66 Diner

Very cool place! The decor, the staff uniform, the menu, and the general atmosphere makes it seem like a little pocket out of time. I got a Fender Bender (half size of the Pile Up) and a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie. Even the half size was more than enough food for me! I've never had a rhubarb pue before but it was very warm and tasty.

I just left the airport hunting for a green chili cheeseburger. This place had great reviews, so I sought it out and sat at the bar. Trinity was my server, and she was terrific. This place is lively and loud, constant hustle from the kids working there. I had the lemonade, 66 Burger (green chili) with okra🥰, finished off with house-made peach cobbler and ice cream. What a meal! Toasted bun was top notch, and the okra was hot and crispy. If I lived in ABQ, I would come here all the time. Great diner vibe, and watching the gals make a MONSTER banana split I wished I had room for that, too. The parking lot was tight, but good enough. I recommend this diner!

Passing through going West to the Grand Canyon and stopped in for a light snack. Decided to try a bowl of the New Mexico green chili stew. I enjoyed it, big chunks of meat and veggies and just enough heat to keep it interesting. The waitress was pleasant. They were pretty busy when we stopped (mid-afternoon) and parking was full, so we parked on an adjacent street. Overall, a nice stop in a colorful diner.

Food; I ordered a Cobb Salad. A tad bit pricey for the size. A BB it surprised it didn't have purple onions, croutons, or eggs in it? My mom has a burger w fries. The food was average. Nothing spectacular. Well I was having a good time until a friend pointed something out about how they sit people, and after that ...I felt weird . I don't like the seating atmosphere. They sit attractive people in the front. The rest in the back. Just an observation.

Fun stop on our route 66 trip. Classic old school diner feel. The food and service was great. But you are really going there for the milk shakes and malts. They finish them table side, and are to die for!

I haven't been here in a while, and I was so glad I came back. I needed some comfort food. The Chicken & Wild Rice soup was superb. And I was feeling like a banana split was gonna hit the spot. Bring your appetite and a couple of friends.

My chocolate malt milkshake was extra thick and a large serving. It tasted great! I was impressed with Summer, the owner. She has a genuine heart and a willingness to go out of her way to give back to the community.

Great suggestion from RoadFood.com. I ordered the hearty chicken fried steak. I think their plates top out at $18. Great atmosphere, fun turquoise uniforms for waitresses, all sorts of personality. A great place to go.

We visited as a part of a cross country roadtrip. As Brits we don't get to do the proper Diner experience. My goodness we had the best time, the staff were super friendly and helpful, the diner was so cool and made it feel like all those movies we grew up with, retro without being twee. And the food, oooo I am craving the burger and fries again. I wish I lived close enough to go regularly

66 Diner is such a classic Albuquerque must experience. I personally love their burgers and always add a side of gravy for the fries, but the food is exactly what you would expect to find at a classic diner. They've got a decent variety of diner foods and lots of treats, including milkshakes and pies. On my most recent visit, I tried the teeny weeny sundae which was so cute and literally just a scoop of ice cream in a sauce cup with fudge and toppings. The service was great, and of course the environment is just fun and nostalgic.

Ahhh! New favorite diner in all of New Mexico! Such a wonderful place because of the decor, nostalgia, and vibes, but the food is good too! No pictures of the food listed because I ate it up too quickly. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich. It was served on a soft, toasted bunch, came with onions, tomato, and lettuce. Flavorful, filling, and served quickly by friendly staff. I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this diner because I've already been back since my first stop. Later this month, I'll be back with my family and it'll be a party of 10 of us. Looking forward to it! Lastly want to note that you should be trying the pies!!

We walked in they were very busy, no one said anything to us. We didn't know if it was self seating or not so we sat our selves I mean no one was uo there for a good 8 minutes. Once the server came to us she told us to get up and wait over by the front counter which there was no room to wait with a big family was all standing there and did insinuate the booth we were at was free game to sit at for us. We are sad to have not tried the place because it was very cute themed but there was so many people we just left.

