We went in with a rather large group on a Friday night. Our wait was about 30 minutes, but well worth it. The chips and salsa are quite delicious and have a good spice level. I had a skinny margarita and the two taco plate with chicken. Everything on the plate was fantastic. Don't skip the sopapillas for a wonderful sweet treat at the end of your meal. read more

Sadie's - Margarita - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The food is incredible if you like simple, Mexican/Tex-Mex food. For the price, you get an enormous portion of food that comes with unlimited chips and salsa, as well as sopapillas and honey for dessert. Be prepared to wait as the restaurant is always busy. Luckily, staff are incredibly friendly and quick, so you don't feel like you wait that long at all. We were seated and had an excellent meal. I suggest going with the combination plate if you want to try different items. Definitely make sure to try both their green and red hatch chile. Overall, this was a really satisfying experience from start to finish. read more

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Food is delicious here & large portions! Ordered cheese enchilada plate with red & beef taco plate. Tacos were stuffed with meat & very tasty. Papitas & Beans are really good. The salsa & chips are bomb!! Will be back. read more

Sadie's is always a go to place when you want good, tasty and authentic New Mexico cuisine. The red chile is consistently good and delivers the right amount of punch. They aren't shy about quantities either. Portions are more than I can usually handle and sometimes enough for a late night take home snack. read more

I placed a pickup order online for Chile rellenos, and paid $5 more to add an extra rellenos. I also got guacamole. I was sure to click "cutlery" as I was taking it to Encompass Health where I was sitting with my elderly Mother. They didn't add the extra relleno I paid for, and the one they did give me was 80% dough/masa! The guac was teeny compared to the boatload of chips! There were barely any beans and no rice. The entire bottom was filled instead with small diced potatoes. I paid $35 for breading, chips, and potatoes! The red salsa was the only good thing. read more

Luis was a terrible server from the start. We had asked to switch from a table to a booth which seemed to bother him. He took our orders with zero professionalism. After taking our orders he brought out our food but we never saw him again until we got the bill which another server had to tell him to bring us. Johnny on the other hand who wasn't our server but refilled my mothers drink, brought us to go containers, informed us that the red chili had flour and went and got Luis to bring us our bill was extremely helpful and professional. I really wish I would have had cash to give him. Even though he wasn't our server, he was the one that took care of us, had he not, we would still be sitting there waiting. Luis walked past us at least five times without checking on us. I informed one of the managers right as we were walking out about how terrible the service was. My mother enjoyed the food which is the only reason for the additional star. read more

Nostalgic visit to Sadie's, was a top favorite two decades ago when I lived here. Here on for Balloon festival Friday and it was a 25' wait. Odd as they left many tables open. Maybe a strategy for to little help and food speed. After seating decided to spring for the house margarita, a mistake that was a total disappointment. Chips and Salsa rocked as was the service from our waiter! Had a brisket enchilada plate, maybe it was my nostalgic memory that made me disappointed in the enchilada as well. Even the Sopapillas was less than I expected. Drinks, and food made this for a overall MEH experience. read more

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I was hankering for a tamale and heard that basically everything here is delicious so I ended up ordering a tamale a la carte with all the toppings, which also came with two sopapillas. I've had tamales from all sorts of places, but never had a tamale made without masa. The tamale I received was just ground beef wrapped in a flour tortilla...it was basically a burrito. I thought they may have made a mistake but even across the cardboard cover was written "tamale." Weird, it tasted okay for what it was, but was not what I expected and unfortunately didn't satisfy my tamale craving 2/5 The sopopillas were pillowy soft and delicious! They came with a side of honey for dipping. 5/5 The takeout window is separate (on the other side of the building) from the dine-in main door. read more

Sadie's - Sopapilla with honey (comes as side with tamale a la carte) - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Food was amazing. Service was spectacular. And the vibes were vibing perfectly. Loved their Valentine's themed drinks so much I tried more than one! Will be the first stop we make when back in town read more

