Purchased an xl bag, the meat tasted odd. It must have been a bad batch, it tasted funky. I was kinda surprised because I have purchased Jerky from this place before and never had an issue. I called the store, talked to Mike. I asked if could exchange it, he said no. I lost $50 bucks and they lost my business. Buyer beware! read more

Mike's Jerky - Do Christmas flavor. - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Best Beef Jerky in ABQ. Lots of great options. Best seasonings and flavors. Mike is a super nice guy and is knows all things beef.

Mike's Jerky is an all-beef jerky shop with solely in-house selections. They specialize in super thin-sliced jerky pieces that come with a variety of flavors divided in-store by heat level. Usually I don't enjoy very dry jerky, but because this is thin-sliced, there's a satisfying snap when you break off a piece and crunch when you bite into it. I'm converted. I've tried the lemon pepper, mild red chile, and teriyaki. The first two were delicious! The teriyaki used a thick-cut chewier, softer preparation. I liked the taste but not necessarily the consistency. If you are a jerky fan, go check them out! You'll enjoy them. read more

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This jerky is so good! I've never been to the store, but I started ordering it online because I was interested in the crispy style. My initial order was for the green chile and the teriyaki. I didn't realize the teriyaki wasn't the crispy kind until I received it. They do have it listed on the about our jerky section of the website, but I feel like there should be a bold disclaimer on the teriyaki page as it's the only one that's a thicker and chewier jerky. It was fine, but I won't order it again. For my most recent order I got three large bags of the green chile and it's so addicting (I'm actually eating it right now). I bought three because the shipping is pricey, but they were running a discount so I thought it made it worth it to buy a few bags. It would be great to see them offer free shipping over a certain price because it's hard to justify spending that much on jerky, but I try to make it so that I can buy in bulk to even it out. On my next order I think I'll need to try some more flavors, but I feel like the green chile will always bea. favorite. read more

One of the best and honest beef jerky around. It's made in house so I know there is no bullshit in the beef jerky. Also he has so many tasty flavors!! If you aren't sure which flavor you want, I suggest you go to his shop and ask for a sample. All of his flavors are awesome imho. legit!!!! read more

The jerky is excellent. It's thin and crispy with a nice beef flavor, not sweet or wet like convenience store jerky. Will def be reordering. Large selection. Mike was super helpful and let us sample a variety so we could try before we buy. read more

I recommended this place because they are F-in GOOD! What else can I say?? The Chicago smoke is one of my favs and husband lives the chewy teriyaki! read more

The one star is representative of the poor customer service exhibited by an employee at Mikes Jerky. In the past, the jerkey is really good and these are the items purchased by the smaller bag. The Spicy jalapeño was really good and I wanted to get more. Driving to Mikes Jerkey and pulling up, I was ready to get additional bags to enjoy. Walking in and finding what I wanted, the clerk behind the counter picked out what I wanted. He then advised the bigger bag would save money with the purchase instead of purchasing a few small bags. I appreciated the help and advice and bought the big bag. Once home, I couldn't wait! I opened the bag to enjoy the jalapeño jerkey. It was stale, not as hot as the previous small bag and just tasted ..........bad! Maybe it was just that one piece.... Nope! A few samples from various locations within the bag were all equally dissatisfying and tasting like the rear end of a camel! I went to the website to contact them and see what could be done. On the website, it states they would return any product that was open, torn, or not to the liking of the purchaser. Splendid! I drove across town and arrived at mikes jerkey the next day and expressed what happened with the purchase. I showed my receipt and the clerk behind the counter was less that professional, much less nice! All said there's nothing he could do and I told him about what the website stated. "Not sure what to tell you but that's not my problem". NOT MY PROBLEM!!!!! Then he pointed down at a small sign in the showcase that said "no refunds, no exchanges". This is classic bait and switch! I would much rather buy local but with this, I will NOT be back and I WILL everyone about this! What a shame! Avoid this place! OH YEAH!!! The big bag was packaged June of last year! They just want to get rid of old inventory!!! read more