I sought out this restaurant while staying in the local hotel as we were traveling through because they offer a gluten free menu! I was EXCITED that their fries are in a dedicated fryer! The service was great and I LOVED the decorations. The menu is extensive and the dessert menu is incredible. Definitely a trip back when we come through this part of the states.

This diner was once a gas station. So although not an original Route 66 diner, they have done a wonderful job creating a welcoming, diner/malt shop vibe. Located on a busy city street it's easy to fly by without noticing. We turned on to the side street and into their parking lot. Parking is on three sides of the building from what I saw. We were greeted upon entering and given a choice of seating options. The front has booth and counter seating. More booths and many tables are available in other dining areas. A small room at the back, which was the original automotive bay entrance when this was a garage, would make a good space for a small group (a dozen or so). Restrooms are near the entrance. Our waitress was very good, friendly, asked all the right questions, kept my iced tea and our waters full. We both had burgers and they were good. Fresh lettuce, good amount of toppings. My dining companion had a specialty burger and that big bun helped hold all the toppings in. For my mushroom swiss, the bun to burger ratio seems off. The burgers come with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mustard. You can request some or all of those be removed. The pickles are crisp and have a strong flavor. You have 'sides' options and 'upgrade side' options with the handheld menus. They also have entrees. Lots of chicken dishes and meatloaf. I would love to try one of their milk shakes and pies. So much food. So little time. Whether a local or a tourist this is a nice little diner.

The vibes are immaculate. The decor, staff uniform, lighting, and food come together and form a little pocket of diner glory in today's modern world. I got the Fender Bender, which is a half size of the Pile Up, and even that was a lot of food to me! I did also get a slice of Strawberry Rhubarb pie, and a warm pie is always so comforting.

I usually rate 66 very high but today's experience was different. I ordered a sloppy martin,which is a sloppy Joe with onions and cheese. What I got was about 3/4 lb of onions, no meat, and cheese While I know people who like onion sandwiches, I am not one of them. We've gone to 66 for years,but we will be giving them a hard pass in the future Also, my wife's Cobb salad had a bunch of diced onions instead of a boiled egg. I guess 66 had a special onion purchase. Never again. Kiss those 30% tips goodbye.

Always busy...always packed...service is always great. I love the dozens upon dozens of PEZ dispensers decorating the entire diner. Food comes out quickly. If you are looking for a sweet treat...you cannot go wrong with the shakes. You get enough to share, which we usually do. I had the chicken tenders (sorry I forgot to grab a pic before I snarfed it all up). Love the fries. The fiesta burger is great. The meatloaf is great. Basically, it is hard to go wrong when choosing something off the menu. Parking can be a little hairy.

This is such a fun retro dinner on Route 66. They have specials on the board. My food was good. I didn't have a shake this time. I did when I was here years ago and it was delicious. Definitely recommend if you're in town. Bathroom was clean too.

I ordered a pie for a dinner. When I made a trip to get it. When I arrived home the bottoms of the box was completely covered in a tacky substance. When I called about it the manager was unsure what it was said he felt it was good. Didn't make any effort to resolve my concerns. They called back and require me to take it back just before closing for another one.

