Range Cafe Downtown

Got into town late and this was in walking distance of my hotel. Glad I tried it! The restaurant atmosphere was upbeat, the server was friendly and pleasant and the food was excellent! I wasn’t really up for a burger or Tex mex but the menu had a lot to pick from and I opted for the turkey platter. It was one of the best Thanksgiving style meals I’ve had. The turkey was tender, green beans and carrots were the right mix of roasted flavor and crisp texture, the mushroom gravy complimented the mashed potatoes, dressing and turkey perfectly without overwhelming the flavors, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I had a strawberry cinnamon roll for dessert and it certainly lived up to the quality of the rest of the dinner. It was gigantic and (despite how it looks in the picture) it was not overly sweet. I was pleasantly surprised to find the icing had a mild flavor to it that worked really well with the layers of pastry and didn’t overwhelm me with a sugar high. That having been said this was definitely more than I could eat and was a shareable. This was a good start to my first time in Albuquerque and it was a great meal. I’ll be back tomorrow to try breakfast…

Had the basic breakfast and wife had SW bowl. Both were great, biscuits wonderful. I recommend getting the red and green chili sauces on the side, great flavors. Cute decor (oven ranges (antique) and we took a pecan roll to go (can't forget the best part!). Would have been 5 stars but waited 5+ minutes for someone to greet us at the door to be seated.

We grabbed seats at the bar and had a great time our bartender was super friendly, helpful, and fun to chat with. The food hit the spot my husband had the nachos, and I went for a chicken enchilada with green chile sauce, plus a salted caramel boozy iced coffee that tasted like dessert in a glass. Overall, solid food, awesome vibes, and a sweet drink to top it off!

I'm disappointed in me. I went to The Range, passed all those incredible looking desserts, and didn't have one. Shame on me. What I did do was sit at the bar and enjoy a local brew while also having juevos rancheros. This was a big plate of food that arrived very quickly and was hot and delicious. I had mine with green chili, of course, and the plentiful sides were as good as the sauce. Of course there was a really good tortilla in case I missed anything. The place is clean and vibrant and the food service was very fast. I'd go back without hesitation except, next time, I'm leaving room for dessert. The guy next to me at the bar had a cinnamon roll that was as big as a car hubcap and looked delicious. I wanted to distract him and sneak a bite but, well, I also like not getting kicked out of places or starting problems.

We had a great breakfast at the range this morning! I ordered the huevos rancheros and a banana muffin, both of which were just what I was hoping for. The service was also very quick and friendly - both our waitress and the manager were very attentive and thoughtful. We’ll come back next time we’re in ABQ!

I wasn’t feeling well and had not eaten in 2 days. First time I’ve ever ordered food delivered. Ordered the green chile chicken stew. The vegetarian stew I received was tasty. However, there was only one small piece of chicken in the bowl. I have eaten inside once and the food was good. I will return. Thanks

Staff was friendly brought water bowl For our dog and even treats ! The food is amazing and the staff are awesome

Great stop on our roadtrip; needed a dog friendly patio for our sweet elderly dog to stretch her legs and get lunch too. The patio was empty and there’s heaters outside too! My husband liked his brunch chile chicken burrito though it could’ve been hotter/spicier. We’re used to the fiery green chile from Alamogordo 😂 My vegan tacos were really good! Our dog had a plate of plain grilled chicken mixed into her food we brought. Everything was less than $50. Nice bathrooms too!

If I could give the shredded beef tacos a 10, I would give them a 11!!! Amazing flavor in the meat! Service was great. Definitely recommend!

The Range is a fun place. Each location has its own version of very eclectic, artsy, wacky decor. A group of us went for my friend's birthday, and we had a big round table and festive atmosphere. The service was good and attentive for about 8 of us, with meals and desserts. The food is good, with some nice vegetarian options- the creamy cheese and spinach enchiladas and some others. The pie is yummy. Overall, it's a good family diner sort of place. Not amazing food, but good.

We got seated and served pretty quickly. The food was great. My wife had the biscuits and gravy and I had the blueberry pancakes and they were both delicious. We will definitely be back

I came back for breakfast a few days later... It was just as lovely as dinner was earlier. For $14 I got a veggie omelette, a side green salad and sourdough toast. You can't beat it!

Great spot for breakfast in Albuquerque. We were passing through Albuquerque on a cross-country route 66 road trip. We'd had a horrible time trying to find a place to crash the night before so we were tired and ready to be over and done with Albuquerque. I scoured Yelp for a good, dog friendly breakfast spot. The look of the place for perfect with the nostalgic Route 66 vibe we were seeking out. They gave my dog water and a treat (after asking me first). And the staff was just as attentative and friendly for us as well. The food was really good. I've never had cream cheese in an omelet before, and now I'd totally recommend it. Made it so very creamy.

