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First time here. SO satisfied with the food everything was delicious and the food came out quick. Will definitely be visiting the main location. Pelotero special: 10/10 the pork was juicy and tender, the sauce is amazing and the hot sauce is made in house. Great kick and the yuca fries were also nice and crispy Maduros: 100/10 crispy on the outside and soft on the inside I could've eaten 10 Arepa del patron: 8/10 the meat was juicy and the toppings were very flavorful. The arepa itself just a little dry but still good. Papelon lemonade was the star of the show and not too sweet, very well spiced and uniquely tasting with cloves and other spices. Really refreshing and tasted great at the beginning of fall. read more

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Kayla V.

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Still the best Cuban I have had, along with the arepas are to die for! Tostones cooked perfect, the garlic sauce, tomato, and the spicy arbol so much flavor!!!! Everything was perfect, they have a very friendly staff and it's a nice spot to be in. The plants hanging everywhere were so beautiful too. Food will always come back for. Thank you so much! read more

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Twice we have visited this location, and both times we left completely satisfied with our experiences. The quality of food is exceptional, and the taste is outstanding, leaving you craving more with every bite. The staff members are incredibly friendly, particularly a gentleman we encountered during our visits. Although we didn't catch his name, he is a Hispanic gentleman with braces who truly goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is perfect. His dedication to customer service is commendable, and he definitely deserves a raise! The menu boasts a wide variety of items, but the Caribbean-style rice and beans and ropa vieja stand out as the absolute best, according to our reviews and those of other patrons. These dishes are a must-try, and we can't wait to come back for seconds! Conveniently located in the Paseo del Norte shopping area at Tin can Alley, this spot is perfect for anyone looking for a delightful meal. Tin can alley as most as we know is a delightful atmosphere to relax with seating in the first and second flooring and best for balloon viewing with a small arcade. read more

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Virginia H.

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Prepare to be impressed! The cubano is always a must, but the real winner is the garlic aioli for the yucca fries! It's so garlicky and delicious, so we always order an extra side of yucca fries just for the sauce! The location at Tin Can is always full of seating, and with a lively view of the Sandias from the outdoor area. Great spot to meet folks for a drink too! read more

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Tanera J.

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This review is solely based on the sparkling lemonade I ordered! I didn't try the food. I was getting pho in the tin can alley and this place is right next to the pho place. I seen the stand alone restaurant for this cafe and wanted to try it, so once I seen it in the food court, I knew I had to at least get a beverage. They have lots of good flavors to choose from on their lemonade menu. I went with the papelon because I wasn't familiar with it and wanted to see what it was like. The lady told me it was basically their house lemonade and that it would be sweet but not overly sweet. The lemonade was really good. Tasted almost like honey or brown sugar with a hint of cinnamon vibe. It wasn't too sweet like she said but it definitely was more of a sweet flavor. It was a bit pricey for just lemonade but I really didn't mind once I tasted it. Tasted like good high quality ingredients are used! read more

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Lisa O.

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My husband and I always share a Cubano sandwich and a basket of yuca fries. I know we should branch out but it is just SO good! Salty ham, the richness of the pork and Swiss cheese cut by the tanginess of the yellow mustard and pickles. The yuca fries are salty and creamy and the aioli garlic sauce is a great accompaniment. I can't recommend this combo enough!! read more

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The Cubano from Guava Tree is absolutely packed with flavor--crispy bread, tender roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and just the right amount of mustard. Every bite is perfectly balanced. Cozy spot, great service, and a must-try sandwich in ABQ! read more

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Guava tree in tin can is always a fun spot to visit (I will note my favorite is the original location, but this location has longer hours). They have so many different things to choose from, my favorite is one of the Arepas. You can also do one of the combos, which is what I got on the most recent visit. The beef is so flavorful. I do wish I would've gotten an a wrap up because they're just my favorite but overall everything is still really good. We came during an odd hour, and it wasn't busy at all. Food came out really fast. The plantains are the best, I highly recommend getting one of the basket samplers on the side with both sweet and green plantains as well as the yucca fries. read more

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Food not so good at all just because Guy. Stopped by the Cuban sandwich was dry as hell and my chicken sandwich the bread was burnt ! And the chicken sandwich was dry as hell too we got there at 230 pm and the kid at the register was so confused and didn't know what I was ordering I had to show him with me pointing it out what I wanted he never gave a dam a bout customer service ! All he and the other staff was pushing us out so they could go home ! So Guy From your stupid show you have no idea or clue what this crappie restaurant you visited but I can only hope that the hungry students from unm will find and new place to eat because this place should closed the doors and never open again ! As for the owners open your eyes and read this because it really happened to us. And the almost $40 dollars we spent we could have gone elsewhere and received better food and services ! Not the employees that you hired that provided the worst food and services in a restaurant ! Will never go back ! Any Questions! read more

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Papa R.

