Photos of Owl Cafe in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to Owl Cafe in Albuquerque, New Mexico, here are some things to know before you go.
Where is Owl Cafe located?
Owl Cafe is a classic retro-style diner and cafe in Albuquerque known for its hearty New Mexican-influenced comfort food, nostalgic diner atmosphere, and fun owl-themed decor.
The restaurant is located at 800 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, easily reached from Interstate 40 and a short drive from downtown.
What is on the Owl Cafe menu?
Owl Cafe has a classic diner menu with New Mexican twist. Entrees include green chile cheeseburgers, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, all-day breakfast options, tacos, chicken fried steak, and homemade shakes and malts. Plus, complimentary beans with green chile are served while you wait. The Green Chile Cheeseburger is one of our picks for the 66 Must-Eat Dishes on Route 66 and 20 Best Route 66 Foods to Eat in New Mexico.
Want a drink at the end of a long day on Route 66? Owl Cafe also has a bar.
Owl Cafe Menu
This is a sample menu and is subject to change.
Traditional Breakfast
- Eggs: One or two eggs with choice of potatoes and toast or tortilla
- Eggs with Bacon: Classic eggs served with bacon
- Eggs with Burger Patty: Eggs paired with a beef patty
- Eggs with Sausage Link: Eggs served with sausage links
- Eggs with Sausage Patty: Eggs with a sausage patty
- Eggs with Bone-In Ham Steak: Eggs with a hearty ham steak
- Eggs with Chorizo: Eggs served with seasoned chorizo
- Eggs with Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy: Eggs with chicken fried steak and gravy
New Mexican Breakfast
- Huevos Mexicanos: Scrambled eggs with jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, beans, and tortilla
- Huevos Rancheros: Eggs on tortilla smothered in chile and cheese
- Carne Adovada: Eggs served with red chile pork
- Enchiladas: Cheese enchiladas with an egg
- Owl Breakfast Burrito: Eggs, beans, and cheese burrito smothered in chile
- Southern Comfort Burrito: Chicken fried steak, eggs, and hash browns with gravy
- Bacon Quesadilla: Bacon, eggs, and cheese in a grilled tortilla
- Egg Quesadilla: Eggs and cheese grilled in a tortilla
- Veggie Quesadilla: Eggs, veggies, and cheese in a tortilla
- The Owl’s Nest: Hash browns with sausage, chile, cheese, and egg
Omelettes
- Cheese Omelette: Jack and cheddar cheese
- Veggie Garden: Mushrooms, onions, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese
- Piggie: Bacon, sausage, or ham
- J.R.’s: Bacon, veggies, cheese, and red or green chile
- El Bandido: Chorizo, potatoes, and cheese
- Western: Bacon, peppers, onions, and cheese
- The New Mexican: Red or green chile and cheese
- Classic Denver: Ham, peppers, and onions
- Denver with Cheese: Classic Denver with added cheese
- The Idahoan: Potatoes, bacon, onion, and cheese
Pancakes & French Toast
- Pancakes: Classic pancakes with optional sweet add-ins
- Pancake Sandwich: Pancakes with egg and bacon
- Double Dipped French Toast: Hawaiian bread dipped twice
- French Toast Combo: French toast with egg and bacon
- Half French Toast Combo: Smaller portion with egg and bacon
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Spicy Is My Jam: Sweet bread, eggs, sausage, cheese, and habanero jam
- Hobocan Sandwich: Ham, egg, and cheese on a grilled Kaiser roll
- Daniel’s Breakfast B.L.T.: BLT with a fried egg
Classic “Owl” Burgers
- Chile Cheeseburger: Green chile, American cheese, and classic toppings
- Cheeseburger: American cheese with classic toppings
- Chile Burger: Green chile with mustard and veggies
- Hamburger: Classic burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
- Veggie Burger: Grilled onions, lettuce, and tomato on Kaiser roll
Kids Menu
- Kid Egg: Simple egg breakfast
- Baby Burrito: Small breakfast burrito
- Kid Pancake: Single pancake
- Kid French Toast: French toast portion
Blue Plate Specials
- Wayne’s Homemade Meatloaf: Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy
- Hot Turkey Dinner: Turkey with dressing, gravy, and sides
- Hot Roast Beef Dinner: Roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes
- Chicken Strips: Fried chicken tenders with sides
- Chicken Fried Steak: Classic chicken fried steak with gravy
New Mexican Specialties
- Mom’s Quesadilla: Bacon, green chile, beans, and cheese
- Veggie Quesadilla: Veggies, creamy green chile, beans, and cheese
- Chicken Quesadilla: Chicken with green chile, beans, and cheese
- Tacos Plate: Three soft tacos with rice and beans
- Frito Pie: Fritos topped with chile and cheese
- Combo Plate: Relleno or tamale, taco, and enchilada
- Burritos: Chile-smothered burrito with beans and rice
- Carne Adovada Plate: Red chile pork with sides
- Enchiladas: Flat enchiladas with red or green chile
- Owlchiladas: Chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile
- Chili Rellenos: Cheese-stuffed green chiles
- Tamales: Red chile pork tamales
Sandwiches
- California Chicken: Chicken, avocado, tomato, and mozzarella
- Taos Turkey: Turkey, green chile, avocado, and Swiss
- Mazatlan Turkey: Turkey, bacon, cheddar, and avocado
- Southwest Philly: Roast beef, green chile, onions, and Swiss
- Southwest Roast Beef: Roast beef with cheese, avocado, and chile
- Club Sandwich: Turkey, ham, bacon, and cheese
- BLT: Bacon, lettuce, and tomato
- Reuben: Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and 1000 Island
- New Mexican Reuben: Corned beef, green chile, and Swiss in tortilla
- Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich: Chicken fried steak with gravy
- French Dip: Roast beef with au jus
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Texas toast grilled cheese
- Tuna Melt: Tuna salad with Swiss on rye
- Tuna Salad Sandwich: Tuna salad with lettuce and tomato
Gourmet “Owl” Burgers
- California Burger: Avocado, bacon, jack and cheddar
- Mushroom Burger: Mushrooms, Swiss, and bacon
- Southwest Windy Burger: Open-faced burger with chili and cheese
- Ranch Burger: Chipotle BBQ, bacon, and American cheese
- Bleu Max Burger: Blue cheese and grilled onions
- Albuquerque Patty Melt: Green chile, Swiss, and grilled onions
- Sweet Red Chile Burger: Bacon, cheddar, jalapeños, and sweet red chile
- Classic Patty Melt: Swiss and grilled onions on rye
Salads
- Taco Salad: Beef or chicken in a crispy tortilla bowl
- Grilled Chicken Tender Salad: House salad topped with grilled chicken
- House Salad: Mixed greens with classic toppings
All Day Breakfast Items
- Eggs Breakfast: Eggs with traditional sides
- Breakfast Burrito: Eggs, beans, and cheese in tortilla
- Omelette Cheese: Simple cheese omelette
- Omelette Bacon and Tomato: Bacon, tomato, and eggs
- Omelette Bacon and Cheese: Bacon and cheese omelette
- Omelette Veggie and Cheese: Veggie omelette with cheese
- Omelette Chile and Cheese: Red or green chile omelette
- Biscuits and Gravy: Biscuits topped with gravy
- Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage: Gravy with sausage added
Appetizers
- The “Owl” Onion Loaf: Fried onion loaf with horseradish sauce
- Sweet Potato Fries: Served with sweet red chile ranch
- OMG Bacon Cheese Fries: Fries with cheese and bacon
- Fried Pickles: Served with horseradish ranch
- Shrooms and Zukes: Fried mushrooms and zucchini
- Deep Fried Zucchini: Crispy zucchini with ranch
- Chile Cheese Fries: Fries smothered in chile and cheese
- “Owl”licious Nachos: Loaded nachos with beans, beef, and toppings
- Chips and Guacamole: Tortilla chips with guac
- Chips and Queso: Chips with cheese dip
- Chips and Salsa: Classic chips and salsa
- Beans and Chile: Beans topped with chile
- Cheese Fries: Fries topped with melted cheese
Kids Menu (Lunch & Dinner)
- Kids Half Grilled Ham and Cheese: Small grilled sandwich
- Owl Kids Taco: Kid-sized taco
- Kids Mozzarella Sticks: Fried cheese sticks
- Kids Hamburger: Plain hamburger
- Kids Cheeseburger: Cheeseburger portion
- Kids Hot Dog: Classic hot dog
- Kids Grilled Cheese: Grilled cheese sandwich
- Kids Quesadilla: Cheese quesadilla
- Kids Spaghetti: Spaghetti with sauce
- Kids Chicken Strips: Chicken tenders
- Kids Corn Dogs: Mini corn dogs
Desserts
- San Antonio Chocolate: Double chocolate cake with fudge icing
- Carrot Cake: Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
- Fruit Pie: Fresh-baked fruit pie
- Creamy Custard Pie: Variety of classic custard pies
- “Owl”rageous Banana Split: Classic banana split
- Fudge Brownie Sundae Supreme: Brownie with ice cream and toppings
- Sundaes: Ice cream with assorted toppings
- Root Beer Float: Vanilla ice cream and root beer
Shakes & Treats
- Classic Shake: Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pineapple, or butterscotch
- Specialty Shake: Rotating specialty flavors
- Gluten Free Dessert: Gluten-free sweet option
- Kids Sundae: Small ice cream sundae
- Kids Ice Cream: Single scoop ice cream
- Smoothie: Fruit smoothie
What are the hours?
Owl cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Typical hours are Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am–8:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am–9:00 pm. Hours may vary slightly by season, so checking ahead is always a good idea.
Does Owl Cafe have souvenirs?
Want to take home a souvenir? The sell t-shirts magnets, postcards, and more.
Where can you park?
Parking is available in the attached lot.
Is this a popular Route 66 attraction?
Yes! Even though Albuquerque’s Owl Cafe opened after Route 66 was decommissioned, its classic diner style and iconic food offerings capture the spirit of mid-century roadside America. It’s a must-try comfort food stop if you’re exploring the historic Mother Road and classic New Mexican cuisine.
It is one of our picks for the Top 10 New Mexico Route 66 Roadside Attractions and 66 Route 66 Attractions Worth Pulling Over For.
Where to Stay Near Owl Cafe
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest with a stay at one of these Albuquerque hotels near Route 66.
El Vado Motel
El Vado Motel opened in 1937 and was one of the first Route 66 hotels in New Mexico. The hotel has been fully renovated and features historic character and charm combined with modern comforts and amenities. Enjoy your room, relax by the pool, or grab a beer at the on-site tap room.
The Monterey Motel
The Monterey Motel has been attracting Route 66 travelers since 1946. The motel emits a vintage vibe while offering a modern touch . A stay here promises you’ll “go straight from the road to relaxation.”
Related Tours
Enhance your visit to Albuquerque with a tour! Whether you love walking tours, museums, or family-friendly adventures (like a hot air balloon ride), there are plenty of options for everyone.
Attractions Near Owl Cafe on Route 66
Loved the Owl Cafe on Route 66! I got the “Albuquerque Patty Melt” which was a patty melt with green chile. So good! I also couldn’t resist taking a chocolate milkshake to go. I’m only knocking it down a star because it is kind of pricey for a diner. But the food and giant owl were still worth stopping for!