This was a really nice and quirky diner in Albuquerque. We were on a small road trip and were hungry so we decided to drop by on a whim. And we're glad we did! There where a lot of fun diner decorations but still with its own style. A lot of mini stoves true to the diner's name. Our server Rob, was fantastic. Super nice and attentive. I had the BCB (Bacon Cheddar BBQ) burger and truffle fries. Burger was good and not overtaken by bbq sauce. Sometimes I like that, but this one allows the flavor of the patty and the onion rings to come out. The truffle fries might be a bit strong for others but I really enjoyed it. Crisp and tasty. The Santa Fe Line burger was delicious. It was juicy and tender with just the right amount of tanginess. A member of our party ordered the NM Mac and Cheese. According to them, "the Mac and cheese was delicious. Requested no green chile. Served fresh and hot. The cheese was not too liquidy, but still like liquid. (In a good way.) Crumbs gave a bumpy texture. Found little bits of red and green, which I think were veggies. Nut allergy friendly. Would order this again. Sigma meal!" We ended our meal with a slice of Key Lime pie. It was good and the lime was not overbearing. After some bites though it was too sweet for my taste. Needless to say we did not regret finishing it lol. I've only had Key Lime pie a very few times in my life so take it with a grain of salt lol. Great dining experience and would definitely return next time we're in Albuquerque!

The Range Cafe was highly recommended to us by one of our dearest friends. We definitely had to try them out. This place is very welcoming. There are plenty of choices where to sit. You can choose outside seating, in door seating and side seating. We chose in door seating so we can look at and enjoy the diner set up of the restaurant. Our waiter Rob was excellent. He told us his food recommendations. We also informed him that our child has food allergies. He made sure to check with the kitchen and came back to us to let us know ingredients and how they prep the food. We ordered BCB Burger with truffle fries, Santa Fe Line Burger with fries, New Mexico Mac & Cheese and Key Lime Pie. Everything was delicious and made to perfection. Our burgers were all medium well and tender. The green chile sauce was perfect. Just the right amount. New Mexico Mac & Cheese was plentiful and you can taste the gouda. Key Lime Pie was absolutely delicious and so far the best Key Lime Pie we've tried. We've tried plenty from many different places. Their Key Lime Pie is on the top of our list. We definitely enjoyed our lunch here and will recommend The Range Cafe to all our social circles. Thank you Rob! You're awesome!

I've been solidly ho-hum on all the various outlets of Matt DiGregory's The Range Cafe for years (while loving his now-closed Freight House and the previous incarnation of this particular restaurant, The Standard Diner), but last night's visit to the Central Avenue EDO outlet was just outstanding. The room was clean and well decorated. Staff was on-the-spot, accurate and friendly. And the food was very delicious, at a reasonable (for these days) price. The chiles were spicy but also very flavorful. The smashed burger was carmelized. The chile con queso was delicious. And the desserts were fantastic (as always here). Our server/bartender was a special delight: I don't know that she could have been more welcoming or efficient in giving us a great experience. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I kinda can't wait to return to The Range Cafe on Central just east of Downtown.

********** + 10+ stars ! If I could, I would !! New menu as of January 21st and it captures New Mexico cuisine beautifully. Great Food - innovative, nostalgic, fresh and huge portions! Superb bakery items Wonderful staff ... Comfortable Spotless environment We are partial to the Bernalillo location ... Steady. Pleasant. Dependable. Always find some nice surprises with each menu This is "The Bar" other restaurants fail to reach, regardless of their hype. The Range - exceptional in so many ways!!! *********

The service was great as it always is but the food quality has definitely gone down a lot in the past years. The BLT was dry and had no balance. Too much turkey and not enough of the other fillers. The salad dressing was super amazing!! Highly recommend the lemon basil vinaigrette for your side salads. Overall good experience but slightly disappointed in the BLT. I've eaten other things here and those are generally pretty good.

Downtown location. The scrambled eggs are the best I have ever had!! The pecan sweet roll was big enough for two.

Service was good. Ambiance was nice. Food was meh. Ordered the patty melt it was dry and didn't really have any flavor. BF ordered the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were dense and the gravy didn't have any flavor. Bacon was good. Side salad was good.

Full bar, huge mimosas, great prices, in house bakery. I had a cheese danish and bacon and a latte. Mr. Yelp had sausage, eggs, potatoes and sourdough toast. DEF recommend. Also many local flavor chile dishes.