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We taught is was real PuertoRican food, but not really. We had a Cuban sandwich and a pernil sandwich (pigs leg) and they were eatable but no wow factor. It's a good thing it was on our way while traveling. read more

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Bossy B.

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after all these great review, expected more. This was Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Tostones were rock hard... impossible to eat. I had to access the menu on Yelp as the is website uses Clover, which only gives name and price-no description of item. Food was a major disappointment. read more

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There's a reason this authentic Latin counter is always twice as busy as the other spots at Tin Can: it's delicious and they take pride in their presentation and flavors. I think it's easy for New Mexicans (especially those who don't travel) to expect Latin food to be spicy - but this isn't New Mexican food, y'all. Expect, instead: rich and flavorful foods with potent savory spices like cinnamon and clove. Lots of tomato base and moist, falls-apart meats. Get the house special and try everything for fun! Highly recommend the Cubano & plantains. That sandwich is perfection, truly. Friendly service. Can be a little slow but it's because they want each plate perfect! read more

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Lori B.

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After reading rave reviews about the Cubano, I had to try it. Very disappointing! The pork was all fat and gristle. So much mustard you couldn't taste much else. Music was blasting at the food court. Won't be back. read more

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Heidi A.

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The arepas, oh my good ness, were so good! The pork was juicy and good amount of avocado was in there. Pretty filling! The tostones was okay. Not bad but I'd probably like the yucca fries more so will get that next time!! The sauces were great as well. One of them was really spicy haha. But I enjoy trying all three of the sauces! Love to have it again! read more

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Made my first stop in at the Tin Can Alley location of this old favorite. Cubano 5/5 - This is one of the best hot sandwiches in town, hands down. If you've never had one, this is the place to get one. Yucca Fries 4/5 - A bit over-fried, but still good. Excellent dip. Fried Plantains 5/5 - Sweet, soft, delicious. Arepa Del Pero - 3/5 Shredded beef was great, but this one's better deconstructed. The gluten-free arepa doesn't taste quite right, and the ingredients were packed inside quite unevenly. "Margarita" "Lemonade" - 4/5 Delicious, but can we just call this a limeade? Papelon "Lemonade" - 5/5 A real star. Very sweet. Unrefined sugar and lemon. I'd again prefer it a bit if we called it "papelon con limon" and avoided the misleading western "lemonade" context entirely, but it's still delicious and you should get one! read more

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Tracia H.

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Guava Tree Cafe is freaking AMAZING! The Pernil was loaded with the most delicious pork and caramelized onions that really pushed my taste buds to a new appreciation for good food. I really love how crispy the bread was and the side of Yucca fries was delicious and a perfect pairing with the garlic aioli. The Luciano was full of delicious roasted vegetables and gave me a new understanding of how flavorful vegetables can be when in the kitchen of the right chef. I have had Cuban food and Yucca fries dozens of times but I would choose Guava Tree Cafe over any of the Cuban restaurants I have frequented in Miami. read more

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Debi J.

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Omg! I was raised in Dade and Broward Co. FL. The land of hundreds of Cuban restaurants and cafes/coffee shops. I haven't had a Cuban anywhere on earth as good as this one was. It brought my childhood in Coral Gables screaming back. The owner was there and waited on us. The sandwich was so crispy on the outside and the mojo pork, ham, cheese, mustard and pickles were a symphony of flavors. The yucca fries with the garlic aioli were banging too! The sandwich was a very nice size so the hubby and I shared. In today's economy, $15 for a sandwich and side that's shareable is a great deal. Not a crumb was left. Bravo to them. The service was quick and our food was piping hot. Tin Can Alley has a gem in their place, not to be missed! read more

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Sarah S.