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Accidentally wrote 2 reviews in my notes so including both. Had the best time at dinner. All staff was super friendly and welcoming since the moment we walked it. Kailey was so hands-on, checking in on us, providing drink and food suggestions, and answering all our questions. She was sweet and caring. Ventura assisted in serving our plates. The queso definitely stole the show though. Salivating just thinking about it. Thanks for a great experience. -@angelepatino Biggest THANK YOU to Kailey who is super amazing at her job. From checking in on us frequently, getting us everything we wanted, making suggestions, and being so down-to-earth. She knows her menu and she was super sweet. It was my first time visiting Albuquerque or New Mexico and she is one of the reasons I have a good impression of the city and state. Staff greeted us at the front desk, we were seated almost immediately, and multiple staff helped us/Kailey throughout. A true example of team work. read more

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I was pretty excited to come to Sadie's. This was my first time in Albuquerque and first dining experience at a New Mexican restaurant. I came here with a group of 20 for dinner on a Tuesday. The food was ok. Thank you to my fellow Yelpers for recommending the shredded beef brisket dinner. Because of that, I enjoyed my food moreso than my fellow coworkers. The shredded beef brisket with green chile was probably the best thing on the menu. Having a little tolerance to spicey foods, I was concerned when I saw "chile" on the menu. But as I found out, the green chile was more flavor than burn my tastebuds heat. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I got a healthy portion of brisket that could be split into two meals. The brisket was tender and the green chile added flavor that the rest of my meal lacked. I'm used to beans and rice with my entree, not potatoes. My coworker asked for rice instead of potatoes and was told that rice is not on the menu. Not a huge deal breaker for me. Maybe it's an Albuquerque thing so... when in New Mexico. Just a heads up to Cali diners. Let's talk about the beans. I want to say they were al dente. I'm used to soft beans. These still had a little crunch to them. The cheese, although smothered on top of my beans, was a basic yellow cheese with no flavor. The potatoes were meh. They tasted like frozen potatoes that were slighted fried. Could have passed on those too. The service was disappointing. Our coworker who recommended Sadie's said the restaurant didn't allow her to make reservations for our large party. We waited over 45 minutes for our waitress to take our order. By the time our food came to our table, we were there for an hour and a half. I don't recommend coming here if you have a large party. What I did like is we each got our own bills which made paying easy. No battle of the 20s or cards. read more

Sadie's - Shredded beef brisket with green chile, beans and potato. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We were only in Albuquerque for one night and the food here made me wish we were there for longer. After driving all day we wanted something quick and easy but also wanted something good. Sadie's read more

On our last night in Albuquerque, we stopped by & grabbed take out from Sadie's. This was another Mexican restaurant that I had heard great things about & wanted to try before we left. I was pretty full from the other foods we had throughout the day. I ordered a bean taco, which was more like a bean tostada! It was PACKED with lettuce, beans, cheese, tomatoes. I really liked this taco & it was plenty for me to eat. We ordered some chicken nachos as well which came with all the items on the side. I ended up putting some of the guac & sour cream on my taco/tostada. I ordered the red & green sauce mixed which is called Christmas sauce. It was way too spicy for me. I wish I could handle heat a little better than I can. I'll need to build up my spicy tolerance levels before going back to New Mexico! We ordered sopapillas as well. My first time officially trying the famous sopapillas from New Mexico & they didn't disappoint! They were similar to a scone but thinner, we put honey inside them. They were the perfect dessert. Definitely cannot wait to go back here & try it with an empty stomach! read more

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They have a wonderful ambiance on both the inside and outside. The food was delicious and there are so many choices for margaritas it is great! It's Tex mex style of Mexican food and the famous chile edit on to food from New Mexico is great. If you are unsure on the spice level of chile you can handle I recommend getting it on the side. They give you honey for free sopillas which are amazing. They are soft and warm and perfect for after dinner. The service was super fast. I was so surprised when the food came out. The servers were all nice and helpful for us first time visitors! I would def go back! read more

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Service is great food is excellent. My goo to place for Mexican when we have visitors. Coupons make it a great deal as well. One of these v days I'll try a desert but as if n I w I fill up on the meal read more

