Loved my dining experience at Duran's. Everything was just delightful: the ambiance was authentic 1960's Route 66 diner, the service was prompt, super friendly and well-informed, the food was absolutely delicious. My wife opted for the Christmas Chili with beef topped with cheese and onions. This has to be one of our favorite chili's we've ever tasted in New Mexico - very beefy, great red chile flavor paired with some pretty decent heat from the green side. I had the stacked blue corn enchilada plate and loved it. The chile flavor mixed with the beef, cheese and beans was a winner. Did I mention the flour tortilla?!? These things are a meal in themselves and delicious. Anytime I'm in ABQ, I'll be thinking about stopping for another meal at Duran's Central Pharmacy.
a piece of history and really good! large portions of delicious New Mexican food, good service. the green chile enchiladas come in a stack, just the way I like them!
The burrito SMOTHERED with Chile was the best burrito I’ve ever had.
We didn’t even order any meat inside the burrito. The tortilla was soft and fluffy and absorbed the Chile sauce. The egg was also soft and very savory. The potato was not fried but cooked to perfection.
And the Chile sauce. How do I begin. We ordered both red and green Chile. They were blended to a smooth texture and gently coated every piece of the burrito, elevating the flavor to cloud nine!
I’m gonna be thinking about this burrito a lot when I go back to California
Duran’s always hits the spot! I usually get the huevos rancheros with a side of sausage, but today I went with the pork tamale plate and it was just as good. I recommend getting the entire plate smothered. Part of why I love Duran’s is because it is always consistent and the service is always great. Week days seem to be a little less crowded and the patio is nice if you like it a little less noisy. Highly recommend this place for a New Mexico breakfast or lunch.
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This place is the spot. It's tiny and everyone wants to eat here, so either plan to wait or come at an off time. If you're curious, come alone and singles can usually cut through the list quick. The pharmacy/shop itself is pretty cool so there's plenty to stuff to look around at whole you wait.
The menu is small and pretty typical New Mexican diner fare - enchiladas, breakfast burrito, carne adovada, Frito pie, etc. I had the breakfast enchiladas (formerly secret but now listed on the wall 😂) with a side of breakfast sauce, and OF COURSE a tortilla side.
First, the tortilla. You have to do it if your meal doesn't come with one. It's $1.60 extra and may be the best flour tortilla I've ever had. It's cooked fresh, and it's thick like bread. Almost like naan thickness. And it's a phenomenal way up scoop up all that egg and red Chile leftover on your plate. Must-have.
The breakfast sausage patties, oddly enough, were also a highlight. They had a slight char to them which I liked and weren't overwhelming in saltiness or that 'bfast meat" heaviness. Went great went dipped in the red Chile.
Speaking of the red Chile, it's really solid. Very smooth and well seasoned. Not salty but spiced, and not horribly spicy, and very little bitterness. Thickened too, which I love. Just right.
The eggs and enchiladas were also solid. The blue tortillas were nice, I almost could have just had the enchiladas plate without the eggs. The potatos were fine but not a main focus for me. Texture of chunk mashed potatoes, but only with cheese, no seasoning. Not bad with the red Chile, but not a main part for me.
Overall, this place has tons of character and is a great spot. The food is solid, especially the tortilla which is a must-have.
Duran’s is a must if you are in Albuquerque. Superb food and service. Can get a little busy so be prepared to wait for greatness. Huevos rancheros is a staple dish and does not disappoint. Hard to choose if the red or green chili is better, so go with Christmas! I recommend paying the extra $ to have the corn tortillas added to HR plate. Steamed potatoes beans are also very good.
Loved it! Stuffed Sopapilla was yummy! Wait was about 45 minutes, but fun place to shop!
It was a good Mexican food that you won’t regret.
Very tasteful yet affordable with list of different choices you can have.
I had pork tamales and it was good.
What makes it even better was red and green chillies that make beans and tamales better tasteful.
Friendly staffs and eccentric location of being at the corner of drug store will give you different experience as well.
Would give 9-9.5/10 if google change its rating system.
Always enjoy my visits here. it’s nice to be able to get something to eat if it’s not too busy. And it’s always pleasant to dig around. Looking for a special gift for someone.
One of the most consistently good, authentic, New Mexican restaurants in town. Our server, Dave, was a bloody legend. He was genuinely Interested in our opinions of their new in house beer, and basically our spirit guide to the menu. He highly recommended the tostada special but honestly nothing on the menu will disappoint. We cannot wait to come back again and enjoy another meal.
I have eaten at many great restaurants in Albuquerque throughout my life, but this place is special. I learned of it from comedian Marc Maron, who was raised in the area. My family and I stopped by on our way to Arizona this past June, and the food was mind blowing. The stuffed sopapilla is phenomenal. Everyone loved their meals. The homemade tortillas are unparalleled in their greatness. We have a new favorite Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque, and it’s Duran’s.
The best sopaipilla I have had in YEARS! Excellent traditional New Mexican food in a charming retro diner. Homemade tortillas too! The breakfast burrito was huge and the tamales are delicious. The attached pharmacy and gift shop is so fun and a perfect way to kill time while you’re waiting for a table. You will have to wait 😉
Really REALLY great vibes, awesome chunky green chili with the spicy kick one would expect from New Mexico. The flour tortilla is bigger than the whole city haha. Highly recommend getting food here outside of the meal time rush because the long waits are indicative to how good this place is.
Duran Pharmacy is a hidden gem tucked into a small, special corner of 'Burque' packed with surprises.
Not only a first rate medical pharmacy staffed by consulting professionals, it's medical supplements & supplies are surrounded by local NM & worldwide arts, crafts, games, & books in a visually stunning gift shop stuffed with delightful treasures.
The restaurant is a local favorite with most excellent traditional NM food such as my favorites, stacked enchiladas with an egg on top, frito pie, & guacamole salad. I've been a very contented customer for decades.
Food came out fast! I got huevos rancheros with a corn tortilla on the bottom, green chili, and a buttered homemade flour tortilla on the side. Best huevos rancheros and tortilla I've had in my life. Coffee was yummy. Gift shop was a fabulous selection of local and well-known and nice quality home goods, souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, games, books. Perfect way to kill an hour or two before the airport.
Got the enchilada plate this weekend with an egg. Christmas of course! Such a good breakfast after a morning of golfing. Always get the tortilla! They are heavenly especially with that butter. I could eat those all day!
Great little place connected to a pharmacy (there must be a story behind that). We saw all the good reviews so we tried it.
Homemade flour tortillas made right in front of you. Not the thin tortillas, but a thicker tortilla that was very, very good. Wife ordered a cheese quesadilla which she loved. I orders combo plate of a taco, cheese enchilada and a tamale. Everything was great, tasted fresh and homemade. Also, ordered a flour tortilla with butter, amazingly good. Saw the lady making and cooking the tortilla. Service was great too.
We had never been and were very impressed! The huevos rancheros and chilaquiles were tasty, generous portions, reasonably priced, and the service staff was super! They make their own tortillas too. We’ve found a local favorite so we’ll be back.
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