Mike's Jerky - Old ass stale jerkey! - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I am completely disgusted and frustrated with the way Mikes does business! Today I bought jerky at the wine festival...1- they should inform customers that their teriyaki jerky looks nothing like the other beef jerky they sell...2- I used my debit card for my purchase and they forged my name... This is not good business practice!!! If you look at the second photo... You can clearly see that the teriyaki looks like shit nuggets, versus the jerky on the right! I have every intention of calling them tomorrow... But I cannot condone this kind of business! They will NOT get another dime from me!! read more

Mike's Jerky - Here is my FORGED signature! - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I can't believe I've never written up a review for Mike's, I've been a patron for years now. I love the green, Santa Fe and the Black Pepper but all the varieties are solid choices. Just sitting here writing this down has made my mouth salivate. I've been a patron since they first opened and every Christmas I go in and grab a few bags to give away for the world's larges gift exchange (Secret Santa) as well as a few special friends. The owner and his wife are great and he's even offered to add a bit of extra garlic to a bag just for me as I always look for the most garlic covered batch. I have sampled all the flavors and they're all great but nothing beats a giant bag of green in my eyes. I think I'm going to have to stop by and grab a bag later this week....Yep definitely think that's gonna happen. read more

You can never go wrong with Mike's Jerky if you love a good healthy snack. It's good for you and made to perfection. Once you try this jerky you'll be hooked. They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from and it's easy to get your hands on online and in their store. Grab some for roadtrips, home and work. Great for gift baskets and stocking stuffers as well. My favorite of course is the green chile flavor. Followed by garlic salt and sriracha. You have to go in and find your favorite from the many flavors they sell. They've also been featured on the Travel Channels show, Delicious Destinations. Great family and employees. You won't be sad you tried it read more

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More flavors then you can shake a stick at. The flavors I choice were all good and a couple great but the guy helping me acted like he was doing me a favor. After I made my purchases he went to his car so maybe it was his break time. But, how would a customer know that? read more

delicious jerky! Loved mikes and Shauns service. i ordered green chilie and the Santa fe. I will definitely be ordering more!! Thank you guys !! read more

Hands down the best beef jerky I have ever eaten in my life the only place I will ever recommend or buy beef jerky from for the rest of my life!!!! read more

Mike's Jerky - Best beef jerky ever in the world hands down the only place I will get beef jerky from for the rest of my life!!!! - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Incredible jerky. The thin and crispy feel is very quickly overcome, and I now love it! It takes 3chews before the jerky hydrates and the chew changes. read more

Mike's Jerky - Classic green chili, felt like medium heat with inctrdible flavor. And Santa Fe...felt mild/medium with a great flavor - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've been coming here for years now. Anytime I am looking to satisfy that craving for beef jerky, Mike's always delivers. They have so many flavors to choose from. I usually go with the Santa Fe and Black Pepper as my favorites but rest assured I have tried all of them and they are all great. They are always very helpful and have samples so you can pick and choose what your favorite may be before you buy. I will continue to come as often as I can!! read more

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I'm a born and bred NY'er. Never lived a day of my life off the north east coast. Mikes Jerky is UNBELIEVABLE. I mean seriously it converted my girlfriend from vegetarian (no joke!). It's so far from your typical rubbery supermarket jerky. My mother sends me this stuff in the mail maybe once a month and it's like Christmas when it come, and speaking of Christmas they have a flavor called Christmas which is a New Mexico treat! It's my favorite and kinda right up the middle on heat. Definitely a nice little tingle on the tongue but nothing so hot you lose the flavor of the meat which is AWESOME. This jerky ruins all other jerky. How this isn't a nationally distributed, "supermarket branded" jerky I'll never know. If there was more than 5 stars I'd give it. read more

