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    Old Town Cafe

    3.9 (42 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Tony M.

    Was in Old Town for an event went to get a bit. First they offered free sample of a salsa to everyone except my table. That was very uncomfortable. Food took forever to come out and the tried to give another table the food Service is non existent and poor doesn't describe it. I would not want to come back and would jot recommend.

    Dijon B.

    Muffin was good not too sweet and burrito was good and right in the middle of old town near church

    Beef tacos and chicken enchilada casserole
    Isabel K.

    Delicious local food at good prices! They have a wide variety to choose from, and there is ample seating. The interior is decorated with local art, and in the colder seasons, they have a fire going inside. The service was quick and friendly. A great place to eat if you're in Old Town Albuquerque!

    Robert G.

    Came here to try the Dole Pineapple ice cream and glad we did. The service was great the other pace was amazing and the price was $4.95 each for our treats. The flavor was good and would definitely return if ever in Albuquerque.

    Pat C.

    Great little sandwich shop. Good food, big sandwiches and small prices. Lots of seating. Right on Old Town Square.

    2 Veggie tamales with pinto beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese.
    Liz A.

    This cafe has a nice open area with neat stuff on the walls to look at, my favorite was the angel wings, has a fair amount of food choices, fast, pleasant, clean, quick service. Food was a little too hot, tamales were small. I thought price was little too much for what I ordered. The cashier up front seem to be overwhelmed, with just a few people. Waited for a bag after I asked for my to go box and bag, and asked again for my bag, yelling to the ones in the back for the bag I got it after waiting for a few minutes. Not sure I would try it again...

    Came in to try their New Breakfast & the egg ham and cheese sandwich was delicious my husband tried the burrito and it was the best breakfast burrito i have tried in Old Town MUST TRY

    Tamale bowl
    Jackie K.

    Cute place. They have quite a few items on the menu that looked good. I settled on the tamale bowl and it was very good. It was late in the afternoon when we went in, so there was no crowd at all. We had some questions about the menu, and they were all answered and we were both happy with our dishes. They also had a variety of lemonades that sounded tempting, but I didn't get one. I do recommend this place and it's right by the Plaza.

    Fireplace in the corner
    Jasper D.

    Really good, food and drink were consistent. We had a bison hot dog (I know right!?!?), piña colada smoothie, Albuquerque Turkey sandwich, and churros. The hot dog was amazing and had lots of good flavor, the smoothie was fantastic as well and really brought a nice flavor and wasn't watered down. The Albuquerque turkey was the only thing that was less than ideal. The idea was good but it wasn't grilled for long enough and the turkey inside was a little cold. Although the churros were FANTASTIC they had lots of sugar but not too much. The person who took our order was very kind and answered a few questions we had about the food. The area inside the restaurant was the best part. It has a nice fireplace in the corner and lots of fun New Mexican decoration. The place has a great vibe which for me pushes it up to 5 stars. This place has a great lunch vibe and I would recommend it. (Just don't get the turkey:))

    Quesadilla

    Got it to go. Quesadilla is microwaved not grilled. Crappy. Salsa was canned like Pace from the grocery store. Forgot sour cream. Not good. Girl at counter was sweet

    Beautiful decor
    Heidi A.

    Cute little cafe right in the old town plaza! I love all the very New Mexican decor that was inside the cafe. The service was quick and great! I ordered the New Mexican sandwich and a caramel kiss latte. They were both pretty yummy! My in laws were really pleased with the ambiance and the food as well :)

    Interior
    Jay G.

    This place defintely benefits from location. The historic building is charming, and the interior is cheerful and colorful. A good selection of sandwiches, smoothies,& drinks. When we were there, service was a bit scattered, and they were down to just one functioning toilet, but I got the feeling that was an anomaly. I had a delicious cold bottle of Mexican Coke,with a veggie wrap. We could hear live music from the plaza square, where there was a classic car get-together, and various other gatherings happening. Very very heartwarming... why did town planners ever stop building these central meeting areas?!

    Mitch E.

    Excellent 1/2 Old City Sandwich and cup of Chicken Tortilla soup. Cute restaurant on the Old Town Square. Fast service. I recommend you try it!

