Shrimp with fries Baby back ribs with corn Turnover bread with frosting placed on table first then drinks. All food was good except 1 Baby back ribs which were dry and not good. Manager came over and said sorry, offered any other meal but was declined. He didn't charge us for that meal and gave us a free dessert. Service was good Ambiance was ? Booths galore. Overall liked and would return

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Two Cranes Bistro and Brew

4.2(298 reviews)

45.8 mi•Old Town

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

Hubby and I wanted to try something new so we strolled into Two Cranes to check it out. We were…read moreimmediately greeted while entering and told we could sit anywhere. Waitress immediately came over and took our drink orders and was super friendly. We started with the Chorizo Rellenos which were absolutely amazing. I don't think I've had a better appetizer than this before honestly. The downfall was the entrees unfortunately. I'll start with hubby's dish which was the Shrimp Scampi. He took one bite and looked so discouraged so he asked me to taste it. All I could taste on that first bite was an overwhelming amount of Garlic. We love garlic but this was either burnt or saturated... It was bloody awful and inedible. My green chile chicken was no better but after insisting to hubby to ask for another dish I just kept eating mine while he waited for a hamburger. My dish had no flavor at all. I added salt after salt after salt and nothing could revive this dish. After all that salt my feet literally swelled up on the drive home but that's another issue. My poor hubby waited and waited while I ate and his burger never came. After 20 minutes he got mad and decided to pay - while paying his burger finally came out but he was too upset to eat so we just paid and left. Unfortunately I was not able to get a better experience on this visit

45.6 mi•North Valley/Los Ranchos

Two Cranes Bar

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Last Call Eatery

4.5(6 reviews)

They're back but better!!! Last Call was one of my favorite places when a burrito craving hit, and…read moreI've missed them the past two years. Now they're back with ancestral cooking methods, making delicious food from scratch, using tallow for the fries, and serving up the most tender carne asada I've had in ages. Service was friendly (the owner himself ran the register) and fast, and I love the vibe in the new location. So glad they're back and better than ever!

My impression of this beloved local Baja California eatery brand, quickly summed up, is that it…read moregrew up. It's not serving tipsy college kids at two in the morning, and the quality of the food is simply healthier and less sloppy and greasy. And yeah, it costs a little more for quality food and great service, and I'm more than excited to pay for that. The place is in my backyard and I'm rooting for it all the way. I was waiting to pen a comprehensive review of everything on the menu, but that'll take a while, so I'll start with what I absolutely love: the beef. In a burrito, on a plate, on a plane or in a boat, I do very much love that tender, bright beef. Paired with a handmade flour tortilla (I know, corn is usually better, but trust me), it's going to be hard for me to explore the rest of the menu because the red meat is just straight legit. Pork comes in second place, chicken third, and as some reviews have noted, the carne asada can be tough, but that won't stop me from pairing an order of fries with a good local IPA. Speaking of, that's what I'm hoping for, an evolving experience with some tasty local brews and new dining adventures. I love the commitment to healthy cooking oils and food that's cooked to order, and the employees are clearly quite happy, which makes me feel good about supporting them. Just keep heading in the right direction, guys, these flavors are almost non-existent in Burque.

48.0 mi•Midtown/University

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Corporal Punishment enjoying her taco

The Copper Lounge

4.1(222 reviews)

We came here as out of towners looking for some local flair. What a hidden gem! The Copper Lounge…read moreis attached to Los Conejos which is a tequila focused cocktail spot. The Copper Lounge had incredibly unique cocktails and the service was unmatched. We sat at the bar and were so impressed by the cocktail menu - what a creative concept! Cole and Taiya were behind the bar and did a phenomenal job in their craftsmanship but also as conversationalists! They deserve to be recognized. Not only did they work hard but they were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the spirits they were serving. We didn't try to food here, but several excellent cocktails that didn't disappoint! I hope for another trip back to ABQ so I can stop in and check out the latest inventive cocktails. Very much worth a visit!

OPENS LATE - very decent food. Nice decor…read more Our server was very attentive although a Tuesday night at 10:30 was empty. Nachos were good. Chicken burger was eh. Fries were too salty.

Gatsby-esque Bar and seating area

Tacos at the The Copper Lounge, Albuquerque

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