All the way from California!! Ambiance: bright, good lighting, fresh paint, clean. Looks like locals come for a bite to eat and a lot of takeout orders. Service: when you walk in you're greeted by the person at the small pony wall. They have signs for specials and menus. You should select a table and then decide what to eat before going to the window and ordering. They do not take your order at the table. Food: very tasty and fresh. Reminds me of Tex-mex food. The beans were delicious!! The sauce they use is hot sauce thickness it was fresh and delicious. The red sauce had a kick to it. Glad we stopped in and tried it out. read more

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Stopped in after reviewing some of the posts here. The staff is super friendly, the food was average + to us. My husband is very hard to please, he had a ground beef burrito, he said he's had better. I had the two taco plate. The taco shells were the best part! The tasted fresh and coolly expertly. It was served with pinto beans, Guacamole and chips. It was a large plate, I could only eat 1.5 of the tacos, even though those taco shells were so good. Parking was tricky when we arrived. We parked out back. That back lot is fairly small. Interior was simple, but again, staff made it special, read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Dining room - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This place is amazing. Great food and wonderful atmosphere. The family there take pride in their food and it shows. They are always give lots of food with love. If you're looking for a locally owned business to support and also want some great food that'll fill your belly, look no further than Santiago's. Jason read more

I couldn't love this place any more!! The owners/staff is genuinely like family coming over and asking how I was and interested in my day!! The Christmas beef enchiladas are amazing and honestly I've never had refried beans that I could eat a meal of. The place is a homey lil hole in the wall if you haven't been there you are tragically missing out!! Ps homemade sopapillas yum 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Came for the Indian Taco, and it had lots of stuff on top. Would have liked more fry bread but honestly it was tasty and bringing the family back. Husband had the double green chill cheeseburger with bacon and loved it! It is substantial :D Went back next day for breakfast, fluffy pancakes and home made biscuits and gravy--homey and delicious! You can order breakfast and lunch anytime. Definitely a favorite now! read more

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I just went in for it to go order I got two breakfast burritos one with green one with red both sausage. I've always been meaning to go in here I just never made it over but let me tell you the place is clean the service is nice the food was made quickly and the burritos taste amazing! Please go in especially if you have time to sit there was a lot of people having a morning breakfast read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Two breakfast burritos with sausage one red one green - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is my first visit to this restaurant. After going in and looking at the menu, I put in an order and they were extremely helpful and nice.. I asked about soap appears and the guy said well the owner sitting right over there so while I was waiting for my food, I talked a little bit to the owner. His name is Jim. His real name is Santiago, but he says people calling Gemma, James.. places, clean and friendly. Everything was made to order.. I ordered a combination plate with an enchilada and taco with green chili. I also got the Mexican burger and a tortilla without the guacamole.. I was going to go for the soap of burger, but I figured the tortilla was a little bit less than the carb side. I got a container of green chili stew, which was tasty but was very thick.. the combination plate also came with the fresh soap with honey and it was. The burger was hot and tasty. Actually, it was very flavorful. I'm not gonna lie and was a little on underdone side, but it didn't even matter. I ate every bit.. I do have to add the enchilada was chicken and cheese and the taco was supposed to be beef but they put chicken in it. (was on the cold side). The people are nice and the food is good. It's definitely worth the return visit and I'd recommend this for sure. read more

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So this is a real mom and pop place. Does not stand out at all. OMG they serve spam here, that is a major plus. You order at a little window when you walk in. Then menus are on paper. They do not come to your table to take your order Have to say the food is amazing here. The food is made fresh. The owner takes pride in the food So maybe a little in the greasy side but great flavor. Inside is nothing special as it is a very plain location read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Order window - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Are you looking for a solid green Chile cheeseburger in ABQ that isn't going to leave your wallet hurting while also leaving your stomach still hungry? Then step right into Santiago's! I only came for their double green Chile cheeseburger and boy did they deliver. No one really talks much about this place. It is a hole in the wall. Private parking available outside. They also have weird hours, so please be sure to check the hours before you arrive. 110% order the green Chile cheeseburger - make it a double and you won't regret it. read more

It's crazy to think that I've lived so close to Santiago's and only recently went for the first time. It's totally your typical New Mexican hole in the wall in the best way. You can tell it ran and just has a very casual atmosphere. They have all of the essentials including green chile cheeseburgers, and great breakfast burritos. The price for a green chile cheeseburger combo was about $16 which feels a little high but so does everything else these days. Definitely way better quality than going through a drive-through somewhere. Service was fast and friendly, again they definitely have that at home feel. read more

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We've been by here 3 times on various weekdays around lunch time. Based on hours the business posted on Yelp they should be open. The hours are gone from their door sign. Don't waste your time coming by here. Who knows whether they are still in business? read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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First time here visiting from Tampa, Florida and I highly recommend everyone gives this place a try. My daughter ordered the cheese burger, husband ordered the combination plate and I ordered the tamales. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection! read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Combination plate - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We tried this place for breakfast today for the first time. I had the combination breakfast plate. The tamale was very good, the red chile was delicious. I liked their tortillas and we tried one of their biscochitos for dessert and it was great. Everybody was very friendly. read more

