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66 Diner - Albuquerque, NM

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The 66 Diner is a good place to taste food unique to New Mexico. First and foremost is the green chile cheeseburger, in which chopped-up spicy green chilies supplement the usual package of meat and melted cheese. You can also have enchiladas made with chile, and good ol’ green chile stew, served with wheat tortillas on the side.
82% Approval Rating (17 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

green chile cheeseburger ($6.00)
Frito Pie ($5.00)
Southwestern Burger ($6.00)
chicken-fried steak ($8.00)
milk shake ($3.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"The 66 Diner looks like a Mother Road classic, and in some ways it is. You can come here and eat a hamburger or a sloppy joe with French fries and an expertly made milk shake. Or have a pounded-tender chicken-fried steak smothered in cream gravy with mashed potatoes ..."   [Read More].
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notchit
October 01, 2005
"Upon arrival in Albuquerque, I decided to try 66 Diner, after reading about it on Roadfood.com. I must say I was not disappointed. All food was served fast and fresh, and I really enjoyed the classic diner atmosphere. I was a little taken aback when the ..."   [Read More].

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1405 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM
505-247-1421

http://www.66diner.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:Yes
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
The Teeny Weeny Sundae is the perfect $.99 dessert when you've already indulged in some of the famous 66 Diner meals. One little condiment cup holds a pool of thick fudge sauce, topped with a small (1/4 cup?) scoop of ice cream, then finished with whipped cream, peanuts, a drizzle of fudge, and a cherry.
"The Teeny Weeny Sundae is the perfect $.99 dessert when you've already indulged in some of the famous 66 Diner meals. One little condiment cup holds a pool of thick fudge sauce, topped with a small (1/4 cup?) scoop of ice cream, then finished with whipped cream, peanuts, a drizzle of fudge, and a cherry."
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Chocolate creme pie.
"Chocolate creme pie."
notchit


Chocolate milk shake.
"Chocolate milk shake."
notchit


Fresh Frito pie!
"Fresh Frito pie!"
notchit


Route 66 burger.
"Route 66 burger."
notchit


Open-face Southwestern burger. Didn't realize it was an open-face sandwich when I ordered it, but I still enjoyed it.
"Open-face Southwestern burger. Didn't realize it was an open-face sandwich when I ordered it, but I still enjoyed it."
notchit


Homemade blueberry pie.
"Homemade blueberry pie."
notchit


Dining at the 66 Diner is like going back in time.
"Dining at the 66 Diner is like going back in time."
notchit


Chilies are fundamental to New Mexican food, even at the 66 Diner, which is more hash house than native-foods restaurant.
"Chilies are fundamental to New Mexican food, even at the 66 Diner, which is more hash house than native-foods restaurant."
Michael Stern


It's a handsome place by day; at night, the 66 Diner glows.
"It's a handsome place by day; at night, the 66 Diner glows."
Michael Stern


Central Avenue in Albuquerque is a bonanza of reminders of what Route 66 used to be like through most of the Southwest.
"Central Avenue in Albuquerque is a bonanza of reminders of what Route 66 used to be like through most of the Southwest."
Michael Stern


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