Where to find some of the best huevos rancheros in Albuquerque
RESTAURANT RANGE CAFE Richard S. Dargan/For the Journal The adovada huevos rancheros dish pairs red chile-marinated pork with eggs, red chile sauce, beans and potatoes. agomez@abqjournal.com Mon Oct 07 15:29:40 -0600 2019 1570483776 FILENAME: 1572491.jpg
Is there any better way to start your day than with an order of huevos rancheros?
Starting the day with a layered breakfast of corn tortillas, eggs, homemade refried beans and spicy salsa is a perfect fuel up, especially on cold mornings.
While Albuquerque has many local spots that prepare this dish, these five restaurants come highly recommended by guests (this list was compiled with the help of Google reviews).
For your morning cup of joe and a delicious plate of huevos rancheros, head to Barelas Coffee House. Come hungry, leave happy - that’s the sentiment of almost every customer review for Barelas’s huevos rancheros.
Take this one for example, “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!”
Address: 1502 4th St. (505) 843-7577
Hours: Closed Sunday, Open Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
This spot is a good go-to for huevos rancheros, according to both locals and tourists. One reviewer said: “I always stop here when I go thru Albuquerque, delicious Huevos Rancheros along with the best homemade hot chocolate. They also have specialty coffees and traditional breakfast items.”
Address: 2111 Church St., Northwest (505) 247-8522
Hours: Closed Monday, open Tuesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Wednesday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
New Mexican favorites are the focus of this humble standby open for breakfast and lunch. A popular filming location for several major movies, Loyola’s also happens to be home to some delicious huevos rancheros.
This customer review sums it up, “We love this diner! Best service and food in Albuquerque.”
Address: 4500 Central Ave., Southeast (505) 268-6478
Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
With six locations, this cafe has been a local favorite since 1992, featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Patrons come for the eclectic digs with whimsical art, as much as they do the delicious food.
“Reasonable prices and the Huevos Rancheros with chorizo was delicious! Also the atmosphere is cute, and the waitress was friendly and quick," a reviewer said.
Address: 320 Central Ave., Southeast (505) 243-1440
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 9
p.m.
This bright corner cafe serves New Mexican cuisine with hospitable service. Their huevos rancheros come with two eggs on a corn tortilla, hash browns, beans, and a choice of Frank Sr.'s red or green chiles with a tortilla.
A reviewer said: “What a treat! Went here because of the great reviews. It was fabulous, you should really try.”
Address: 1134 Mountain Road Northwest (505) 831-2500
Hours: Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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