Excellent. Plentiful portions and fresh fresh fresh I love breakfast there. I need to try the burgers for lunch one of these days. Looks so good. read more

Food expensive and not an ounce of ambiance. Got to look at a stand of make up they sell while eating. Place was dirty and hot

The service was stellar everyone was welcoming and very communicative with each other and their patrons when ordering. The food we ate ( Green Chile Double cheeseburgers with an order of Fries to share) we are looking forward to coming back and enjoying more of Santiago's offerings!! Definitely give it a shot! P.S. The patties are large get a double if you dare! The pictures people have posted are great but man they taste better than it looked too! read more

Tried this place after hearing about it on Albuquerque Foodies page. It is a small family run business with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The table of Mary Kay products for sale in the corner of the restaurant reminded me of my childhood years. I probably should have tried the Chile relleno or enchilada, but went with the Sopa burger because I'd never tried one before. My husband got the green Chile cheeseburger. Both of our burgers were flavorful, but the meat was dry and over cooked. If I try their burger again, I would ask them for med cook on the meat. The meat patty was thicker and larger than I expected, so that was a plus. The fries were perfectly cooked! Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It was a busy place with LOTS of regulars who knew them by name. I loved the atmosphere. I will probably be back again when I'm in the area to try their other items. read more

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Please add this to your list of excellent New Mexican b'fast/lunch spots in ABQ! The menu has something for everyone -- I was in the mood for Huevos today, but not really wanting beans -- Huevos Simple, with a choice of meat instead of beans-- totally fit the bill! And many other offerings caught my eye, so I will be sure to swing back by for brunch or lunch in the near future! If you haven't tried this little Strip Mall Wonder on the west side of Eubank, just a little north of the U-Haul on Eubank and Indian School, be sure to check it out! read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Found this little hidden gem because we wanted to try something new. Boy did it deliver! It is at the end of an unassuming strip mall, right next to U-Haul so if you're not looking, you'll drive right past like we have a hundred times. The menu is simple New Mexican food done well: enchiladas, tamales, burritos, burgers, etc as well as daily breakfast and lunch specials. The green chile is roasted daily by the owner and SO delicious. Everything is hand made to order but it's no slower than any other restaurant and arrives hot! While you order at the counter and the food is brought to you, the staff was very attentive and kind. The interior is clean but nothing special; I guess the effort goes into the service and food! Sadly, the road construction is cutting into their business because access is terrible but they are hanging in there. Since they've been around since the 80's, I suspect they make it through this hiccup. Do them a favor and give them your business. You won't regret it. read more

Local family run business. Great food, great folks. We will regularly return. Highly recommended.

We drove a long way today to try a restaurant that has great reviews so we were excited about it. First off I think the service here is great with the exception of one thing, we ran out of chips not even halfway through our guacamole and we weren't brought or offered anymore. Our drinks were kept full though and that's a plus! I ordered the huevos rancheros con carne plus an extra beef patty with red chile. The red chile isn't hot but it has a good taste. The meat itself had a little aftertaste I didn't care for. Maybe the meat was old or something, maybe it wasn't seasoned enough. This plate would be great adding some beans to it. My daughter had a GCCB combo and she gave me a bite. It is a 6oz patty and it didn't have the same weird taste the hamburger patties did on my plate. Sounds weird I know but I'm being totally honest. I think the burger was good. The green chile didn't have any heat at all. She got a good portion of fries and they were ok. We love guacamole so we got a half order of chips and guacamole and there was a good amount of guacamole but very little chips. The chips were good too so I was hoping the waitress would bring or offer us more but she never did. l like the ambiance here, it has that grandmas house type of feel and the staff is very friendly. I think this place is a must visit at least once to make your own conclusions. Probably be back someday to try something else and give a fuller review. read more

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First time to Santiago's. Great quaint restaurant that is family run and owned. Owners/family were working and extremely friendly. Had a smothered breakfast burrito with red chili. It was wonderful! The flavor of chili was amazing and not too spicy. A great place to support local and family owned restaurants! read more

Stopped in to try someplace new for breakfast and WOW what a surprise! Super fresh and , authentically New Mexican food! I would have no problem recommending to anyone. The red chili was just right and perfectly complimented the huge breakfast burritos. The value of eating a fantastic breakfast for a fair price is becoming a rare occurrence as of late, so to find this family owned and operated restaurant is a joy. I will be going back many times I think. read more

This is truly authentic New Mexican food. The service was excellent and friendly. Perfect hole in the wall place with great food and great people! We will be back! read more

An excellent meal is a lot of small things done right. Santiago's excels in those regards in every way. Another important factor is consistency. They are always on point. Too many restaurants around town have become hit or miss, but I've never encountered that here. I love spots like this. Always genuinely friendly service and a home style feel. They are what makes Albuquerque cuisine truly special. Great people making great food. read more

