Barelas Coffee House

Was visiting from out of state and came to try this place. The service was good the atmosphere was nice. I was a little disappointed in the food. I got the enchiladas my tortillas were hard. The rice was hard and is not the best, taste like it’s from a box. My daughter got the combination plate and when she grabbed her taco it was watery underneath on the plate and soggy. Everyones taste is different maybe it’s because we’re out of state people lol

The service was excellent, 10/10 The restaurant has a diner and family feel with beautiful outdoor seating. You can just tell the locals love it here. The food came out so quick, which usually makes me nervous. The meat was tasty and tender. The hash browns were good. However my eggs tasted like it was not made to order, like it was just seating there for awhile. I love eggs and a restaurant who can't get eggs right is worrisome. The red chilli sauce was runny and forgettable. They got the meats right but everything else I had was mediocre.

Huevos Ranchos Deluxe "Best in ABQ " . 2 eggs, corn tortillas, beans, hash browns, and loaded with cheese. Red chili is fantastic and green fabulous. Order Christmas.

We met friends here for lunch and were not disappointed. The egg burrito smothered in green chile was tasty, and the green chile had a definite bite to it. The carne adovada was amazing, especially when paired with the fresh flour tortillas. It was our first visit but will not be our last. Parking is challenging, but it is so worth hunting down a place to park.

The food is amazing, chile is fresh and flavorful. Fresh homemade tortillas, I recommend a side of chicharrones to accompany your meal.

Given the 4.6/5 rating by almost 2,000 reviewers my family had high hopes. Sadly what was served was just watery blandness. According to the server they are known for carne and huevos rancheros so that is what we got. If there was flavor we couldn’t tell but there was plenty of water as each of our plates was drowning in it. Otherwise, the hash browns were a mixed bag of extremely fried on parts of the outside and raw everywhere else. Overall, I’ve had more flavor at a fast food joint or a hospital cafeteria so I won’t be going back. Additionally my toddler got pancakes. They were cooked fine, but were also forgettable. The waiter had to be reminded several times to bring syrup only for us to ask another who brought one in 5s. Parking is across the street in what seems like a different business or an apartment complex, so can be confusing to find at first.

Found this place while exploring ABQ for the first time. The chicharrones were on point, just like my mom used to make. The menudo had a clean taste, and tripe was perfectly cooked, though could have been a little spicier. The little pieces of meat throughout added a nice savoriness. Their chile relleno was also delicious with meat pieces inside as well. The huevos rancheros deluxe was also flavorful. It was pretty busy so service was a little spotty but overall good experience!

I've heard such wonderful things about this place and I decided to try it for myself. I thought it was going to be a small little coffee house but I didn't realize the scope of this place! It's huge and it took some figuring to know where to enter and where to park. I think I got the last parking space in the parking lot across the street. I think I got the last table in the place too when I arrived because I had to sit right by the door in the high traffic place, but the whole place was bustling. From the time I placed my order to the time I got my food was probably less than 3 minutes which was super impressive! The service was nice. Everything was definitely in good flow and you could tell that a lot of people probably frequent there. Having said all that, I wanted some comfort food and I got it. I thought it was okay. Not amazing but okay. The chicharrones were something I was looking forward to because everyone was talking about them. They were so hard to chew and swallow because they were soo dry. And to be honest, they weren't that flavorful. I don't see how that's the case because it's really just fried pork fat for the most part. I even told the waitress that I didn't think they were very good when she came to check in. I was hoping she was going to tell me that I must have got the bottom of the batch or something. But she just said oh that's too bad. I got some menudo and I thought it was amazing because I can get menudo without all the posole as well in it. It was good, but again, not very flavorful, especially for menudo. I feel like they make the food kind of bland and then you get to put what you want in it to make it how you want and maybe that's what serves a lot of people's tastes. ?? You can tell that the atmosphere is definitely something that feels more like home and the people are people who come back often. There was a very homey feel even though it was such a busy place. I'd maybe come back, but it wasn't what I expected.

I am surprised I haven't reviewed Barelas Coffee House before, as it's got the same last name as myself. The food is great, served quickly, and always fits what you want. Wait times can be long,g and Barelas is often very packed on weekends, even on weekdays, as it is a community staple. I have had meetings here with success, family outings, and always a great experience.