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Amazing food! I usually order the Yucca fries and the Cubano! The best! Soooo delicious!!!

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The same amazingly delicious food that we've come to expect from Guava Tree Cafe, but this time at Tin Can Alley instead of Nob Hill. It's the friendly staff, fast service, all-around tasty food choices that make this one of our go-to restaurants in Albuquerque that we visit all throughout the year. Nice to have a second location to enjoy when we are up in this part of town. read more

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I was so looking forward to trying this location... Arrived at 6:30 on a Monday prior to trivia at Santa Fe Brewing. I ordered the Pelatone - or some such spelling. It's ropa vieja, beans, rice, 2 plantains, and 2 yucca fries + a lemonade. I ate at the Guava Tree on Central in the Summer and had the same impression -- the beans are can beans, the rice is good but flavorless. Ropa vieja - very good but VERY LITTLE ON THE PLATE. Plantaines were perfect, and the Yucca fries are nothing to rave about - flavorless. The lemonade is delicious. So this plate with tax cost me nearly $17? The counter guy apparently had no change so he gave me $4 back from my $20 and then I tipped a $1 in their can. Was I pleased with the meal - yeah is was just ok. Was I pleased with the price - hell no! I won't be doing that again. read more

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Jaime C.

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I already knew this joint served up deliciousness from my experiences at the Richmond avenue location, but just to confirm, I am still smitten! The arepas are delishhhhhh, and that pastelillos de guayaba is so darn good. Perfect with my morning coffee. Oh how I do wish they served my favorite soup there that I enjoyed so much at the other location with the flavorful broth, chunks of chicken and avocado and corn on the cob and capers and crema.... nom nom nom. This is a wonderful addition to the Tin Can Alley space, happy to see it over here on the north side of town. read more

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Metapod M.

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Food very tasty. Recommend the Cuban protein bowl. Yucca fry also good with the crema. read more

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Annie M.

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Great place! I highly recommend their Arepas, every single one is amazing. Their cubano is the best I've ever had! Plantains are good too. :) read more

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Francis V.

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Well took a trip over to Tin can Alley! It is the sister to another ABQ staple, Green Jeans! If you love Green Jeans, you found your alternative. Same establishments but different location. Found Guava Tree and decided to try it out! Ima huge cubano fan so I decided to give there's a try! I wasn't disappointed. Funny and curious thing is that I hate pickles and mustard, but in this sandwich, I can't help but think removing them would take away from it! The meat was home cooked, bread was amazing! I'd eat this again and again! The Yucca fries were interesting, my wife loved em and I probably wouldn't order again... We sat in the Santa Fe Brewery section, and a blast! read more

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Alexandria G.

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The yuca fries and aioli were delicious! I'll definitely be getting them every time I go to Tin Can. I tried the Arepa Del Perro and Arepa Del Patron, but I wasn't that impressed with them. They were huge and definitely came with a lot, but they were a little bland to me and the flavors didn't mesh well together. I was expecting this amazing burst of flavor based off of everything that they came with, but that just wasn't the case. read more

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Bachar S.

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Overall alright. Guava Pollito is delicious and I would get that again. Yuca fries a bit over fried but good. Garlic aioli and fried plantain . Arepa bapellon was alright; arepa over fried and kinda messy to eat. Shredded beef not very flavorful and had a beefy smell. The lemonade tasted very weird and we couldn't drink it. In hindsight the food was very salty; dry mouth for the rest of the day. Again, I would come back only for the guava pollito. read more

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Closest thing to great Cuban food outside of Miami. You got a nice variety and portion of food for your money. I had the pelotero and a passionfruit lemonade. Staff was very friendly and bilingual. read more

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Albert B.

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Chef Diego served us personally. We had the best sandwich, arepa and pastry ever! Ordered 4 more pastries to go. Guava, sweet cheese and flaky dough are a dangerous combo! Chef Diego's passion for creating delicious, crafted, authentic, ethnic cuisine is unmatched anywhere. A must visit for travelers. Wish we lived nearby. We shall return and can't wait to try his upcoming, new location! Bravo! read more

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Adric M.

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Cant beat guava tree, amazing arepas and sandwiches cant wait for the DDD special on food network!

