Relish - Albuquerque

This was a place suggested by a friend of mineThought I'd check out some place new The food has great flavor and the portions are great.

For my job I often get customers lunchI take out from a ton of different places all the time.

Out of all the sandwich places in town this one is pretty solidIt's also probably my favorite local sandwich shop.

Warmly greeted at the front counter. Ample menu selection. The staff was friendly and willing to make recommendations. The dining area was clean. At least 20+ tables. I appreciated that the water had cucumber and grapefruit in the container. It was very refreshing and a thoughtful touch. To eat I ordered a Cubano sandwich and potato salad. I also ordered a side of pasta salad (per staff recommendation). Cubano tasted pretty darn good. The bread was actually a perfect combination of crispy and soft. I would have liked a bit more of the toppings for the sandwich itself but it turned out to be a good sandwich after all. The potato salad was (as others have noted) a bit mashed up and lacked just a bit of salt and pepper. The pasta salad was definitely the winner here, perfectly cooked and flavorful with that balsamic taste. I was looking forward to trying the cole slaw (as I hear it is stellar) but they were out of this side. I also took home an Albuquerque Turkey, side salad and fruit. This combo was pretty good as well. The green chile on the Abq sandwich was okay, it could be a tad spicier but that's just my preference. I also thought that the ABQ turkey was heftier than the Cubano in terms of the amount of meat. Prices are average for this type of quality and freshness. I had a nice conversation with the owner. I'll be back to try other items. I was certainly glad to be a patron of this locally owned establishment.

This has got to be one of the best sandwich shops in Albuquerque. The food is always fresh and made with top quality ingredients. The soups are homemade and are some of the best around. The staff is always super friendly and make you feel welcome immediately.