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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Restaurant Meal takeaway Family restaurant Chicken restaurant Southern us restaurant Traditional us american restaurant Soul food restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Family restaurants in Albuquerque


Address

4865 Pan American Fwy Freeway, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Website

www.cheddars.com

Contact

(505) 345-0829

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (5.7K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 10 PM, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Alicia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Every time we travel to New Mexico, Cheddar’s is always a mandatory stop for us! The food is always delicious and the cost is unbeatable. This visit was no exception. The only thing we noticed with this visit was that the portion sizes were noticeably smaller. Although it didn’t matter much to me, my 6’2 sixteen year old 220 lb son, immediately noticed! Lol! If you visit, I would strongly recommend the butter croissants and our absolute favorite—the spinach dip. There is nowhere on this planet giving you better spinach dip than cheddar’s! INCREDIBLE. Period. Did I mention, the customer service was exceptional? Well, it was! Can’t wait to visit again next year when we’re back in town! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amanda 1 year ago on Google
    The croissants served before the meal were delicious! My Buffalo chicken tenders weren’t very spicy at all but no standout issues otherwise. The Strawberry Frozen Texan Swirl was tasty but pretty alcoholic. Service was wonderful and environment is atmospheric and clean.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great variety of food, but only one soup… potato soup, which was fabulous. We had quick seating for four, even though there seemed to be some waiting… but it was 1:30PM when we arrived… still fairly busy when we left at around 2:45PM. Our server was quick, we were just unsure of what we wanted, so our server’s patience was commendable. He had to come back three times before we were finally ready. And if he was aggravated, it didn’t show. Good food-clean atmosphere
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel B. 2 years ago on Google
    So fantastic!! The Trio appetizer is such a value! Try the Tropical mule. You can't go wrong with the Monte Cristo or the Pot Pie! Everything is wonderful! The Honey Butter Croissants are amazing!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mark p. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh much gawd. Best place we've eaten out in a long time. Its cheaper than olive garden and better than them. It was a MAD house Friday night. There wasn't even parking and said a 45 minute wait. It took maybe twenty. We had this super cool old dude for a waiter. He was great. The price was amazing. I had steak, she had chicken strips, our son had shrimp and fried chick and the daughter in law had chicken Alfredo that made everyone jealous. It was good. So good. A beer, and two amaretto sours,and artichoke dip. And all that was $88 dollars. Couldn't believe it. We live in Tucson and we hope cheddar is just as good as ABQ. I can't believe we never ate there before. Thank you for a new favorite. Whoooo!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Demetris 1 year ago on Google
    It had been a while since I visited Cheddar's. I thought about going somewhere else to eat because my last visit there the food was lackluster. I sat at the bar for lunch this time My waitress was very attentive and cordial. Ordered Lemon pepper grilled, red beans and rice, green beans, water. Knowing that I had completed a great workout week I ordered 1 strawberry swirl frozen margarita. Absolutely delicious!!!! Since there was only 1 of me dining I got my food quickly. Food was much better this visit. Love the complimentary croissant (no honey butter) for me. My grilled lemon pepper chicken was moist and flavorful. I didn't even salt or pepper my food because it was delicious as is. Green beans and red beans and rice were on point too. Will I be back? Absolutely. Enjoy your Cheddar's meal!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the BEST BIRTHDAY DINNER EVER. The pictures can only make you imagine. Everything was delicious. Had No Room for desert. The service was on Spot as well. 8-THUMBS UP from this Family. Awesome Food & Service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ashley L. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy stop if you're heading into Albuquerque and need some food later in the evening. The food is only okay - carrots were too sweet, green beans were too salty, and the pot pie had a strange combination of unseasoned chicken and overly salty gravy. I don't expect amazing food from casual chains but it was a really disappointing meal. One server handed my companion a hot plate that burned her hand. Overall quick service but a little unfriendly (the waiter cut me off several times during orders). The women's restroom wasn't very clean and had no toilet paper at all. Okay if you need a stop, but not a great choice if you've got time and options.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Norma C. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer service! Took my twin son's out for lunch had a terrific time. Lemon chicken. Great choice. Boys had a chicken sandwich. Husband a shrimp alfredo . Great selections.👍💕♈💖❄
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie S. 1 year ago on Google
    The nicest people work here! They are so helpful and quick! I ran in just to get some last minute croissants and was helped quickly and everyone was so kind. I’ve also eaten here for dinner a few times and have always received the best service! All the servers I have had have been very attentive and we’ve never had any missed details of our orders. The food was fresh and tasty! Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Joe T. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was definitely worth the drive across town! Croissants were delightful but messy and sticky some little hand wipe squares would be convenient. Ribs were the best dish tonight, shrimp was also good wish they served some sauce with it, Chicken Tender Platter was really liked by the majority, nothing to special for me the ranch was a bit bland, honey mustard was a win. Caesar Salad was the best I’ve ever had in my life so there ya go. The pot pie was good, the flaky crust was definitely delicious although pot pie filling lacked some seasoning perhaps it just wasn’t “wow”. The coleslaw was a waste completely bland & for a “Scratch Kitchen” you would think they could hit this one out of the park even I can whisk together a better slaw sauce!! - this actually just lost a star on the review for me in combination with the ranch sauce; tasteless. Dine in experience: Walked in about 8:00pm Sunday night there were 4-6 people waiting for seating we got offered to find open seating in the bar which is highly recommended you do want to experience eating in front of this fish tank!!!! We were able to catch the last 5 minutes of the AFC Championship game and it was not crowded or not to loud. Our server, the guy was extremely nice he walked me through the whole menu as it was our first time in. However management seemed to be heavy on him during service was unfortunately got him confused a bit as it took him 10-15 min to return to our table without drinks stating sorry he’s usually back way sooner but his manager got upset with him and that he got in trouble… first for me but I was okay with it and appreciated the honesty. He took our order for food since we weren’t sure if we would return soon enough for us to order & he went and got some drinks for us. There was confusion with the little pay machine and when it was time to pay we had no option and had to wait another 5-10 min for our waiter to appear to give us a paper check. Which the price was $60 for 3 entrees and 2 raspberry teas & 1 strawberry lemonade which were delicious very good pricing and portions!! While waiting a table behind us was being served and the bartender was giving them drinks it seemed like but I did see food already on the table anyhow they spilt something all over someone on a booth and they were visibly upset. It seemed to be a long night but maybe management is pushing their employees too hard. Not to sure, other than this it was a great experience and would have gotten 5 stars but I have to be fair. Thanks for reading my review check out other places I’ve reviewed :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lightning O. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was decent but I've had better versions of everything elsewhere. It wasn't amazing. Service was good even though it's always packed. They got a bunch of powdered sugar on my fries. The margaritas were pretty strong though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Emma B. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was a good value. The service was ok but the atmosphere 😕 There was an annoying beep for the first 15 minutes we were there. The restaurant was dingy, and the bathroom was dirty. We went right after opening, so the bathroom should've been clean.

