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    Mama's Kitchen

    4.7 (67 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    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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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

    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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    3 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

    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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    4.5(847 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    So much food! Every local we spoke to, even hotel staff said…read moreto go to Jerry's for breakfast. The service was outstanding and the restaurant was eclectic and old but very clean. I asked the waitress which was smaller the sopaipilla or the breakfast burrito? She said the sopaipilla. Holy moly. It was stuffed with thick bacon, hash browns, eggs and smothered in red and green salsa (they call it Christmas salsa). I ended up opening it and eating the inside because it was seriously enough for 2 people. Hubs had the Eye Opener. Two eggs, Christmas salsa, hash browns and bean, served with sopaipilla. He barely finished. The coffee was so good! Best place for breakfast in Gallup.

    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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    We are visiting Gallup for the day as we head to Phoenix for the remainder of the week, and we…read morefound Fratelli's on Yelp. AMAZING! When we arrived at 6:30p the parking lot was packed - and on a Wednesday! We waited for about 20 minutes and then were seated. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which is served with warm baguette slices - perfection. For entrees we had the meatball linguine and the chicken Parmesan- meatballs are house- made and were so flavorful, chicken on the parm was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Entrees are served with a side salad and their ranch was to die for- so thick and creamy. For dessert we had the chocolate gelato, which was the cherry on top of the meal. Yum! The place stayed busy until we left around 8 - a big party was waiting to be sat. The staff are very hard workers - they were busting their butts all over the restaurant for the duration of our meal. Our server (we didn't get his name, unfortunately) was wonderful. Highly recommend, and if we're ever back in Gallup, we'll definitely grab another meal here!

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    That blackened sear served its purpose: added great flavor and kept the fish from drying out

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    4.5(250 reviews)
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    Customer service was exceptional, ensuring we had everything we needed and refill on coffee. Many…read morelocals were there to enjoy the food and appeared to be repeat customers. Pleasant environment, I especially loved the decor on the walls. The food was delicious, I had a chorizo breakfast burrito stuffed with has browns and scrambled with eggs. The burrito was smothered with my choice of green chile sauce, not spicy, however it was delicious. The whole beans served were flavorful. The other plate was the huevos rancheros with red sauce that was amazingly delicious, the kind of sauce you can eat Camarones (shrimp) à la Diabla, and the spice was just right! Coffee was delicious, not too strong or watered down, just right! I would come back to this place if I wasn't just passing thru.

    Passing through Gallup NM and found this little gem. Now if I hadn't looked up breakfast stops I'd…read morewould hand down NOT have stopped. DO NOT LET THE HOLE IN THE EXTERIOR Stop you!!!! Please stop And enjoy some amazing, traditional home cook New Mexico style food. The pancake was 2nd best that I have EVER had!! Only 1 other beats it, and I'm extremely tough on my Pancakes so the 2place in my book is huge!! I had the Huevos Rancheros. Couldn't decide on red chili or green to cover my eggs so I had both. Yummy! Both were extremely tasty! No regrets there. Beans were absolutely tasty- no cheese, just home cooked frijoles de olla which was seasoned to perfection. Hubby had the traditional eggs n bacon. Oh, and the hash browns were buttery goodness. The atmosphere was like you stepped into your family's kitchen with your cousins whippin up breakfast. Such beautiful ladies and so kind. 2 fulfilling breakfast $27. Can't beat that! And the locals, all just good positive energy!

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