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Char, Albuquerque, NM

Char

4.7 (30)
$31 to $50
American
125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3304

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for brunch
  • Hot spot
Char redefines New Mexican cuisine by blending contemporary innovation with the bold flavors

that define the Southwestern region. Located inside the historic Hotel Andaluz, Char offers an

elevated dining experience where every dish is a celebration of New Mexico's rich culinary heritage.



Char boasts New Mexico’s only Josper grill, and features live-fire cooking, with an emphasis on

charcoal-fired meats.



The carefully crafted menu features a modern approach to traditional New Mexican ingredients,

showcased in a contemporary style, and paired with exceptional service. Char offers refined

ambiance in an inviting atmosphere, designed to delight guests seeking an elevated and

memorable dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Espinoza
  • Neighborhood
    Albuquerque
  • Cross street
    Second & Copper
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 30 people are saying

Char reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Great for brunch

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • New Mexico

    Lively

  • New Mexico

    American

  • Albuquerque

    Best Overall

  • Albuquerque

    Best Food

  • Albuquerque

    Best Value

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Innovative

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Lively

  • Albuquerque

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Char at Hotel Andaluz offers an exceptional dining experience with its "outstanding Josper Grill steaks" and imaginative sides like "Mexican street corn" and "parmesan truffle fries." Guests appreciate the warm hospitality, highlighted by standout service from staff like Thelma and Joy. The ambiance is vibrant, making it a must-visit in Albuquerque.
30 Reviews
  1. Matthew VIP

    New Mexico61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner, in a refreshingly uncrowded dining room, that is the tables were well spaced. There was no sense that they were trying to maximize the number of covers. The food was very good, especially the branzino and the calamari, and the cocktail choices were interesting and ambitious. Unhappily, we didn’t have room for dessert, but next time

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  2. Wendee VIP

    New Mexico57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Inventive menu with a novel twist on several standard brunch and new mexican dishes. Everything was prepared to order and was fresh and tasty. A few minor glitches in the service (no dressing on the salad, slow coffee refills), but we enjoyed our brunch there.

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  3. Ariel

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is nice, the restaurant has potential. Please see private note.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    New Mexico8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here twice. Once for dinner and once for brunch. The food, cocktails, and atmosphere are excellent. The service is good, but could use some fine tuning/polishing to bring it to excellent. But this is to be expected being brand new. Looking forward to dining here in the future.

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  5. Michael VIP

    New Mexico135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great early Mother's Day dinner, due to the Andaluz Josper Grill Wagyu steaks aren't available for brunch. Carne Asada & petite filet both cooked to perfection, tender, juicy, really enjoying the consistency. 4 visits in 2 months. Keep up the good work.

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  6. Paul VIP

    New Mexico28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food. Would like to see a more extensive wine list.

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  7. Bela VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall an average hotel restaurant. Both my smash burgers were way over cooked.

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  8. Laura

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience we will definitely be back. Service was good.

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  9. forman

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent new find. Food was outstanding. We both had filets along with several starters and interesting sides - including a chile flight! New Mexican options as well as steaks. No boring potatoes and broccoli sides! Service was impeccable. Will definitely be back.

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  10. Matthew

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great. Food was amazing. Presentation was amazing. Only knock on the service was that the table was a bit small and the hot rock presentation on the steak didn’t really work for the sides and those two things ended up combining into us knocking the foot and plates around. A reflection on the form of the service, not the server, who was exceptional.

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FAQs

Char offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 923-9080.

Char is rated 4.7 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second & Copper
  • Neighborhood
    Albuquerque
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Espinoza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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