“ When it comes to a relaxed, comfortable, authentic New Mexican, Abuelita's is absolutely fantastic. This was our second visit (the first was a number of years ago (thank you COVID)) and it was such a great visit. Abuelita's is a small, unassuming restaurant that would be easy to drive by, but I guarantee stopping won't be a mistake. Inside it's warm and welcoming, and keeping true it's name (Abuelita's is Spanish for 'little grandmother' or "granny'), there are dozens of photos of real-life Abuelita's that have been gifted adorning the walls, giving it a very homey, lived-in feel. We were seated immediately (it was after the lunch rush) and our server was there right away to take our drink orders. The menu is a printed, stapled affair with breakfast on the first page and lunch/dinner on the second. The menu is pretty sizable, given the size of the restaurant, and everything is prepared fresh. As we were seated our server asked if wanted chips and salsa (seriously, does anyone ever say "no" to that question?), which generally means there's an upcharge, but of course we said "Yes". As I perused the menu I kept coming back to the Chile Rellenos...then I'd get interested in something else...then I came back to the Chile Rellenos...so I gave in to the Chile Rellenos. When asked if I wanted Red, Green, or Christmas my answer was, of Christmas. Being the (at that point) only guests in the dining room, our food was delivered in about 10 minutes. It was hot, fresh, and presented very nicely. And. It. Was. Delicious! Getting my food Christmas meant it came with both red and green salsa (prepared on site). This batch of green was pretttty spicy, but OOOHH so good! Our serve was GREAT. She was spot-on with the drink refills and she (and two other people) stopped by several times to see how things were. You can tell that the staff at Abuelita's loves what they do. It's a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and I'm kinda sad because I know it'll be a while before I can visit again. ”

“ Best New Mexican food I've ever had. Love it when the chile rellenos aren't overcooked. Got a little crispy last time I was there. Other than that, great food and they treat you like family. ”

“ Abuelitas is an iconic, authentic, family owned restaurant, the one in Bernalillo is our family stop for over 30 years. My mother knows them personally because of our years and years of eating family meals there, I have so many wonderful memories. The food is like Mom's home cooking, and the Chile never disappoints you, it's hot and delicious, that NM roasted savory hot green is a must, but can't live without the tasty red. My to go to is Huevos Rancheros X-mas, eggs over easy, and a puffy Sopapilla with honey to tone down the and a side if those crispy fresh papitas. Thank you Abuelitas for your amazing food, see you this weekend!! ”

“ Abuelitas Tacopilla delicious! Chicken navajo Taco devine! The calabacitas remind me of my mother's. We had to finish it off with sopapillas, we liked it with the Natillas and honey on them. Green chile was my favorite over the red, but it may contain a little more heat for some people. Was able to park truck and travel trailer across the street. Beautiful clean restaurant and restrooms. Excellent friendly service! ”

“ The restaurant was super clean and staff was friendly. Food was really good and large proportions. My husband got a handheld breakfast burrito and it looked bigger than Chipotle’s for reference. He said the green chile was really good in it and got hot towards the bottom but would definitely get Christmas next time in it. I got the cheese omelette and it was large as well and came with 3 pieces of toast that I didn’t expect which was nice as well. I also got a side of sausage patty and it was delicious as all the rest. We will definitely be back to try breakfast and dinner with the kids. ”

“ So I pick my wife up for lunch dates and we go here half the time. Everything is always great, the staff is always professional and kind, the food is always satisfying and the environment is authentic and warm. I definitely recommend trying this authentic New Mexican style food the next time you get hungry. ”

“ Stumbled onto Abuelita's through Google Maps and the 5-star reviews were spot on. This New Mexican restaurant has tasty traditional dishes with the family's own twist. Upon entering, you can't help but notice the importance of family. Pictures of a large, happy, extended family adorned the walls. The staff was friendly and helped each other. And all those smiles made you feel immediately welcome. But ultimately it's the food that matters. And it did not disappoint! We ordered a single red chile relleno which came swimming in red sauce. My wife loved the sauce, but felt the sauce made her lone relleno a little soft. We also ordered the relleno plate, which was served with a sopapilla and was great. While still smothered, the added beans and rice seemed to soak up the excess sauce keeping the rellenos crunchy. Another patron entered when our meals were served, saw the relleno plate, and enthusiastically ordered it. (He also loved it!). My son and I got the Tacopilla--basically Sopapilla Compuestas, but the sopapilla was folded. (They also have stuffed sopapillas which we didn't try.) The Tacopilla was amazing! The sopapilla was "light" with a slightly sweet flavor. The sweet combined with the chile was so good. We ordered Christmas and they brought both the red and green chile in bowls on the side. Both were excellent. I heard others say the green was known for being hot, but I couldn't tell the difference in heat between the red and green--both seemed medium to me, but quite tasty! Abuelita is no longer with us, but I think she can be proud of the traditions and legacy she left behind. I will definitely be returning. ”

“ We are staying at a nearby hotel and wanted burritos for breakfast. I went in and ordered 2 handheld bacon burritos. The green chili was hot, the bacon (which was present throughout the burrito and not just here and there) and hashbrowns were crispy, and the eggs nice and fluffy. The service and speed were top notch! A little pricey, but well worth it! ”