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Jessica K.

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Best Cubano ever! I recently went to Florida and was craving a local Cubano and I couldn't find any that were good. I might have been looking in the wrong areas but I tried to go off of recommendations with no luck. A week or so after our trip, we came to have drinks at Tin Can Alley and wanted some food. I saw that Guava Tree Cafe had a cubano on their menu and as a joke we ordered it thinking it would be funny if their Cubano was better than those found in Florida. I am beyond excited that I ordered this as a joke because this is now the place I come to get cubanos specifically. It is so packed with flavor and juicy. It's very easy to get the meat dry in a sandwich like this. So if you have not tried their cubanos by 100%, recommend it. I also like their yucca fries on the side. read more

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Sal M.

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As a fellow Cuban-American, I thought the Cuban Sandwich was authentic and delicious. Also had the Yucca Fries which were great! Happy I found this place in passing :) read more

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Jordan M.

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Aaaah Miami...one of my favorite places. To sit and feel the warm breeze on my face while I ingest as much Cuban food and drink as many mojitos as possible. Since moving from Florida, I have been struggling to find somewhere that can satisfy my addiction for a good Cuban sandwich, and as I sat in the upper deck of tin can alley, overlooking Alameda, a tear slowly ran down my face as I took a bite of what was probably one of the best Cubanos I have ever had. I was instantly taken to little Havana as I had to stop myself from eating the entire sandwich in one bite. The tostones were every bit as good as any I have ever had in Florida, but that sandwich was nothing short of EMPINGAO. No froofy garlic mayo, or Chipotle ham, or French bread on this bad boy. Just a simple Cubano the way it was intended, lechon asado, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, all melted together in perfectly toasted Cuban bread. The simplicity of this ham and cheese sandwich is what makes it so good, and Guava has it down cold. I will be back read more

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Carlos V.

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Our first time visiting the Tin Can Alley. Upon entering we noticed Guava Tree breakfast menu sign for the day. We ordered the breakfast Cuban sandwich and let me tell you it was simply delicious. Looking forward to come back and try the other items on the menu. A must visit. read more

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Arepas! And fried plantains and yucca fries (oh my). If you've never had any of these you must try them and trying them at Guava Tree is an absolute delight! I'd been to the restaurant location many times so decided to give them a try in Tin Can Alley and I was not disappointed. It's the same deliciousness and friendly service I've gotten to know and love over the years. Definitely check this place out at whatever location is nearest you, your taste buds will thank you! read more

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Benni O.

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Won't come back again third time trying the first time used be good ... ordered a Cubano and was given the wrong sandwich which is called and medionoche and let me tell you it literally had a single thin round slice of ham a couple shredded pieces of pork and a slice of cheese and 5 pickles for $17 not coming back . Last time I will be duped by this place and their nearly meatless sandwiches for basically 20 bucks they are out of their minds and rude which is the worst part of it all read more

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This place used to be excellent several years ago, but has gone way downhill since. A couple months ago, I order my usual arepa del patron and it was inedible. The meat was dry and had a gross smell. I decided to try it again today and it was gross with a weird funny old meat smell yet again. That's two bad times in a row. I don't think I'll be returning to this location read more

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Rye B.

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Cubano was good, could have used more plantain fries, but a good lunch. I'll try the Nob Hill location next time just because Tin Can Alley is super loud and seating can be difficult. read more

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Guava Tree is my favorite! You can't go wrong, but I highly recommend anything with the pork, and don't forget to add yuca fries to your order. The garlic sauce is the stuff dreams are made of. read more

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Jeff F.

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OK, let me start by saying that we should not have ordered the Plantains; the reason is we were to full from our sandwiches and could not eat any more. My son and I both got the Cubanos. Perfectly toasted, great meat and the size was tremendous. I was too full eating this sandwich but had to finish. It was so good! read more

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I don't know if the bread of the arape is for everyone but I love it and the fried plantains. The arape is filled with deliciousness that is bound to make a mess of your face. The garlic sauce with the avocado makes it so good. read more

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6110 Alameda Blvd NE
Tin Can Alley
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Business Parkway/Academy Acres
Directions
(505) 319-5813
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http://www.guavatreecafe.rocks

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Hours

What time does Guava Tree Cafe open?