Honestly - we didn't have a great experience here. We had a long wait to order, a long wait to get our food, and a long wait to receive our check in order to wait in line and pay at the counter. By the time we got our food, the tortillas were cold, the Chile was cold, and everything was...bland. Oh...and the coffee...The coffee did not taste good. The table water also did not taste good. Now, maybe this is because I'm not from here, but the tap water tasted like it was pulled straight from a well...and whatever tap water they served us they used to make the coffee and the coffee had that same exact metallic taste. It was bad: Metallica, pungent, and bitter. I get there is a difference between Mexican, New Mexican, and Tex Mex. I order the Huevos Rancheros and I'm assuming this is New Mexico's version of Huevos Rancheros....they were okay. Maybe it would have been better if everything wasn't cold. Overall, Barelas did not live up to the hype. I've chatted with people born and raised in ABQ and my opinion has caused some controversy. One hand, people love this place and say what I have said is sacrilegious. Then on the other hand - there have been ABQ Natives who agree with me. What I notice is: If you like El Modelo you might not like Barelas and vice versa. That is the only correlation I have found out myself. Personally, I LOVE El Modelo.

My mother in law told me about this place so we stopped by here for breakfast one day. It's such a traditional New Mexico restaurant and has so much history to it! Their tortillas are homemade, highly recommend grabbing a bag of fresh ones before they run out! This place definitely does get busy around breakfast time so expect a wait but so worth it.

I'm always on the hunt for a good, fluffy pancake here in town, and Barelas really takes the top spot. They're so light and airy while still being flavorful and just sweet enough. I also enjoyed the huevos rancheros as a salty breakfast option. Will definitely be returning to this cozy breakfast spot!

Best spot for breakfast in ABQ. It's a casual diner with homemade dishes done right. Feels like eating at grandma's. The posole is great, red and green chile are done right and the chicharrones are little chunks of meat candy! Taste just like my grandma's! Everything here is delicious. Service is amazing as well.

The home style atmosphere is undeniable. My waitress was very helpful recommending her personal favorites and she was not wrong. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

This is the most authentic New Mexican food you can find. It's like home cooking with excellent service. The whole place gives you good vibes and an at home relaxing atmosphere. They also have additional goodies at the front checkout. Their hours are only for breakfast and lunch closing at 3pm.

Oh my goodness. Love Barelas! The staff is super friendly. The food is amazing. My huevos rancheros deluxe hit the spot. The freshly made flour tortillas were soooo good.

Haven't been here in a bit, had bkfst this a.m. all was ok, the red chili was bland and the coffee was real weak, no flavor whatsoever. Service was good, the place could have used one more server. I guess it will be another year to come back .

Amazing at always, seriously a classic and my go to for huevos rancheros. I love when I go and the patio is open because it's always nice to enjoy a piping hot plate of huevos rancheros deluxe and coffee out in the fresh air. They have misters on when it's a little warmer too.

Affordable and generally tasty food in a casual come-as-you-are-setting. All sorts of folks having grub. The place was slammed the Saturday morning we came. There were several groups ahead of us but the line moved very fast as the restaurant is large with many tables. We waited in line no more than 10 minutes before we were seated. However we were not attended to for a long time as there was outright confusion over who was serving our table. A waitress finally took initiative after another table's order was incorrectly delivered to us. They probably should hire another server or two on the weekends. Once our orders went in the kitchen was very fast - which they have to be given the high volume of patrons. As mentioned earlier, no qualms with the food. We had burrito plate, posole, tamale, and our teenager had a hamburger. The burrito plate was the best. Tamale was a wee bit dry. At the end of the meal you pay at the counter in the front. There are several lots around the building and across the street. As others have suggested, it may be better to avoid peak hours and the weekend rush. It's nice to check out a longstanding neighborhood institution but preferably under less chaotic conditions.

When I hear coffee house, the mind goes to various types of coffee and pastry - not Mexican food. Yet, here we are. Yes, coffee is served here. But it's full of other non-caffeinated offerings. The building is obviously a relic - that adds to the charm. There are a lot of nooks & crannies with places to sit. Present are the typical NM dishes - burritos, tacos, enchiladas, carne adovado, and soups. Lots to choose from so it's the Combo Plate - huge burrito, taco and hidden somewhere in between a cheese enchilada. Carne Adovada for my partner in crime. Food came out quick and hot, with a couple of thick flour tortillas (not a fan I prefer thin). In typical NM fashion we got a lot of food. Spicy but not over done. We stopped early saving room for a Frontier Cinnamon. Unfortunately (or maybe not) they were sold out. Great lunch and glad we stopped

This is a New Mexico staple. I've been living here for a long time and never made it here until today. Very glad I did! It's a seat yourself, vintage, local, and authentic space. The service is incredibly fast and they pump the food out in minutes. It's constantly busy and now we know why. I ordered their famous huevos rancheros deluxe. I am a huevos fanatic so I had to try because some places make really bad huevos. This place was VERY competitive. Everything was so delicious and paired so well with each other. The beans however had minimal flavor and didn't really taste like much on their own. They paired very well with everything else though. Obviously the sizes of the dishes are huge and the prices are fairly low. I'm definitely coming back and trying more things!

