We finally got to Smothered and had a very good breakfast. My husband got the breakfast enchilada with beef and red chile. He thought it was tasty, but would have preferred regular shredded hash browns to the smash browns. I had the chicken and waffles. The waffle and the bourbon syrup were delicious. It was a great idea to serve a boneless skinless chicken thigh - no bones to deal with - but the thigh was a little too browned and a little dry. It had good flavor despite that. I also had a tasty iced latte. Hopefully we can return so I can try one of their smash bowls. read more

This will be the 3rd time I've tried Smothered. This time for lunch. Love the bright colors and decor. Sat at the bar this time and had a red sangria. While i thought $12 was expensive for such a tiny portion, I think the glass and portion should have been bigger. I had the taco salad with salsa. It's a little big so I shared it. Service was good as always. read more

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If you're looking for a fun, trendy brunch spot, Smothered is the place to go! The restaurant is clean, and the bright, modern décor creates such a welcoming vibe. Every staff member we interacted with was incredibly kind and attentive. We came with a group of eight--including a toddler and two kids--and the restaurant was wonderfully family-friendly. The food was delicious, with plenty of unique options to choose from. We left extremely happy and will definitely be back! read more

I arrived 20 minutes before closing, so asked if it was OK to stay and order food. Lumi, who would be my waitress, said it was no problem. I believed they would say no, but that didn't happen. The response to this question can be hit or miss, but those restaurants that do say it's all right are still accommodating. Within a few days of my first move to Albuquerque from the upper Midwest, it was shocking to arrive an hour before closing and be told the kitchen was closed. I won't mention the name of the well-known New Mexican restaurant that serves breakfast and closes at 3 p.m., but that narrows it down. Back to Smothered, Lumi was really attentive even though the rest of the crew was in the closing process. Smothered is new on the scene, and they have than great table service. I ordered a latte and their Chicken and Waffles with an over-medium egg. This was probably the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. The chicken was tender and the waffles were perfect. Not too hard, not too soft. So were their potatoes. The latte was solid, just what you'd expect. They created a bright, colorful, and welcoming interior. I highly recommend checking them out. This could be my new favorite place to eat breakfast or lunch. read more

Smothered - Chicken and waffles with over easy egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

3 = A-OKAY Pros: Private parking, cute Instagram looking interior, outside patio, and good service. Cons: The food. We asked what were the top dishes and were recommended the burrito as well as the biscuits & chicken with the chorizo gravy. The dishes were recommended because they were "big", they were not described as delicious. The chorizo gravy tasted like spaghetti sauce. So bizarre. Where is the chorizo? I was excited to try this because I actually use chorizo when I make my own biscuits and gravy. Smothered's was not good. The biscuit was not flakey / crumbling. The texture felt like the biscuit had been sitting out for a while and was reheated in the microwave. The potatoes were bland. The dish itself is in fact large, but after eating 1/4 of everything my taste buds were bored. There was no desire to take another bite because nothing was exciting. I'm sorry. The Americano was also bad. I rate a place on the food. Even if I get "bad" service, if the food is good I'm still going to give high stars for the food. Sadly, Smothered did not live up to the hype. My bill came out to $25 and for the amount of food that was received I guess the price fits? However, the flavor was not there and so $25 for a plate and a drink was very disappointing. read more

Smothered - Smothered chicken and biscuit sandwich with chorizo gravy $17. It was not good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Another breakfast place in Albuquerque? Sure why not! Who doesn't love breakfast! Smothered is located in the old Vinaigrette spot. Nestled between old town and downtown. It was very busy when we arrived, we were quoted a short wait, but, they had some space at the bar, so we took that spot instead. It is an open space, so prepare for it to get pretty loud, especially when fully seated. The menu is not big but I still had difficulty deciding on that to get. We shared a bacon flight to start, which was fun! The food was tasty and quite filling! Our service at the bar was great. The coffee barista was friendly and tentative which was appreciated. Fun spot for breakfast if you want something a bit different than the classic New Mexico fare, but you can still get your chile fix too! read more