I've eaten here several times and this place is truly a hidden gem in a little strip mall on Eubank in Albuquerque. Their green chile cheese burger is the best. I find that it rivals the famous Luguna Burger and others in the state. I highly recommend getting the fries with the burger as they are fantastic. They should teach McDonald's how to cook fries. The service is phenomenal. My drink glass never got empty. The place was clean and tended to regularly. Little information-- when you come in, go to the counter to order, instead of waiting for someone to take your order. HAVE A SEAT AND ENJOY!! read more

This place is amazing. Food is nice and hot service is impeccable. Ladies here are always smiling really feel like family vibes. They also do catering so if you guys need food come to Santiago's Mexican restaurant and get your catering done. read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Santiago's famous scrambled eggs. And a three stock pancake with extra syrup and soft bacon. Comes with a free drink and soft tortillas. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great local spot. The food was delicious, I ate half of my dish before I remembered to stop and take a picture. The staff was very friendly. You order at the counter, then they bring the food to your table. I only wish that the chile was a little spicier. read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Huevos Rancheros - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Awesomeness! Great tasting Carne Adovada enchilada plate. Really good coffee too! The "Family Pack" to go seems like an amazing deal How can any one (must be an idiot!) give this place just 1 Star? It's easily a 4-5 star experience read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - What a deal on the family pack. Yummm!! Bought it to take home to my girls - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I ate here from 1997-99, usually every payday. The "Santiago Scramble" was a benchmark for me. I've never found anything quite like it in Denver and the Santiago's chain up there is pretty good but not the same at all or related. When we visit family here, its mandatory to visit! Albuquerque and New Mexico are just a different vibe literally and the fact that Golden Pride and this place still exist is one of life's small pleasures; you New Mexicans are lucky just for that. read more

We were in town for a few days and wanted to try local cuisine and avoid chain restaurants. I highly recommend stopping in at Santiago's! Fresh made food, great flavors and the sopapillas are great! read more

Tried the green chili burge and love it! It's a nice hidden gem with great food! Will come again!

Such great food and great service! Santi's scramble for breakfast is to die for. I get it every time I'm in town. 5 stars every time I go.

Cute and small place to stop and eat after a hike. Friendly staff and clean facility. The food was excellent. My husband had the ground beef burrito. The green chili does have a kick for those that are looking for something spicy and savory. read more

Santiago's New Mexican Grill - Green chili burger and ground beef burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The best breakfast I have ever had in awhile. A small place with super friendly service. I think we found our favorite spot to stop at for some good New Mexican food. read more

This hole in the wall is absolutely delicious. It is not related to the one in Colorado but it is so good. This is a fast service restaurant and the service is absolutely great. What you will see is the sopapilla burger which is actually 2 sopapillas as buns and the carné adovada breakfast plate. Everything was delicious and I will absolutely go back and recommend this place. Portions are big and the pricing is great. read more

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Wow, what a disappointment. The staff at Santiago's exudes fake niceties and you can feel the judgement and glaring eyes and snickering when you walk in there. The first time I went, I felt something was off. I couldn't quite pinpoint it... Was it the decrepit, yellowing linoleum tile? The uncomfortable brown metal and vinyl chairs? The rotten smell of old grease? The grubby counter tops and obnoxious faded signs? Nope... It was the disgruntled conservative political agenda they are pushing by advertising political action groups with a plan to "push back" against "the liberal agenda". I won't be supporting this hypocritical place any longer. Their burritos aren't even that good, what is up with that weird "red sauce" they add to everything? read more

Had their breakfast special this morning, a burrito with egg, hash browns, cheese and carne adovado all smothered with gravy, red and green chili. Simple but so delicious, the service was amazing. Thank you Santiago's I will definitely be back!!! read more

After browsing through Yelp and looking for somewhere close to eat, I found Santiago's. The reviews looked pretty good and the pictures of the food looked tasty so we decided to give it a try. We arrived and the place was a little small, but it definitely had the family feel. We were pleasantly greeted and told that we could order at the counter when we ready. We looked over the menu and decided to get 2 burritos, the tamale special, and a breakfast plate. The food began to be prepared as we ordered it was a great speedy production. The food was ready so quickly and it was super fresh!! I'll be honest, the food here is really delicious! It is just like home cooking! The chile is delicious and spicy! Everyone really enjoyed their meals! I will definitely be back, I'm just disappointed it is so far from home! Also, the staff members were very friendly and welcoming, the owner even came and sat next to us and spoke with us asking how our food was, if it was our first time in, etc. Overall we had a great first experience and will be back! read more

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If you want Authentic, freshly cooked and prepared food make sure to stop here! The breakfast burrito is one of the best in the city hands down! Be sure to get their red chilli to dip or smother your burrito with because Santiago's red chilli is FANTASTIC! You won't get better service anywhere in Albuquerque than you will here! The staff is very friendly and always go the extra mile to make sure you have a good experience! . read more