Mike's Jerky - Just a few of the flavors I've tried. Pineapple habanero is HOT. But the rest are just absolutely incredible for pretty much anyone. - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We came by Mike's looking for a very specific kind of jerky - Sriracha. Well, unfortunately, we didn't find it. But, they have sooooo many other flavors, we found a couple of others that we got anyway. We tried a couple of samples as well. The bacon flavor was quite good. Not a bacony as I might want, but it had a good smoked flavor and saltiness. We had to also try the green chile of course. It was very good - you could taste the beef and the green chile, and it had a very nice but not overwhelming heat. They only have beef, fyi. This is a tiny little place, but man, they have a HUGE selection! If you like jerkly or want to send a gift, give Mike's a try. read more

Perfect for me! Finding the right consistency in beef jerky can be hard! Mike's Jerky is that for me! Not too thin, not too thick, and flavor throughout each piece of beef! Rather from the store or a public event in the southwest, I have always had a great experience with the staff and their service! With so many flavors to choose from, I always get a chance to try something new. I like when establishments think outside of the box like this one! read more

Mike's has some of the best jerky in town. The butter mesquite is amazing! The jerky is nice and crispy. The flavors also are not overwhelming and just the right heat for the spicier varieties. read more

I love Mike's Jerky!! Lots of flavors and I have not been disappointed in any of them. Customer service is always great and I believe it's the best jerky in Albuquerque. read more

I discovered Mike's by seeing them featured on a Food Network show, I think it was Andrew Zimmerman. We went online and ordered the Green Chili Jerky, we love it, the flavor is unique with just the right amount of heat and the texture of the thinly sliced jerky is great. read more

Mike's Jerky is THE best! Thin, full of flavor, soooo yummy! And he has so many flavors to choose from! My favorite is the green chile but I love the pepper too! read more

The owner was so kind and allowed us to get large samples to make sure that we were able to get a flavor that was just right. Threw in even more samples for free! The jerky is unique in both flavor and textures. I would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

DONT TRY THIS... STAY AWAY...Started off innocently enough... A gift of Mike's Green Chili Jerky for my birthday.. thin, crispy, flavorful.. the bag was not put down until empty. Did I honestly eat an entire bag? I was in denial. flash forward 4 years.. I'm in Albuquerque literally in the streets (driving to Menaul) looking to score some. It's my birthday, and nothing matters to me but finding my next bag. I'm ashamed of the person I've become. I will stop at nothing to get my fix. It didn't help matters when I walked in..I begin shaking (kinda giddy like the Griswolds arriving at WallyWorld) I walk over and I'm greeted by one of Mike's dealers.. she is ALL too ready to offer me free samples of Mike's latest batch...I walk out with over$150 of it. I believe Mike sprinkles crack on this stuff! I realize I have a serious problem. I can't stop. Now I'm hooked on other batches Mike makes.. I need help...Mike help me!! read more

Mike's Jerky - I believe this stuff is sprinkled with crack... don't try this.. it's dangerous. I'm unable to stop!! Help me, Mike! - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lots of flavors to choose from there is no doubt about that. The jerky is bland and ridiculously over priced!! I have been wanting some for awhile and haven't had a chance to go to my regular spot so saw this place and decided to try. I paid $6 for a bag of about 3 pieces no bigger than a $1 bill! I don't recommend this place at all! Again, over priced and under flavored! read more

A phenomenal selection and high quality. A super friendly staff even when it's busy. It was my first time there but several people came in that were definitely regulars and my reception was just as welcoming as theirs. You better get in there and get yourself some of New Mexico's best jerky! read more

On Saturday during a happy family time at 2022 Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest in EXPO NM Home of the New Mexico State Fair these ugly men were rude, hateful, unprofessional! I refuse to ever buy beef jerky from them! And I can spend money on beef jerky too! Besides, their's isn't all that! And it was marked $7 bag snd the man with glasses was saying $6 ‍ read more

