Albuquerque Albuquerque

Albuquerque, in New Mexico, boasts vibrant culture, stunning desert landscapes, and is known for its unique cuisine, including green chile stew and various Southwestern dishes.

Relish

Relish

8019 Menaul Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, 87110, United States Of America

Salad • French • American • Sandwiches


"Warmly greeted at the front counter. Ample menu selection. The staff was friendly and willing to make recommendations. The dining area was clean. At least 20+ tables. I appreciated that the water had cucumber and grapefruit in the container. It was very refreshing and a thoughtful touch. To eat I ordered a Cubano sandwich and potato salad. I also ordered a side of pasta salad (per staff recommendation). Cubano tasted pretty darn good. The bread was actually a perfect combination of crispy and soft. I would have liked a bit more of the toppings for the sandwich itself but it turned out to be a good sandwich after all. The potato salad was (as others have noted) a bit mashed up and lacked just a bit of salt and pepper. The pasta salad was definitely the winner here, perfectly cooked and flavorful with that balsamic taste. I was looking forward to trying the cole slaw (as I hear it is stellar) but they were out of this side. I also took home an Albuquerque Turkey, side salad and fruit. This combo was pretty good as well. The green chile on the Abq sandwich was okay, it could be a tad spicier but that's just my preference. I also thought that the ABQ turkey was heftier than the Cubano in terms of the amount of meat. Prices are average for this type of quality and freshness. I had a nice conversation with the owner. I'll be back to try other items. I was certainly glad to be a patron of this locally owned establishment."

Frank's Famous Chicken Waffles

Frank's Famous Chicken Waffles

400 Washington St SE, 87108, Albuquerque, US, United States

Tea • Casual • Cheese • Chicken


"Would give 5 stars but just a few different things that hindered perfect score but this place will be on my go to list everytime I come through. I am a chef by trade that changed careers and I'm a truck driver that lives in iowa but my significant other lives in Arizona. Tay was my server she was a doll and a sweetheart and made sure I had everything I needed. Was accommodating for me having had gastric bypass surgery! Now to the atmosphere it's like a great mom and pop small down home spot. Koolaid makes you remember you childhood when you would just say the color of which one you wanted! Now the food!! This is where the excitement and disappointment hits. So I'm originally from springfield Illinois back in the 90s we had a restaurant called that catfish shack where you could get either fried catfish or fried chicken with greens and spaghetti that restauranthas been closed for nearly 2 decades. When I saw the episode triple d and saw how the chicken and waffles was made I knew I had to try it!! The greens were disappointing I was surprised on how low the flavoring was but I could of just been there on an off day or maybe got some from the end of the batch. There was a lot of turkey skin which doesn't bother me but I was saddened by the lack of acidity and salt/seasoning that I have grown to love of greens though by adding hot sauce it made them better. The mac and cheese I'm not sure if maybe it was the last of the pan but it was dry compared to what I saw on the episode but I did reconstitute when I got home to Arizona and it got better!. Now the waffle this thing the aromatics coming off the thing when it was placed in front of me instantly made my mouth water! And the chicken. I tried a bite with all ingredients with hot sauce and it was awesome! But the chicken this is where the amazing and happiness comes in!!! I doused my tenders in Louisiana hot sauce took a bite and was taken back to the catfish shack in the 90s I'm not sure if frank has family from Illinois but my man you made this woman about cry from the memory!! You should add fried catfish and spaghetti to the menu!!! Overall happy to report I will be stopping everytime I come home to Arizona from iowa and when I go from Arizona back to my dad's in iowa to get that chicken!!!!"