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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Combo platter (relleno, enchiladas, rice and pinto beans)
    Bryon M.

    This could have been a quality meal, except for 2 things. The food came out warm, not hot, and the service from the bartender just seemed lackadaisical. I chose to sit at the bar. Although the bartender was nice, it seemed like she was away more than being around. I ordered the combo platter which consisted of a relleno, enchilada and a chicken taco, along with a side of rice and pinto beans. As mentioned above, unfortunately nothing was hot. The rice was actually cold and the beans were just eh. The main part of the meal seemed to be a little warmer as I dug in. But, because it wasn't that hot, it got cold quicker than normal. BUT, I was starving and ate the whole thing. I'd have to say the chicken taco was probably the best part of the meal. And I washed it down with a $5 house margarita (Tuesday special). I'd love to come back on a Monday and try this green chili pot pie. But I don't think ill be back in ABQ anytime soon.

    jan s.

    The food was good, the waiter was working hard, but he really needed bus help. The support staff didn't seem happy to be there. We had to ask for our coffees after 30 minutes, served ourselves water from the bar. If you're in a rush, you might want to find something else.

    Side green salad with balsamic dressing
    Pat C.

    I came back for breakfast a few days later... It was just as lovely as dinner was earlier. For $14 I got a veggie omelette, a side green salad and sourdough toast. You can't beat it!

    Egg-chiladas
    Katherine H.

    Great spot for breakfast in Albuquerque. We were passing through Albuquerque on a cross-country route 66 road trip. We'd had a horrible time trying to find a place to crash the night before so we were tired and ready to be over and done with Albuquerque. I scoured Yelp for a good, dog friendly breakfast spot. The look of the place for perfect with the nostalgic Route 66 vibe we were seeking out. They gave my dog water and a treat (after asking me first). And the staff was just as attentative and friendly for us as well. The food was really good. I've never had cream cheese in an omelet before, and now I'd totally recommend it. Made it so very creamy.

    We were hungry so we ate the nachos anyway.
    Ed L.

    These were massively disappointing, happy hour nachos. We were going to order more food, but we stopped after the nachos. The service was indifferent to the point of being incompetent. Not nice but true. This used to be the place, but it's not anymore ...

    Art at Range Cafe
    Eric P.

    This was a really nice and quirky diner in Albuquerque. We were on a small road trip and were hungry so we decided to drop by on a whim. And we're glad we did! There where a lot of fun diner decorations but still with its own style. A lot of mini stoves true to the diner's name. Our server Rob, was fantastic. Super nice and attentive. I had the BCB (Bacon Cheddar BBQ) burger and truffle fries. Burger was good and not overtaken by bbq sauce. Sometimes I like that, but this one allows the flavor of the patty and the onion rings to come out. The truffle fries might be a bit strong for others but I really enjoyed it. Crisp and tasty. The Santa Fe Line burger was delicious. It was juicy and tender with just the right amount of tanginess. A member of our party ordered the NM Mac and Cheese. According to them, "the Mac and cheese was delicious. Requested no green chile. Served fresh and hot. The cheese was not too liquidy, but still like liquid. (In a good way.) Crumbs gave a bumpy texture. Found little bits of red and green, which I think were veggies. Nut allergy friendly. Would order this again. Sigma meal!" We ended our meal with a slice of Key Lime pie. It was good and the lime was not overbearing. After some bites though it was too sweet for my taste. Needless to say we did not regret finishing it lol. I've only had Key Lime pie a very few times in my life so take it with a grain of salt lol. Great dining experience and would definitely return next time we're in Albuquerque!

    New Mexico Mac & Cheese
    Shik P.

    The Range Cafe was highly recommended to us by one of our dearest friends. We definitely had to try them out. This place is very welcoming. There are plenty of choices where to sit. You can choose outside seating, in door seating and side seating. We chose in door seating so we can look at and enjoy the diner set up of the restaurant. Our waiter Rob was excellent. He told us his food recommendations. We also informed him that our child has food allergies. He made sure to check with the kitchen and came back to us to let us know ingredients and how they prep the food. We ordered BCB Burger with truffle fries, Santa Fe Line Burger with fries, New Mexico Mac & Cheese and Key Lime Pie. Everything was delicious and made to perfection. Our burgers were all medium well and tender. The green chile sauce was perfect. Just the right amount. New Mexico Mac & Cheese was plentiful and you can taste the gouda. Key Lime Pie was absolutely delicious and so far the best Key Lime Pie we've tried. We've tried plenty from many different places. Their Key Lime Pie is on the top of our list. We definitely enjoyed our lunch here and will recommend The Range Cafe to all our social circles. Thank you Rob! You're awesome!

