In the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Kitchen serves foods from or inspired by the pueblo culture of New Mexico. Just because it is in the IPCC don't think the food isn't good. I would come to the Indian Pueblo Kitchen even as a stand alone location. Every dish has an inspiration from Pueblo cuisine. For example, horno bread with the stews, indian tacos, and the pies are prepared as a Pueblo would. This time I had the indian taco. Quite tasty and the bread soaks up all the flavors from the toppings. The pie isn't overly sweet. All good. Enjoy local native flavor here. read more

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I expected a more authentic and distinctive dining experience after discovering this restaurant in a highly regarded magazine. The menu initially sounded creative, especially the waffles featuring pepitas, quinoa, and blue corn, which led me to assume that the same thoughtful use of ingredients would carry throughout the rest of the menu. The blue corn enchiladas were the clear highlight and were genuinely delicious. Unfortunately, the red sauce served alongside them tasted noticeably canned. I had hoped for a fresh, house-made sauce that would complement the quality of the enchiladas. The calabacitas were also barely seasoned and could have benefited from much more flavor. The eggs Benedict was disappointing. The addition of a sausage patty made it feel more like a typical American breakfast than the regional and authentic dish I had expected. Many of the available sides were also potato-based, mainly hash browns or French fries, which made the menu feel less varied and imaginative. The blue corn porridge was acceptable, and the generous amount of berries helped bring the dish together, but the porridge itself could have been much more flavorful. There is plenty of potential here, particularly if more attention were given to fresh sauces, seasoning, regional ingredients, and a wider variety of side dishes. The service was good, and the meal overall was fine, but based on my experience, it was not distinctive enough to justify making a special trip. read more

This is my second time here! Food is still great! Portion remains huge! Vibe is vibrant and welcoming! This is a must visit restaurant in town. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Feast Day Stew, Indian Taco, Blue Corn Enchiladas, and a Harvest House Salad - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Indian Pueblo Kitchen is serving native sourced Pueblo inspired food in a charming space inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Staff were helpful with recommendations, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive during dining. FOOD 5/5 prime rib fry bread, red chili Au jus (subtlety spicy), served with a side of green chili ranch salad was outstanding 4/5 Elk chili was good with generous beans and a sprinkle of raw red onions - it's less viscous and less spiced than an American chili read more

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If you're debating where to go, just come here. We had it for the first time today- we got the Elk Stew & Chicken Enchiladas Christmas style (half red, half green). Everything was 10/10 we felt completely satisfied & nourished.happy with every aspect of our meal. We got the specialty soda, the kola & the sandia. Yum. Service was wonderful, we had an overall easeful experience. Our server was happy to suggest some items and came to check on us with a smile. Ambiance is quaint and simple. It's beside the museum, so it kind of feels like that. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Enchiladas, half red half green - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A+ for the service A for food - blue corn enchiladas & steak - complex flavor on enchilada sauce, very delicious -- and the kitchen nailed the correct temp for steak. The interior is a bit museum-sterile but the earth time tones warm it up a little. The patio has more charm, weather-permitting. They also appear to host private events and larger parties. read more

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This restaurant is located in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. We came to see some dancers and tour the museum, couldn't pass up Native American food! Shared the elk chili and the Indian taco. Finished off with the bread pudding. The elk chili had great layers of flavor and lots of meat. The fry bread was good and the beans were so delicious. The bread pudding came with loads of fresh berries read more

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We tried the Huevos Rancheros, Santa Fe Burger, small Elk Chili with Blue Corn Bread Muffins. All was delicious, glad we made it here for the Kitchen and for the museum and special event they held. It was a long wait for the our food, possibly due to it being so busy after GON, but our waitress did her best with all the tables she had to tend to & gave us some chips and salsa on the house. The food was definitely worth the wait. read more

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We showed up with a group of 25+ people and hadn't even called ahead, and the staff at Indian Pueblo Kitchen still took great care of us. They were incredibly welcoming and handled our big group like it was no problem at all. The service was excellent the whole time, everyone working was friendly, attentive, and just really good people. I ordered the elk chili and really enjoyed it. It had a lot of flavor and was something a little different from what I usually get. The blue corn onion rings were the real highlight though. Honestly the best onion rings I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and just really good with the green chile accent. I also really appreciated the atmosphere. The Pueblo art and decor throughout the restaurant is beautiful, and the local Indigenous inspired menu makes the whole place feel unique and authentic. Excellent food, great staff, and an aweso experience overall. I'll definitely be coming back anytime I'm in Albuquerque. read more

