66 Diner brings a whimsical, retro atmosphere to Central Ave NE in Albuquerque, pairing traditional diner fare with the nostalgic charm of a vintage jukebox and soda fountain.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick bite, meeting someone for lunch, or settling in for dinner, the diner offers a comfortable setting for enjoying familiar comfort food, small plates, coffee, and dessert.
With both counter service and table service, 66 Diner makes it easy to enjoy a relaxed meal at your own pace, whether you are dining solo or sharing the experience with others.
Guests can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery, with on-site services available for those who prefer to enjoy their meal at the restaurant.
The menu and setting are well suited to lunch, dinner, casual meals, and dessert stops, while highlights such as great coffee, great dessert, and a local specialty add to the appeal. A private dining room is also available, and the diner provides seating, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi for added convenience.
Reservations are accepted, and payments can be made with credit or debit cards.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience at 66 Diner, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Known for its casual, cozy, historic, and trendy character, the diner has earned a 4.50 out of 5 rating based on 5,648 customer reviews.
Visit 66 Diner at 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States, or call +1 505-247-1421 to plan your visit.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Topped with house-made queso, bacon, NM green chile, and crispy jalapenos.
made with smoked brisket, served with ketchup and mustard packets.
House-made Texas chili, grated cheddar, raw onions.
Smothered in Texas chili and cheddar cheese.
Topped with new Mexico green chile stew and cheddar.
Smothered in queso and new Mexico green chile.
Lay's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
3 links
3 strips
2 eggs any style served with your choice of bacon or sausage, pan fries, & choice of toast.
Just like the state fair. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion.
Our trademark a pile of pan fried potatoes, your choice of chopped bacon or sausage, chopped green chile, two eggs any style, cheddar cheese and red or green chile sauce on top.
Choice of bacon or sausage, eggs, potatoes, chopped green chile, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Smothered in your choice of red or green chile. Served with beans on the side.
1/2 pile up.
A new Mexico tradition.
Made in house fresh. Choice between Double Chocolate or Carrot.
Choose your favorites
Shakes and Malts are made with whole milk and ice cream.
Made fresh in house - Call for Daily available flavors!
Choose or flavor and topping
We offer a variety of specialty flavors including The Elvis, Cappuccino, Banana Creme Pie, or Chocolate Oreo.
Made fresh in house - Call for Daily available flavors!
A small scoop of ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, peanuts, and a cherry. the perfect Teeny Weeny Sundae!
Two scoops of chicken salad and assorted veggies.
Cup of soup and half sandwich (BLT, grilled cheese, or meat loaf).
Served with cornbread.
Varies daily, please call to learn the soup of the day.
Pork, potato, onion, and green chile. Flour tortilla comes on the side.
Texas chili generously topped with white & yellow cheddar cheese.
made with smoked brisket, served with ketchup and mustard packets.
Hand breaded chicken breast, mayo, lettuce and tomato.
Swiss, American, NM green chile, tomato and grilled onion.
Diner made tuna salad, served open faced, topped with cheddar.
Topped with house-made queso, bacon, NM green chile, and crispy jalapenos.
A classic diner staple. Corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 island dressing between two slices of rye.
Texas toast.
House-made Texas chili, grated cheddar, raw onions.
Our 100% angus chuck in a tangy tomato sauce on a sesame seed bun.
A Philly diner favorite.
Apple wood bacon, toasted or plain.
Grilled onions, swiss & aujus.
A real classic made with our 100% angus chuck with swiss & grilled onions on rye.
Diner made meatloaf with mayo, lettuce and tomato.
Grilled chicken breast with mayo, lettuce and tomato.
Diner made chicken salad, just like mom's.
Grilled turkey, swiss and green chile served on grilled Texas toast.
Texas toast.
Topped with mushrooms, onions, and brown gravy.
House made creamy mac 'n' cheese, topped with a crispy chicken breast, chopped bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and NM Green Chile.
Hand breaded.
4 chicken strips with a choice of sauce
Chicken fried steak smothered in melted cheddar with choice of NM red or green chile.
Chicken fried chicken smothered in melted cheddar with choice of NM red or green chile sauce.
Hand Breaded in our special House Cornmeal batter
Hand breaded chicken breast.
We had to do it!