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My bf and I were in ABQ visiting his sister who recently moved here for work. The ABQ foodie scene is crazy! So many delicious options. Smothered is one of those places that some locals recommended. We stopped by for breakfast before heading to the airport to fly back to FL. We sat outside since the weather was chilly. The restaurant looked clean and pretty inside with all the colors. I ordered the Carne adovada smash which was full of flavor! I love spicy food so I ordered with both red and green chile. Definitely filled me up. Their coffee was also so good! I had a lavender latte. read more

Smothered - Carne adovada smash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

First time here. It was busy but worth the wait. I loved the queso for starters and I really liked the chicken and waffles. My husband was happy with his carnitas bowl. We will be back! read more

What a great meal & experience! Everything was DELICIOUS! I don't usually eat meat but oh my word we got the corned beef for the nostalgia & the bacon sampler for fun & have NO REGRETS. For those who don't eat meat the veggie omelette was great & both chiles are vegetarian & gluten free (Javier the waiter was AWESOME & let us know that when we asked about the style). In fact the entire staff was friendly & attentive. He also recommended the queso & that was a great call. The chips are homemade & light. We got Bloody Marys & which were great. The portions are HUGE! Love the sunny & plant filled ambiance too. Very fun! read more

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Wow! A great new find. I don't know how long the place has been open but it has a great atmosphere. Music is playing and there are a lot of customers. The place has a modern feel to it. The food is a disappointment. They are trying to give it a modern vibe but the flavors don't mix. The biscuits and gravy are different, not really my style. Tastes like spaghetti or pizza gravy, something new and probably won't order that again. The scrambled eggs are decent I just don't know about the flavors. Service was good kept my coffee filled, checked on us. I think I will be back but have to really think of what I'm ordering read more

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Great brunch experience for my family. Very yummy- loved the huevos rancheros. Would recommend!

This place is fantastic. We sat at the bar and had Javier's famous Buzz Bunny, which hit the spot after a long week. Great service, great breakfast, great ambience great new place! read more

Smothered - Buzz Bunny, mimosa and a cameo by the famous Javier himself! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Food was good!! Staff was friendly. The decorations in there are awesome. Doesn't even feel like you're in New Mexico lol. Very vintage and aesthetic. Good place for pictures too read more

Smothered - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing food and service! One of the top restaurants in Albuquerque. Wait staff is the best ever. Please try Smothered if you haven't been. We went to the one in Cottonwood. read more

While Mother's Day is not a fair estimation of a restaurant, based on my experience today I would not give them a second chance. We opted to sit at the bar, which was fine. Someone was quick to come take our drink order, but it took a solid 15 minutes for our coffee to arrive, and another 5 minutes to have a mug with half and half packets basically tossed at me. It was at this point I saw someone else's lipstick marks on my coffee cup. The Bloody Mary had an aftertaste that could best be described as funky feet. As for the food, we'll never know. After waiting an hour for some French toast and some eggs, we ended up leaving as our food never showed up, nor did our waitress who was going to check on our order. Apparently they comped our drinks but doesn't make up for the shortcomings. Also, as we were sitting at the bar I watched their barista tamp down each serving of espresso grounds with the heel of her hand. . read more

Brunch Bliss at Smothered - A New Favorite in ABQ! We made an online reservation for Saturday brunch at Smothered, and from start to finish, the experience was a hit. The vibe is retro with a modern twist--clean, playful, and aesthetically pleasing. I especially loved the self-serve coffee bar concept, which added a casual, community feel to the space. I started with a Bellini followed by mimosas--both were delicious and perfectly balanced. My husband went for the Highland Highball and was definitely not disappointed. For food, I had the French toast with crème brûlée vanilla custard and a side of bacon. It was rich and decadent--the kind of dish that doesn't even need syrup. I dipped each bite in the custard and savored the creative twist on a classic. My husband ordered the chicken biscuit sandwich, which came with tender fried chicken, chorizo gravy, and a sunny-side-up egg on freshly baked biscuits. I stole a few bites and can confirm: the chorizo gravy was packed with flavor, the chicken was fork-tender, and the biscuits were heavenly. Smothered is clearly becoming a popular spot, and for good reason. It's the perfect place to slow down, sip a mocktail or cocktail, and catch up with friends while enjoying a satisfying and well-thought-out brunch. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Gotta say, I loved it! My chicken and waffles was one of the best dishes I've ever had, no kidding! From the side kale salad to the fried chicken, the potatoes, everything was just perfect in my opinion. My wife loved her meal as well! Great staff, cool environment, I hope our next experience is just as wonderful! read more