Guava Tree Cafe opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Guava Tree Cafe close?

Guava Tree Cafe closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Guava Tree Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, Guava Tree Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does Guava Tree Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Guava Tree Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe does have catering options.

Does Guava Tree Cafe have a happy hour?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe has a happy hour.

Does Guava Tree Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Guava Tree Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Guava Tree Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe allows dogs.

Does Guava Tree Cafe have TVs?

No, Guava Tree Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Guava Tree Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe has bike parking.

Does Guava Tree Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Guava Tree Cafe have parking?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Guava Tree Cafe wheelchair accessible?

No, Guava Tree Cafe is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Guava Tree Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Guava Tree Cafe has free WiFi.

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Yarling's Pupuseria

4.4(17 reviews)

I visited with a couple of my friends to try out the pupusas together. We've had pupusas elsewhere…read moreand were hoping this place would not disappoint. The staff was patient, friendly, and helpful. The food didn't take very long at all, but that could be because there was only one other party of guests there - although other pupusa places have taken much longer to prepare the food regardless. We ordered a variety of pupusas and they were all made fresh to order with creamy melted cheese oozing out as we cut into them - way more cheese than normal and very delicious. They all had different flavors based on the filling and were all delicious, but we really enjoyed the rajas (poblanos) and zucchini the most. The plantains were nice and soft and delicious and the masa in the corn tamale was amazingly soft and moist, but the crema they brought with it was not sweet at all - which didn't take away from it at all, but it said it would be sweet. The tomato soup on the side was nice and spicy and running, easily poured onto the pupusas as desired, and the cabbage was refreshing and perfect. Overall it was a delicious meal and we will be back for more!

Honest opinion this place is decent. For a Salvadoran like myself and going to a Salvi restaurant…read morenot have agua fresca de ensalada, not serving horchata, having bland curtido, and bland salasa is crazy. The pupusas themselves were decent, it should be noted that some of the flavor profile picked up in each bite had a little of an off putting taste. Couldn't identify what it was. I think for me a Salvador restaurant just has to have certain amenities /staples, and that wasn't me here. I'm not here just a bash or make or restaurant look bad. Their fried bananas (platanos frito) and fried tamale (though I asked for a steam tamale) were delightful. Their pupusas were also stuffed which is what I love in a Pupusa. Server was sweet and was smiling the entire. Hope the business continues to thrive and wish them the best of luck.

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Corn tamal with cream

Ajiaco Colombian Bistro

4.5(279 reviews)

7.5 mi•Nob Hill

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Yup! Those great Yelp reviews are spot on!…read more We started with postpones or fried, smashed plantains. So good! Next was 2 empanadas, one chili, one veggie. They hit the spot! Then we had arepa sandwich. Pulled chicken in a corn bun. Another great dish! Food was mildly spiced, we asked for hot sauce as we like it kicked up a bit. Service was fast and very informative. We loved this place.

If there were ever a restaurant that made me cry it would be this one... Having been told I need…read moreto avoid gluten temporarily, hubby and I found this cozy (slightly over our usual budget) sweet shop the way I found all the others and it was so enjoyable! (Hint from a foodie: If gluten free, I suggest starting somewhere that routinely serves rice vs trying to replace the gluten with something else (sushi for example , I just wasn't in the mood for seafood!) The warm decor made us feel like we were transpodted to an idyllic location outside the city and our super helpful waitress helped me feel even more confident about my choice, making me cry happy tears after confirming I didn't need to take a Lactaid with my meal . It's always a lovely surprise. And the food??? Incredibly delicious and worth the price ! Definitely 5/5 from us, and we'll definitely be back!

10.2 mi•Barelas/South Valley

Plantano con queso

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Pupuseria Y Restaurante Salvadoreno

4.5(70 reviews)

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This is my go to spot for pupusas in Albuquerque. The staff is very friendly and the ambience is…read morevery chill. I ordered a jugo verde and two pupusas which were all very tasty. My coworkers ordered some yucca fries and chicharrones that were really good.