Having breakfast with our grandson is a great pleasure. Amber was really amiable and did a fantastic job taking our order, so everything went perfectly. Every week, they come.

Very good food, fresh and tasty. The servings are huge. They have a choice of red and green chili. I had the red. It was yummy. I love the fact that the burrito I ordered had the potatoes on the side rather than in it.

If you want good tasting food at a reasonable price with an endless cup of coffee and maybe some delicious tasting carrot cake. Stop on in. You'll walk out happy.

Outstanding. Party of 7, had to wait for a table. (Nothing unusual -- the Range usually has a wait regardless of the size of the party.) 25 - 35 minutes. Okay. We waited outside. The manager came out to apprise us of the situation and wait time. Very thoughtful. Once seated, service from Kate was great. Friendly, efficient. Food, as always, was great. I LOVE their Impossible Burger. Everyone liked their meals, including biscuits and gravy, Mediterranean salad, salmon BLT, lobo club. All at reasonable prices. Dessert -- bourbon peach cream cake -- Wow! You can't beat the Range. Thanks.

Visiting the area for work and this place was within walking distance. First off, when you walk in you are treated with a case full of desserts that make you want to skip the meal and hit the sweets. Alas, I actually ordered a meal, and it was pretty darn good. I had a breakfast burrito with ham and bacon and a mix of the red and green sauce. I plowed through it quickly, pausing only to wipe the sauce generated sweat from my head. Will definitely come back and try some of the desserts!

I love breakfast here. Get the range roundup. It might not be in the menu but you will not regret it!!!

Tasty Bloody (pickle) Mary to start off a really good meal. Love all the things to look at and converse about during the meal. The adovada(spelling) was super tender and the grits cooked perfectly. Enjoyed the touch of fried onion pieces. They just need to watch their fresh produce, it was looking pretty sad. The menu looked like it had a lot of fun items to try!

Good food, great service , anf pleasant atmosphere. Blah. Blah, blah, blah, blah,blah

I came here for the bacon flight, but sadly it was taken off the menu. Happily, I arrived at Happy Hour! I got $3 off my green chile margarita. Delicious! Then I tried all four of the HH tacos ($3 ea) - carne adovada, calabacitas, chicken, and red Chile braised beef. Also delicious! The service was excellent. They have patio seating. Some on street parking. Hoping to try the expansive dessert menu, or breakfast soon!

A quick breakfast before flying out of Albuquerque on Sunday afternoon. The place was busy, the food was good, the service was fast and we made our flight. All good.

Service was good. We went at an odd hour so the bartender was our server. Hamburger was so so, sweet potato fries soggy and cold, but the coconut cream pie was outstanding. There were several luscious looking desserts on display. We left with full tummies but probably won't be back.

Couple things. 1. This was the *third* of the Albuquerque Range Cafes my husband and I stopped into today. (Er, yesterday as of writing this.) Bernalillo, Rio Grande, and this location last. Bernalillo is it's own stripmall-sized thing; Rio Grande I had just smoked a big fatty joint in Old Town before and it was only a run-in/run-out sitch (explanation will follow) and I have ABSOLUTELY NO opinion on that one. I made it like two feet into the lobby. Probably a great place too. *shrug* And then there was three, uh, the third: Downtown. Meant to also be an in-and-out (getting to it) turned into us realizing we still had time to kill before our plane and would more than likely have to eat at an overpriced sports bar in the airport. *shudder*. So we got food. The actual restaurant space is... a restaurant... space. Nothing really sets it apart from most other restaurants. It's clean, the staff was friendly and patient with my ass coming and going and then coming and I think going again after I had, um, came one more time. It was a very arid experience, I promise. For not really standing out too much, the food was way more standout than I expected. I ordered the quesadilla and my husband the green chile corn fritters to share. Both were great and the fritters had more of a kick than I was expecting. Which, to be fair was none. BUT the real reason I had my husband shuttle my husk to and from multiple Range Cafes is the Art*o*Mat machines they have. If you aren't familiar, look it up. (You clearly have the means to and unless your toddler is on fire or there is a capybara pulling up RIGHT THIS MINUTE, you've no excuse not to). I stumbled across these machines in Santa Fe (our hotel had one in the lobby) and it's such an amazing concept and execution that I had to seek out more machines. Hence three Ranges. It's really cool to see this chain putting these treasures in your establishment. Will be back for sure. (Also, shout out to our server whose name I will never remember [see Old Town Joint above and a follow up joint to this meal] but knew who Rainer Werner Fassbinder was. If I hadn't been exhausted from the Taos to Albuquerque drive, followed by lots of driving/walking around for penny-pressing machines [husband's vacay collectible] and Art*o*Mat machines, I would have engaged more. You were cool, I was tired at the moment) Next time we are in town, I will be back.

