Yasmine’s Cafe is a casual, cozy, and quiet Mediterranean restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving familiar favorites in a relaxed setting. Located at 1600 Central Ave SE, the cafe offers hummus, shawarma, gyros, and other Mediterranean standards, along with comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and quick bites.
Guests can also enjoy coffee, cocktails, vegan options, and vegetarian options, making it easy to find something suited to different tastes and dining preferences.
Whether you are stopping in for lunch, meeting someone for dinner, enjoying a solo meal, or looking for a comfortable place to unwind, Yasmine’s Cafe offers a variety of ways to dine. Customers can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services.
The cafe is also known for lunch, dinner, catering, counter service, dessert, seating, and its restroom facilities. Reservations are accepted, while credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are available for convenient checkout.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Yasmine’s Cafe has earned a strong customer rating of 4.60 out of 5 based on 1,817 reviews, reflecting its appeal as a welcoming destination for Mediterranean food and relaxed dining in Albuquerque.
To learn more or place an inquiry, call +1 505-242-1980.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Yasmine's cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Southwestern style chicken breast topped with sautéed mushroom green onion tomato & almond - served with salad rice & pita
Thinly sliced marinated boneless beef mixed with our special spices - served with salad rice & pita
Beef chicken & lamb shawarma - served with rice hummus pita & salad
Tender lamb shank blended with our special spices - served with okra soup rice & pita
Chicken lamb & kafta kabob - served with rice hummus pita & salad
Thinly sliced marinated boneless lamb mixed with our special spices - served with salad rice & pita
Flame grilled marinated ground beef flattened & cooked with our special seasoning - served with salad rice & pita
Flame grilled marinated cubed lamb cooked with our special seasoning - served with salad rice & pita
Hummus topped with your choice of chicken or beef shawarma - served with salad rice & pita
Thinly sliced marinated boneless chicken mixed with our special spices - served with salad rice & pita
Four tender lamb racks mixed with our special spices - served with hummus rice Arabic salad & pita
Thinly cut mixture of lamb & beef mixed with our special spices - served with tzatziki sauce salad rice & pita
Flame grilled marinated cubed chicken cooked with our special seasoning - served with salad rice & pita
Marinated mixture of ground beef & onion charbroiled topped with American cheese tomato lettuce & hatch New Mexico green chili
Lamb shawarma stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Chicken shawarma wrapped with tortilla bread with pickle onion tomato & garlic sauce - served with fries
Kafta kabob (ground beef) stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Lamb shawarma wrapped with tortilla bread with pickle onion tomato & garlic sauce - served with fries
Chicken kabob (cubed chicken) stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Chicken shawarma stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Falafel stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Lamb kabob (cubed lamb) stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
4 pieces of falafel wrapped with tortilla bread with pickle onion tomato & garlic sauce - served with fries
Beef shawarma wrapped with tortilla bread with pickle onion tomato & garlic sauce - served with fries
Lamb kabob (cubed lamb) stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Beef shawarma stuffed in our freshly baked pita bread with lettuce tomato onion & garlic sauce
Thinly cut mixture of lamb & beef mixed with our special spices on a flatbread with lettuce tomato onion & tzatziki sauce
4 pieces of samosa with your choice of beef/chicken served with a house made green chilly paste
Roasted mashed eggplant mixed with tahini sauce fresh garlic & spices - served with pita
Creamy tahini & chickpea served with pita
Deep fried chickpeas onion & parsley mixed with spices
Kibbeh falafel hummus baba ghanoush & pita
Eggplant stuffed with rice onion & a special blend of spices
Deep fried chickpeas onion & parsley mixed with spices - stuffed with onions
Spinach & cheese baked between layers of flaky filo
A 6 piece halal chicken wings
Grape leaves stuffed with rice tomato onion parsley & spices
Minced beef onions & pine nuts mixed with our own zesty spices - wrapped in bulgur crust
Chicken beef & lamb shawarma - served with hummus rice salad & pita
Chicken lamb & kafta kabobs - served with hummus rice salad & pita
Finely chopped parsley bulgur tomato onion & spices mixed in lemon juice & olive oil
Pureed red lentils onions & cumin.
