The Charm of Church Street Café Chunch Dining at Church Street Café in Albuquerque's historic Old Town has been described by some as almost a religious experience. Entering the dark coziness of the house dates to the 1700s and was originally built as a residence for one of the city's founding families. It remained a private residence until the last member of the Ruiz family died in 1991. Today the Casa de Ruiz Church Street Café offers an impressive selection of standard fare and traditional New Mexican cuisine. Whether red, green, 'Christmas' or 'on the side' is your chile preference, the chile at Church Street Café never disappoints. New Mexico's signature crop is prepared fresh daily here, and is always flavorful and moderate in heat. Steak and eggs, omelets, delicious papitas (potatoes), carne adovada (red chile marinated pork), huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, assorted breakfast meats, tortillas, sopapillas, pancakes or granola and yogurt, are just a few of the breakfast options to appeal to even the most Hot and spicy: Church Street Cafe's Chicken Enchiladas with red chile. discriminating palate. The coffee is bold, the lattes satisfying, and the cappuccinos are a subtle frothy treat. Lunch and dinner options feature a vast selection of appetizers, sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, and traditional New Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, tacos, tamales, chile rellenos, carne adovada and more. All dinners are served with sopapillas and honey, frijoles (beans), and a choice of calabacitas (squash), arroz (rice), or quelites (spinach). The food is served hot, the portions are plentiful, the selection is impressive, prices are reasonable, and inside or out, the ambiance is charming. Church Street Café offers imported and domestic beers, New Mexico wines and flavored margarita options that pair perfectly with the cuisine. Make sure to save enough room for dessert (postres), including fried ice cream and traditional Mexican desserts such as natillas (pudding), flan (custard) and bunuelo (cinnamon-sugared fry bread). Casa de Ruiz Church Street Café, open daily Monday-Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-9pm, 2111 Church Street NW, Old Town Albuquerque, 87104, (505) 247-8522. The Charm of Church Street Café Chunch Dining at Church Street Café in Albuquerque's historic Old Town has been described by some as almost a religious experience. Entering the dark coziness of the house dates to the 1700s and was originally built as a residence for one of the city's founding families. It remained a private residence until the last member of the Ruiz family died in 1991. Today the Casa de Ruiz Church Street Café offers an impressive selection of standard fare and traditional New Mexican cuisine. Whether red, green, 'Christmas' or 'on the side' is your chile preference, the chile at Church Street Café never disappoints. New Mexico's signature crop is prepared fresh daily here, and is always flavorful and moderate in heat. Steak and eggs, omelets, delicious papitas (potatoes), carne adovada (red chile marinated pork), huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, assorted breakfast meats, tortillas, sopapillas, pancakes or granola and yogurt, are just a few of the breakfast options to appeal to even the most Hot and spicy: Church Street Cafe's Chicken Enchiladas with red chile. discriminating palate. The coffee is bold, the lattes satisfying, and the cappuccinos are a subtle frothy treat. Lunch and dinner options feature a vast selection of appetizers, sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, and traditional New Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, tacos, tamales, chile rellenos, carne adovada and more. All dinners are served with sopapillas and honey, frijoles (beans), and a choice of calabacitas (squash), arroz (rice), or quelites (spinach). The food is served hot, the portions are plentiful, the selection is impressive, prices are reasonable, and inside or out, the ambiance is charming. Church Street Café offers imported and domestic beers, New Mexico wines and flavored margarita options that pair perfectly with the cuisine. Make sure to save enough room for dessert (postres), including fried ice cream and traditional Mexican desserts such as natillas (pudding), flan (custard) and bunuelo (cinnamon-sugared fry bread). Casa de Ruiz Church Street Café, open daily Monday-Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-9pm, 2111 Church Street NW, Old Town Albuquerque, 87104, (505) 247-8522.