An Albuquerque institution for affordable Mexican food and a great quick stop for students and anyone passing through! Service is always quick and with a smile I find here. The decor is old school cowboy New Mexican - a bit "tired" as a realtor friend used to say but it has its charm - a bit of a time warp for sure but was clean and that's the important thing! Food is reliably good! Specials make for even more affordable options to choose from. I tend to park in the back - never fails me to find an open spot or two back there!

This was worth a visit! A unique dining experience with great service. Tons of options on the menu, order at the counter, and pick up when they call your number. Tried the half size of cheese Enchiladas and they were good. Busy place so thinking it is pretty popular with locals.

This place is definitely a must for those visiting Albuquerque for the first time, but also because of its location, menu, quality and service, it is a reliable restaurant where one can find consistent quality food at reasonable prices. They are great for big groups. The atmosphere is one that celebrates Albuquerque, New Mexico culture well, and makes the dinning experience fun.

- open late - pay first then sit down - great shakes - great horchata - parking could b better - happy and friendly staff the cashier put up with all of our annoying tourist questions - large portions - large space - I love all the John wayne memorabilia - tasty sweet roll not a good reheat value - enchiladas and mexican combo were good

Affordable good NM food. Frozen Hotchata was a fun try, I'd buy this regularly. Enchiladas were good, needed more sauce in the end but I enjoyed them. Tortillas were excellent. Fluffy and chewy. Great fast food.

No frills New Mexican restaurant near the University. Everything we had was good so no complaints. You walk in, order at the counter, are assigned a number, and wait for said number to be called. We went on a weekday morning to grab breakfast and the place was busy. It seems like they are always busy but that's a good thing, right? The line moved quickly. Prices are reasonable and it gave me very diner-esque vibes. If I were a student at the university I would absolutely frequent this spot. Is it a 'must'? No. Is it good? Yes. Would I go back? Absolutely.

I just love this Albuquerque icon! I have to admit, I haven't visited in years, and I had never tried the famous sweet roll! My husband convinced me to try and I was not disappointed. Coffee was tasty too! I did not get anything else during this visit but I witnessed 100's of customers buying what I consider very inexpensive New Mexico classics. And they looked as yummy as I remember them. If you're in town, resident or tourist, come here! It's a great deal and great food. Excellent friendly counter servers and the kitchen is very well run.

This place is a local favorite. I can tell because people of all ages were lined up on a Sunday afternoon. When I entered the restaurant, I was overwhelmed by the long line. But it actually went by quickly! There was a sign on the ceiling that said the wait time at that point was only seven minutes. They had menus available, so I highly recommend knowing what you want to order before you get to the counter. Food - a popular item is the breakfast plate, but we opted to try the breakfast burrito and green chile cheeseburger. It would be a crime not to try their version of a cinnamon roll! I saw people buying packs of it to take home. The breakfast burrito was great but too many hash browns for my liking. The cheeseburger was great also - you can definitely taste the spicy kick. The sweet roll was not as sweet as I expected. What I thought was sugar glaze on top was actually BUTTER! It was saltier than I wanted. I can see why almost everyone gets an order of it though. Parking - they have a lot behind the restaurant that is free for 45 minutes. There is also a shared lot across the street that is free for 45 minutes. There was plenty of parking in both lots despite the long line and the amount of patrons dining inside. After you order and pay, you can wait by the pick-up window until they call your number. Hopefully by the time you get your food you can find an open table. They have like three to four dining rooms. The fountain soda machines and condiments are near the lines in the main room. You also need to pick up your own utensils and napkins here. The bathrooms are in the second dining room.

There's plenty of parking but it's like a maze as is the interior of the restaurant. Find our way to the order counter and hang on to your receipt as it has our number. The last three digits will be displayed on the screens that are located all around. My green chili cheeseburger, onion rings and fries were delicious. I'm anxious to go back and try something else; I heard their tortillas are excellent.