Barelas Coffee House

4.6(1,977)

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Location & Hours

Address

1502 4th St SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 7:30 AM

Monday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(505) 843-7577

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About Barelas Coffee House

Old-school coffee shop serving New Mexican comfort food for breakfast & lunch.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 28, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 1,977 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Mercedes Juarez

a week ago

Was visiting from out of state and came to try this place. The service was good the atmosphere was nice. I was a little disappointed in the food. I got the enchiladas my tortillas were hard. The rice ...

Anastasia Huggins

3 months ago

Holy s#!t everything was incredible. We waited in line for a while to get a table, but absolutely worth it. The adovada was maybe the best I've ever had, we also got pozole (yum!) And samplers. I'd de...

Ross Pearson

5 months ago

Wow! I was blown away by our waitress Donna, she was very attentive, friendly and sufficient, I ordered the combination plate (Got it Christmas style). It was one of the best meals that I’ve ever had!...

Dragana Spasevska

4 months ago

Found this place while exploring ABQ for the first time. The chicharrones were on point, just like my mom used to make. The menudo had a clean taste, and tripe was perfectly cooked, though could have ...

Deanna Gonzalez

4 months ago

I've heard such wonderful things about this place and I decided to try it for myself. I thought it was going to be a small little coffee house but I didn't realize the scope of this place! It's huge a...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, with many customers praising the food and service, reflected in the overall high rating. Some find the experience exceptional, while others find it just okay.

Customer Favorites

The adovada is a standout dish, with customers calling it the best they've ever had; the combination plate is also popular. Chicharrones and menudo receive positive comments, though with some reservations.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a homey and bustling atmosphere, with many customers describing it as a place frequented by locals. Wait staff, particularly one named Donna, is often described as attentive and friendly, although service can be spotty when busy.

Value & Quality

Some customers find the food flavorful and high quality, while others feel it is bland or lacking in seasoning. Portion sizes and pricing are not explicitly discussed in the provided reviews.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers reported issues with the texture and taste of certain dishes, such as hard tortillas and dry chicharrones. Consistency in food quality and spicing could be improved.

Recent Trends

A more recent review mentions concerns about the quality of some dishes, citing issues with hard tortillas and watery tacos. Parking and seating availability can be challenging due to the restaurant's popularity.