Holy Cow Burger

This little hole in the wall served up a great meal! My son got the huge fish n chips and exchanged fries for sweet potato fries. He loved it and it looked amazing with not too long of a wait. We sat on the patio which could use fans to perhaps keep flies moving? I had the holy cow burger which looked great but the bun lacked freshness , lettuce was wilted. I had zucchini chips which tasted of old oil. I wanted to love it more but still 4 out of 5 for my son’s enthusiasm. Inside was very loud, but I’m old. Friendly waiter for sure!!😉

The crispiest, truly the crispiest, onion rings. If you're like me and you always want onion rings to be crunchy and delicious and are often disappointed to find them kinda soft and oily, these onion rings will make you forget those past underwhelming onions rings. I dunno what magic they work, but these are exceptional. Good local beer selection (as far as a work traveller like me could tell), and the burger was really good too! Didn't seem to be a bad thing on the menu (personally, I'm a big fan of a simple menu), but those onion rings just captured all of my attention.

Tried the jalapeño burger and it was good enough. My friend tried the red pepper & goat cheese burger and he thinks the same. All in all average burgers 🍔 but definitely not the best the buns weren’t the best. Variety of choices. The sweet potato fries was good.

These burgers are huge! The food was amazing. I'm traveling cross country for work and I would definitely recommend eating here for a quick stop or for a family meal. If I ever get the chance to come back I would totally do so! 🍔

Excellent restaurant. Food is delicious and fresh. French fries are delicious too. This is a great restaurant specially for travelers that are looking to try something different. I really looking forward to come to this restaurant again.

I'd been wanting to try this place for a while and it happened to be close to my intended route. Cute looking place, kind of an old refurbished diner kind of place. My burger was pretty good, and cooked precisely to my desired temperature. However, I ordered an extra ingredient on my burger (fried avocado) which unfortunately, did not arrive with the burger. I also ordered the fried zucchini. I was excited to try it as I absolutely love zucchini. This zucchini was just okay. The reason? It was sliced too thick. Slicing it thinner would have allowed the zucchini to cook all the way through without burning the outside. As it happened, this was a bit burned on the outside yet still not cooked enough inside. The fried avocado arrived a few minutes later. It was prepared perfectly. With a nice solid, crispy exterior akin to a tempura batter which helped to hold the avocado together well. It was an interesting addition but not one that I fell in love with. The burger bun seemed to fall apart as I ate the burger, so I finished it with a fork. All in all, a decent meal. Service was good. Server was attentive and friendly. Love the location, great vibe, cool comfortable patio. It has the potential to be a great place... It's just not quite there yet. I'll give them another try in the future. I hope they push it to the potential of being a destination place to grab a great burger. Cheers!

Sat on the patio! busy with great service!! I got Sweet potato fries, fried zucchini chips which were both burnt and oh so flavorful, we are them all. Totally yummy was my Vanilla shake, hot tea, and ahi tuna salad. No staff wearing masks.

My boyfriend and I came at the end of the night because we were staying across the street in a hotel and needed to get some food. We both got the chicken sandwich and it was SO good! Would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area.

We had a group of 12. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing. We got several different items from the menu and everyone was great. The sides are enough to share and if you aren't really hungry you could even share a sandwich.

We were told to eat here by a friend of ours who is pretty picky about his food. I was torn about trying it based on the reviews on Yelp, but since I trust his judgement we went for it. Boy were we impressed! The portions here are HUGE and delicious. The staff were kind and efficient. We left incredibly full and hope more people will boost the reviews on this place. It's a gem!