Good morning from Manana Cafe. Join Tom Neiman, Jim Tritten, and some of the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group as they venture into the Historic Barelas District of old Albuquerque. One of our landmark eating establishments, this New Mexican restaurant features everything you would ever want in authentic comfort food that is sure to please the most discriminating palate. Interesting interior decor, friendly professional staff, and excellent food await you. Just click on the following YouTube link to watch our antics and report to you today. https://youtu.be/gsINC_db6L4?si=-L7Buxnz2eX-PgV5

I popped in here because it was about a 3 minute walk from my airbnb. I thought it was a coffee shop but quickly discovered it's much much more than that. Barelas Coffee House is definitely a local spot and yet everyone was so friendly there that I felt like one of the locals! Usually I'm too anxious to eat alone but I'd eat alone again there in a heartbeat. I ordered a vanilla cap and while the cap was definitely more a latte it definitely beats the coffee at my airbnb. I also got a green chile burger. If you know me you know I don't eat burgers. I took a chance and it paid off because I'd eat this burger again (and I rarely crave burgers). The fries were also crispy. A cute little hole in the wall. A diamond in the rough.

Good for family dinning! The sunroom/indoor patio area is private and spacious. Worked well for our big family with kids. Fast service and good food. My in laws didn't love the menudo, but they're picky ones. Pay up front on your way out.

You know how you hold a memory of a place to be 'best' in your mind from past experiences? This place is one. I waited a long time to return here. Waited in line for about 30 minutes today for some of the most bland, average Mexican food I've had in a long time. Not even worth the wait. The wait staff was good

Despite the name, this is more diner than coffee house. Do be prepared to park on the street as there really isn't a parking lot per se. I did enjoy eating the posole and carne adovada, which both had excellent red chile flavor. However, my body soon made me regret my choices. Visual inspection of the men's bathroom indicated that I was not the only one, either. If your stomach can handle grease, the food here is tasty and inexpensive. If, like me, you are a mite delicate of stomach, Bareleas Coffee House and its temptations may be best avoided.

Wow, this was my first time ordering huevos rancheros (deluxe), and I'm very impressed! I was shocked because it's also very affordable here. The dish was overall great, and every part of the dish complimented each other well; it came with beans, two eggs, cheese, hash browns, and green chile. I'm not even a big fan of beans, but I liked it here on this dish! I would 100% come back here, and it was the highlight of food spots in ABQ when I visited. We went on a Saturday morning, and it was packed here where the line went to their gift shop. Instead of making reservations or putting your name down, you wait in line to get seated. It's very impressive that the line system works; people are just dining and leaving fast. You also pay at the front stand with your meal ticket. I need to start ordering huevos rancheros for brunch now!

This gem of a place is so adorable! Family ran and everyone is so sweet and friendly! The food is tasty--carne adovada and the deluxe! The red and green chile sauces are great! So quick and fast!

You can't leave ABQ without trying Barelas' huevos rancheros! Stopped by on a weekday morning and parked across the street. Though they seemed busy, they were able to seat me and my friend right away on their patio. This place is cozy and just has that laid back, welcoming vibe. The staff was warm and friendly. My friend raved about their huevos rancheros so I, of course ordered the huevos rancheros deluxe. It comes with two eggs, hash browns, beans, chile and cheese and served on corn tortillas. One bite and I immediately understood why my friend wouldn't let me leave ABQ without eating at Barelas. This massive plate of deliciousness was less than $10! Although it was very tasty, I simply couldn't finish it all, but I sure did try. If you want authentic New Mexican breakfast, Barelas is it.

I'm so sad that I now live on the east coast and the best Mexican food is so far away. The Barelas Coffee House is a staple of Albuquerque's Best Mexican food that can be had. It's priced easy on the pocketbook and besides being so far away, the only downside is trying to find parking. The place has grown so much over the years that it takes up the entire small triangular block on which it sits. The dining room seems to go on forever. If you're on a budget you should really try this place as you'll get food comparable to other places with 3 times the price. Like usual, you know if the locals all eat there that it must be good. And it is!! Say Hey to "Fro" as we used to call him, Michael Gonzales is the owner and operator. A more pleasant man you'll never find. He's even very gracious when they are slammed, which is quite often. Michael has also been good to the community, giving back so much. He could be the mayor of Albuquerque if he wanted.