We didn't have time to visit the museum, but we definitely made time for the restaurant! We arrived around 4 p.m. for an early dinner/late lunch and were seated right away. We shared the Indian taco, blue corn-battered onion rings, waffles with a side of spam, and a harvest salad for good measure. The standout dishes were definitely the Indian taco and those incredible onion rings. It was crispy, flavorful, and with a distinct blue corn taste. The waffles were a bit bland, and the salad was just average. Our waitress recommended the Pueblo cookie, but unfortunately, it was dry and lacked flavor. Still, we'd come back just for those onion rings alone! Service was excellent, and we also got to try the local Zia drink in the Sandia flavor, which was a nice touch. read more

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Had a lovely lunch on a sunday. The building is so beautiful. Open and inviting. Tons of seating. We were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress was attentive and took fabulous care of us. There is a large menu with choices for everyone. We will certainly be back! read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian Taco, ground beef with christmas chile. No tomatoes or onions. - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We happened upon this while in Albuquerque for the day. DO NOT miss!! What a neat place for a meal. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. What a cultural experience! Don't miss the Blue Corn Onion Rings too! read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian taco - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I came here to eat a very late lunch after visiting the cultural center. There is a separate entrance and parking lot if you are exclusively coming to eat. I had heard good things about coming here and I was interested in their menu which has some meals specializing in native local cuisine w an emphasis on meals made using ingredients indigenous to the Americas. I came in around 3 pm on a Saturday and this place was packed. I didn't have a reservation and was still able to walk in and immediately be seated as a party of 1 but families of 4+ had to wait to find seating. Service was slow but I imagine this was related to them being busy. Indian Taco 3/5, ultimately decided on this as I wanted to try fry bread for the first time and I think I will simply have to try it again because this was kind of soggy (likely due to the sauces and food). I ordered this w ground beef and green chili which was supposed to be spicy and this was mild at most read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian Taco - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food was hot and tasty and I love ed the house seasoning on the table. Attached to a small visitors center, it's worth a visit! read more

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The first place we take visitors to is the Indian Pueblo Cultural center. The museum is excellent and the gift shop has all kinds of fun things. They often have special events and on Sundays they feature dance groups from around the region.But the Pueblo Kitchen is outstanding. It's a large, cute dining room that is always busy. The food leans toward New Mexico and Pueblo cuisine with some twists. I often get the french dip fry bread. My wife used to get the 3 stew sampler but I don't see that currently. The blue corn enchiladas are also great. The food is made from scratch and always delicious. You get baked goods to go at their coffee stand. Get a giant loaf of Pueblo Oven Bread and thank me later. This place is so popular they've opened up a kiosk in the Sunport, the menu is slightly different but all the baked goods come from the main restaurant. My only tiny complaint is that some of the staff are slow. There's one particular guy who can ALWAYS be counted on to disappear or standing over in the service area endlessly gossiping with colleauge. But other than that the food comes out fast and hot read more

Visiting Indian Pueblo Kitchen is a dining experience unlike any other New Mexican restaurant. The menu conveys historic Native American dishes with culinary creativity. I ordered the Indian Taco. It was huge and would be plenty for two people to share. It was really good and very filling. The service was great! Maybe next time I'll get some pies to go! read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian Taco Salad - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and grabbed lunch at their Kitchen restaurant. It was packed on a Tuesday afternoon, but service was friendly and quick. There's plenty of parking available, which is always nice. We tried a few fun and unique items: Blue Corn Onion Rings (half order was $10) - they were nice and crispy and served with a tasty green chile ranch. I really liked these - you could really taste the corn flavor. Kool-Aid Fried Pickles ($10) - these pickle slices were marinated in black cherry Kool-Aid, crusted in blue corn, and also served with the same green chile ranch. They were sour, salty, and very unique - not sure if I will ever see this again elsewhere... New Mexico Chile Cheese Fries ($10) - the fries were topped with melted cheese and we opted for both red and green chile. It was a standard but satisfying dish. Indian Taco ($16 + $5 for ground lamb) - these were served on housemade fried bread with beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and both red and green chile. The fried bread was great, but the taco overall probably could have used a bit more acidity or spice. Zia Native American Sodas ($4.25 each) - we tried the Sandia (watermelon, mint, lime) and Piñon Cola (roasted piñon nut, kola nut, and lime). The Sandia was a bit too mild for me, but the Piñon Cola had a nice molasses-like depth. Also these sodas were both under 100 calories and made with natural ingredients. Overall, this is a nice spot to try creative and authentic New Mexican and Native American food with local ingredients. read more