Fresh tomato & cucumber with lemon & olive oil
Fresh tomato & cucumber mixed into our creamy tahini sauce
Blend of romaine lettuce tomato onion cucumber & kalamata olives with feta cheese & our house greek dressing
Five pieces of falafel over our Greek salad
Combo: hummus falafel dolma & Arabic salad - served with pita
Combo: hummus baba ghanoush falafel & spanakopita - served pita
With mint
Coke lemon orange grape
Blackcurrant & raspberry soda
Coca-cola sprite strawberry fanta orange fanta pineapple fanta grape fanta
A strong sour/salty yogurt drink
Served with fries
Served with fries
6 pieces
Marinated tilapia topped with grilled tomato & onions - served with rice salad & pita
Marinated tilapia lightly breaded & fried - served with fries
Pureed red lentils onions & cumin
Hear from our valued guests
Loved it! Really good chicken kabob plate, fast service and good portion for 12.99
We had an evening meal here on Thanksgiving day in 2025. It was a great treat. Really, we chose the place because it was open, and it turned out to be very tasty well prepared Arabic food. I had a combo plate that included salad, hummus, rice, lamb, kofta, and kebab. It came with Arabic flatbread. Some of the lamb was a little tough, but overall the flavors were great. My partner had the shawarma combo which he enjoyed. Inside it is a simple cafe, nothing fancy. Prices seemed reasonable for the quality and amount of food. The menu is large. You can get dinner plates or mezes to share. They also have desserts like baklava. The staff was friendly and competent.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely outstanding! From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional. The customer service was exceptional, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Every dish was made with care, and the portions were generous. One thing that really stood out was seeing the owner actively helping the employees and interacting with customers. It’s refreshing to see an owner leading by example and working alongside the staff. That level of care and teamwork created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and showed how much they value both their employees and customers. The restaurant was clean, the service was fast, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Yasmine’s Cafe to anyone looking for authentic Mediterranean food and outstanding hospitality. We will definitely be coming back!
Very friendly people and EXCELLENT food! Chicken Shwarma Wrap and Lamb Shank were both absolutely delicious. Plates were very pleasing to the eye and filling. Great flavors and service. If I am ever in Albuquerque again, I will be coming back!
We found this place on Google Maps and decided to give it a try while we were in town for a work trip. We arrived pretty early and the restaurant was still empty, so my friends were a bit worried we might be at the wrong spot. I told them this was the place, ordered with a little hesitation… and wow, it turned out to be an amazing surprise. Every dish exceeded our expectations. I ordered the lamb chops and they were absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully plated. I liked them so much that I ordered another portion to go before even finishing my meal. My friends also loved their sandwiches and chicken salad. By the time regular dinner hours rolled around, the place was completely packed. If we’re back here for work again, this will definitely be a place we return to. Bonus: the open kitchen is a plus.
Tried this place out due to recommendations that they have good babaganoush. Folks were right. The BEST babaganoush I’ve ever had!! Simply amazing. Their lamb kabob platter was also great. Perfectly tenderized without being dry, great flavor. Even the rice was flavored well. Everything was great. Highly recommend!
I have ordered takeout from here multiple times and the food quality has always been amazing! Good portion sizes and very flavorful. My favorite has been the Santa Fe chicken plate. Delicious chicken, delicious rice, and delicious salad. Would order again!
Absolutely Devine! The Baba ganoush was soooo creamy and flavorful! Got the vegetarian plate 2. I normally don't love falafels but these were so soft and good. Omg the bread was awesome. Highly recommend stop. They were quick. Kind staff. Vegan options Clean bathrooms.
My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Albuquerque. We have been here mant times. Food is great, service is excellent. Fantastic Shwarma, we like the hummus and kebab as well as the combo app. Definitely stop by.
We were in Albuquerque for the 4th of July weekend and wanted Mediterranean food. Google search led us to Yasmine's Cafe. We ordered at the counter and food came out fairly quickly. The food was great; portions were large. We would definitely recommend Yasmine's Cafe. We had an appetizer combo plate, gyro plate, and shawarma combination plate. They were as good or better than any that we have had.
Common questions about Yasmine's cafe
Yasmine's cafe is located at 1600 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States, Albuquerque, NM, United States.
You can reach Yasmine's cafe by calling +1 505-242-1980.
Yasmine's cafe has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1817 customer reviews.
Yasmine's cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Yasmine's cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Yasmine's cafe features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Yasmine's cafe features the following offerings: Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Yasmine's cafe features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
Yasmine's cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
Yasmine's cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Yasmine's cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Yasmine's cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Yasmine's cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Yasmine's cafe features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Yasmine's cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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