  • 4/5 P B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, nice place, lots of selections and the atmosphere is peaceful. Would have got 5 Stars if the waiter was more on top of it. Didn't bring me crosiants and the tea was watered down with no flavor. And he doubled my bill by giving me the wrong ticket. 3 honest mistakes in one setting. That's why I prefer waitresses. For those who never tried Cheddar's, it's definitely worth the try. But I will definitely ask for a waitress next time.

  • 5/5 Isaac M. Avila I. 8 months ago on Google
    The croissants they give you in the beginning are nothing too play with. Got the shrimp Alfredo and chicken tenders with the spicy shrimp and they were well worth the price. Try not too eat too many croissants or you won't be able too eat much more though.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 5 months ago on Google
    Always good to eat here food always very satisfying I do gotta say the beer battered shrimp were my favorite this past visit love chicken tenders as well great 👍

  • 5/5 Nate P. 8 months ago on Google
    I can't say enough good things about this place. Definitely in my top 2 locations of all time. Their ribs changed my world! I ate them and didn't stop to take a picture. The drink though, I had to stop because it was exceptionally good looking, and the flavor matched! The one pictured is the Maui Margarita. Splendid! Would definitely get again. If you go, I definitely recommend the ribs. I never used to consider myself a rib guy because normally the only meat you get is between the bones. This place has at least 1/2" of meat on top of the bones. Absolutely mouth watering and perfectly cooked. After experiencing this place, I want to take back some of the stars I gave others. This place sets the bar for 5 star food quality at a reasonable price. 👌 don't go expecting white table cloths, but the food is great!