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Just a quick little stopping place as you leave or enter the concourse. Super nice staff. Just ordered up something small to get me by until my next destination, so I ordered up some of their house chips & salsa along w/an order of their Fried Kool Aid Pickles. Blue corn crusted pickle slices marinated in black cherry Kool-Aid and battered with blue corn. Comes with green chile ranch. They weren't as weird as I thought they would be. Love the blue corn crusting & the green chile ranch is a brilliant touch. It's a part of a food court type setting, & the only bathroom in the whole area is right next door to them. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Fried Kool Aid Pickles - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've been here a few times and it's really amazing. Staff and atmosphere wonderful. And the food is what I would call Native American comfort food. Hard to even recommend something as I love all. The kool aide fried pickles are so great as are the blue corn onion rings. And the elk stew is wonderful as are all their stews. And take a Pueblo hand pie or loaf of bread with you. Note the gift shop next door is wonderful. Not cheap but I would say they get the top end of native creations. read more

Stopped at Indian Pueblo Kitchen in Albuquerque for lunch and ordered an Indian taco. It took an hour and a half to get my food, which was surprising since the restaurant wasn't busy. When it finally arrived, it was just "okay" tasted like a mix of ingredients with little flavor, even with the added chilies. Definitely could use more spice. Other tables seemed to be experiencing the same long wait. read more

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Delicious! The blue corn onion rings were a perfect appetizer. I had the blue corn enchiladas and they were just the right size for a lunch.

This was my first stop after landing in Albuquerque, and it did not disappoint. Every staff member I interacted with was welcoming and friendly. I ordered the Indian Taco with red chili. It was delicious. At the end, I couldn't decide which pie to get, so I got one of each. Don't forget to check out the museum and store while you're there. read more

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Tried this on a whim. We had the "taste of the pueblos" with 3 cups of stew, beef, vegetables, and green chile pork. All really good. Took home a loaf of bread from the bakery and a couple blueberry pie things. Very clean and a lot of pride in this restaurant. Service was extremely friendly. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great way to end the museum tour. You can watch the dancing at 11am and do lunch or do lunch and then watch the 2pm dance. The food is good. The employees are nice. Great way to sample Pueblo food. We enjoyed the onion rings, Indian taco, French dip on fry bread, the side of sweet potato fries were excellent. Bought some pies and cookies on the way out. Restaurant is bus so I'd put yourself on the list and then go check out the gift shop. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian taco - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Somewhat inconvenient to access and maybe not worth the trouble. The parking lots are goofy. The entrances are . . . not where signage would indicate. I've noticed a lot of reviewers commenting on what they consider to be a novel menu but I think they bought the con: my experience was that this menu was pretty standard local fare - but not in any way the best. The food is good enough but not great, portioned reasonably well but not so well as to make it a value. Yeah, the keenly promoted "superfood" blue corn pancakes with piñon were neat, but more expensive and not as interesting as those at a popular place across town (that also includes green chile and cheese in their cakes). Service was professional if not especially friendly, and got kind of thin as the lunch rush progressed. The room was pretty but finished in such a way that it became remarkably loud. Be aware that posted signs announce that concealed carry is not allowed on the site regardless of licensure. read more

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Green chile stew was the highlight: very flavorful with tender pork. Jemez enchiladas were also good, but I would add the optional meat next time! Frybread was kind of dry. Cookie was a disappointment considering the images I saw online and quite dry. Dining room was very clean and service was a little slow but very friendly. I'd definitely go back for the stew and try other dishes! read more

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There is nothing quite like the menu anywhere and even though it is on the high end side, it's absolutely reasonable compared to cities like NY and SF. read more

This restaurant is right next to the museum. They have a brunch menu that looks very good but I wanted to try the Indian taco. Taco was ok. Wasn't too crispy as I hope it would be. Service was quick and waitress was very nice. Atmosphere was ok. Lots of nice decorations throughout restaurant read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian Taco - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food here is the worse food I've ever had in a restaurant. It was literally inedible. I ordered the prime rib fry bread sandwich. The fry bread was good, but the meat was awful. It was severely overcooked and tasted like burned food. It was charred, but it didn't taste charred. it tasted like maybe it was cooked in something that had burned food in it. My husband ordered the blue corn enchiladas and traded me. It wasn't much better. Again, the chicken inside tasted burned. Everything else was flavorless. I don't like my food particularly salty, but salted my food 3 times. Honestly, I don't why this restaurant was rated so high. I was looking forward to trying something different and was so extremely disappointed. read more