    Blueberry pancakes
    Robert C.

    We got seated and served pretty quickly. The food was great. My wife had the biscuits and gravy and I had the blueberry pancakes and they were both delicious. We will definitely be back

    a view of the bar from the counter
    Tommy P.

    I've been solidly ho-hum on all the various outlets of Matt DiGregory's The Range Cafe for years (while loving his now-closed Freight House and the previous incarnation of this particular restaurant, The Standard Diner), but last night's visit to the Central Avenue EDO outlet was just outstanding. The room was clean and well decorated. Staff was on-the-spot, accurate and friendly. And the food was very delicious, at a reasonable (for these days) price. The chiles were spicy but also very flavorful. The smashed burger was carmelized. The chile con queso was delicious. And the desserts were fantastic (as always here). Our server/bartender was a special delight: I don't know that she could have been more welcoming or efficient in giving us a great experience. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I kinda can't wait to return to The Range Cafe on Central just east of Downtown.

    Osee's Tomato Soup
    Zenobia C.

    The Range has been my 'go-to' restaurant for years. With the different locations around town, I prefer the location on Central though I've eaten at all of them and miss the one on Menual very much. The decor is consistent at all locations. I've had my favorite meals many times over and protested loudly when they removed Osee's Tomato Soup. It's back big time. If the cup size were to be referred to as a bowl, then the bowl must be enough to feed 2-3 diners. Or take the leftover home to continue enjoying the tasty treat. However, still tasty, something changed. The server brought the soup to my table but I thought it was by delivered by mistake. I thought someone else ordered the grilled cheese sandwich but NO! Instead of adding cheese to the soup as before, the cheese is in a sandwich. And it wasn't totally cooked like a grilled cheese sandwich. The cheese wasn't as melted. And the bread. Hmmm. Personally, I could have done without it, but the cheese! I'm puzzled as to why the sandwich now but I'll tell ya, if you're up to sharing with a friend or even someone on the street who's hungry, for the price, it's well worth the sharing! You'll make someone's day!

    The healthy bowl on the new 2024 menu - terrific
    Scott P.

    ********** + 10+ stars ! If I could, I would !! New menu as of January 21st and it captures New Mexico cuisine beautifully. Great Food - innovative, nostalgic, fresh and huge portions! Superb bakery items Wonderful staff ... Comfortable Spotless environment We are partial to the Bernalillo location ... Steady. Pleasant. Dependable. Always find some nice surprises with each menu This is "The Bar" other restaurants fail to reach, regardless of their hype. The Range - exceptional in so many ways!!! *********

    Cockroach in coffee cup

    My family is at Presbyterian Hospital where my father is. We decided to order food and coffee. The food wasn't correct. The turkey was thin and over cooked. Tasted horrible! Above all else one of the coffees(Double Dirty Chai)had a cockroach in it. Disgusting!!

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    Some of the Best food and amazing service! Would Definitely recommend, and will stop in every time we are in town!

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    I have made a good faith effort to like Range Cafes, but the food is just plain bland

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    Slow service and lackluster food. Place is trying just slow. Tacos have zero taste. Salsa is bland

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    We ate here twice in a week the sandwiches, enchiladas and the small plates were all delicious. Great atmosphere and attentive service.

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    This place is like a Mom and Pop hole in the wall gem. The restaurant is small. Parking is a bit of…read morea challenge. There are parking meters along the street and they are free after 6 pm. We stuck a few quarters into the meter that couldn't be read, and we walked into the restaurant. We were greeted at the door and given several options for seating including outdoor seating. We took a table in the entry way, not in the main restaurant. It was a quaint spot overlooking the patio section out front of the restaurant. A server met us, took our drink order, and we placed a few appetizer orders. We got some chile con queso, and the chicharron. They initially brought out the queso in two small plastic to-go containers. I was not very thrilled with that. Then, when we polished them off, they brought out some more in a small serving dish. Why we didn't get the dish in the first place is beyond me. The queso was good, but I didn't think much of the chicharron. My husband like it though. The server did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. We placed our order, and it wasn't too long that our orders came out. I got the combination plate, red sauce, ground beef taco. My husband thought he ordered the enchilada plate, but the chile relleno plate came out instead. He told them that was fine. The ground beef taco was so delicious. The chile relleno was pretty good, and the cheese enchiladas were okay, even though it was like they were barely there. The pinto beans, not refried beans, were also enjoyed. What really set them apart was their papas - those potatoes were soft and super flavorful. Their red sauce was spicy and flavorful. The server brought out two fresh and hot sopapillas. We poured honey on those things bite by bite. I honestly think those were the best sopapillas I've had. I also used the restroom before we left. It might need a little updating, but it was certainly clean.

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