Long time Albuquerque resident, first time visitor to this restaurant. The interior is beautiful with southwest decor and paintings of the original location. It was inviting and comfortable. We were greeted with a big plate of chips and salsa. The salsa was very spicy and flavorful. I enjoyed it, though it was too hot for my husband. I ordered the lunch special combo 1 with a chicken taco, chile relleno, and beef enchilada. Omg, I am hsually not a huge fan of ground beef dishes, but the spicy beef featured in the enchilada was the best I had ever had. I was very impressed. The taco shell was delicious, the shredded chicken was pretty good, and the aged cheddar cheese was great. Service was exceptional! Not only was our waitress extremely gracious, but the host was so sweet in offering to get the door on our way out because we had our infant with us. The constructive criticism I would like to share is that I was disappointed in the portion of garnish provided when I requested lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Our waitress had to go get another plate of garnish. Also the unsweet tea had loose tea leaves in both glasses I was provided. Last, my husband ordered his dish without cheese and had to send it back to the kitchen when it came out wrong. Otherwise, I would be happy to come back here again!! Price for lunch was not unreasonable, too read more

Sadie's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Their queso is to die for! We take all of our visitors and guests here whenever they're in town. The portion sizes are large, which is great for leftovers! The service is really fast and they serve the full menu at the bar too if you're not able to wait for a table. read more

Well this place is a classic traditional place in ABQ. I've been here twice in the last month visiting here. First time was better then second time. What's upsetting is seeing all the employees eating in the area they do desserts. Eating food while serving food and making desserts. . Other than that solid place and food. read more

Sadie's - Burrito Christmas style - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Look, this place is really tasty. I got the fajitas and decided to do something a little crazy and I put steak and refried beans inside of one of their complimentary sopapillas. What a treat! read more

Too bad their patio was closed because I came to NM to find some heat. But they more than made up for it with their food. Spicey and delicious! read more

Sadie's - Shredded Beef Brisket Enchiladas! Wow, so good. Even the beans are amazing! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food and salsa too spicy. Service was okay. I would have liked the sop later not with our dinner.

A lot of food, not much taste. Services was ok. The staff needs training. Nice place, not much to talk about.

Everything was awesome. Fast service, lively atmosphere. Even though it was hopping so was the service. We were exhausted from a long day of traveling and hungry. We ordered within minutes and the food arrived within 5-10 minutes. Excellent salsa and chips. I have no photos but I definitely would return. These guys rock. The food was excellent and on point. I had the stuffed chile . I couldn't finish it all. In fact as I was looking around everyone had togo boxes. It's a lot of food and excellent prices. also I had the Marble Brewing cervesa. Loved it!!! read more

Hadn't eaten at Sadie's in a few years. The salsa in the restaurant is still one of the best around. I ordered the enchiladas with red and green. A bit disappointing as they were really skimpy on both red and the green. This led to some drier enchiladas and a lack in the flavor I remember from my many visits in the past. In contrast, I ate the same dish recently at El Pinto. Their enchiladas were loaded with both red and green and I believe to have superior flavor profiles and appropriately prepared. Probably won't be going back but I'll continue to buy their great salsa read more

It like the Olive Garden of NM food. Sometimes you really want that. Other times you don't. read more

Sadie's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Poor service felt totally disrespected ignored. Food was okay. Ordered a michelada and it was the worst . Waiter never came back one we ordered our food except to collect the bill. We asked for a take home box and he never returned. read more

My experience is another positive one. For visitors and locals, this is a place to come for local food. There are a few locations around town but they stay true to New Mexico cuisine served in Albuquerque. We came for lunch; so filling, only needed a light snack for dinner. I had the Sloppy Jose, and the chili really punches up the flavor. Must finish with a sopaipilla. The honey is already on the table! read more

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I first reviewed Sadies back in '17... I don't give 5 stars often but they earned it. Whenever I'm in town I gotta go. Portions will hurt you if you get carried away with the chips & salsa. The service was fast and I think every member of the staff thanked me and had positive vibes. Today I had a chili relleno and tamale combo, excellent as always. Give them a try and see for yourself. read more

Sadie's - Closeup Tamale - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Love there Salsa and fresh chips as well as great food and drinks! Great happy hour meeting up with friends and family! read more

