Church Street Cafe Review

Best place to eat in Old Town Albuquerque!!! Wonderful New mexican dishes with a great location and ambiance!!!! Have eaten at this on numerous occasions during my many trips to Albuquerque over the last 23 years!! Will always repeat when I am in town!!!

Loved the atmosphere and the food! Waiter was great!

Breakfast was very good. Service was fast and friendly. Family friendly.

Great service! So glad to be back-we missed the food!

We love this place! Our stop over in Albuquerque always means a meal at The Church Street Cafe.

Found this great little Mexican cafe in Albuquerque. Small but food was Muy Bueno

We came in for a late breakfast and I guess just somehow found ourselves there at the perfectly wrong time. After ordering it took forevvvver to get our food. The chips and salsa were good but not enough to make up for how long we waited. I know that happens from time to time, but... it was a little on the beyond-OK side of my patience.

The dining room we were in was super cool though. Loved looking around the place and the outside is really pretty as well! Church street ham omelette was well-made and our coffees stayed filled, and two meals and drinks totalled around $20, so that was awesome.

Food was really good.... once it finally arrived.

Great authentic New Mexican food and fantastic service. Don't be fooled by the elusively small appearance from the front. Step into New Mexican hospitality, rambling rooms and patios.

I can't believe most of these 5-star reviews are real. I just ate there this morning. The food was tasteless. The cheese was like chewing gum. The coffee was watery. [However, the beans, rice and chile were good.] The hostess acted like I was imposing upon her (I got there very early), and she even acted exasperated when I requested to be seated in the back patio. She never smiled and neither did my waitress. it used to be good -- years ago. Not anymore. This is the second bad meal I've had in the past couple of years. I'm never going back. And, btw, a lot of restaurants in Old Town are like this now -- they think you'll eat crappy just for the experience of eating in Old Town.

The real deal for authentic New Mexican food in Old Town.

This place is special to our family! The atmosphere is great. The red chilli is like no other. We always get the chicharones and the veggie burger! Service is usually a hit or miss.

"Squash" side is 80% canned corn, % 20 zucchini. Taco meat was very dry.

Beautiful setting, open later than other restaurants nearby, entres come with sopapilla desert.

Stopped in today for my husband lances birthday. Support local businesses!!
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Good food, great service, a very friendly place to have a meal. Would highly recommend this place.

Stopped here for lunch while walking around old town abq. We had no internet as did many of the shops so we had no idea. 30 minute wait to be seated. No problem. The ambience was quite charming. Loved the live guitar playing in the other dining room. Once seated or drinks v arrived fast. Our server was prompt with drinks and order. Then it was a wait for food and refills. The service was ok there after. I ordered the old school chile rellenos while my kids ordered the tamale plates. Good food in general. The spinach & the squash sides were fantastic. Beans and rice typical. Over all 4 stars. I'd give it another shot for sure.

Stopped here for breakfast on a roadtrip. SO wonderful! Best omelet and cappuchino I've ever had. They were very hospitable and offered us water to go for the final hours of our trip! They were the only place we could find that was open at 8am, and I'm so glad. Sweet people, amazing food, lovely atmosphere. Go here!!

This has to be my favorite New Mexican restaurant! Beautiful food, environment, friendly staff!

Went there on a recommendation and was not disappointed. Fantastic food and great service. Would visit again for sure

Good food, great location, huge inside. The only things I'll ding it on are the Margaritas were weak, the food had WAY to much cheese, and it was slightly overpriced. I'd go back though.

The huevos rancheros were great. Cups and salsa are fairly good. Server was personable and attentive to our coffee levels.

It liked the location in the heart of old downtown Albuquerque. I also like the the restaurant with its decor and ambiance.
The food was not the greatest. I had much tastier food in other places.

Great place for quick bite in old town. They have also been very for special birthdays like like my 95 year old great grandmother.