This is a long overdue review. Recently I have had the unfortunate opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. One day I was hungry enough to consider the hospital cafeteria, but fortunately it was closed. I was forced to go to the only place near by - 66 Diner. Ravenous and moody, I walked into this very classic, authentic diner and sat down at the counter. I waited as the extremely busy soda jerks created milkshakes, malts and some insane looking banana splits...and I waited, and waited. Not one even glanced in my direction. I was sure my diner experience would be a bust. I eventually got frustrated and relocated to a table. Ready to be surly, I was approached by a very friendly waitress who apologized to me for not being serviced at the counter. I ordered the Diamond Back Burger with Cheddar Fries, side of mayo, side of ranch and hot sauce. I'm going to be honest...my expectations were low...I mean extremely low...probably exacerbated by my grouchy mood. When my super friendly waitress delivered my food, miraculously there was a side of mayo, a side of ranch and hot sauce brought right along with it and it looked amazing. The minute I took my first bite, my grouchy, moody, frustrated attitude melted away. The burger was flavorful, hot and juicy, the bun perfectly toasted, the cheese beautifully melted, the bacon crispy and delicious and the jalapenos, both fresh and grilled, provided the perfect bite. The fries were hot and crispy and held up to the melty delicious cheese. I was amazed, comforted and sated. Since that first wonderful burger experience, I have been back several times and ordered via DoorDash to my mother's hospital room. In addition to having the Diamond Back Burger a second time (with 66 Fries YUM), my family and I have tried the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Hot Meatloaf Sandwich, Texas Chili, New Mexico Green Chili Stew, several milkshakes and the Coconut Cream Pie. Every single menu item has been terrific. With the exception of my initial counter experience the service has been exceptional and the overall diner ambiance is one that you just can't find these days. This is my go to place in Albuquerque. Don't miss it!

Great Service. Lisa is great you will be lucky if she is your waitress. Fast friendly and delicious. Limited parking, but you can usually find a spot. Car Pool if you can or ride a bike. They sell whole Pies and Cakes. The music is classic 50's rock and roll. The shake of the month (October) is Pumpkin Cheesecake. True Americana Classic Diner.

Amazing gem! The food is amazing, the service is nice, the ambience is very 50-60s diner vibes. The food is very affordable and good quality. Highly recommend their gravy!! I just got a normal hamburger but everything tasted delicious and their shakes are ground breaking!

The food was good just a lot of it! I finished all of it! Our server was very nice and was expecting a baby girl in about one month! Congratulations!! This place take you back to the 50s and early 60s.

Good service in a funky diner. And perfect diner meal for our Route 66 drive: burgers, fries and a shake. He had the 66 burger with onion rings, I had the vegetarian burger with fries. He had a vanilla shake, and I had chocolate... the shake portions were huge - we really could have shared one. Instead, we both enjoyed every bite of our respective shakes and left full.

Certainly seems authentic Route 66 from the building design to the interior decoration and the waitress uniforms. Awesome venue and a lot of fun just looking at the wall art and decor. Fun!!! Lots of parking but it was full due to the extreme popularity of this restaurant. The food . Wow. I had the Chicago Dog which was a special and my son had the Diamond Back burger and Mac and Cheese. The dog was huge. It would embarrass most of the dogs I actually eat in Chicago. Delicious. The burger Joes said was good also but the Mac and cheese was next level creamy and delicious. I thought he might lick the bowl. Great food and experience. The service was fast and good. Destiny explained the menu items and was great. The place was absolutely covered up also at 1:30pm. Amazing.

First visit but definitely not our last I got the green chile burger and fries and they were awesome... plus a chocolate shake

Enjoy coming here, the food is generally good and enough to sate most hungers. Today it was Peach Shake with plenty of peach chunks, chicken tenders that were(tender & not greasy) and the daily special - Santa Monica Burger(Parmesan crusted sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, and guac. They missed the mark here. Great concept, but the meat was cooked beyond well-done, dry with little taste. Nothing in burger could compensate for the lack of moisture. Oh well... Next Time

