Tenampa New Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Albuquerque

Well, we stopped in based on the great reviews about 30 minutes before closing. All the chairs were already flipped, so we asked if they were still open. They rudely said "only takeout, we are closing" Ok, not sure why, there are plenty of employees and time. I should have taken that as a sign, but we ordered some nachos and a chicken sandwich anyway.

While we are waiting, we sat down at a table. Food came out quick and we asked 1 more time, "hey, mind if we sit here, we are driving through and don't have anywhere to eat, we'll be done by closing" The answer we got was "NO, the owner said you need to leave." Ha! alrighty, to the car we just sat in for 4 hours we go!

Then I asked for some salsa to go, and a different employee said "for what?" Uhhh, the nachos. "You don't get salsa with nachos", LOL, ok. If I could have eaten in, there was bottles of salsa for the table, but since I was involuntarily getting kicked out, my only choice was to buy a pint.

SO, now lets talk about the food. The Nacho's were more beans than cheese, and just microwaved nachos with cheese and beans burnt to the Styrofoam. The chicken sandwich was meh, and the fries were not hot or crispy.

I hate leaving bad reviews, but everything from the employee interactions, direction from the owner (he was there and heard everything!) to the food was not good. Not sure how they are...

Edit 7/30/23: I still love Tenampa's but... It's unfortunate that their prices have skyrocketed. I found a menu from 5 years ago and the taco dinner used to be $23 + tax. But I ordered recently and the price has almost doubled. It was $40.95 with tax. I get that everything has increased in price but beans, rice, and corn tortillas are the cheapest ingredients. Maybe the meat? But there really isn't a ton in there. Unfortunately, it's too expensive for us to come here often so our eating out has really dwindled. So I'll be cooking at home more often.

Original 2019 review: My boyfriend ordered from here since it was recommended by his auntie. I had some the next day and the food was amazing. Even the next day. Salsa had a good flavor and bit of spice. Homemade chips were perfect. Beans and rice were sooo good! Tacos were excellent and the chicharron burrito is so amazing. We got the tacos pack and it was a great deal. I live right down the road, so I believe I found my new...

It's a Mom, pop, daughter and grandchildren run restaurant. Dad cook, mom also in the back while daughter runs the front end with usually couple , randomly 3 kid/ employees total. One appears be son of daughter( previously think was a daughter also) then other random employee. Food and service is good. Nice portions. Even though it's family ,young kids, they stand up front chit chat, laugh they still come check if need anything, everything ok as well as preparing baskets of chips, clearing table, refills of drink and hugs to grandma. Not very big place but plenty of customers on a weekend to...