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    Church Street Café

    Church Street Café

    3.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    well , food was good but they gave me the wrong plate instead of the one i ordered but the chicken…read moreenchiladas with red sauce was good, i ordered the combination plate ,one taco, one tamale , one beef enchilada with green sauce but instead they gave me the plate next table ordered, i noticed for the different in the red sauce but i taught it was my plate,,,

    Love the adobe decor and cacti out front! Learned this place was a residence up until 1993, when it…read morewas turned into a restaurant. The exterior and "lobby" area make it look like the restaurant is on the small side with limited seating, but it extends quite far back with indoor table options and an extensive back patio area for a nice ambiance to enjoy your New Mexican cuisine. Service was very leisurely, but we didn't mind, as we were catching up with friends who've moved to the area and haven't seen in several years. The chips and salsa aren't complementary, though the waiter made it seem that way when he casually asked if we wanted some when we were seated. Plentiful cocktail and drink menu, as well as appetizers and entrees. I was happy with my selection of Spanish/fried chile rellenos, and I had it with the salsa "Christmas style", with both green and red salsa. It was flavorful with just the right amount of heat, and the rice and beans hit the spot. I couldn't wait to take the leftovers home for snacking the next day. Kids' menu has the typical offerings, and the fries on the side are abundant. We had sopapillas (like fried dough) with honey after our entrees, which was included with the adult meals. A very nice dining experience in the historic Old Town neighborhood!

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    Seating above and below
    1/2 lb. Fajitas
    1/2 lb. Fajitas
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    Garduño's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town

    Garduño's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town

    3.2
    (228 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Food flavors were okay, but not much else was. The flour tortillas had the taste and consistency…read moreyou find straight out of the plastic bag at the supermarket. Nice choice of fancy high-end margaritas, but their mix is way too artificial tasting, without much if any fresh lime juice. The cheap margarita mix and industrial tortillas alone would have been enough to prevent a return visit. We have done so much better on previous visits here. On top of that, service was in full-on meltdown mode. Table next to us, which had been seated and served drinks before we arrived, was having words with the server about how long their food was taking. "Will it even be hot," she asked. After we had ordered and been served drinks, and ordered and been served food, they finally threw a few crumpled bills on their still-empty table and walked. My combo plate was completely wrong, and my wife's fajitas lacked the sour cream she ordered and the tomatoes and pico de gallo that were supposed to come with it. Wait staff blamed the kitchen rather than owning the mistakes on behalf of the restaurant. Took five minutes, and two requests, for my wife to even get her tiny container of sour cream. Table on the other side of us also had some problem; we heard the sever telling them that some item they ordered would be comped. They did comp my combo. But that's three adjacent tables poorly served. Not coming back.

    Was very disappointed in the margaritas, something about the mix just tasted strange. My wife have…read morethe taquitos and I had a combo with chili relleno and a hard taco. The shell was already broken when I got it and the relleno was very dry. I may go back and try this again but I won't be in a hurry

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    Decorative windows
    Steel Cut Oats
    Steel Cut Oats
    Garduno's at Old Town Patio

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    Duran Central Pharmacy

    Duran Central Pharmacy

    4.2
    (472 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We continue with the exploration of breakfast places and this time we chose Duran Central Pharmacy…read more Don't let the name trick you as it tricked us for a while. This is a pharmacy/store/diner with a very good local vibe. The pharmacy has a bit of everything, from books, jewelry, and toys, to clothing, decor, and kitchen stuff. And when we thought there was no space for a diner, we found where the magic takes place just around the corner, where we were welcomed and seated. People were friendly, kitchen staff were getting stuff out quickly, and our server was ok. Efficiency was a clear target for everyone and our food was on our table in no time. For food, our friends ordered the breakfast burritos (with red only and a Christmas version), , the hubs ordered the carne adobada, and I ordered the tamal plate with red and green, just like I like I like it . Everyone was pleased with their choices. The burritos were big and tasty. The carne adobada had a lot of deliciously marinated pork and the steamed potatoes were quite a good addition. The tortilla with butter was simple yet delicious, with a firm and thick tortilla. The tamal plate was almost perfect. The red and green sauces were amazing, but I was slightly partial to the spicier green chile sauce. The masa on the tamales was firm and good. If there was one change I would make, it would be for the tamales to have more filling. Overall, we had a good experience at a very unique place! Stop by the store to get some local products or useful things for your home.