Inside it is actually very nice; outside I would not think it to be a burger place. There is outside seating but today it is on the cool side. Ordered the green chili cheese burger. Must say wish the size was a little larger because the burger is GREAT!! The hand cut fries could use some salt but they are the bomb and some places when they know their fries are good give you a small amount, not here, you get an entire plate Staff is great, sat me down took my order. Continually checked on me. Location is in an area I don't often go to but I will start to now. Great place

Pretty darn good burgers. The food came out fresh and very tasty, the jalapeño burger was raging hot! But so tasty and savory! The unique fried avocado burger was also pretty tasty as well, not very fond of the sweetness but nevertheless still very pleasing to the palate. We ordered our burgers medium well and they were grilled to perfection with the perfect pink center. The wait staff was kind but we had to ask for drink refills. That's the only reason for not getting a 5 star review. Nice outside seating and lighting. This is a cool spot to hang out with family and friends. We will be back sometime in the near future.

Good morning from central New Mexico. Today, join Tom Neiman, Jim Tritten, and a few of the boys and one girl as we visit a great New Mexico burger joint on old Route 66 - Central Avenue. Located just west of the Presbyterian Hospital and I-25, this establishment is known for their excellent cuisine, friendly and fast service, and an interesting setting and decor. Just click on the following YouTube video link to see why we enjoyed it - and why you will as well. https://youtu.be/oQts1SBzkHM?si=3Jw-AFzFWzpCz0LN

I've been coming to holy burger since back before when it was still holy cow. I hadn't been in quite some time, but I recently came for a friends birthday dinner. They've always offered some of the best fry options around, including the option to split between regular fries and sweet potato fries. I also really like their fried zucchini. I did feel bad because it seem like they were a bit understaffed. Although we had made a reservation for a larger group, they didn't have it on record, but they were still able to get us out really quickly. I ordered these mixed fries to split with a friend along side a holy cow burger, and a chocolate malt. It's funny because back in the day they're five dollar malts used to seem very expensive but now it's on the cheaper side at $6. I will say I was a bit disappointed with the burger itself. Their menu offers, two options, pink and no pink and I ordered pink. My burger came very much on the side of well done.

Called this place and made a reservation for 10 people. We show up for the reservation and they said they didn't know about it. The person whom I believe was the owner was super accommodating and super fast at addressing it immediately. We got a table in 5 minutes! I ordered the mushroom and swiss burger with green chile and it was soooo delicious. Everything is so well proportioned and the meat was so delicious. We ordered a half sweet potato and half normal fries and it comes with a yogurt sauce similar to tzatziki as well as ketchup. We also got a caramel salt pretzel milkshake and it was sooo delicious and not too sweet. Even though there was only one server, everything was quick and clean. Overall a great experience, will definitely be back!

Great food and service. Large servings- can spit plates. The picture is of a half salad :-)

A very busy morning/afternoon gave me an appetite for some dirty food, and this was exactly what I wanted with the dripping burgers. The shake also topped up my glucose stores, and the grease on the onion rings and fried zucchini sedated and relaxed me. Highly highly recommended the salted caramel pretzel heavenly milkshake. I wouldn't get the roasted red pepper and goat cheese burger again; it was good, but I think there are better flavors. Holy cow burger and green chile are commonly ordered. Service: perfect balance between attentiveness and giving space. Ambiance: sat outside where I was hugged by the quiet, calming heat. Not many people on a late Saturday afternoon. Sat next to a table of older people - I hope I can continue to laugh and have a good time like they were having when I get to their age.

I had been interested in trying this restaurant, but was disappointed. I ordered the blue cheese burger ($13.55, no side included), my husband ordered the holy cow burger ($13.05, no side included), shareable french fries ($4.75), and a soda apiece. The total came to $40.95 after tax. I ordered my burger medium-well, which came well done. On each of the burgers is chopped lettuce (like at fast-food establishments) instead of leaf lettuce. I couldn't really taste the blue cheese, though I could taste the crispy bacon. The burgers seem to be more about presentation than taste. Instagrammable, I suppose, but unless you can unhinge your jaw you're not able to eat it unless you cut it up. There were two cooks and three servers on duty. There were six tables of patrons, five of which were two-tops. The table of four guests were friends of the staff, or perhaps off-the-clock staff themselves. Either way, the working servers were much more interested in chatting with their friends than serving patrons. It wasn't that they were busy; each server had two tables apiece. Serving non-friends just wasn't a priority. Our server checked on us one time after dropping off the food. After waiting for the check that didn't come, I ended up walking up to the bar and closing there. I had wanted to find a good burger place in ABQ, and I'm still on the hunt. My burger was overcooked without enough blue cheese and had cheap chopped lettuce. I'd likely have given it another try (maybe it was an off night?) if the servers had even remotely cared about the patrons, but that wasn't the case. I can get a mediocre burger with an employee that doesn't care at any drive-thru in the city, but at least that won't be $20 a person.