In the area already and looking for a late lunch. Note that this place is called "Restaurant El…read moreSalvadoreño" on Google. You can find it by the giant sign reading "PUPUSASERIA" out front. We walked in and started reading the menu and chatting with the man at the counter. He helped us pick out *five* vegetarian pupusas. Pretty good start! We ordered the calabacitas and cheese, the green chile and cheese, the loroco and cheese, the spinach and cheese, and the bean. Then the guy was surprised we wanted to eat there - guess you only order at the counter for to-go. We also inquired about the aguas frescas, and upon being assured that they were not that sweet, ordered a tamarindo and a melon. We grabbed a small table under the TV playing cumbia and other Salvadoran music videos. There were several other folks in the place so we got to look at some of the other offerings, including huge bowls of menudo and possibly even huger tortas. Our pupusas came fairly quickly for pupusas (some places will advise you that they can take 15-20 minutes) and came with two sides: a bowl of a very thin but flavorful salsa, and a mound of red cabbage slaw that reminded me just a bit of a pickled situation. Two of us were able to eat the 5 together, although 4 would have probably been enough. But now we've tried them all. The green chile and cheese was my favorite; the calabacitas was also good. The bean would be better with cheese; I might try to eat it with a cheesy one in the future. Also, the aguas frescas were aMAzing. Definitely the best ones that I have had in Albuquerque, and possibly the best outside of Mexico. Just a delight! The only knock on this place is that they close at 6pm every day, so if you want them for dinner you'll have to get takeout the last hour they are open. They do have several breakfast-y options though, so maybe the next time we visit (and I definitely want to go back!) we'll make it a brunch thing.

5.2 mi•Midtown/University

Delicious food to enjoy and share at home

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El Chamo Arabe

4.4(35 reviews)

We found a very mixed bag at the original Menaul outlet of El Chamo Arabe today. Food is tasty and…read moreplentiful for the toll. Service is fine, if not welcoming. The room is pretty but overly warm and reeks of grease. And there were some additional cleanliness issues. I want to return for the food, but if the other issues aren't addressed it may be the last time. Tons of grease smoke hanging in the air (the kitchen needs more serious ventilation - I texted and warned a friend not to come, as she hates the smell of cooking grease in her hair) when we came in at the early end of lunch (the place filled up pretty well behind us - it's Tuesday). It's a nice enough room (loved the painting of Bolívar and the Venezuelan tchotchkes in the case by the door) with plenty of seating - grab and read a menu, order at the front - it prompts you for a tip (went on the heavier side even with the counter ordering because I want El Chamo Arabe to stay around) and the counterwoman (not the friendliest person, but not rude) delivers everything to your table when it's ready (which will be a minute - but you're not here for _fast_ food). The room is pleasantly decorated but overly warm and - well, there's that grease smell issue: it was bad enough that we had to change clothes after eating here. Okay, prices seem reasonable. But when the food comes, prices seem downright _good_ - these folks give you a LOT of food. We got a $5 dolmas appetizer to start (juicier than what one usually finds; quite good) which came with the grape leaf rolls sitting on a pretty tasty dressed salad. We sure didn't need it, though: our mains (a shwarma plate with gyro meat and an arepa picada with one of chicken and one of beef) were really large. Really large. And it's tasty food. Enormous salads with both $14 plates: dressed well with great, fresh romaine leaves cut just right for easy eating. I'd note with some surprise that both the shredded chicken and beef on the arepas were pretty tasty, but was surprised to find the chicken grabbed me more. There is habañero salsa (albeit in a greasy bottle) on the tables if you need piquancy (why not? we're in New Mexico), and that was great. I'm not sure that the plentiful quantity of the mustard/ketchup (or was it Russian dressing?)/mayo sauce drowning of the arepa picada salad was a good thing. It was pretty, but it got to be a bit much for my taste down toward the bottom of it all - I'd ask for it lighter next time. The lunchmeat turkey and American-type cheese slice and perfectly cooked round fried egg certainly added to the salad, and the arepas themselves were a delight. My wife liked the rice and gyro meat and salad of her shwarma plate. Here's the thing: in addition to the grease-in-the-air situation, there were some cleanliness issues. The table where we sat (it was dead when we arrived, except for some waiting DoorDash drivers) hadn't been properly wiped and there were some old rice grains on it. The bottles of habañero and other salsas on the table were grimy and needed to have been wiped. The tray on which the silverware was brought to our table was greasy - repositioning it on the table to make room for our food made me want to wash my hands. And there was a hair (not ours) in the salad under my dolmas: I didn't mention to my wife because she would have stopped eating and I also didn't bring it up with the counterperson since the small restaurant was at that time full of lunching customers who didn't need to be troubled by hearing about it. And I know mistakes happen and I was not interested in a refund or apology; things happen. But I hope El Chamo Arabe customarily pays more attention to keeping things sanitary - the food is good enough that I want to come back and see. Food - 5 Service - 3 Atmosphere - 2 (lose the grease, fix the temperature and it's a 4) Cleanliness: 2 Value - ?

