VIOLA'S RESTAURANT, Los Alamos - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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CUISINES

Mexican, Southwestern

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service

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4.5

158 reviews

Excellent

74

Very good

59

Average

20

Poor

4

Terrible

1

Surfbum101NM

Albuquerque69 contributions

OMG yummy

Sept 2022 • family

OMG flavorful and yummy. The restaurant was full and there was a line to get your order in, but after receiving the food you can see why. So amazing and good. You can tell they are short staffed however all the staff we encountered were very friendly.

Written 2 September 2022

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PAboyinFL

Ocala1747 contributions

Missed out on Fry bread Navajo Tacos

Mar 2023 • couples

We had read online that the daily special on Wednesday was fry bread Navajo tacos, so we planned a visit to Los Alamos just to enjoy this dish. Sadly, when we arrived, we discovered they have been moved to Tuesdays and are not part of the regular menu. My wife had a hamburger with guacamole and I had a fried chicken sandwich. Both came with fries. The food was good, but we sure wished we could have tasted those Navajo tacos.

Written 15 March 2023

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MNM1011

Decatur3132 contributions

Perfect Diner!

Nov 2021 • none

We were looking for the perfect New Mexican diner and this was it! You order as you walk in and then take a seat for a short wait for your food. And what great food it is! Mrs. M had the blue corn enchiladas and I had to the combo plate. Both had very generous portions of food; both had plenty of green chilis and both were delicious! Great food. Fun atmosphere and great service. We'll be back!

Written 2 November 2021

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Louise M

Castle Rock3978 contributions

Authentic food, diner/local style

Jun 2021 • none

Viola's had a good rating so we decided to give it a try. The ordering procedure was unclear at first due to Covid restrictions, but we figured it out. Our cashier was friendly but the restaurant policy stated that if you wanted water to drink, you had to pay $2 for it even though it was tap water. I had my Yeti water bottle with me so did not order it, but my husband did. We don't drink sodas so we didn't feel like we had much choice. When our food was brought out I was told that they don't allow outside drinks so I had to put my Yeti in my backpack and not use it. Wait, WHAT? She claimed that it was law, not restaurant policy, but literally every other place we've been hasn't had a problem with it. Anyway, the food was typical, but not outstanding. Not bad either, just run of the mill. I did love the posole, which is a nice change up from the rice that Colorado restaurants serve. The meals come with a sopapilla but it arrives with your meal so it is cold by the time you are ready for it.

Written 29 June 2021

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Robert Hudson

Las Vegas122 contributions

Breakfast In Los Alamos, NM

Aug 2023 • friends

Wanted something quick and easy, so stopped in here for breakfast. We just left the Farmers Market, where let me tell you, if you enjoy fresh vegetables, this is the place to stop by on Thursdays! Breakfast menu was simple and affordable. Kind of an old school feel.

Written 17 August 2023

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Brad S

Derby18 contributions

New Mexico vacay

Sept 2021 • family

Had to wear a mask to get in the front door. You order at the counter before being seated. After that, everything is great. This is a family run restaurant. Viola has passed but her granddaughter waited on us and was a Blessing. There wear 8 of us and she was very sweet to our 4 grandchildren.

Written 11 September 2021

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Linenminnesota

Minneapolis321 contributions

Great staff, delicious food!

Oct 2022 • family

We stopped after reading other reviews and Viola's was exactly as we expected. Excellent food and service. ALL staff were so welcoming. Don't hesitate, choose Viola's!

Written 5 October 2022

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CindyD307

New York City81 contributions

Best Southwestern food

Apr 2022 • couples

Best southwestern for we had in New Mexico. Sopaillas were amazing. Closes at 130 so get there early and enjoy. Delicious

Written 29 April 2022

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boyfromlexington

Santa Cruz8 contributions

Very friendly, diner-like

Dec 2019 • none

Very friendly, diner-like setting. Good service, food came out quickly. Very affordable. FANTASTIC green chili stew, chicken enchilada. I’d go again in a minute.

Written 31 December 2019

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Christopher S

Los Alamos9 contributions

Bad food and bad service

Nov 2019 • family

Went to eat breakfast when they opened up and the staff was rude and the food was cold. Wife’s order was wrong. My scrambled eggs were so grease I couldn’t eat them.

Written 10 November 2019

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Grammybird

Leakey78 contributions

NEW MEXICAN FOOD — THE BOMB!!!!

Aug 2019 • friends

During our recent visit—enjoyed lunch where the locals go!!! OMG / best ever: we ordered huevos rancheros, chile rellenos plate and crispy beef tacos with guacamole and posole!!! Giant sopapillas with honey 🍯! Stop in while touring the area. You’ll be glad you did✅

Written 20 August 2019

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Mike K

Los Alamos19 contributions

Breakfast

Jul 2019 • solo

Violas is a Saturday morning locals hot spot. Has been for years. Check out the pictures on the wall of local celebrities.

Written 2 July 2019

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Kim R

Hooksett23 contributions

Great food, friend service, reasonable pricing

Jun 2019 • couples

We stopped in just 10 mins before closing very hungry from morning hike at Bandolier. They did not turn us away they welcomed us and feed us a wonderful meal! The Sopapilas were delicious! My husband had never had them and he at two with honey! Thank you for a great lunch!

Written 20 June 2019

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amedendorp

4 contributions

The place to go in Los Alamos.

Jun 2019 • solo

I went to Viola's for lunch today, and had a really hard decision to make, as I love their burrito as well as their stuffed sopapilla, but they had their special today of Navajo Taco. I chose the Navajo Taco and was not disappointed. It was very good. Looks like I will have to go back Thursday when their special is the burrito. This is the place that the locals go. It is a good clean restaurant, but nothing fancy, just the way I like it.

Written 4 June 2019

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Teresa G

Alamosa385 contributions

very good

May 2019 • none

This is the best food we've found in Los Alamos & it's reasonably priced. The location is on Trinity Drive (a block over from the main drag)...if you're visiting Fuller Lodge, walk across the park that's across the street on the main drag (Central Ave, I think), then turn L & walk maybe a block to Viola's. Lots of locals eating here, which is usually a good indication of quality & value. Service was fast.

Written 7 May 2019

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