Such a great local place! Authentic food, the friendliest staff, filmy homegrown decor. Recommended to us for our first lunch stop in town. Our entire family loved it.

Oh my - these green chiles are legit! You seriously can't find fresh green chiles like this in Texas. New Mexicans, y'all are blessed folks! My colleague Destiny S (a fellow Yelp Elite and local) took me to Barelas, insisting it's "the" spot for a traditional New Mexican breakfast, coffee, and overall experience. And she was right. I felt right at home in this cozy local biz - and was pleased to see even President Barack Obama paid a visit in 2010 and ordered "huevos deluxe with green chiles and a side of chicharones"). If you are vegetarian, there aren't many options; most dishes I looked at had meat, meat sauce; so I ended up getting the huevos rancheros deluxe (with green chiles, no meat sauce per my request). Vegans, turn around. Def not a spot for you. But everyone else, enjoy the amazing food (the fresh made thicccc tortillas!), friendly service, and do a little shopping in the gift shop that features local art, clothing, and knickknacks.

One of the best places in New Mexico and an absolute go to if your from out of town. All the food is great and the green chili is so good!! Staff is so friendly and treats you like family.

If you want an original New Mexican breakfast you've come to the right place. This is the OG of New Mexico Gems! From fresh tortillas to outstanding service. 5 stars all around. I really enjoy coming here! The menu is pretty long- but there is always something for everyone. The place is unassuming- in other words not fancy. With indoor and outdoor courtyard seating. My go to is the carne adovada and eggs. comes with a side of hash browns and ofcourse THE TORTILLA. I can't stress this enough because i know we here at new mexico take pride of the sopapilla and fry bread, but if u want the best tortilla in town this is one of my go to places to enjoy them. If you did enjoy them and it's your first visit, guess what? it's available for take away! incase you crave them on sundays which they are CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. lol cheers! hope you enjoy your meal here

Local restaurant with a home feel to it! Service was quick and everyone is so nice. They have an outside seating option or to sit inside. There was a long line to be seated that they clear out quickly and service is very quick. Our waitress was attentive and ensured she checked in us throughout our meal! Food was hot, great portion size, great cost, and so delicious!!

Service was excellent like you were sitting at your grandma's house. The breakfast burritos were gigantic and flavorful. Chile rellanos with red was tasty a bit crisp and also gigantic green Chile with great roasted flavor. Prices were good.

Great food great service we have lived here 5 yrs and I'm surprised we haven't been here. We will make this a regular breakfast place from now on

I finally made it to this ABQ institution. Was not disappointed - food good (had Huevos Rancheros, prices reasonable. Food on bland side - I kept reaching for the salt.

This is a New Mexican breakfast/brunch place like you've never had! Its name with Coffee House in it is a misnomer. It's great, great, great New Mexican Food for the New Mexican Foodie! This joint is so popular that over the years it has expanded, and expanded, and expanded. You can tell the evolution of this eatery from its incremental growth spurts room to room, to its patio and the gift shop. But the thing about Barelas is not so much the size and the amount of people (a huge amount of mostly regulars) they can feed... but incredible, tasty, and traditional New Mexican eats! This is true old-fashioned New Mexican food at its best. We stopped-in for breakfast recently on a Thursday morning, by the time we arrived Barelas was maybe 1/3 full, by the time we left close to noon, it was jam-packed. It shows that locals know where to go! My breakfast selection consisted of their delectable tender and savory red chile marinated carne asada with 2 eggs over easy, perfectly shredded, crispy-soft, and browned hash browns, and of course the essential home-made tortillas. I could not pass up ordering a cup (that was more like a bowl) of an incredible rendition of their Hatch green chile posole - fabulous. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her choice of the Huevos Rancheros Deluxe offering of 2 eggs with beans, chile and cheese drenched over home-made corn tortillas, with hash browns. Great start to the morning! We left happy! We left full! We left satisfied! Buen provecho ya'll!

Food is always excellent service is always quick and friendly and the building and patio is funky and enjoy. One of my favorite places to have breakfast.

Super friendly staff where you get treated as a regular even if you're not from there. Great menu choices. I had the carne adovada. Excellent

They had excellent service. The food was very authentic and tasty. Great place to try New Mexican food.

Barelas is very authentic to New Mexico tasty food sometime I think it lacks a bit of salt but over all good. Tortillas are wonderful not a fan of there menudo but we like there breakfast adovada, huevos rancheros, are great. Staff always friendly and attentive. Food comes out quickly!!

