Weck's ~ New Mexico chain: Santa Fe

First visit: May 2023 (Sante Fe)

Locations: 14 (10 in the Albuquerque area Weck's locations plus one each in Farmington, Las Cruces, El Paso, and this one in Santa Fe).

HQ: Albuquerque (Founded: 1991)

As surprising as it may sound, this was our first visit to the venerable chain from Albuquerque that started back in 1991. You can't miss it, sitting at one of the busier intersections in Santa Fe. And with lovely grounds to boot, filled with trees, flowers, bushes, and other greenery. For whatever reason, I had it in my head that Weck's was more like a Denny's rather than an indigenous New Mexican breakfast house. A bad assumption. The problem is - our Santa Fe restaurant dance card is all filled up! Even some favorites from the past don't get a visit from the RJG's these days. Places like Maria's New Mexican Kitchen, Sunrise Restaurant, and The Pantry. We can only eat so much - and only so much New Mexican chile at that.

The original plan (to be revealed in the next entry) was to eat breakfast at our old reliable New York Deli Southside, so we could save up for dinner. But they were suddenly closed due to a "power outage". Really? You must be kidding. We're beginning to learn that "power outage" is a euphemism for "employees don't show up for work". I just saw the same thing at a Jimmy John's yesterday. Funny - none of the other restaurants nearby suffered from that. Hmmm...

As we were pondering our options, I had remembered Weck's. You see them everywhere in Albuquerque, and I keep saying I want to try it. I was really more in the mood for an American breakfast with eggs and pancakes, so Weck's became an obvious choice. Once seated, we noted they have a $4 special for Huevos Rancheros. I mean - seriously - when was the last time you saw a great deal like that? Weck's is winning our hearts and minds quickly. It's not a full order, but it sure ended up being plenty for Mrs. RJG. I went with a New Mexican styled omelet (I can't seem to help myself), and ordered it Christmas. We both loved the red and green chili's. And they do have flavored creamers, so we enjoyed more coffee too. Excellent place that the locals know about - and all the tourist's can see it. But do they know it? We do now. Finally. We'll be back.

6/5/23 (new entry)