Abuelita's New Mexican Kitchen Bernalillo Info
Amenities
Service options
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Curbside pickup
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Historic
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
Abuelitas is an iconic, authentic, family owned restaurant, the one in Bernalillo is our family stop for over 30+ years.
My mother knows them personally because of our years and years of eating family meals there, I have so many wonderful memories. The food is like Mom's home cooking, and the Chile never disappoints you, it's hot and delicious, that NM roasted savory hot green is a must, but can't live without the tasty red.
My to go to is Huevos Rancheros X-mas, eggs over easy, and a puffy Sopapilla with honey to tone down the ???? and a side if those crispy fresh papitas. Thank you Abuelitas for your amazing food, see you this weekend!!
When it comes to a relaxed, comfortable, authentic New Mexican, Abuelita's is absolutely fantastic. This was our second visit (the first was a number of years ago (thank you COVID)) and it was such a great visit.
Abuelita's is a small, unassuming restaurant that would be easy to drive by, but I guarantee stopping won't be a mistake.
Inside it's warm and welcoming, and keeping true it's name (Abuelita's is Spanish for 'little grandmother' or "granny'), there are dozens of photos of real-life Abuelita's that have been gifted adorning the walls, giving it a very homey, lived-in feel.
We were seated immediately (it was after the lunch rush) and our server was there right away to take our drink orders. The menu is a printed, stapled affair with breakfast on the first page and lunch/dinner on the second. The menu is pretty sizable, given the size of the restaurant, and everything is prepared fresh.
As we were seated our server asked if wanted chips and salsa (seriously, does anyone ever say "no" to that question?), which generally means there's an upcharge, but of course we said "Yes".
As I perused the menu I kept coming back to the Chile Rellenos...then I'd get interested in something else...then I came back to the Chile Rellenos...so I gave in to the Chile Rellenos. When asked if I wanted Red, Green, or Christmas my answer was, of Christmas.
Being the (at that point) only guests in the dining room, our food was delivered in about 10 minutes. It was hot, fresh, and presented very nicely.
And. It. Was. Delicious!
Getting my food Christmas meant it came with both red and green salsa (prepared on site). This batch of green was pretttty spicy, but OOOHH so good!
Our serve was GREAT. She was spot-on with the drink refills and she (and two other people) stopped by several times to see how things were.
You can tell that the staff at Abuelita's loves what they do. It's a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and I'm kinda sad because I know it'll be a while before I can visit again.
Stumbled onto Abuelita's through Google Maps and the 5-star reviews were spot on. This New Mexican restaurant has tasty traditional dishes with the family's own twist.
Upon entering, you can't help but notice the importance of family. Pictures of a large, happy, extended family adorned the walls. The staff was friendly and helped each other. And all those smiles made you feel immediately welcome.
But ultimately it's the food that matters. And it did not disappoint! We ordered a single red chile relleno which came swimming in red sauce. My wife loved the sauce, but felt the sauce made her lone relleno a little soft. We also ordered the relleno plate, which was served with a sopapilla and was great. While still smothered, the added beans and rice seemed to soak up the excess sauce keeping the rellenos crunchy. Another patron entered when our meals were served, saw the relleno plate, and enthusiastically ordered it. (He also loved it!). My son and I got the Tacopilla--basically Sopapilla Compuestas, but the sopapilla was folded. (They also have stuffed sopapillas which we didn't try.) The Tacopilla was amazing! The sopapilla was "light" with a slightly sweet flavor. The sweet combined with the chile was so good. We ordered Christmas and they brought both the red and green chile in bowls on the side. Both were excellent. I heard others say the green was known for being hot, but I couldn't tell the difference in heat between the red and green--both seemed medium to me, but quite tasty!
Abuelita is no longer with us, but I think she can be proud of the traditions and legacy she left behind. I will definitely be returning.
Love the home feeling, like eating at Grandma's house. Greeted with smiles and love the family photos. Truly New Mexico!
So I pick my wife up for lunch dates and we go here half the time. Everything is always great, the staff is always professional and kind, the food is always satisfying and the environment is authentic and warm. I definitely recommend trying this authentic New Mexican style food the next time you get hungry.
The staff were very friendly and flexible, and they were also very efficient. We were very great for for their food recommendations, which were amazing. The tamale they recommended was delicious, and it alone was worth coming back. The bathrooms were clean, which is always nice. The food came out relatively quickly, which was greatly appreciated, especially by the kids.
Great customer service in a warm spot. We ate here for lunch and breakfast 2 separate days. Day 1, chicken fried steak. Okay steak, but just ok. Breakfast day 2, smothered burrito, pancakes, eggs. Very nice pancakes, average burrito, and scrambled eggs that were hard and browned. No need to return. The staff are really good.
First: the staff here are some of the friendliest people on the planet. Second: the food is equally amazing. We've had the Navajo Taco, the Carne Adovado Plate, and tamales. The red chili sauce is so flavorful and strong (a wee bit of heat). If you find yourself in Bernalillo then get here as quickly as you can.
Quick Facts About Abuelita's New Mexican Kitchen Bernalillo
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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