Food was excellent and so fast! I had the deconstructed burger plate (forget what it was called) but it was exactly what I wanted. The Chile con queso is a bit expensive but so worth it and they give you enough chips which I love.

It was great food and service! Although the grits and carne were not super great. Not a a lot of flavor. I will say though the mimosas my husband and I had were amazing and gave us such a good buzz we didn't give AF about how the food tasted lol. Also get the banana pudding. That shit is bomb af when you have a good buzz from the mimosa! Thank you the range cafe at downtown

No wait time. Me and my family came from Denver to visit and we were not disappointed and the staff was amazing and very attentive to us and very friendly! We will definitely be back the food was great.

I went to thr range cafe today with my sister.We ordered the cesar salads.It came quickly.It was absolutely delicious.The price was really good aswell.I spoke to a lovely young lady,She was very polite.I think her name was Charlie.She had blonde hair tied up.Thankyou.

Great food and service!! Healthy options really enjoyed it. Planned to go to the grove but it was so busy I went to the range, glad I did.

Since moving to Albuquerque a couple year ago, Range Cafe has become my favorite restaurant! Everything I try on the menu is really good; cannot recommend it highly enough!

I ordered the fish tacos. When the plate came to the table I could see that the fish was a very dark black brown color denoting that the oil probably had not been changed for some time. I didn't want to be left sitting at the table while my family ate their food waiting on a reorder, so I proceeded just eating the tacos. The fish was encased in a hard shell of burned crust if you can imagine black ball shaped forms in a taco with slaw? The fish was like leather, I was so disappointed that I decided to go ahead and let the wait staff person know by tapping on the fish to demonstrate how hard it was. She gave us a discount on the fish, but in my mind did not remedy the sloppy preparation. I have been a fan of the Range in the past, dating all the way back to the first Range Cafe in Bernalillo. I loved the funky - artistic atmosphere and the congenial wait staff of that location. I also liked the other Range on Menaul, now closed. It used to be my favorite place to take out of town guests. It looks like they have lost control of the quality of their food however in the other locations that I have tried on Rio Grande and Central.

Delicious food. Good service and a delightful atmosphere. Definitely a nice place in Albuquerque

Made a point of coming back to the Range when I came into town for work. Really like the Bernalillo location, but could only find time for the downtown location. Food was outstanding, service was friendly and timely without being intrusive. Great atmosphere, sparkling clean facility. Only downsize was - no black and white cookies! Will definitely be back when I am in town. Thanks for a great meal.

Awesome food and service. Thank you from a visitor from Texas. Nachos done right! Perfection.

Great food, great atmosphere and we love to have breakfast there ant time we come up from El Paso, Texas.

I ordered the DDD Meatloaf plate. You will see in the attached picture that it comes with what I call farm fresh green beans. Because I grow green beans in my garden, I am used to them being cooked very lightly which makes them crunchy, so most of you may want them cooked more. The bacon wrapped meatloaf was good but I would have preferred it to have been cooked medium. They were out of the Death by Lemon which by the description I can understand why. I settled for the Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie. You cannot go wrong with this dessert. They make a majority if not all of their desserts in house. I definitely recommend that you give this establishment a try. They have a vast menu for both food, drinks and desserts. My guess is you will leave quite satisfied!

This place did not disappoint. Our server Rob was the ideal server--balanced amount of helpful suggestions and letting us scrap it out ourselves. We shared the green breakfast burrito with bacon and the blue corn pancakes with blueberries. The pancakes had pine nuts on top which was a treat. Excellent flavor profile. I had a pickle Bloody Mary and my life is changed. I will forever order that!! My spouse had the prickly pear margarita and he downed that thing quickly! We hope to come back any time we are in town. Come. Eat. You won't regret it!

I wish I'd tried this place sooner! For some reason, I didn't think they served alcohol here, so I kept passing it by. I finally tried it on Independence Day, since it was one of the few places open, and was glad I did. They have a full bar! I've been back several times since then. The menu has a wide variety of food, and all of it looks really good, even the stuff I haven't tried. Everything I've had there so far has been great, and the portions have been large. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the music is pleasant. The dishes I recommend from personal experience are the Quesadilla, the Mediterranean Salad, and the Blue Corn Enchiladas. They also have a 3 PM - 6 PM happy hour daily, with drink specials and $3 Tacos (which are large & tasty)!

