Well, our combined bill was $9.50!  Plus tax and tip, we paid in total $13.00.  I know, right!  We could have surely split one entrée and spent half that much. (Note to self, next place we dine ask how large the portions are first.)  Well, maybe not because the food was so GGGOOOOOOOODDDD!  One of our many goals for this trip was to find great places to eat for cheap without having to resort to fast food only, and the food at Owl Cafe tasted right from Mama’s kitchen.

Vanessa our server was a sweet addition to our experience at Owl Cafe.  When we asked her what we could do only having one day in town she smiled and said, “I’ll be right back!”  She brought back with her her colleague Mary.  Mary was great!  She gave us the rundown on what to do  in Albuquerque:  visit the museums, ride the tram, gamble… in that order.

We also got to meet the owner.  I love it when restaurant owners introduce themselves.   His name is Ski, and he’s like your cool uncle.  I told him I loved his establishment and that my belly was full.  He proceeded to tell me a story about his mom being an athlete who would make her kids eat a lot because she was always in training mode and therefore, lived vicariously through their stomachs!

Ski not only do you have a cool name, your restaurant made our quick stay in Albuquerque well worth it.  I mean where else in the country can you get a full plate of eggs, potato and toast for $1.99?  I’m smiling so hard thinking about it.

We kinda figured we’d play
it low key and just drive through the city.  But Mary, you had some
great ideas.  We didn’t want to ride the tram because I’m afraid of
heights, and we thought gambling would be bad for our budget!  But, next
time Mary, next time.

WE LOVE OWL CAFE.  You all rock.