What can I say about the Barelas Coffee House. It has to be one of the best places in Albuquerque to eat New Mexican food. This is the only place that makes me feel like I'm eating at my mother's kitchen table. Over the years, the quality and taste of their food (breakfast or lunch) has never wavered. The food and service is unmatched and prices are reasonable. 5 Stars!

Best place in Albuquerque for breakfast! Always our 1st choice; we've been coming here for years. Friendly and attentive staff and great food.

Good food, large servings and well priced. This is definitely an institution, which is a pro/con -popular for a reason because it's tasty and filling, but with the popularity comes a lack of speed. Came during a midday brunch/lunch rush and waited over 40min for my food, which isn't outrageous for a busy time. However, my food was only lukewarm/cold, which indicated it had been sitting for a while. My server was friendly, and did her best, but she seemed a bit stretched thin for the crowd. Decent experience overall, but wouldn't necessarily make a special trip here.

The service was great. I have another favorite spot for green chili so I admit I compared their's to my favorite. Very filling and hot! Let us divide out checks no problem. Very reasonable. Classic Abq feeling! Can't take a photo it's all gone.

An Albuquerque staple according to the locals. My friends and I stopped by here for breakfast. You know the place is good when it's busy and there is a line, however we didn't wait too long. I ordered the Huevos rancheros deluxe, Christmas style (red and green chile) and everything was delicious.

Terrific locally owned restaurant. The coffee - AMAZING. Strong, smooth and as much as you can handle. Loved it! We tried a couple of different things for breakfast - huevos rancheros for me and carne adovada for him. Both of us enjoyed it, though we did learn carne adovada isn't our favorite. Good, but just not the texture/flavor we'd choose next time. The tortillas were thick and pillow-like, quite filling and a perfect accompaniment for scooping beans and sauce. I would totally go back for another meal here. It's relaxing and delicious. All the things you want for a leisurely breakfast!

Barelas Coffee House on 4th St was amazing. Three of us got huevos rancheros. Eggs were scrambled, over medium and over easy. Two of us had it smothered with green chile while the third had the chili on the side. The tortillas were homemade. The potatoes and whole pinto beans were delicious. The cost was amazing....$7.95 per plate. Couldn't believe it. The portions were very generous. We were waited on by three different staff members. All were polite and attentive. The coffee kept on coming. I sure couldn't tell they were short handed. Watched some other dishes coming our. Unbelievable amount of food at a great price!!! Want to try somethinh else next time.

Excellent breakfast spot, with great service. I had the Barack Special - just kidding. Not the name of the dish, but I had what the former president had when he visited (yes, there are plenty of photos around) and I loved it! Green chile heaven. Very savory and nicely set up my family's bellies to continue our road trip to the Grand Canyon.

Another ABQ staple! Wow! Lines out the door every time you looked! BLT for me and because they don't have seafood, I was able to get fries! I was soooooo happy, let me tell you! The fries were so crispy and were so perfect! The service is so quick and efficient, even though they were all running around like crazy (staffing shortages, just like everywhere else). Our server was so nice and every person that walked by our table asked us if we were good. I love the teamwork! There is a small store to the left of the entrance when you walk in. It wasn't opened that day, but I would love to see all their goodies!

Quaint local joint. I've been there a couple times and it doesn't disappoint. The food is great and the service is awesome. The servers are super friendly and nice. Best chorizo and eggs I've had in a while.

I ordered a dozen tamales to go. I thought they would be hot and fresh. They were frozen and well, I didn't complain although I was surprised. Besides being frozen, my other surprise was how long it took for them to give me my order since they didn't have to do anything except take them out of the freezer. When I got them home to defrost and heat up, I discovered they had freezer burn. I heated a couple up anyway and I only took one bite and could not stomach anymore. The masa fell apart, the meat looked like brown pate' instead of meat with red chile. I was very disappointed to say the least. The food in the restaurant has always been great although I've never ordered a tamale there, I certainly won't be doing it ever. A big waste of my money and huge disappointment.

You can't go wrong with Barelas Coffee House. It's where the locals go. Parking can be difficult but if you're patient you find a spot. Serving New Mexican favorites.

The food is very good, I love their beans and enchiladas. But their service isn't the best. What kind of brunch coffee restaurant isn't open on Sundays?!

Super yummy! We knew we were in the right place when we saw people waiting outside to get in before they were open. Great neighborhood restaurant with authentic New Mexican food. I loved the fresh made gordita tortillas. Staff was super friendly!