We had a group of 12 in town and was looking for a great burger place. Holy Cow is highly recommended. Seated is quickly and took our orders immediately. Everything we ordered was excellent!! Great burgers, French fries, chicken sandwich and the onion rings are to die for!! Make sure you check them out.

If you like a burger thick and perfect put together, Holy Cow Burger is for you! The server was so helpful and friendly with suggestions and when the burger was served it was the way we ordered it! Love the atmosphere for it is a bit like a yesteryear's dinner!

Stopped in for lunch, first thing that hit me was how absolutely cold it was. No matter where I sat it was freezing. There is no heat in the small building. Staff is not friendly. Took 15 minutes to get a drink and order. The fries came first, they were cold and inedible. Burnt. Limp. The burger was cold and flavorless. They serve a 7 oz burger fyi. Dry as hell. Total meal with tip was $26. For one person. Will never be back.

We always get THE best burgers here. We have introduced everyone we know, and it has been a universal hit. The onion rings are also fabulous. I have heard good things about the salmon, but haven't tried it yet. The fried avocado is delicious. My sister was visiting from California and ordered it via door dash. The food arrived quickly and was still fresh. Any time we have eaten on site, the servers were friendly. It always seems to be pretty busy but we can usually find a table if we decide to stay. Not much going on decor-wise, but it is clean and no-frills. Eat here, the food is 100% worth it.

Came for the first time with 9 friends and I really looked forward to trying this place. It did not disappoint. All of the burgers were wonderful according to the group. Extra napkins please! One gal opted for the fish and chips and she said they were delicious. Portions were large and she even got a salad as a side instead of fries. I had one of the best vanilla malts of my life! Onion rings were thick and well-cooked but not over-cooked - tasty. The service was fast, accommodating, and simply lovely! The owner was nice enough to turn down the volume of the music for us since there are a lot of windows and the sound was bouncing a bit. One guy with hearing aids had a difficult time hearing. We really enjoyed our time in this casual but very very good restaurant. I have to go back a dozen times just to try different burgers!

Great food great service ambiance is very chill and calming definitely would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a good burger or fish and chips.

The burgers are AMAZING!!! Great staff!!!! If you're looking and haven't found an amazing burger place this is a must try! A hidden gem for sure !

There are some eateries that remain in the top tier of "BEST of ABQ" for a reason...great food. ALWAYS. Not fancy necessarily, but reliable. Great cooking every single time you go to the place....food that makes your mouth water just to think about being there. Enter HOLY BURGER! Every single burger, every salad, every plate of the best FISH and CHIPS this side of the Atlantic Ocean...is made to perfection. Their servings are generous and the cooking is done w/love. And....never, ever miss having one of their milkshakes...you'll feel like you're back in time, cruising Route 66. I have to share a secret w/you...I am a Fish and Chips fanatic. I have tried them at almost every restaurant in ABQ. Where are the VERY BEST FISH and CHIPS in ABQ? The one, the only...the place for pure FISH and CHIPS heaven...golden, crispy, light as a feather fish with magnificent crispy fry's is.... HOLY BURGER! Go figure!! Next review?? The BURGERS! We LOVE THIS PLACE! Some of the VERY BEST FOOD in ABQ. Really.

