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    Placitas Cafe

    4.3 (106 reviews)

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

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    Creamed Spinach omelette plate with ham and flour tortilla
    Heidi A.

    As always, the food is excellent! I loved my creamed spinach omelet. Omelets are naturally heavier, but this one didn't seem too heavy! The server was very kind and helpful as well! I also really like the interior. In the room we were eating, there was a beautiful mural of the desert! I love to come again for sure!

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    Erica R.

    I wish there were more places like this in Albuquerque, my experience here was so good! When you first walk in, it definitely gives off old cafe vibes. Lots of older decorations but everything came together so well. We started with the chips and salsa which were homemade and absolutely fire. I had the beef burrito with a scrambled egg added and green chili and this was one of the best burritos I have had in a while! The rest of my party also enjoyed their meals so much they couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. I will definitely be coming back here more often. If you are in the Placitas, Bernalillo area or passing through on the highway definitely recommend trying this little cafe out!

    John D.

    This is a case of following the crowd. A cold motorcycle ride brought us here. This is a relatively small place in Placitas. A quick look at the menu and I zeroed in on the Patty Melt, with a cup of Lentil Soup. The patty melt was cooked medium rare, with sautéed red onions and 2 types of cheese. The bread was not over toasted. A much different flavor. The lentil soup came loaded with beans, ham, carrots & spinach. It had great flavor. But, I was disappointed it was served lukewarm. Good food & great service made for nice stop for lunch.

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    Jawed A.

    What a fantastic find in Placitas NM. Looks small on the outside, but is quite spacious on the inside. The decor was welcoming with a lot of local art and jewelry. Service, by Savanah, was very pleasant and attentive. The food was good. A place to visit again and again.

    Rays Huevos

    Ah the Rays Huevos (say that fast three times :)). Were delicious. We had struck out at a couple of other restaurants on this trip so it was a delight to stop here and find the New Mexico food we had been missing. The green and red Chile, ah so tasty I wanted to lick my plate. Hubby got the biscuits and gravy. Again delicious. The gravy was actual sausage gravy... not the gravy where sausage was add as an after thought Also they sell art (photos, paintins, jewelry and I spotted a couple of fountain pens...which make great graduation or retirement gives. Handmade with jeweled inlay, one turquoise with dark wood was extremely fetching. It is not far from I25, look for a small shopping center on the north side of the road. Enjoy and enjoy the views.

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    Wendy A.

    I was really excited to have found one of those little gems of local flavor when this brunch option surfaced on yelp during a soccer tourney in Bernalillo. Few but great reviews, good-looking food pics, surely a best kept secret for down-home diner'ing. We entered the cafe, wide-eyed and giddy. The place was bedecked with an endless array of kookiness and fun (Even a few inconspicuously posted curse words!). We were told by regulars who noticed our lingering by the door that we could seat ourselves, and we meandered thru the place, which continued opening up to more seating. It was 1:00ish on a Sunday afternoon and the place had plenty of spots to pick from. Our waitress was no-nonsense and no-frills, a straightforward sorta gal who looks at you humorlessly in such a way that you really don't know if she wants you here or not. The older fellow who made some rounds, including delivery of food, was more amiable, looking for a giggle at his jokes. I think he might've been the jefe. I had the Sunday Benedict special that is apparently quite popular. The kids had biscuits n gravy, and enchiladas. I was so excited to dig in! Perhaps that expectation set an unfairly high bar, because It was only OK. I'm stoked they had sausageless gravy. We love some biskits n gray-gray round here. But it just wasn't fab like I thought it was gonna be. Though the enchiladas had flavorful cheese, they were very simply outfitted--two taco-sized stacked corn tortillas covered with melted cheese. Granted, the kid passes on the chile, which would probably have improved them, but I found myself struggling to explain the difference between an enchilada and a quesadilla here. Lackluster. As for the Benedict, again, only OK, though I may have rarely had such a perfectly poached egg. Beans were OK. Papitas were OK. The ice water was OK. Get what I'm saying? If the plates had been $7-8 I would've skipped to my car, smiling and pleased. However, the three set me back $30 and I shuffled out the door with a shrug. I just expected more mmmmmm and less mmmmmeh. Still, a diverse menu, efficient service, with the exception of a lengthy delay on the final check-in and bill drop (apparently you're just supposed to go up to the register without a ticket? I never even saw it!). Fun environment and a perfectly solid alternative to IHOP a few miles down the road. I might go back during the next random occasion in Bernalillo. But I'll probably try that big ol Bosque Brewery instead.

    D J.

    Great casual spot with home cooked food and friendly service. It's definitely a local hangout. The outdoor seating is perfect for dining with your pet.

    Very colorful and fun cafe!

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    12 years ago

    Great find in Placiats, NM. Atmosphere is great and wait staff is SO friendly. The Placitas Cafe Salad and Placitas Sandwich are great!

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    7 years ago

    This is the place to be in Placitas. It has good down-home cooking and friendly staff. It's very laid back and a fun place to eat.

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    10 years ago

    Great service by the owner. Had the Desert Burger. Super spicy hot as promised but delicious! Funky and fun

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    14 years ago

    Honest to God food and real live draft Guinness on tap! Frequent live music, local art and lots of conversation. This is a Must Visit Spot.

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    My informal survey places their red chile sauce amongst the top in the state.

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    10 years ago

    Great place.....great fun on Friday with band and good food! Come a few times and they will "know your name"....!

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    I came here maybe once two years ago, the experience at that time wasn't that great. Now, wow, the…read moreplace is clean there is a young man who extremely helpful. I'm not to often impressed with customer service in the town of Bernalillo, but today I was. I watched the guy constantly cleaning. When I ordered he didn't rush me, he let me know he was there to take of my needs. Then I found out why, he doesn't work this store he was only helping out. Restroom was clean, that was nice to find. Price for my meal was not over the top so I was happy about that. The drink fridge was stocked like it should be.

    We went out of our way to get Subway as an alternative to McDonalds or Burger King. The moment we…read morepulled up, two families got out and got in line. We decided to stick with the plan and waited about 30 minutes for our sandwich. In retrospect, this was dumb and put us in a time crunch. Food was to be expected -- my salad was decent with a lot of meat on it (though it could have used more lettuce) and his sandwich was tasty but dry as dust and flaked everywhere. However, Dillon, the dude behind the counter worked his tail off to help each customer, never losing patience and being kind to each person who ordered a sandwich. He was working by himself and he handled the line smoothly and efficiently. The wait was unavoidable with that many people but he dealt with it with aplomb and humor. Subway itself is only deserving of 3 stars but Dillon is a 5 star employee.

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