THIN AND CRISPY with LITTLE INGREDIENTS!! Totally diet worthy!!! We ordered 4-1lbs bags of Green Chile for our family and friends to mule to us when they visited and Mike was so generous he threw in 3 extra little bags of Chicago Smoke, Lime Pepper, and Santa Fe!!! Thank you so much Mike!! Your jerky is truly delectable!! read more

I live downtown Chicago, so my jerky selections are pretty much none. I have been tasting jerky since I landed in AQB and so far this is my favorite. I went to the store with my dad and picked up a few bags. The service was great. I got a bag of the pineapple habanero which is hot but delicious. Green and red chile and the Cajun are also awesome. I am so glad I can order through the website so I can keep a steady supply of this delicious stuff around. read more

I have been ordering online from Mike's Jerky for years. The beef jerky is very flavorful and unique. It's brittle texture moisten quickly and the flavors are all complimentary to the meat. Green Chile is there signature flavor 8t has a bit of kick but nothing that is outlandish. If you want outlandish the El Diablo and Habernero pull no punches which is refreshing. The Bacon jerky which is beef flavored with Bacon isn't spicy but it's just good. I highly recommend them. Also if you can stop by the store. You can try the different flavors out. Something you may want to do if you don't like spicy food. I live in San Francisco and it was fun to drop in. read more

LOVE love love this jerky!!! New Mexico style is the best of all kinds, and they do the best one! I've tried several different jerky companies from NM, and this one beats the rest! I'm a purist, so I always order the salt, but they have so many other flavors. Don't hesitate to buy this wonderfully crunch yummy natural jerky. You won't be sorry! read more

Mike's jerky is hands down the best jerky I have ever had. I live in another state now and when my family ever asks me what I want for gifts, I tell them Mike's jerky !! They don't disappoint read more

Mike's Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The best Jerkey in the world!! Mike is one of the coolest and generous people you can find, it was a pleasure meeting him in person!

A friend recommended Mike's. I prefer the dry jerky sold at Mike's rather than the greasy meat sold in grocery stores. I also like spicy jerky. For my very first order, I decided to order Pineapple Habanero and Hot Sauce. WARNING: The Habanero is HOT. I've ordered similar products from other (lesser) Jerky companies and this is the grand champion of hot! I also loved it once the fire went out. This is some of the best jerky I've had. I also ordered the Hot Sauce flavor and it was just as yummy although quite a bit milder. I am now a fan! There are so many choices for different flavors. I am now a customer and will back to re-order on the website soon to experience all of the different jerky options. read more

Mike's is a great local business that has an awesome product. Whenever you go in you are always treated just like family. You can sample any of the jerky which takes the guess work out of picking your favorite flavor. Mike's jerky isn't like anything that's sold in your local stores. You can select a number of different flavors. My favorite is the pineapple followed closely by bacon. You can also get your throw back favorites like pepper & teriyaki. Stop by Mike's for some delicious jerky , while supporting a local business. read more

Living in Las Vegas nv, a friend brought me back some green chili jerky. OMG. Exactly how I love it, thin, dry and full of flavor not to mention done heat. Finished the two bags right then and there, got online and ordered more. Got it in hand in less than a week. The best period. read more

Mikes has the best beef jerky ever!!! Their awesome customer service is unparalleled!!! Mike's is always a must stop when I'm in ABQ!! Some of our favorites are the Mike's ma-steak, garlic pepper, and the green chile lemon pepper. Their selection is amazing, something for everyone!! Healthy snack for everyone in the family. read more

Seen it on bizarre foods and knew I had to check it out. I wasn't disappointed. I absolutely loved the jerky. I plan on stopping there again

Bland flavors and they canceled my return request. Poor quality control. Was told the white spots was moisture/fat. Moisture/fat does not have legs coming off it. Its mold. Bought when it showed up in facebook feed and will never do that again. read more