Must try the goat cheese burger! It's so amazing, plus the fried zucchini is to die for

Super burgers, shakes, even ahi tuna, and veg options. Friendly, fast service in casual atmosphere. Sit outside on the large covered patio with beer or wine and enjoy with your friends & family (furry friends welcome.)

Green chile burger...uneventful and dry as hell. Too much bread, not enough green chile..burger very forgettable. The times have changed for this location. Long waits. Sweet potato fries are the exception.

This is our family's standby for lunches out. There's something for everyone and the wait staff are always pleasant. There are 3 kid meal options that are not on the menu: grilled cheese, small burger, or chicken tenders--each comes with fries. My latest favorite is the ahi tuna sandwich plus sweet potato fries or onion rings. The reason I give it 4 stars is the ambience--it needs some love and a good clean.

In ABQ for a volleyball tournament and this restaurant was in walking distance from our hotel downtown. It was delicious. From the milk shake and the draft beer to the burgers and cherry chicken salad. Will be back again!

The fried zucchini was good. The burger... overcooked, dry, and significantly smaller than the buns. The buns were stale. I ordered the blue cheese burger and it came with 1 small clump of cheese grumbles. The service was good. We sat outside and the patio was kind of dirty And stinky.

Great burger spot! As a vegetarian, I was very impressed. I got the no cow burger & it was great. The chocolate malt was also delicious. Overall I really enjoyed the restaurant's vibe. All employees were nice & the owner stopped by to chat as well. Great outdoor seating. They had water bowls out for pup visitors. Highly recommend!

Had a great meal with my large family at Holy Burger. The burgers, fries and onion rings were great, but the best part was the outstanding service. Since there are so many of us we can be a lot to deal with, but our waitress handed us with grace. Also, special thanks to Zennon who went out of his way to accommodate our family members' special dietary needs. .

This place is pretty good. The food was really good and the service was OK. I ended up getting the green chili cheeseburger which was really good! Was super juicy and pretty big. It definitely made me full. Regarding the service, it was OK. My server was excellent. But It was unclear if I had to see myself or would be sat down. Eventually I did end up going to the server and they said I could choose any seat I wanted. I will probably come here again.

Great food, service. Good local. Best onion rings, fries and burgers. Our first visit was great! Highly recommend. Covered patio dining also. 5 stars for us.

Outstanding food, big side portions, and tap selection was good. I think only knew it as Holy Cow for years.

Love this place! The food is fantastic - truly transcendent fries, a sublime Ahi sandwich and the burgers are terrific, too (so say all of the omnivores I've dined with, here). The service is not just competent but really warm (they know their regulars!) and if you have room, the milkshakes are yummy - worth the calories!!

Really wanted to love this place but the food just didn't measure up. :/ I will say we did love the zucchini bites and the fries were plentiful, but the burgers just left us lacking. We got the green Chile cheeseburger (I barely tasted any green Chile) and the fried avocado burger (which was surprisingly salty but lacking in flavor at the same time. We asked for pink in the burger but didn't get any, and the patties seemed somewhat small compared to the buns, which were kinda dry so they flakes apart on us as we bit into them. Overall, the food and staff present well, but our tastebuds left disappointed. Also, there was an abundance of flies in the place, which we were told were in season (odd). Don't plan on returning any time soon.

I hate being negative, but my husband said this is the worst burger he has ever had. The bun wasn't even warm, the burger was cold. I will say the French fries were delicious! I had the zucchini fries and only ate about 3- they were so think and just tasted like egg batter. We noticed they're short staffed, so hopefully this isn't the norm for their business. The place is in a cool spot and has a lot of potential.

