I recently had the pleasure of dining at Frank's Chicken and Waffle in Albuquerque, NM, and it was…read morenothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly set the stage for what would be an unforgettable meal. The rustic charm of the decor, combined with the lively buzz of happy diners, made it feel like a home away from home. I started with the Shrimp and Grits, and let me tell you, it was a revelation. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, plump, and juicy, seasoned to perfection with a subtle kick that danced on my taste buds. The grits were creamy and rich, with just the right amount of buttery goodness, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that left me wanting more. Next up was the Fried Chicken and Waffle Jr. Plate, a true masterpiece. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, seasoned with a secret blend of spices that elevated it to new heights. The waffle was fluffy and golden, a perfect vessel for soaking up every drop of syrup. While I do wish they used Vermont maple syrup grade A, it was by no means a flaw, it only added to the charm of the dish. The Sweet Tea was the perfect accompaniment to my meal. It was refreshingly sweet, with a hint of lemon that brightened each sip and left a lingering taste of summer. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made sure every need was met with a smile. Their genuine hospitality added to the overall experience, making me feel like a valued guest. Frank's Chicken and Waffle is a culinary gem in Albuquerque, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by for a meal that will delight your senses and warm your soul.

Came in for a late lunch early dinner and the place was busy!!…read more Got the 6 wings and 2 waffles which were really good and just a ton of food. Washed it down with a kool aid which brought back to the good ole days! The food was good and all but the staff and vibeof the restaurant was what really did it for me. Super friendly staff and just a really fun environment. I'll be back.

Food was very good. Chicken salad slider and super yummy short rib stroganoff. Really off the…read morebeaten path birth worth it

Poorly managed. If it's reservations only, state that. Food is ok but food chains are just as good…read more They are busy solely because Los Alamos has few options.

LARGE crepes. I thought the price was a bit expensive, but then they handed me the container and it…read morehad some HEFT to it. It was a really good crepe too, stuffed with the toppings. You can custom build your crepe. I believe it was something like 3 toppings, a drizzle, and whipped cream or no cream.

We had the seasonal citrus salad, Chile Relleno, El Salvadorian combo plate with a pupusa and a…read morebanana leaf tamale and a cup of beef green chili stew. Oh also a prickly pear margarita. The chili was excellent came with a large side of rice and beans, lettuce, pico sour cream guacamole was absolutely delicious. Same as the salad I replaced the blue cheese with goat cheese and it was excellent. The dressing was so good and the fruit fresh. The margarita, perfect not too sweet not artificial tasting at all. Now, the tamale oh my goodness I've never had such a moist tamale maybe the best tamale I've ever had. The pupusa was delicious and they didn't skimp on the cabbage salad. I expected something different with the beef stew. It was much thinner and Brosier than I expected, but it had an absolutely delicious flavor and plenty of meat. I would definitely come back here and I would definitely recommend this to anybody

Service was efficient although not particularly helpful. There is a printed menu for lunch but…read moreonly a high chalkboard menu for dinner, making it difficult to read. The server also failed to tell us that we could order only off of the one menu that fit the exact time of our visit, which happened to coincide with the time that they switch from offering lunch to the time they serve dinner. The cheeseburger was very tasty. The grilled salmon tacos were good but served with flavorless beans and bland rice. Not a place we'd refuse to visit again, but definitely not one we're eager to return to either.

I've never been to New Mexico before so I had to try a dish with some chili! It went so well with…read morethe burrito, and mixing the excess with the potatoes gave them lots of flavor. Service was great, staff checked in on us very frequently and our orders got delivered pretty fast! This place can be a bit busy in the mornings, but its a great cozy spot with some delicious food- it's so worth it.

The Sonora Omelette is amazing…read more Service received here was nice very friendly. And the place is very clean 5 out of 5.

Partner and I had this on the short list of places to try. We decided to start with the Chicken…read moreSandwich (mild spice) and split the Green Chile Cheese Fries. We went with the mild sandwiches because you never know. They truly were mild and, for my taste, were about the spice level as a normal chick-fil-a sandwich. When we go back will def bump up the spice level, it's always nice to have a baseline. If you are scared of this place cause of the 'hot' chicken and you can't do spicy just get a mild it's not hot at all. Sandwich was great, chicken was tender, tasty, and sadly (this might be a me thing) not enough pickles. I will order extra pickles next time. You order at the counter and the seating is kind of sparse but food comes out quickly enough and people don't seem to linger long. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Excellent food, but they didn't get my order correct. I wanted the hot sauce on the side. I got the…read moreCkuckin Hot Sauce and it was hot. The chicken was perfectly fried. The waffle was a combo banana, blueberry and it was a great flavor, but next time I will ask for well done. I like my waffles a little more crunchy. The place isn't very large and they have a couple of tables outside. I would suggest what we did and take our food to Brew Lab, which is in the same shopping center. Awesome fried chicken.

Food was excellent service was great My Hod what a jewel! I…read morewas impressed clean and nice

Stopped by for the first time for breakfast on a Saturday and got seated right away. Ordered steak…read moreand eggs, biscuits and gravy, French toast, and the special Mexican breakfast. Everything was great. Food came out in about 20 minutes and everything looked great. Coffee is average but everything else gave diner quality. Very great. Chili was not spicy but very flavorful. I would highly recommend stopping if you are ever in espanola.

