Barelas Coffee House

11/09/11

Best Chili in all the SW states!! BAR NONE!!

by Toby Atencio1 at Citysearch

The Owner of The Barela's Coffee House, Mike Gonzales, and his girlfriend Geri are personal friends of mine!! And it is no secret that they are the hardest working owners of a restaurant on this side of the Rio Grande River!! Mike is always in the back cooking the eggs for enchiladas, etc, and Geri is the pretty and very personable woman taking payment at the cash register...... The food is outstanding, and the Chili is the best in SW states, due to their "secret" way of processing it!! The Chicharones are the "bomb", Their other specialty are the enchiladas, and just a plain ol bowl of chili, (red or green), bowl of posole, or the never ever popular menudo!! Lot's of downtown politicians and politico's during lunch time!! Sooo good that President Obama had his staff stop him by on his last visit!! His picture is on the menu in the front!!

08/23/11

ABQ's BEST New Mexican

by Manse at Citysearch

Breakfast time is the best time to visit Barelas Coffee House! Their Huevos Deluxe can't be beat! Add a side of carne adovada and you are in heaven. The chili is the best - bar none. Wait staff is eager to please. We are regulars there every week. Don't miss this place on a visit to ABQ.

10/19/10

Always makes us feel @ home in Albuquerque

by GR88LYF at Citysearch

Ran into Barelas 4 years ago and I have been eating there for local southwest dishes whenever I am in ABQ. Being from NYC fancy facade and signage doesn't impress me none. The people that frequent this place are locals or work around the area. Great service and atmosphere.

07/03/08

Best Huevos anywhere

by Gruberman at Citysearch

Do yourself a favor and order the Huevos Rancheros Deluxe. Make sure to sub the home fries for the hash browns, you won't be disappointed. Their green chile has amazing flavor, and isn't all starch.

• Pros: Food is awesome.
• Cons: Crowded especially fri/sat mornings.

03/12/08

Best New Mexican Restaraunt in Albuquerque

by carlotita at Citysearch

Barelas is definitely the best "New Mexican" restaraunt in Albuquerque. It's like eating at Grandma's. From breakfast to dinner-it's all fantastic. Red or green...both excellent. No sopapillas, but the tortillas are fantastic. Chicharones wrapped in a tortilla - to die for! The drive down into the old Barelas neighborhood is worth it. You will have to circle the block a few times to find parking, stand in line for a few minutes and pray that you find a table. The good service/servers quarantee you will get back to the office on time. I highly recommend this restaraunt to visitors to Albuquerque who seek the authentic New Mexican cuisine, at reasonable prices.

• Pros: Great food,service, atmosphere
• Cons: Parking