We come here every year around Valentines Day. We always have a special request, which they have always accommodated (bonus star for that): we take our son and his girlfriend and we ask for two tables for two, so they can have some time semi-alone (they're 12) and we can still drive them there and pick up the tab when we are done. We've done this for 5 straight years and have had five really good meals out of it, so I'm pretty comfortable leaving a good review. Route 66 is a diner and so they specialize in comfort food. My husband usually gets the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and white gravy along with some fried okra. Pretty unusual in New Mexico and they do it well. I usually get the patty melt and fries and it's delicious as well. My kiddo gets the frito pie and his girlfriend gets the salad. Thumbs up from them as well, but where this place excels is in the shakes and drinks. I always get a Diet Coke with cherry and my husband gets a Dr Pepper with vanilla. And it always tastes about 100% better than any other place I've tried. The kids get shakes, which are hand blended on order and those are pretty special as well. There's about 20 different kinds and my son got the strawberry cheesecake and his girlfriend got the peanut butter chocolate. Yum. The diner gets top stars on atmosphere too, with a Pez collection that runs around all 3 rooms of the restaurant, just under the ceiling. They always look clean and dust free, too. I want their cleaning secrets. This place is a solid comfort food choice that we'd visit more often if it was closer (it's on the west side of campus, just across from the main Presbyterian hospital). Thanks for letting us hang with you on love-day!!

We of course had to make a stop here while visiting Albuquerque. While I loved the inside decor and the outside photo stops the food we had for lunch was just okay and not necessarily something I would come back for however this was definitely one of the Best milkshakes that I have had. Until next review Kisses

Ahhhh give me old fashioned service, great food, and a cool vibe! I'm in! First, we were sat quickly and got to admire the Extensive PEZ collection. Something my friend's niece and I had fun with. Then menus came, I chose a queso burger, kiddo got chicken fingers, hubby got beef enchiladas and my friend got a cheeseburger. The kiddo and I played games on the kids menu and the food came so quick, we didn't finish! My queso burger (open face burger drenched in queso sauce. Super yum! We all dug in so fast, the food screamed "EAT ME" Let me tell ya, the only complaint is maybe parking, but in ABQ, downtown, nob hill.... IFYKYK! Otherwise, the food was grand! Service top north! BTW, if you are full, can't enjoy a pie. Take slice home, missing out on pie, is not the full meal! I had an old southern fave, buttermilk and hubby had chocolate crème. Sublime! So, if you're looking for a place to eat on lower central are, go t 66! The 1950's vibe , food and service will bring you back time after time!

Really good green chile burger. Service was friendly and the ambiance was Route 66 paraphernalia.

So delicious ! Had to try this place out because I found it on tiktok! It is super cute with their old diner aesthetic, but not only is it cute the food was actually great! I came in around dinner time like 6 and between then and 7 it got super packed! I got seated super quickly and my server Grace was amazing! She was super nice and also everything I needed came to the table quickly! I ordered their 66 burger and subbed the fries for the fiesta fries which has chilli and cheese. Everything was so so good!! The portions were crazy huge, which is nice because the prices are a bit high but can't complain because the food quality matched! Also ordered an Oreo shake and it was bomb!! I guarantee you if I visit New Mexico anytime soon I will be going straight to this diner! It's all American food but the quality is definitely and the service was great!

Food was good, the burgers were delicious. Service was good ambience overall was nice, Elvis Presley was definitely present

Decided to stop and try this diner while passing by from a roadtrip, huge disappointment! The only star this place gets is for the decorations as it does give that old school diner feel, as for service and food I wish I could give it a negative star. We came in and they told us there was a 20 min wait to be seated which we were okay with, once seated our waitress took about 10 min to come and take our drinks by which at that time we were already decided on what to order. We ordered our food at 1:25pm and at 1:43 pm the waitress came by the table again and asked if we were ready to order in which we told her we had already ordered?? And she said oh well yea it's gonna be a 45 min wait because we are crazy busy. Mind you that place was not that busy (will insert pictures while at the restaurant) and walked away. In my opinion if that was the case she would have told us before ordering. Our food came out at 2:16 pm and it was a huge disappointment.. I ordered the grilled ham and cheese and the cheese wasn't even fully melted. My mother and sister were also disappointed in their burger and crispy chicken salad. Huge let down & DO NOT recommend this place to anyone passing by. Our server was Ruby btw, I don't blame her for the food but her service was awful she checked on us a total of about 2 tim

The food was amazing! Service was a little slow but they seemed understaffed. I loved the vibes of the restaurant! Super classic. Will go back again!

