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    Kiva Cafe

    4.1 (150 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carne Asada Fries
    Majae C.

    Ordered Asada Fries (cooks in the back joking about just throwing some onions on top) forsure a discriminatory cafe, don't go if possible. Main cook didn't even try to hide how he felt when I walked in, looking angrily at me, yet openly laughing, smiling and talking about playing with my food when he looks away, he then threw my food on the serving counter with the lid open. They refused to give me a refund and acted like this was a regular plate instead of just getting me a new plate or getting me a refund. I refused the food don't know what could've been done to it, and I'll be contacting my bank to issue a refund.

    Scream Q.

    So glad I stopped here on my cross country road trip. It was fast, and some of the best enchiladas I've ever had in my life. SPICY! And perfect. So affordable and big portions.

    Cindy H.

    I called ahead because I was in a hurry today. When I arrived the hostess was very nice and brought me my order. It was hot and delicious. The little cafe does get busy so if you are in a hurry call in your order. This time I purchased the chili relleno dinner with the free sauce. If you don't like hot spicy I would try the red sauce. The sopas were delicious!! I also ordered fry bread. .

    Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito, Christmas style.
    Rob S.

    Watch out, look out; more amazing food ahead. On our return trip we stopped by Kiva for breakfast to see if the food was standard in quality during different services. The carne asada breakfast burrito was calling to me. Unable to resist, I placed my order. Out came the mother of all breakfast burritos! Just see the picture. I had it Christmas (red & green chili) style. The green chili is superb! Just the perfect amount of flavorful heat. The red sauce was good, I just preferred the green. Inside the burrito there was delicious carne asada, eggs, hash browns and cheese. Combined it was epic! I am now fully powered to continue the drive! If on a road trip and you are around Milan, swing by and grab something to eat at this unassuming cafe!

    Fajitas burrito.
    Ali M.

    Outside of this place looks nice. Food is ok. Service sucks. I ordered a fajita burrito and a small coke to go. The girl asked if I wanted any sauce on the side. I said yes. The older came to $17. I gave her a $20 and told her to keep the change. 15 minutes later I went and picked up the order. When I got to the car, the side of sauce was not in the bag. I ran back in the store and asked her for the side of sauce. She says, "sorry I didn't charge you for that. Would you like me to charge you now?" I told her I left my wallet in the car. She says sorry. I asked if they have any hot sauce? She says only in bottles if you dine inside. None to go. Seriously? They're that cheap that she couldn't just give the sauce and was going to make me run back to my car? And to make matters worse, the burrito wasn't even that good. The fajitas was like chewing gum, and without the sauce it was very plain. I don't recommend this place at all. Seriously, you can do way better at Taco Bell.

    Asada Burrito Plate

    So many things went wrong here. The food was completely bland, with no seasoning at all. The rice was so dry it had hard pieces, and the beans were just as bad. The asada had no flavor, was overcooked, and dry. When I ordered a Coke, the cup was packed with ice to the point where I could see right through the drink. I also asked for salsa and limes on the side, but even after my food arrived, I was still waiting. I had to get up and ask for it myself, only to later find out I was charged extra for the salsa. The café looks like it has been around for a long time, with vintage photos on the walls, but unfortunately, the food quality does not make it worth dining in. If you decide to eat here, I'd recommend checking your receipt before paying. Personally, I wouldn't recommend this place at all.

    Carne Adovada Burrito....excellent
    Emily S.

    Have been making some trips to Grants and tried this place in a travel center. One of my favorite things is Carne Adovada, kind of a New Mexico specialty. Got the burrito ala carte and was excellent, and a good price. Sometimes the adovada can be overcooked but this was very moist with a nice spicy sauce. And the green Chile was excellent also. Will return

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    Tim S.

    Driving through while on our way east for the summer. Based just on the reviews, we backtracked four miles and we weren't disappointed. The Chili Rellanno was exactly what I needed to fortify me for the second half of our day's drive. Staff was lovely and this was a good place to stretch our legs.

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    Breakfast was gross and they serve powdered eggs when you ask for scramble. Not going back.

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    Kiva is a nice clean place. The service is great, the food is excellent and the prices are more than fair.

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    Just had a wonderful chimichunga platter. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Menu had a wide variety and the staff was very friendly.

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    The food... I very rarely give such high compliments. It is a definite must have. Any time I'm in new Mexico I will stop.

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    Best food I've eaten in New Mexico. I would not have expected the food to be this good located by a gas station. Great service as well.

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