3 deep-fried cod filets. Served with Fries and your choice of one other side. Comes with tartar and lemons.
Basket served with ranch.
Beer battered.
House made queso. Best in the city.
Fries smothered with queso and chopped green chile.
Fries smothered with Texas chili and cheese.
Fries smothered with melted cheddar.
Fries with brown or cream gravy.
Zucchini sticks served with ranch and marinara.
Our famous burger with chopped new Mexico green chile.
Our fresh, angus chuck with cheese, bacon and new Mexico green chile.
Burger with a bite! Our famous burger with bacon, pepper jack cheese and jalapenos.
100% angus chuck burger topped with Swiss cheese and mushrooms.
Bleu cheese, green chile, and grilled onions
66 diner has the best burgers around, we use only fresh ingredients and 100% angus chuck.
Hear from our valued guests
A great retro diner on the old route 66. We loved sitting here, watching the people and eating and drinking nice food. The coffee was good and my burger with a vegan patty was delicious! My husband had the Reuben and really enjoyed that - it set us up for our day in Albuquerque!
Enjoyed their grilled chicken sandwich. Later had their bacon and cheddar burger which was really delicious. Their milkshakes are remarkable and all at a reasonable price. Atmosphere is fantastic. Love the doo wop music. They gave out route 66 stickers for the centennial.
I've always been intrigued by Route 66. 66 Diner was perfect for me. Very retro and the food was outstanding. I wish I had room to try a shake! I even got a free Pez candy when I paid. Definitely recommend!
This place is a VIBE! Everything inside and out gives you a "blast from the past" feel! The route 66 burger was great! Server (angie) was amazing!
Food was okay but their shakes are the bomb. We had to wait a bit to get seated but our waitress was great. Cute throw back place and can't say enough about their shakes. Definitely share worthy so keep that in mind when ordering.
Stopped here for dinner on a two-week, 5,000+ mile road trip. BECAUSE OF COURSE. Place was absolutely MOBBED, there was a wait to get in. Not long, but a wait. Loved the food, decor and service. SUPER BUSY, staff was HUSTLING. Iconic in every way, tons of authentic memorabilia, just wonderful. Definitely stop here if you get the chance!
I had the Chicken Fried Steak Ranchero with the Route 66 fries. We also had the chicken tenders. The green chili and cheese on the steak was excellent. Gave a very nice texture change and a light kick. The fries were also very tasty. They are large and hold up to the queso. A surprisedly good meal. The place is decked out in things to look at. There are pez and 50’s style things at every turn. If your looking for a quirky vibe and solid food you have found your place
Absolutely loved our experience at 66 Diner! 🍔 Total blast from the past! Sitting there drinking a milkshake gave me such a nostalgic 1950s diner feel- the whole place has the coolest retro aesthetic. The food was so good! I ordered the Stew Burger and my boyfriend got the Texas Chili Burger; both were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was super fun and classic, and the service was friendly from start to finish. P.S. — definitely get a shake! My favorite is vanilla with peanut butter and Oreos. 🤍
An amazing retro experience! 4.5 stars if I could. The place looks incredible, it truly feels like stepping back into a classic retro diner. The initial welcome at the door wasn't the greatest, but the waitress who actually served us was absolutely sweet and kind. Great atmosphere and excellent food—we tried the steak and the chicken ranchero, and both were delicious. I really loved it here!
If you're looking for a classic Route 66 diner experience, this place is a must-visit! Loved the retro atmosphere. The highlight of our meal was definitely the milkshakes. We tried The Elvis and the Shake of the Day – Mangonado, and both were absolutely delicious. Thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. For food, we ordered the 66 Burger and Fish & Chips. The burger was juicy, the fish & chips were crispy flaky and served with generous portions. Great food, amazing shakes, friendly service, and a fun vintage vibe. We'll definitely be back!❤️
Common questions about 66 Diner
66 Diner is located at 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States , Albuquerque, NM, United States.
You can reach 66 Diner by calling +1 505-247-1421.
66 Diner has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 5648 customer reviews.
66 Diner features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
66 Diner features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
66 Diner features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
66 Diner features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
66 Diner features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates.
66 Diner features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
66 Diner features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
66 Diner features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
66 Diner features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
66 Diner features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
66 Diner features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
66 Diner features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
66 Diner features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Plenty of parking.
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