    I have been told that this restaurant is very good but $14.80 for a cheese enchilada? There are…read moreplenty of other very good choices in Albuquerque. Mary and Tito's, Padilla's, New Mexico Beef Jerky Company, Hot Tamales, and Tomasita's. Only Sadie's and El Pinto are more expensive at around $20 for a cheese enchilada and you probably won't get complimentary chips and salsa there either. Not being cheap but for the money, I'd rather have a killer lunch at 66 Diner.

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    Dining area
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    The crew with expediter pulling hot plates from the sally, like whoa!

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    The crew with expediter pulling hot plates from the sally, like whoa!
    Indian Pueblo Kitchen

    Indian Pueblo Kitchen

    4.0
    (521 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    In the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Kitchen serves foods from or inspired by…read morethe 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.

    I expected a more authentic and distinctive dining experience after discovering this restaurant in…read morea 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.

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    Blue corn onion rings served with green chile ranch dressing & fresh homemade salsa. Photo courtesy of GlobalGumshoe.com.
    Blue corn onion rings served with green chile ranch dressing & fresh homemade salsa. Photo courtesy of GlobalGumshoe.com.
    Indian Pueblo Kitchen
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    Sixty Six Acres

    Sixty Six Acres

    4.4
    (555 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We were excited to try this new American cocktail bar. Shout out to Yelp again for the find…read more Moseyed in on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait for a table. In a rare turn of events, both kids got the same thing, the Korean chicken bites with the sauce on the side, which was a great decision bc it did have a kick to it. The chicken itself was a bit dry. Both adults also got the pork belly flatbread. I found it a bit unbalanced with too much sauce and not enough other toppings, and the base wasn't as crispy as I prefer. Speaking of crispy, we opted for the appetizer brussel sprouts, and they were a bit chewy and on the not so super crispy side. Service was fine, and glad to have a little break from heavier New Mexican cuisine on this night. Lots of variety on the cocktail and adult beverage menu too.

    Great servers! Everyone was helpful and kind so front of house manager must be doing their job!…read moreFood was delicious. Crispy Brussels sprouts had great flavor but way too much cayenne pepper (which adds nothing but heat) my husband ate them but said he would prefer less heat. I had 2 bites and gave up. Baked brie was amazing I loved the granny Smith apples! My husband loved them too. We also got the hummus duo which has dates on it and I used a date in the brie that was fantastic! I'll ask for that next time! It was the bomb. Hummus duo was good the watermelon radish was beautiful on the plate but gave both hummus a bitter flavor. Shrimp and grits. We live in Alabama currently and this was our least favorite dish of the day. Shrimp were cooked well and so were the grits but there was just something else it needed. Parmesan cheese and some onions maybe. Greek salad delicious. The flash fried chick peas made it. We needed more dressing and the wait staff was prompt and sweet about it. Spicy Lime Ceasar was ok till he requested more dressing then it was amazing. I was afraid of ordering it but the dressing wasn't too spicy . White sangria I had was disappointing it was more of a 1995 wine spritzer than a wine infused with citrus which is the very essence of sangria. It was ok and had I ordered a wine spritzer I would say yummo but I ordered sangria. Pork Belly flat bread was the winner of the night the tomato jam made that dish. I would love more on it next time but we will definitely be ordering that dish again! Yes we had a lot of left over food! But I love sampling a menu and this menu has a lot to offer. We will be back to try 4 or five other things. I look forward to my return.

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    Sixty Six Acres
    Korean Fried Chicken Bowl - yummy!
    Korean Fried Chicken Bowl - yummy!
    Fried Tofu w/peanut sauce. Good.

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    Fried Tofu w/peanut sauce. Good.

    Old Town Cafe - newmexican - Updated July 2026

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