  • 4/5 Inquisitive M. 6 months ago on Google
    Decided to wait until now to do my review in order to do a comparison. What a change a month makes. 9/03 Review 5 out of 5 stars. I had never been there before and was craving ribs. So I decided to visit and give them a shot. The moment I walked in, the hostess with blonde hair, not sure of her name,, seemed annoyed to have to deal with me. But she seated me and departed. I was slightly annoyed, but upon meeting my server Sydney she really redeemed the experience. She was very attentive and checked on me often to see how everything was. I ordered the full rack of ribs, with mashed potatoes and carrots. The ribs were absolutely exquisite and fall off the bone. The mashed potatoes and carrots were really good too. Sydney asked of I wanted a dessert, which I didnt get but she did give me a sweet tea to go. This really made me want to go back. 10/02 Review 4 out of 5 stars. My second trip was the complete opposite of the first in the way of service. The dark haired hostess cheerfully welcomed me and seated me. After waiting about 10 minutes my server Angel showed up and took my drink order and my food order. This experience was very lackluster in my opinion. After taking my order he only came buy once to refill my sweet tea, but acted like he didnt really want to. Once my order came it was like I was invisible. Unlike Sydney a month earlier he never checked in with me. After my meal never asked if I wanted any desserts. Just went straight to the check. The only redeeming aspect was the delicious steak, which was really juicy albeit more well done than medium well like I ordered. The food was absolutely delicious and enjoyable. Will definitely be going back but probably gonna be trying to get Sydney's section if shes there.

  • 5/5 Orchid Ra (Merry W. 5 months ago on Google
    You walk in and you see this beautiful aquarium of all blue and white and silver fish in a giant clean wall display. We sat at the bar and had a delicious drink from a very friendly and helpful bartender. We tried the delicious potato soup that was amazing and had some salads with chicken tenders on them that were breaded just perfectly and so tender and unlike most places didn't have any gristle or unedible parts of the chicken. I guess I'm not in North Carolina anymore LOL anyways this is a fantastic place for lots of different foods from pasta to pizza to Burgers and salads and soup and friendly servers and a really beautiful atmosphere. They also gave you some fresh made croissants when you sit down. We were quite hungry so we devoured them and I didn't get a picture but oh man were they good!! Hot and buttery and crispy, definitely nothing you would get from a horrible Pillsbury type place these were the nom nom! I think I'll go there tomorrow.

  • 5/5 rechel m. 10 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing and it was packed with patrons, but luckily there was plenty of seating available. We experienced little to no wait time, great service, and the food was phenomenal.

  • 5/5 J V. 11 months ago on Google
    This restaurant has a good atmosphere and the food was fresh, made well, and very tasty. Had the grilled white fish, and husband had the 16 ounce ribeye which is a limited time choice.

  • 5/5 Foodie A. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful dining experience! The service was amazing! Our server was very friendly and prompt!

  • 4/5 James F. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was picture perfect, my burger was so perfectly medium cooked just exactly what I was expecting. The service was just not up to par, we had an older gentleman Noble, I’m surprised they are not making the wait staff wear masks. I’ll be polite and say he was more spraying it and not so much saying it. He placed himself a little to close by pointing at the food on the table. I also asked for a side of Mayonnaise, which I didn’t get from my waiter. I had to ask another member of wait staff but by that time had come my burger was already cold. The great manager took care of all our issues. And my mom got a brand new pot pie and side salad.

  • 5/5 sarasaa 1 year ago on Google
    Best choice of food for weekend. They have free flow for drink. The portion is really big, best to share portion first. Price consider cheap for the taste and portion.

  • 3/5 Deborah P. 1 year ago on Google
    It was fine. The food was good. Three different salad choices, sandwich options, apps, etc. Nothing stood out but nothing was bad. Server was friendly.

  • 5/5 Serenity 2 years ago on Google
    I have been going to cheddar's for years and this location is by far the best. We didn’t have a reservation so we had to wait almost an hour. Once we were called dinner and service was perfect. My waiter was friendly and made sure my party and I were taken care of. We were one of the last tables in the place before closing and we didn’t feel rushed. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely go to this location.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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