This is mine and my families new favorite restaurant when we visit Alb. Wonderful service, fantastic atmosphere and the food was unbelievably delicious. I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner. Just bring your appetite because the portions are big.

August 17, 2017
Ate a late lunch with 2 friends today at Church Street Cafe (first time for them). Love the restaurant, the waitress was great but.....we were constantly brothered by flies to the point of asking for extra napkins to cover the chips, salas and our food. My guacamole was more like a split pea soup on my taquitos. Disappointed to say the least especially since it was my suggestion to eat at this restaurant.

Great hidden secret in ABQ! Great food! Alfonso is a fantastic waiter! We always ask for his section!

Great staff unique building. It is a must see place when in old town.

Terrible service. Waited 2 hours got our food to arrive, and then another 45 minutes for the bill.

This place is top shelf. There is a waiter there named Matt who is easily the best waiter I ve ever had in my life. I m from Washington DC/NOVA and my wife is a high maintenance little thing who makes me take her to fancy dinners all the time in DC. Matt outshines every DC waiter I ve had. The food and vibe is perfect and they have a harp player who shreds. Won t forget this place.

I love this little gem of a restaurant. It is hidden away in old Town but definitely worth looking for. The restaurant is inside an old house that has many rooms. From the outside you think it will be a small place, but the rooms keep going. They have a large variety of New Mexican beers and all of the entrees come with a sopaipilla. The salsa and chips are delicious. I had the vegetarian tamales with both green and red sauce and they were very flavorful. I can't wait to go back here.

Located in Old Town Albaquerque, New Mexico this early 1700's historic Adobe home was build by one of the founding families and is one of the oldest structures in Albaquerque. Built by the Ruiz Family, it was subsequently, converted to a restaurant serving New Mexico style cuisine. The food and cocktails are excellent. The three of us ordered the enchilada platter, "Christmas" style which is served with both green and red chile, the beans were delicious as were the "calabasitas" or zucchini. Reservations are a must during peak season.

We have been going here for years because we can always count on great service and great food in a great atmosphere.

Nice sized portions. Came for the Navajo taco and it was worth it!

food isnt bad here but i was here with my mother, aunt and my grandfather from out of town and the waiter was SO RUDE. he wasnt even trying to hide his distain for us i cant believe a waiter would ever treat costumers this way. furthermore when passing through the buliding servers will borderline yell at you to get out of their way. NOT IMPRESSED. we can tell you enoloyees hate their jobs but its to the point that their taking it out on the customer's. very displeased since ive given this place a lot of business in the past and i live in the neighborhood, needless to say i will never return.

Passing through Albuquerque today and had to stop in Old Town. Church Street Cafe had beautiful outdoor dining. It was cold, but the sun was bright and the food was hot. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food was perfect! Pork filled chile rellanos with green sauce satisfied my need for green. Hubby loved the Navajo Taco and Menudo. It was worth the detour!

Yum! Cute little spot in old Town ABQ - you must sit on the outdoor back patio when you go!

Get the Ruben with green chilies.... Jesus.... surprisingly well balanced layers of flavor. The quality of ingredients are what make this sandwich uniquely different from what I m used to from New York s bodegas.

We were disappointed with this restaurant. The portions were large, but the food was not well prepared or particularly tasty. I would characterize this place as a tourist trap and would suggest looking elsewhere.

Really good food, lovely ambience and a good beer list

Fast, friendly service (even though only 1 server and during Covid), awesome place/ decor/ history. Would highly recommend!!

Beautiful space, nice food, fabulous service for breakfast.

Church street cafe is so wonderful. Whenever I visit my hometown, Albuquerque I enjoy frequenting this place and they serve such great breakfast and the management team is so warm and welcoming and I spoke a little with the owner this past summer with my mom as she sat out welcoming people in. The servers are very attentive and the food is always fresh. This restaurant was one of the original settlements of Albuquerque turned into a restaurant. There is so much history and it represents what New Mexico is about. Thank you!