I love Sadie's and have been a regular for many years! Service is hit or miss unless you get one of three or four servers. Our favorites are Alondra and Jordan though so we always ask for one of them. Food is delicious and Chile is hot! Did I mention I love Sadie's? read more

I had the spicy adovada ribs and they are not kidding. Baked pork ribs in red sauce. I also ate a basket of so papillas with honey so I had to eat the rest for breakfast with eggs. Make sure you get it with the beans and potatoes. read more

We ate at Sadie's twice, the first for takeout on our first night in NM and then lunch on our last day to meet friends. Our takeout order was incorrect, one dish included beans when we specifically Indicated no beans. I called the restaurant once we discovered the issue and they credited that item but that left me with no dinner for that night. My husbands food was ok and my kids quesadilla was basic. We returned after hearing so many good reviews and met friends there. My kid has a gluten allergy which we were very specific about when ordering yet the server brought out a dish that was clearly not gluten-free, he's lucky we realized it before the first bite. My food was bland compared to the other food we ate in NM. We wouldn't return here next trip and we don't recommend. read more

Sadie's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Love all the food that is available in the restaurant and especially they take home bottles of salsa the service is amazing and the plates are so big they make you want to eat more and take them home I will be coming back soon just love it. Great Job read more

I love green chiles and this place hit the mark. New menu item green chili poutine was fantastic! The green chili gravy sauce was outstanding. Salsa and margaritas were all excellent. read more

Sadie's - Green chili poutine - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A friend insisted we visit Sadie's on our first trip to Albuquerque. Thankfully we heeded that advice and had an excellent vegetarian meal of Sopapilla and Chili Relleno. The ambience and service were also excellent. Very attentive and quick. Hopefully we'll get another opportunity to visit Sadie's. read more

Very good food. Excellent service, staff super nice, friendly. Food is authentic New Mexico variety. Margaritas were perfect too. Chips were okay. Try the fried peppers everyone loved them. read more

Sadie's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I really want to like this place more. My husband would likely pick it every time we want New Mexican food. I love the margaritas, probably my favorite thing. But I don't love the chile sauces, which is smothering if not ordered on the side. And I don't care for papas that usually accompany. Last time I ordered the taco salad with beef, which will probably be a go-to when I concede to my DH. Most dishes are huge! read more

We came here at Sadie's and the front service was nice sat down pretty fast are server was nice and friendly and the salsa and the green and red chile enchiladas is the best in New Mexico! read more

Sadie's - Enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Thursday night in ABQ....we decided to take ourselves out to dinner at a location we had never been to before; SADIES on ACADEMY. WELL! What a fabulous dinner it was, with all the ambiance we could have hoped for. I have never in my lifetime (and I've been around the block a few times) had such awesome FISH TACOS.... they were out of this world...the fish was encased in a delectable crunchy crust, that opened up into the most delectable, light, moist, flaky, white fish. The drizzle of a yummy, creamy sauce...the crunchy cabbage in a corn shell and last but not least??? a good swig of Presidential Margarita! FOODIE HEAVEN people...you must have these FISH TACOS! My husband had a combination plate...and get this folks, I think it's so BRILLIANT...at SADIES on ACADEMY? You get to choose what your combo plate is made up of...choose two or three options and viola! the combination plate of your dreams arrives! My hubby had a chili relleno, beef taco and chicken enchilada...where he put all that food I don't know. He said it was so good, so perfectly prepared, that he was not going to leave one thing on his plate! We had such a great time. All the wait staff here are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere makes everything feel very festive and happy. The booth we sat in was lovely and private...and we felt as if we were celebrating something special. As it turns out, we were...we were CELEBRATING the JOY of finding SADIES on ACADEMY! Fabulous food, beautiful location with great people...it simply doesn't get better than that!!! read more

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AWFUL!!! After much research on authentic New Mexican food we were excited to find Sadie's- the reviews were good. The food was TERRIBLE! We both ordered the small combo- chili relleno, enchilada and taco. Everything arrived barely luke warm. None of the cheese was melted, Their signature potatoes rather than rice was unseasoned and stone cold. The beef (mixed with pork) was also cold and inedible. I left a barely touched plate- the fans swirling at vortex speed only made my cool meal COLDER! if I could leave a zero star I would!!! read more