If I could give a zero I would. We placed an order for a chicken shawarma bowl and a beef shawarma…read morebowl with drinks. It came to over $40! This is for take out mind you. I asked her for a reminder buzzer to pick up when ready, and the girl claimed she gave it to my daughter. She did not. I went back to ask for it. She had to place a call to someone in the kitchen, in a separate building for my order number to get the right number. We sat down in the communal dining area for all the other mini restaurants there and waited over 20 minutes. I had gone back to see where the take out was. Finally I saw her bring it through the door from another location outside the food court. The chicken shawarma bowl was in the tray, but instead of the beef shawarma was a chicken shawarma wrap and cold French Fries. I told her she brought me the wrong order and begrudgingly she took it back outside to where she had brought it and 20 minutes later I got it. The bowl was 1/2 yellow rice, 1/2 romaine lettuce with almost no dressing and 3 of the skinniest sliced tomatoes I have ever seen and some cooked beef, very sparingly scattered on only the rice side of the bowl with a drizzle of a nondescript white dressing. My daughter was mostly done with hers when I got mine. I also orders the fried plantain side. It was 4 pieces, equivalent of one small plantain on one side of the cardboard serving boat and some shredded mozzarella on the other side! Now that is a bizarre combination! With almost no meat on either of our shawarma bowls, it was such a huge disappointment. The girl kept rolling her eyes with her mistake and then giving me dirty looks from behind the counter. In the 35 minutes we were there, we were the only people who had placed an order. With the lack of service, and overpriced items, this place will go out of business soon at The Block, just like the overpriced Thai place in the same complex that only lasted around 2 months!

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Shawarma plate

Pupuseria Y Lonchera La Providencia

4.9(12 reviews)

38.7 mi

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Really delicious pupusas! I got a pollo and a chicharron pupusa and personally I think I liked the…read morepollo better but the chicharron was still very good. I also got the yuca frita and was stunned by how much food it was. It was topped with cabbage, chicharron, red onion, and a sour sauce.

A must try food truck in Santa Fe for delicious authentic Salvadorean food…read more This place was our go to because it is consistently great! It's also family run, with a very friendly lady who is the owner, and her sons also now work there too. Pupusas great! Platanos Fritos Yuca frita Pastelitos de pollo WOW! Agua Fresca de melon If you are tired of NM Mexican food come try this place out. Cash only They also now have more options, burgers, breakfast burritos, frito pie. H

Yuca Frita

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The Imperial

4.7(13 reviews)

7.8 mi•Downtown

Passing by Albuquerque, NM and needed a place to stay, found this absolute GEM! It's a newly…read morerenovated motel. It has such a cute 1960s vibe, from the sign to the rooms, everything is decked out in 60s decor. Super adorable! It's a very clean place, the room was so cute, very clean and felt very homey. When we checked in, it was inside their coffee shop, the staff were super nice and helpful. They give free coffee to those who stay at the motel. Next time we're in town, we will be staying here!

This spot is really cute and I know it's pretty new so I plan on coming back when it's hard more…read moretime to settle in and can hopefully give it a better review. This place is decorated like you're walking into a 60s spot. I didn't get a chance to look at the food but I went to the bar this specific time. At the time we were the only folks there at 4pm and there were already items on menu that weren't currently available for a Tuesday afternoon. I ended up ordering the Pondy Pit Stop, which is lemonade and a New Mexican lime lager. Sounds very refreshing for this time of year. Sadly I was bummed to see it was just smiths lemonade poured into my glass. I think I preferred a fresher taste. It also felt like the bartender is getting to know the menu still hence why I'll give it some time and come back in the future. All in all it's a cute spot and I wish it well.