Food is good but the servers are slow and inattentive. Our server was more interested in her phone than serving tables even though it was not busy. We had to go up twice to the bar just to get refills.

last time i ate here it was pretty busy so the service was slow and food was eh. thought i give it another go. very busy again so my hopes werent high. got the zucchini chips and those were very good and so were the onion rings. now my hopes were high. service was good but then came the burgers. wow so awful. my gf burger was stupid dry and half the suze of the 2 day old bun. my burger bun was so burnt and hard you couldnt eat it. i asked for another bun and was given an even harder old one. so i tossed the bun and ate the burger. this place is the only place that can served a burger that was pink inside and still be dryer then the air in abq. i dont know why so many people come here. guess nob hill and downtowners never had good food in their life to compare

The food was so good. But the prices were a little high and the shop is quaint but needs serious updating. Our waiter was very nice and attentive.

Holy Burger, Holy S**t! I've had burgers and beer before, but this place has pushed the envelope, stood it on its feet, and pushed it past the rest of the crowd. Seriously amazing food. I've only been here twice, but each time leaves me coming back for more. The first time, I had the holy cow burger, and holy fricken cow, this was good. You can definitely tell they put in their research in developing their menu. Mouth watering and capable of developing an addiction. Second time, I had the IPA beer battered fish and chips. Once again I was blown away. They say third time is the charm and I openly welcome it. Love this place. Love the people. Love their safety protocols with the Rona. You've got me hooked.

This is a great burger and brew place! The staff was so friendly and the food was delicious. it was so good I ate there twice in a 7 day visit! recommend highly!

It was weird to see so many open spaces in the parking lot when I first arrived. It was weirder to see all the open seats available when we walked in. Guess the virus is scaring everyone enough not to come out anymore. Anyways it was strange but nice to have the place to few people especially for a weekend when usually it's the opposite. Soon as I saw the mushroom Swiss on the menu my mind was made up then and there. My dad ended up ordering the holy burger because it was the "holy" burger jk lol. These guys did not disappoint! The burger was perfectly cool just as asked. It was juicy, the bun was buttery, and the shrooms were perfectly sautéed. I savored every bite. The bun wasn't soggy at all considering how juicy it was. It was lightly toasted, soft, and buttered. The fries were thin cut, and perfectly cooked. Nice crunchy and soft they were quite tasty. The only thing they lacked was salt. Luckily it was readily available at the table and we could sprinkle it over the fries. Next time I'm in the mood for a burger I won't think twice coming back. Every bite was so so good. I love a place that offers mushrooms on a burger. I love shrooms and because it's not often found at many burger restaurants, it's my go too immediately as soon as i see it in the menu. If your in the central area on your way to the Century theater in downtown, stop by. Try them out, you won't regret it! Thanks Holy Burger to the delicious burger! Can't wait to come back and have it again!

GREAT SHAKES, FRIES, and WATERMELON CIDER! This place has a really chill vibe in the afternoon. Perfect on a hot day with the AC inside and covered outdoor seating.

I have to say, The Holy Cow Burger really hit the spot. And their salads are really darn delish, too, who knew?!?! Average pricing is around $10 +/- per burger, fair enough, it would be nice if the fries were included, but, that being said, I'm stoked about the local beers on tap. The service was prompt, which was a relief during the brief lunch hour we had before having to get back to business. The patio is spacious, the seating is ample, and even though the fries were priced separately, they were perfectly cooked and it was a nice sized plate to share. I definitely will return to try some other menu choices, and really pleasant experience overall!

I had heard of this place and been wanting to try it out. It is fun family friendly place. Their options of burgers is fun. They came out reasonably quick and was better than expected. I would like to check out more on the menu some time.

I ordered the fried avocado burger and was totally disappointed. It says on their website that all of their burgers comes with tomatoes, lettuce and onions and it didn't come with none of that. It also was way overcooked and the fries were all limped like that they had been sitting out for a long time. Total disappointment. I talked to the manager to explain My dissatisfaction and on top of being really rude he clearly said that he didn't care about my experience. I will never go back to that establishment. Edit 03/26/19 two days later I just realized they on top of everything charged me two$$ extras! It's not about the amount but principle. Avoid this place and check your receipt as I did.

Great burgers, decent fries...and fast, friendly service. Definitely a cut above other hamburger places.