Smothered - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Very cute aesthetic and fun spot for brunch. I enjoyed the firecracker cocktail and the breakfast BLT was scrumptious. The chicken and waffles lacked a lot to be desired, but will try another menu item next time. We sat at the bar and Holly was a fantastic server/bartender/barista. This company has fantastic service overall. read more

Smothered - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Place was super cute and clean. Server was great but I was disappointed when I got my food. Ordered the smothered breakfast hash with all 3 chilis on the side. It was literally a plate of potatoes and it looked like something you eat camping. Couldn't see any egg, tasted no onion and had a spec of green pepper no cheese and no cilantro and a piece of dry sourdough no butter or jam. Bacon flight was interesting. read more

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The service here is very good. Too bad the food doesn't live up to it. The first bacon flight was so undercooked we had to send it back. A second flight was cooked correctly and was tasty. Apparently to make up for the under done bacon, the biscuits were so over cooked they could double as bricks. The weird gravy couldn't soften them. The "over easy" egg was over done and had a half inch ruffle of brown crinkles around the edge. That may be the newest style, but to me it's just a sign of lazy cooking. The coffee and service were very good. My husband summed it up, "The most I've ever paid for a bad breakfast." read more

Smothered - Over easy??? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Really great taste of pancakes Service is very excellent The atmosphere gave off 70's vibes so it was pretty cool read more

Smothered - Pancake with a hint of lemon! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Where should I start? This place was a great choice for breakfast. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles and I had the smothered breakfast hash which were both delicious!! (Sadly I didn't take pictures of them). We ordered mimosas, kombucha, and coffee and all were delicious. The service was phenomenal, Elijah was helpful and had a wonderful attitude. He was fun and attentive. The vibes are relaxed and the space has an "old school" diner ambiance. We really enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be returning. read more

Smothered - Restaurant name - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Yum! Love having a new brunch spot in Abq to enjoy. The ambiance is cool and retro, and we ordered the duck tostada, biscuits and gravy, and pancake. The red chile honey butter for the pancake was so good! Food took quite awhile to come out, and the duck tostada needed a little extra salt, but overall we enjoyed our experience. read more

Smothered - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had brunch today and it was super delicious! The staff was outstanding! Shelli was our server and she was on top of things. Communication was perfect and drinks filled asap. The belini is so good and we all had the breakfast hash, 2 with steak tips and the other with bacon. Rhe has was flavorful and the steak was extremely tender, and tasted like it was cooked on the grill out back. The biscuits with the red chile honey butter were divine! Buttery, flaky and soft. Pancakes with the vanilla bourbon syrup were heavenly! We sat on the patio which was nice and refreshing. Covered in shade sails the sun never touched our skin. It was such a perfect morning! The manager Noah was super sweet and had us laughing so hard! This was our first time at Smothered and will definitely not be our last. read more

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Im trying to give them some slack.. They are relatively new, the place is super cute, the coffee was good. I do want it to succeed. It was a bit busy, but that was expected, they did get us seated sooner than they expected, but it was a pretty long time before we got a server. (no biggie new place new things to figure out) That being said i apparently have very different taste preferences than the cook/recipe maker. And its mostly about cumin, I got the Breakfast Burrito smothered with green. i found that they spice the green with way to much cumin. there in lies my biggest gripe, if i dont like the main sauce you smother with it kinda knocks out a bunch of your menu.. My compatriot ordered the veggie hash with salsa verde, with some duck. and unfortunately this too we both disliked the spicing in the salsa verde. (disliked even more than the green chile), it was kinda sour, and once again cumin forward. we both picked at our meals and got enough out of them to call it quits. the good things were the coffee and the biscuit that came with her hash... ill probably come back and try the red and the gravy. maybe we can even get small samplers or have them put the smothering on the side so we can give them another chance. read more

