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    Mama's Kitchen

    4.7 (73 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Green chili burger
    Glenn M.

    Delicious! Your of us had lunch here on our way to New Mexico. What a find! Very delicious food! The service was wonderful and spot on! The ambiance is comfortable! The people working here are very friendly too! Real small town charm! Everybody loved their meal! Please see the pictures below and let your eyes do the feasting!

    Letty R.

    Enjoyed breakfast at Mama's kitchen. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. Staff were friendly. Felt like home..

    Eggs a bacon side
    Kate P.

    We were driving I40 across the United States and needed to stop for lunch. Following Google, we were directed to the opposite side of the train tracks. This became a problem as a very long train came through. We had to wait and wait and wait. That wasn't the restaurant's fault, just make sure your directions keep you on the right side of the train tracks. We were seated right away in the restaurant. Everyone was sweet and attentive. We ordered enchiladas and breakfast waffle with eggs and bacon. Just the right food for the time. We would have liked to have explored Gallup, but the road was calling. A nice respite on a long drive.

    Handheld chorizo and egg burrito
    Maegan R.

    Stopped by Mama's Kitchen during our Route 66 trip and I'm so glad we did. Had the chorizo and egg handheld burrito for breakfast and it was mouthwatering delicious. The burrito was filled with egg, chorizo, hash browns and you got to choose between red or green chile. I chose green and it was spicy and super flavorful. The staff were super friendly and service was quick. Would definitely recommend if you ever stop in Gallup, NM!

    Mama's special
    Jake T.

    Wow this place was amazing. So much food and so good. Mamas special was insane! Highly recommend.

    Cute decor, clean place
    Ginger W.

    Best breakfast in Gallup! Fast friendly service too! Eggs cooked perfectly, great biscuit & gravy! Pancakes are huge & delicious! Good coffee! If you pass thru or stay in Gallup this us your go to place! Breakfast served all day & lunch, all available till 2 pm.

    Single side pancake is huge
    Michael M.

    Great place the locals seem to know, but not obvious for travelers. There were a lot of locals and we got some looks for being strangers but no one seemed to mind us, more just curious. The food seemed to have a mix of themes from traditional diner food, Mexican, and some native Indian influences too. This added to make the recipes more interesting, fresh, and worth coming back for again. We pass through the area a few times a year, we will be coming back here next time we do.

    John P.

    Grabbed a breakfast burrito when passing thought and it some simply delicious and wow under $7. Nothing compares to NM green chillies in the food! We are planning on stopping the next time we pass through and dine in.

    The rules
    Mark B.

    My last stop at Mama's Kitchen was on a Sunday so I was prepared for a crowd and a wait. It was crowded but they had extra staff on duty and the service was fast and excellent. Got a cheese and green chili omelette with the beans. The chilies do not disappoint. Coffee was good which is kinda rare when traveling. It was so good got a burrito to go for dinner on the road. Will always come back when in the area.

    Food was off the chain. Red & green chillie was spicy. Busy & family owned. Whenever in Gallup NM we will always stop.

    Handheld breakfast burrito Two eggs and bacon

    Mamas kitchen is great, the handheld burrito is absolutely delicious, we really enjoyed the breakfast. The service is super fast and friendly and everyone is really nice

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    Good food and amazing atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Will come back again.

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    I had the huevos rancheros red & a pancake on the side & it was delicious! Also, great & friendly service...thank you! I highly recommend...

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    The food was amazing and sure affordable. Would definitely come back next time driving through.

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    Great breakfast. Very large portions. Nice staff. It's just a few blocks off the main drag.

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    Always delicious food, great customer service, love to stop here on our road trips. We will be back for sure!

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    3 years ago

    Too greasy and the food is salty. I think not for my taste and the place is dirty too. But the service is excellent.

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    Excellent food, good service and very clean. Plan on going back when we return to New Mexico.

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    Really good locally owned breakfast spot. You can tell they take pride in how well the place is maintained. A real gem. Great service.

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    Not open today. Hmm. Wish they could provide business hour information on their webpage.

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    Very good breakfast stop. Worth getting off the interstate. Looking forward to the next time we pass thru Gallup.

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    On a Route 66 road trip we stopped in to Jerry's. It's a small cafe filled with friendly locals…read moreand travelers and wonderful staff. Had to try some of their basics. I had a cheese enchilada, refried beans & rice. Had a side of chips & salsa. Husband had Jerry's open-faced burger with red and green chili. Both meals came with sopapillas. Everything was fabulous! Such a great way to get what felt like a true picture of Gallup, NM.

    Of course I found it through my fellow yelpers…read more I was looking for fry bread and this place popped up Decided to come because it has good reviews. Saw a guy eating a sopapilla outside said it was good and there were several people outside waiting so we were like ok it's gonna be good. Ordered the Sopapilia covered in red sauce because it was a popular choice. Sadly, I was disappointed. I think it would have been good by itself no sauce. Just a sopapilla by itself. In sauce was too much. The red sauce did not taste homemade. If it is I'm sorry but it just wasn't my cup of tea. The kids drummettes were fried and tasty. Other than that it was just another diner. We did meet others who said they frequent but knowing true Mexican food, it's a no go for me. Service was ok. Ambiance Diner feel. We met a guy who said there was a cafe town the road that he preferred I don't remember the name but at least I know I'm not the only one who did not enjoy it. He was also from Cali so there you go. Sorry to disappoint. Good luck finding good eats. SYOY

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    Combo Plate: Tostado, Beef Taco, Pork Tamale, Two Cheese Enchiladas, beans, rice, and Chili sauce

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    Well deserved 5 stars for the food! Everything fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and attentive…read more I had the Vegetarian Plate with 3 felafel, 2 grape leaves, hummus and baba ganoush. Everything was delicious. My friend had a schwarma sandwich in pita, which she enjoyed. For dessert, the baklava was not homemade but they had 2 kinds of imported, and we tried both. They were tasty, though not crispy. The Turkish coffee was strong snd hot, not too spiced. Definitely eat here if local, and skip the chains!

    Gallop New Mexico…read more Thank you for being so friendly! Right when we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by a very friendly girl behind the counter. She asked if we would like to eat in or takeout. We chose to eat in. We were told to seat ourselves and then she brought us some silverware, rolled in a paper napkin and some water. The restaurant is clean, other than the floors that could use a good mop. The majority of the restaurant are booths with a few tables and chairs centered in the middle. I ordered the lentil soup with pita, and my husband ordered the chicken Shawarma sandwich. The lentil soup came out right away with a large pita. The lentil soup was hot in temperature butt did not have much flavor. It wasn't bad it just could use a bit more spice. I also prefer my lentil soup to have a bit more texture. The lentils seem to be more of a purée. The pita was extremely disappointing. It was more like a soft hardtack. Very dry. Very thin. No flavor. My husbands sandwich was fine. The chicken had good flavor, as did the sauce. But again the complaint is the pita. Too dry and flavorless. The french fries were slightly undercooked but had good flavor. Aria was our waitress. Very sweet and kind. She made our experience here. The service is quick and efficient. The food is appropriately sized. Overall, I would give this place 10 stars for Service of all their employees. I would give six stars for the soup. I would give Six stars for the sandwich and fries. And the pita bread gets a one. I hope they can find a new recipe for the pita and the overall stars would be much higher.

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