We're visiting from out of town and came across this place on Yelp. Food looked good so we decided…read moreto give it a try. Glad we did!!!! Did not disappoint at all. Service was excellent and food delicious. Casual atmosphere and it was a beautiful day and cool so we sat outside. Definitely recommend and will be back next time we're in town.

2nd time the Santa Fe Foodies have dined here, this time with 10 members. We came on a Friday so we…read morecould (again), order the Fish and Chips. Five of us ordered this dish. The fish is terrific; moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, not fishy; a really nicely done fried fish. The fries were a big miss! Last time they were overly salted, and we did mention this to the staff. This time, it was worse; not too salty, but everyone was unhappy with the texture. Some thought they were frozen (they had that frozen fry texture), but of course, they were not, we were told. The taste was OK, but after a few fries, none of us could eat any more. They all ended up in the trash. Too bad because the most challenging part of fish and chips is the fish, which Rowley's does very well. Chips? Nope! You can ask for a Caesar instead, but it's rather lackluster (more later). My wife had the Green Chile Tuna Melt, which was pretty good and unusual. They use wild yellowtail to make the salad, and it was a nice upgrade from the usual. Not fishy like Tuna can be (although if you like tuna salad, which we do, that's not an issue). Had a nice kick from the Chile, nice bread, etc. We recommend this dish. Came with a side Caesar salad, which was pretty bland. It's all about the dressing, of course, and this version didn't seem to have any anchovies I could detect, nor the necessary other ingredients to make it remarkable. Could have been ranch or any other 'white' dressing. Another miss. Tried the Roasted Brussels Sprouts, which were pretty good (need more roasting), and need the bacon as a default. The version at Box Car is far superior. But not bad here, not a miss. But better We also tried the Grilled & Roasted Vegetables topped with feta. This dish was delicious! A really nice side for those who want something healthy with their fried fish. The waiter knew we didn't like the fries, so he 'comped' us dessert, which was a very nice gesture. We tried the Bread Pudding and the Mango Cheesecake. The cheesecake was way too cool, so its texture was hard and not what I'd normally expect. There wasn't a trace of Mango I could detect. The crust was nice. Not a miss, but not something I'd order again. The bread pudding was pretty good, not the best in class, but more successful than the cheesecake. Not overly sweet, thankfully, but a bit dense. Service was very good! Our server was Gerson C, who got everything right. The kitchen served the food promptly, and everyone was served at once. But overall, too many misses for me to be convinced to go back.

Tasty waffles! Good variety of topping choices too. Kinder bueno on a waffle is delicious. The menu…read morehas a lot of interesting things I want to try, and I'm glad we have a sweets food truck on Airport Rd now. I was just thinking we needed a truck like this.

From the owner: Hello our business is women and sisters owned we are happy and exited to bring you our antojitos…read moretruck with a girly and pink and bows style

Some friends recommended Zacatlan, so we decided to try it for dinner. My wife and I shared the…read morerice paper Ceeasar salad, then she ordered the lamb shank barbacoa, and I had the duck legs confit. Both dishes were excellent, with lots of flavor, although each was slightly overcooked. As you can see from the photos, the portions are large. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. We will definitely dine here again during our next trip to Santa Fe.

Happy Cinco De Mayo! We were the first ones there this evening and arrived 20 minutes before our…read morereservation. We were seated right away and ordered cocktails. She had the Cadillac Margarita and I ordered the Hibiscus Margarita. Both were very good. We ordered the yellowtail ceviche with the blue corn tortilla chips. The presentation and portion was impressive. This was put together very well and the freshness of all the combined ingredients were spot on. What a great start. We ordered our entrees and inquired about the wine by the glass selections. Unfortunately, this is where things started to go South. Our nice young server (first night serving) didn't know anything about the wines. They had wines from various regions that we were unfamiliar with the names and profiles. My wife chose a Malbec from Argentina which we are somewhat familiar with and I rolled the dice and selected a Sauvignon Blanc from Baja California. We asked for a sample taste of each and our server left and didn't come back until 5 minutes after our entrees were served. Fortunately both wines were good so they came back soon after with full glasses. My wife ordered the elk chops with crimini mushrooms and bacon on top of a black garlic mash potato. The presentation was beautiful. Her first bite and instantly her face looked like she was about to hurl. Apparently the first bite was grissle. She reluctantly pushed on and was careful on the next bites and said the elk was chewy. This is not how elk should be. I cook game proteins often. Elk should not be chewy. I checked it out and saw one chop was a little overcooked (medium) and the other chop was cooked proper with a hard sear and medium rare. She did say the few mushrooms and bacon she had were good. LOL! I had the whole fried red snapper with crab risotto and broccolini. This was impressive looking when it arrived and the fish was fried perfect. Unfortunately the risotto under the fish was al dente, pasty, and a little dry.. The cook did not use enough broth to cook the rice through gradually and reduced down and repeat with the broth like a good creamy risotto should be cooked. My wife hardly ate her meal and was still hungry and ordered their churros. You can't go wrong with homemade churros. When they arrived, it looked promising, but that first bite was very sweet and the exterior was over fried and the interior was doughy and not a good texture. If I had to guess, the oil was too hot when they fried them. What a bummer. Everything seemed disjointed and not executed correctly after the cocktails and appetizer. Perhaps it was an off night because there are a lot of good reviews. I wish we could have gave a good review because everything was presented so nice.