Apple Valley Kitchen — Restaurant in Espanola

My husband and I love Apple Valley Kitchen. We like it better than the first one (parent company). There’s a few key differences. Most notably is Apple Valley is not strict vegan with their sauces. This results in a much richer taste when using chicken stock and the like. Also, the service there is exceptional. I’m embarrassed to say we’ve eaten there like 5-6 times in the last month (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)) and service was the best every time. Honestly, our bill is the same (w/out drinks) or very slightly more compared to McDonald’s or other fast food restaurants and you get so much more DELICIOUS FOOD! I can’t forget to mention the decor. It feels open and modern. Yet, the color and furnishing choices bring a “peaceful, easy feeling” to your meal. I love it!

If you can’t tell, we are big fans and we are not related or have any other interests in this establishment other than to keep it open.

PS - Go with Javier’s breakfast or Jessie’s Combo; they will...

First time here. The food was good. Waitstaff not so much. When I got there it was 5:41 in the evening and only a few cars in the parking lot. I wasn’t sure if it was as good as some people had said it was. I parked, went in and waitress seemed in a rush to get our order. Then I got the bill after my third bite. I hate that. Let me fricken enjoy eating my meal before you give me the bill. Well I was going to order something to go for my daughter. She kept coming and asking what I was going to order. I wasn’t fricken ready. Ok I tell what I’m ordering and ask her not to put it in yet and she does the opposite. I told her before I left I was rushed. She replied I have to turn the table. The place was empty. Maybe 12 people occupying 4 tables. She said it’s my first day. I told her let me give you some advice - she got offended and said I’ve been doing this for 20 years. Not properly obviously. I still tipped her good. But train...

We ordered cheese enchiladas but they gave us chicken enchiladas instead. (Plates were replaced with correct order)

Chips and salsa were good. Salsa is spicy with a strong oregano flavor, love the spice but would prefer less oregano.

Sopapillas were fresh and fluffy and served with a side of honey. Enchiladas and beans were delicious but need more chile.

Our order was taken and we were not checked on until it was time to pay the bill. Had to find someone to refill my iced tea but my refill had absolutely no ice.

The food is really good but the service today was poor. One more observation was walking into restaurant there is a strong sewer smell. Hoping the sewer smell will be taken care of and service will improve because this restaurant has a lot...