Well has very high hopes Ordered Blue Corn Enchiladas Plating was pretty but stop there Meat was good quality Beans and rice were not scratch made and poor quality Food was served semi warm and tough tortillas not properly prepared or served had to use a knife to cut and enchilada not good Staff excellent Come for the drinks not the food

The service was sporadic at best. Waited for beverages while asked 3 times by two different people what that was... ?!??? Food sat up at Window while several staff members walked up, looked at it, then walked away! By the time foods arrived at table, it had taken 40 minutes from the time order was placed, but hamburger was RAW in the middle. (I could see the food sitting there, and then being brought to the table.) Walked out. Hate to think how sick the food would have made me, or the rest of my party. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. Too many years in the service industry to find this acceptable. Come on, you can do better!!! Your reputation is better than this!!!! The place is cute, though. Whatever. Food was HORRIBLE, service was scatterbrained.

Range cafe Rio Grande nice and clean. too long of a wait time. they have open tables, but I am assuming they may be understaffed. server was not attentive. we had to ask for appetizer and refills. just not friendly people. I liked the food but bad service all around. won't recommend or come back.

As always it's full and busy on a Sunday. As busy as they were the servers were very attentive, topping off my water and asking how my food was mid chew. Busy or not, the place is always friendly the art, tchotchkes and the conversations around me always make this a welcoming place. Odd to say but it was as relaxing. The food is always good, the drinks are always cold and bubbly.

Great place to eat. Great atmosphere at this location. Service a little slow only because they were a little short on staff at the time of my visit. Friendly environment and servers.

Great food - Great service. I had the Shrimp Tacos. A little messy but great flavor and a lot of shrimp. You have to have the beans and rice too. Mix them together. The bomb! Their deserts look wonderful. I will have to try next time I'm in town. Neat atmosphere also.

Service couldn't have been lovelier, the food was excellent, loved the "smaller appetites" menu which was the perfect size portion. Loved that the manager came around to visit. Overall, it felt like this establishment's goal was to excel in every way. I wouldn't have minded if the prices were a little lower, but that's everywhere lately.

The Range Cafe Central. It's a new restaurant here, but it's also an old restaurant in the ABQ area. The Range Cafe brand has been around for years and they have a well-deserved reputation. What makes this particular location even more special is that it was transformed from one wonderful restaurant to the Range during our COVID-19 quarantine life. The former restaurant was Standard Diner, a hip, sophisticated version of Range Cafe. Within the neighborhood, we were all sad to see the Standard go but you can't go wrong with The Range and all of their New Mexico-inspired dishes. To help us adjust, the owners decided to keep some of the Standard favorites on the menu and to keep the Standard Diner decor. Win-win. We all win. Their food is a proven winner. Here's one side note: This Christmas, I ordered their one-person Hot Turkey Plate which is on their menu. It comes with roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry-orange chutney, and a side vegetable of their choice, in this case, it was green beans. It was a great addition to my day, plus, there was so much food that I have enough for one or two more meals. Another thing that made it special is that they prepared the turkey right on the carcass. You know it's fresh and not processed. This particular dish is the quintessential dish The Range Cafe offers. A delicious meal created with the freshest ingredients made from scratch that harkens back to your childhood. At least, from my childhood. The perfect comfort food.

We wanted different things for lunch, and the Range had a diverse menu. One niece ordered cauliflower risotto and her daughter and her friend ordered grilled cheese sandwiches. Husband ordered the build your own pizza (sausage) and I ordered Alex's quesadilla with chicken. The sweet woman who cleaned our table outside and seated us in the warming sun brought us chips and salsa to stem our hunger. She also brought us hot tea, coke, and a cranberry margarita (more ice than drink!). The cream separated in the hot tea, which was unappetizing. Our sweet lady brought me another tea, this time with no cream! We didn't need honey as the tea we ordered were sweet. When my niece ordered another cranberry margarita, it came without ice & was MUCH better. Due to CoVid, we patrons ate outside. Due to social distancing, we sat at one table outside and there were three other parties - a single, a double, and a party of six. We were all far apart. Everyone wore masks unless eating or drinking. Everyone's food was delicious! Our service was outstanding, too! We will definitely be back.

Delicious food. Worth the wait! Home made goodness. The savory green chili stew was by far the best I have ever had, chunks of real white meat chicken breast, fresh potato/squash/carrot/celery/tomato/onion, and of course New Mexico green chilis, topped with blue corn tortilla strips. The salad was great too. Fresh breaded coffee really hit the spot to wash down the meal. I will be back to try more from the tantalizing menu at this fine diner!