This is such a cute spot and I'm really happy they opened it at this location. There is definitely always a wait, so make sure to reserve a table or if you're 1-2 people you can sit at the bar. The bar service was amazing, super quick and very kind. Loved our barista, she was super talented. I really enjoyed my meal, I got the hash with veggies and steak tips. We also got pancakes to charge and the chile butter was soooo amazing I thought about it for days after. My friend got the veggie hash with sweet potato and she didn't like it because it was mushy but I enjoyed my choice of meal a lot. Their sauces and chiles are also really delicious, definitely try all three if you can! My latte was also very delicious and they even offered to top it off with regular coffee when I got half way through. I'll definitely be back to try more meals! read more

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Okay so we had such a great experience here the first time but the wait for food other times was a bit long after. I would recommend if you have the chance to sit at the bar. Our bartended was so friendly and service was great. Has kind of a retro feel without being over "influency". Their version of the espresso martini was delicious! read more

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Wow!! There are quite a few brunch places in town, but this one is really special. I sat at the bar with my dad on a Sunday morning and it was a beautiful experience. The bartenders (Elijah especially) were so fantastic! Food was BANGIN, menu extraordinary and vibes immaculate. I got a mimosa and the chicken and waffles. The red chile butter was so delicious, the chicken was such a big portion and the fry on it was perfect. I will definitely be back to try the biscuits! read more

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Finally was in the area to try this place.I've wanted to for a while , but it's a little bit far out of my way. Food was excellent.I had the blue corn enchiladas, there was plenty of it.I'm a big guy and I still had plenty to take home. The service was beyond excellent.They kept my coffee filled and they were attended enough but not too much.If you know what I mean. I figured to try it again whenever I am in that area read more

Solid brunch spot with standout service and great vibes. Smothered hit all the right notes for a laid-back brunch. The bacon flight was the highlight--perfectly balanced between savory, spicy, and sweet. I just wish the slices were a bit thicker for easier fork action. Our server Benjamin was fantastic--attentive without hovering and somehow always there with a coffee refill before we had to ask. The patio was cozy and inviting, with a cool retro touch that made the whole experience feel a little extra special without trying too hard. If you're into thoughtful brunch options, great service, and a space that feels relaxed but well put together, Smothered is worth checking out. read more

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The staff was very friendly! I don't know what issues people are with the food. The massive biscuits are home style (IYKYK) and bacon flight was awesome! My favorite off the bacon flight was the chile verde. We ordered some cocktails and a yogurt parfait with chicken and waffles. The potatoes were my favorite but I'm also a potato-HOE if you know what I mean. Pricing is about average for breakfast here in the Duke City but the portions are large and everything is made from scratch. You can't beat that! The spot is cute too. There's private parking but as we have a huge truck, we parked on the street. The inside is cute and filled with plants. Upbeat music is in the air and the outside patios look nice. There were a lot of mocktail and cocktail options. I am sad because we came on the last day of the current menu and many things we enjoyed today are not on the new menu. It seems they are moving more towards having more lunch options. We will be back regardless. The new menu starts tomorrow and is posted online. read more

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Loved the beautiful outdoor patio. The peach bellini mimosa was so delish! The chilaquiles had a spicy raspberry and strawberry compote with goat cheese, an egg, and anise spices. It was creative but idk if it worked. The michelada made up for it. "Crisp and fresh" says Justin. The Creme brûlée French toast was pretty good. read more

Smothered - Creme brûlée French toast and chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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i would say this place is very pretty and great vibes . service was great and food came out fresh . i will say being a NM native this was super overpriced (the whole menu was $$) and lacked flavor and general NM breakfast burrito . it is very tourist area . so if your new to the ABQ scene and want to have a entry to NM breakfast this is your place . But i think there are other amazing places in town . i went with friends (4 including myself) 3 of us ordered the burritos and 1 ordered the parfait and everyone ranked the burritos maybe a 4/10 . the parfait was about a 5/10 . overall will give this place a 3/5 stars only for the vibes and location . but i dont think i will go back as the flavor and native vibes just weren't present . an trust me i have had GREAT mild green , red and xmas chili so its not just the spice but general flavor as well . read more