Was recommended to this restaurant and was not disappointed. Food is good atmosphere wonderful. If you can see if you can sit outside in the back patio area.

Great place and great food. Didn t expect anything from outside but it s huge and very characteristic inside.

Church Street Cafe is an amazing Mexican restaurant in Old Town. It is my favorite restaurant to visit during Christmas. They decorate so beautifully. The wait staff is always friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious. They offer many vegetarian and vegan options. I highly recommend Church Street Cafe.

Total hidden gem! Place is HUGE inside with great decor and a large, luscious outdoor area in the back. Food and service were good.

Very good food, and atmosphere. Servers not that good.

Went with a friend, and on her recommendation. I'm giving it three stars because she and my wife both enjoyed their dishes. The restaurant, while fairly well decorated, struck me as very "touristy," which I get since it's in a tourist area. I got the menudo. Stock was under seasoned, and the tripas has been cooked down to nothing. I'm used to a grittier dish with just a hint of the barn floor (if you know what I mean) and some chew to the entrails. This stuff was like eating unflavored gelatin. I put all the red salsa on top and all the raw onion they brought. I had hoped to find some flavor, but just ended up with unflavored gelatin and onions. At least the girls had fun.

Fantastic New Mexican cuisine in a beautiful authentic setting. The patio is awesome! Top notch red chile. All the sopapillas you can eat! Excellent, timely service. First class all the way.

Loved having breakfast here. Waiter was so kind and friendly. Food was delicious.

Great structure, patio, decoration, etc, Poor service ( waitress never brought extra tortillas. Went to get them myself. Her words "I'm sorry I was busy"). High priced. Bland spicy food.

This is my favorite restaurant in town and hands down the best New Mexican food in the Albuquerque area. The decor is beautiful and they have a great patio.

This little place was awesome! The service was exceptional with Micheal and the steak and eggs are to die for. This wonderful place is a must if your in the area.

Poor food poor service rich prices. If you like good food at good prices go somewhere else. If you like gruff service with expensive average food then you have found the right place. After eating here we found a less touristy restaurant in a nice nook by the museum they had amazing street tacos at great prices with friendly service.

Good place to have breakfast, not to crowded either but it was early, great Chile too..

Great breakfast! Looks small from the outside but is actually quite large! Friendly service with all the New Mexico favorites! Red or Green or both?!

Great ambiance, historic feel. We sat in the back patio and had a nice lunch. The unsweetened mango iced tea was delicious and went well with our salads. We passed through a smaller dining area with dark woods and had an older feel. There is a larger high ceiling dining room with a fireplace.

Great New Mexican authentic food. Loved the atmosphere of the historic little place and loved the unique Chile rellenos.

Great vibes live music on the patio was enchanting!

Great atmosphere, great service staff and excellent food. Got the nachos and taco salad. Both were very large and tasty.

Way over priced food. Staff was incompetent. Not only did they mess up on my order twice. When they finally brought me my food it tasted like they dumped a bucket of salt on it. The people on the next table had a similar experience too. Don't come here. Save your money.

Have never eaten there before. But have heard the food there is VERY, VERY good. And it is. I was very satisfied. Glad we went there. It was so worth it.

We sat out in the patio with our dog and the waiter brought two pieces of bacon and a bowl of water. Breakfast was awesome for us as well.

The chile colorado sauce is amazing. !!!! Put that on anything.

This is a hidden treasure of Old Town. It's tucked into a great little side street. There is an outdoor seating area in the front with bowls for your four legged friends. I brought my three dogs and was made to feel right at home. The food More

Fabulous, authentic Mexican food, great service, killer margaritas.

Great food and Huge portions staff was excellent and mariachi was Great.

Welcoming, friendly, casual place with good food at great prices. I'm just visiting Albuquerque for a few days but I will go back again for sure before I leave. Yum!