If you want a diner experience, this is it. For me, you can really judge a diner based on the shakes, haha. I didn't get one this time, but I could tell they were a main attraction here. We got the queso fries (duh), which were amazingly good. I got the grilled chicken sandwich. It was good, albeit a bit greasy and didn't have a whole lot going on. The fries were delicious! You also get to experience one of the biggest Pez collections around, which was fun. And don't forget to check out the Elvis display right next to the bathroom entrance. The service was really fast and kind, given how busy they were. I used to want to work at a diner as a kid to be able to wear the outfits, and this brought me way back to that wish with the ones the servers wore here. Don't forget to get a photo op outside by the Route 66 road signs too! It's also walkable to the college campus, which is a nice way to walk off dinner.

As a fellow time traveler, I felt right at home at the 66 Diner. The milkshake was incredible, the burger and fries felt like home, and the staff were amazing. My husband and I split the burger, fries and milkshake, just like we do when we are back home in 1955. The Pez-heavy decor and Elvis poster really sold us. Maybe when I am back in 2024 I will visit again. Happy travels!

They were extremely busy given that it was a Friday night, so I was impressed that we got in and got seated right away. We both got burgers which were fantastic. The milkshakes were for dessert, and were so so good. I will go back just for the milkshakes!!!!

Was a little disappointed as I ordered a hamburger with mustard, onion, pickles. Got that and more , cheese and bacon. The waitress offered to replace it so I said okay. Well after a long wait got one and there was bacon and green chilli on it Was charged for two burgers that I did not eat. Will go. Back again but will make it very clear what it want and ask her to make sure it is what I want!I have eaten here several times and was never disappointed.

This place is a must visit if you're in Albuquerque. The decor is so cute - 66 signs, jukebox, Elvis, Betty Boop, Pez candy, hopscotch, retro bar. They have an extravagant Pez collection, all lined up on the walls on top. Outdoor is a wall of Route 66 signs. The milkshakes are done in the old machines. The food is mediocre. They also sell souvenirs. There is a parking lot. Lots of seats.

Great vibe. Classic diner feel, food was pretty great! Not too crowded at 5 pm. Loved this stop on historic Route 66!

The food was good. My wife enjoyed the Liver and Onions and I had a nice patty melt. The peanut butter shake was pretty spot on and seeing the size of their ten dollar banana split was a sight to behold. Plenty of servers and lots of customers. So why a two star review you ask? It's all about the cleanliness. I get that their busy, but the bathrooms were absolutely filthy. Disgustingly so. From where we sat across from the register I could see directly into the walkway to the kitchen, and the amount of food, trash and dirty towels on the floor was just not something I can ignore. If the places I can see look this bad, it only leaves me to wonder what does the actual kitchen looks like. Good food? Yes. Retro old school vibe? Definitely! A place I would risk my health returning to? Hard pass.

Came here on a Friday night and it was busy. Service was therefore a little slow but very friendly, and we had a slight wait for our food but it came out to us hot and fresh. My patty melt was a perfect classic patty melt and exactly what I was craving, and my friend's fried zucchini was crisp and tasty. The key lime pie was also delicious.

Delicious burgers and fantastic service. Everyone is friendly and the place was clean.

Have always enjoyed the 66 Diner for lunch but hadn't been there in several years. Stopped by recently and was pleasantly surprised they are still an awesome place with fabulous food, service and great ambiance! It happened to be Halloween and the staff were wearing fabulous costumes! I loved the green chili, cheese burger grilled to perfection and their coleslaw was outstanding! My partner enjoyed his amazing mac & cheese dish with bacon! Wish i would have had room for their daily special pumpkin & cheesecake milkshake! I'll be back‼

Very good options to choose from! Great food!Friendly environment and honestly I really enjoyed my service at 66 Diner! Would try out again!