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Fantastic experience. Went for brunch with the girls they were so wonderfully accommodating when we asked to move outside because it was such a nice day. We got to sit on the patio under the apple and pomegranate trees. I ordered one of the mocktails the I beg your pardon and it was nice and refreshing, my friends loved their cocktails and ordered a second round. Two of my friends got the chicken and waffles, I got the waffle with a side of bacon and eggs. Everything was so good. Best waffle I've had in the city, the red chile honey butter is so yummy. We will for sure be back! read more

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First time here and I loved it so much I came back two days later. First I love the decor! It's fun, colorful, and a beautiful back patio. I was seated inside close to the bar the first day and when I went back on Friday we had to try the patio. The first day I ordered the hash and added chorizo. The plate was savory and the chorizo was a perfect addition. I also poured their amazing red chile sauce and it tasted so good. The next visit I had the duck tostada and it was so good it left me wanting more! I asked for the red chile sauce and also poured it over the tostada. That's how good that sauce is. The service was a little slow the first time, but the second time our server was on point. I really wish I remembered her name because she was great. read more

We stopped in here after going to the downtown growers market. It was 9 and still a little early so we got right in. We started with the bacon flight, then I had the 2 egg breakfast and my husband had the biscuits and gravy. Both breakfasts were cooked perfectly and the kale salad was a perfect side! The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is cute and kind of retro. Overall, a great experience and we will go back! read more

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Amazing. Seriously!!! They had great items on their menu. We ordered the chicken and waffles & breakfast burrito. Absolutely delicious! Staff were very friendly and took great care of us. I loved the atmosphere & vibe the restaurant gave off. Highly recommend! read more

Smothered - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

food was cold took hour to get our food. we had different waitresses and never got our drinks. food wasn't what we expected. never going back, read more

I've now been here twice and forgot to take pictures both times! This space used to be a vinegarette with a very different vibe. Now it has a cute modern diner atmosphere with a bar and patio area. They get super busy on the weekend so I would recomend a reservation. We had one and were seated right away on a busy Saturday. The second time was a Monday morning and there was almost no one in there. The service was great, we had attentive knowledgeable servers both times. The coffee was a little disappointing as they could not make some of the drinks listed due to equipment issues but the alcoholic beverages were delicious. The food is huge portions and super flavorful and delicious. The first time I got the Smothered Veggie Hash with salsa verde. The server described the salsa verde as flavorful without a lot of spice and I 100% agree it was very delicious. We also ordered the biscuits for the table and they were huge! They are very filling too so definitely a shareable item. The red chile honey butter was our favorite addition to the biscuits. My boyfriend got the Smothered Biscuits and Gravy, which he liked a lot. My best friend had the Smothered Smashed Scramble with green which was pretty spicy, she loved it. Both the veggie hash and the smothered scramble were super filling, we could only eat about half and took leftovers home. The second time I got the French Toast and that was super delicious too. The bread was perfectly dipped and grilled and they served it with sweet vanilla custard and syrup. It was yummy. I would certainly recomend checking it out for breakfast or brunch. read more

We ate at Smothered for our brunch date this morning. Really cute place and lovely patio area with shade and greenery. Service was great, attentive but not rushing us at all. Had a leisurely brunch and felt at ease staying a few hours. The food was overall very tasty however they forgot to "smother" my friends' duck tostados. This left them lacking in flavor and they both felt the need for salt. Unfortunately we were having such a good time no one realized they forgot the chile and cotija until after we left. My omelette was large and very tasty. The chilaquiles were also good per my other friend. We also ordered biscuits for the table which were very good although we agreed the toppings could have been more flavorful. The red chile honey butter was the best! The others needed spice in the jam (like Heidi's) and maybe honey in the goat cheese. Overall a great experience though. Drinks were also good: lattes and mimosas read more

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