We ordered quite a few items from the menu and honestly, my favorite item was the Atole. Now this Atole is not the Mexican drink I am used to - this Atole was a porridge with nuts. It was hearty, healthy, and very flavorful. I craved It as soon as I finished it. The Pueblo kitchen is definitely a place worth checking out along with your trip to the museum. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen has one of the most unique menus I've ever come across, and it was the perfect introduction to Indigenous foods. My friend and I walked in on a weekend afternoon after visiting the cultural center, and the restaurant had a steady stream of patrons; however, staff made us feel welcomed and were very hospitable. I asked for a recommendation on the Zia Sodas, which are made and bottled in New Mexico. Our server suggested the prickly pear cactus, and it was light, floral, and sweet. I tried finding these sodas in nearby grocery stores, but couldn't so I would highly recommend if you're interested in trying local products! For lunch, my friend and I decided to share an Indian Taco (sub ground lamb) and a trio of soups called Taste of the Pueblos. The Indian Taco was a stand out, and ground lamb is the way to go. The fry bread was soft and airy, but strong enough to hold up the loaded toppings. The Green Chile Pork was our favorite soup, and I was impressed with the depth of flavor accomplished while using simple ingredients. I'd highly recommend Indian Pueblo Kitchen if you're local or visiting. It's a great place to enjoy a casual, Indian/ New Mexican meal, and they are currently expanding to open a restaurant within the Albuquerque International Sunport! read more

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I loved this authentic dining experience! The food and service were excellent. We tried the blue corn onion rings, Indian taco, and blue corn enchiladas. I also ordered an order of fry bread, and it was simply amazing! The desserts were ok, but that's ok because the rest of the meal was amazing. read more

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Didn't have a full meal here but enjoyed the Pueblo oven bread mini loaf. Their bakery attached to the restaurant sold it $3 and we got it hot. Pretty similar to breads I have had but fun to try, especially hot! They are lard free, egg free and dairy free. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Mini oven bread - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

What an absolute delight to have an opportunity to try native American cuisine. Indian Pueblo kitchen, which is located within the Indian Pueblo cultural center is a must if you are in Albuquerque the menu features many New Mexican and Native American dishes. The space is open and I loved one of the signs within the space. I highly recommend asking the servers for their favorites. I was recommended the Tiwa taco, which was delicious, fluffy and full of flavor. I also had the Zia Gingerale, which was an absolute perfect accompaniment to my dish. read more

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The Indian Pueblo Kitchen located in the Pueblo museum has an amazing variety of native foods, as well as some traditional Mexican-American dishes. The fry bread was exactly what I expected, and was the perfect wrapping for my hamburger. The decor is exactly what would be expected, with comfortable seating in an appropriately themed setting. I was seated immediately for lunch, and my server was amazingly polite, prompt, and attentive without being annoyingly intrusive. I look forward to my next visit to Albuquerque, just so I can come back for another great meal. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Fry Bread. - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Indian Pueblo Kitchen in Albuquerque was a fantastic introduction to the local food scene. It's a lively, welcoming spot with a menu full of regional New Mexican flavors done right. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, and authentic without trying too hard. Service was quick, friendly, and genuinely hospitable, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. A great first stop in Albuquerque that set the bar pretty high. read more

Very busy but efficient in getting everyone in at a timely manner. Waitress was friendly and attentive. The restaurant had beautiful decor and was comfortable. Got the taco salad, pinion fruit salad and the koolaid fried pickles. Everything was delicious and pricing was reasonable. Would recommend to anyone. read more

Indian Pueblo Kitchen - Indian Taco Salad - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Wow! What wonderful restaurant in the most marvelous cultural center. We are local and will never not bring an out of town guest here. Yummy meals so creatively put together. A wonderful place to celebrate the amazing culture in all of NM's magnificent Pueblos! read more

I had a fantastic time here at Indian Pueblo Kitchen. I came twice for the elk chili and sweet bread, which is fantastic. The blue corn muffins and bread were also delicious and great to try. Everyone is nice and there is a great museum, gallery, and cultural center attached that is sure to be a great time for friends or family. I went alone, of course, but I still had a great time enjoying all the days activities. I really appreciate being able to experience Indian/Indigenous American/ Native American cuisine and culture. read more

The blue corn waffles and chicken was the best! ..........................,,..,,, Relaxed dining experience! read more