This well-established, family-owned restaurant is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and boasts a legacy of more than 50 years, including 30 years at its current 1,850-square-foot location. The restaurant is a local favorite, known for its authentic New Mexican cuisine made from scratch, warm hospitality, and a loyal customer base of both locals and travelers.

The restaurant offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere where guests are treated like family. Signature dishes such as Adovada and Sopapillas highlight a menu rooted in regional tradition and flavor. Customers consistently praise the quality of the food, attentive service, clean and well-maintained facility, and personal touches such as family history displayed throughout the dining room.

A new owner stepped in mid-September 2025 and has since invested in stabilizing and improving operations. The business is now being offered for sale due solely to the owner’s acceptance of a career opportunity in engineering with the U.S. Army Reserve, which requires full-time focus. The sale is not performance-related, and the restaurant remains fully operational and in good standing.

Since acquiring the business, the owner has completed several operational and equipment upgrades, including refreshed dine-in and carry-out menus, preventive maintenance on refrigeration and freezer units, installation of a new water heater, addition of a brand-new 8-valve Coca-Cola fountain machine, upgrade to the Cake POS system with handheld ordering, improved staffing structure with documented SOPs and training, delivery integration with Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub, and enhanced customer satisfaction reflected in improved Google reviews.

Under the current ownership, the restaurant operates with an owner-operator focused on oversight and management, not daily line work. Responsibilities include administrative functions, vendor coordination, scheduling and payroll oversight, regulatory compliance, and overall operational management. The business is supported by a dedicated kitchen and service team, allowing for efficient and consistent operations while preserving a family-run atmosphere.

The restaurant operates Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. Clear upside exists through reintroducing catering and expanded delivery services, adding beer and wine through a liquor license, extending operating hours, and opening on Sundays.

This is a compelling opportunity to acquire a turnkey, legacy restaurant with strong community recognition, recent upgrades, and multiple defined growth opportunities.