You Can Still Order Curly Fries At This Old School Eatery In New Mexico
By Melissa Mahoney|Published April 03, 2023
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
The Land of Enchantment is home to plenty of nostalgic eateries. From mom-and-pop restaurants to quirky diners along Route 66, you can take a step back in time at any point. If you haven’t yet been to Hurricane’s Cafe, an old-school eatery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you have to try it. Best of all, they have curly fries, and that’s something you can’t find in too many places.
On the site of the former 1950s cruising diner named Frank's, Hurricane's Cafe in Albuquerque first opened in 1987. This old-school eatery still has car-hops or you can choose to dine inside.
If you choose table service indoors, you'll feel as though you've entered a different era. It's one of the best parts about dining at Hurricane's Cafe!
Hurricane's Cafe serves both Mexican and American cuisine. It's best-known for its Disaster Burrito, a massive burrito filled with beef, bacon, and eggs and topped with fried potatoes, red and green chili, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Delicious!
How does a juicy burger sound to you? For a side, you'll have your choice of tater tots (called "tater gems" here), coleslaw, cottage cheese, fruit, or French fries.
The fries here aren't just any ol' fries...they are curly fries. If you've ever had them when you were a child, you know how nostalgic they are. And it's so exciting to find an eatery that serves them!
Have you ever been to Hurricane’s Cafe, an old-school eatery in Albuquerque, New Mexico? If so, do you think it’s one of the best restaurants in Albuquerque? What did you order and did it come with curly fries? Let us know in the comments. To learn more, visit the Facebook page for Hurricane’s Cafe.