We stopped in when visiting sister in law. Heard they had a good burger. Well that's an understatement. It was a very good burger and fries that didn't bust the bank. The place was packed which is in most cases a good thing. Others think the food is good too. My daughter ate all her food which NEVER NEVER HAPPENS. So I do recommend stopping in for lunch.

A fun little diner that brings you back to the past! I really like the decor and ambiance of this little diner. They have such history as they're located on route 66. All sorts of photos, old memorabilia, and lots of Pez dispensers. The food is exactly as one should expect from a diner. Solid and does the trick. Nothing too extravagant, but also something for anybody. Service was astounding. Super friendly and really on top of it. I highly recommend this place if you're doing a route 66 trip or if you're in the area.

I am visiting from Texas and reaaally was craving a green chile burger so we decided to give this spot a try. On top of the 66 fries and the 66 burger being a ton of food and being SO tasty, everything else my party got (patty melt and swiss mushroom burger) also came out so quick and were greatly enjoyed. In addition, the entire staff was so nice especially our waitress, Summer. The vibe in there was so cool, my friend said "it really feels like i was transported back to the 1900s" which is a bit of a stretch but yeah the aesthetic and commitment to that time period is cool

I was so disappointed when I came in with my son, his girlfriend, granddaughter and niece to see how dirty it was. I wanted to leave but they begged me to stay. They were out of meatloaf (which is why we came in the first place). We sat at the counter because the wait was so long. All the employees were covered in ice cream, chocolate and who knows what else. The whole place was just unkempt. Made me wonder what the kitchen looked like. I was just very disappointed because I miss a good diner coming from living in Denver and now here in New Mexico.

Cutest EVER place in ABQ with tastiest of Shakes!!! Their dairy is very good! No problems after!!! lol! Worth the visit for food too! Just get a tasty burger! AMAZING QUICK SERVICE with OUTSTANDING FRIENDLY Servers!!!

The burger and onion rings were awesome. Milkshakes are really good. Price was very reasonable.

Great atmosphere, A++ service and a solid hamburger. Also enjoyed their milkshake. Definitely recommend

Got the "best in the city" chips n' queso... HA! They were terrible. Queso was watery and tasted like it was microwaved. Chips were STALE and hard as heck, also had multiple fries in the basket. No thanks. Also the ladies at the counter were rude but my server who came out was nice and the place is cool looking. Pretty average Albuquerque gimmick though.

We dined here on 6/24/2023. Food was great, when it was time to order desert I ordered banana split. The waitress warned me that the desert was big, I went ahead and ordered any way. There were 9 scoops of ice-cream. All 3 of us could hardly finish. What we liked the most was the service, all wait staff was so hospitable, friendly and very professional despite their young age. Great experience, I would stop by again if I have a chance to go to Albuqueque. Thanks everyone at 66 Diner

We stopped here for dinner on the way to Santa Fe after a long day of driving, and we are so glad we did! This diner is like walking back in time, with 50's ambience and great food choices! Our waitress was just so nice and helpful with our food order! We ordered a breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros and the servings were huge and so delicious! All the burgers and fries going by looked delicious, but we wanted to try the red and green chili sauces from this area. Just love the vibe of 66 Diner and we look forward to coming back one day!

The best service, great old American diner vibe, and tasty comfort food! This is easily the highlight of my trip to Albuquerque!!! Everyone should try this place. I was in town for work and my coworkers brought me here for my birthday dinner. This place was so much fun- even fun just to look at the decor inside. This is the diner I had long been looking for! Our server was just textbook perfect. Very friendly, helped us with menu, and courteous. I was tempted to have burgers but decided to go with a meatloaf dinner which was great. They have vegetable of the day, and mine was zucchini and carrot mix. My coworkers loved their milkshakes and burgers. I will always come here every time I'm in Albuquerque. What a charm!