This place has a short menu of items they do exceptionally. The burgers are obviously worthy to show off to out of town guests but the salads are the secret show stoppers. The milk shakes are hands down the best "classic style" in Albuquerque. The staff really put this place over the top. We've always noted the friendly fast competent staff but today when Cole brought a piece of bacon over to our scared dog we were floored by his thoughtfulness. Our shelter dog made it thru his first 0 barks/growls dinner because of the relaxing friendly atmosphere. Oh and my partner appreciates their beer selection :-) Highly recommend!

Burger was great and sweet potato fries were amazing. Would have given it five stars but the chairs are really lacking and makes you want to enjoy the delicious food and get going.

I want to apologize to the chefs and kitchen staff who put some serious effort into creating some of the best smelling food I've ever purchased for this harsh review. However, the most lovingly prepared meal is worthless if one is afraid to eat it. My problem with the meal I just purchased is a matter of food handling practice. Regardless of what care is managed within the kitchen, it's all for naught when the last thing you see brings all the food handling practices into question. We called ahead and our meals were boxed before our arrival. However, the server completing the order forgot a shake and we had to go back in. The member of the counter staff preparing the shake grabbed an unpackaged straw from a cup of loose straws next to the register with her bare hand (without having washed the hand after her most recent transaction). She set it down a couple of places while she made the shake, then shoved it into the shake, thus depositing whatever was on her hands after handling customer payments directly into my shake. At this point we noticed the side table where other counter-staff finalized packaged food orders. When I opened my box of fish and chips, there was a handful of sauce packets unceremoniously deposited on top of the cooked food. Now I'm left wondering if the counter staff was dropping these on with those same hands not sanitized after handling payments. I don't know, I didn't watch carefully. Others that read this review may think "what's the problem?" but I've just spent a couple of years teaching and re-teaching infection control practices. There's a particularly disgusting disease that really likes living on cash and laughs at alcohol-based sanitizer. As much work as I do to avoid catching it at work and stopping its transmission from one person to another, I've become very aware of how it hops about the community. A simple shift of practice like leaving the straw out for the customer to decide if they want it, and packing the condiments in the bag rather than on top of the cooked food do a lot to build confidence. Since my New Years resolution was to reduce food waste, it'll be 2023 before I give this restaurant a chance to change my mind.

The food at HOLY COW will have you saying, "HOLY COW this food is delicious!" We ordered burgers and the fish and chips, as well as the fried zucchini and to die for onion rings! The huge portion sizes have you unwillingly pushing yourself away from the table before you finish everything!

Fourth-time patron, first-time reviewer. I have a few food allergies so eating out is not always possible. This place is a "must eat" even if you don't have any food allergies. They have vegan food as well! I have gluten, soy, sesame, and corn allergies but that hasn't stopped the Holy Burger kitchen from making me some incredible yet safe food. My favorites are the roasted red pepper and goat cheese burger without the bun and their classic fries. Their sweet potato fries are top-notch, I'm just a sucker for classic potato fries. We will be back anytime we get the chance.

I was walking back to my hotel after picking up some dry cleaning and after a quick Yelp review of what was nearby, I stopped in here for a burger to take back to my hotel room. They have a nice selection of craft beers on tap so I figured that would be a refreshing treat while I waited. It took a minute to for me to understand what I was supposed to do ... order at the counter? Grab a table? So I just kind of stood there awkwardly for a while until a server acknowledged me and said he'd be right with me. He seemed like the only one serving tables even though there were a bunch of people behind the counter. Anyway, he was really friendly and I ordered the bleu cheese burger and zucchini chips to go, and had an IPA while I waited. Food came out just as I finished my beer. Walked back to my hotel with my food and laundry ... to my surprise, when I opened up my bag there were no zucchini chips :( The place was about a half mile walk, and I was hungry, so there was no way I was going to walk back. I was really bummed though. On the bright side, the beer is cold and the burgers are juicy. Maybe the server was a little overwhelmed.