Brunch culture in America is part ritual, part performance, and part comfort food therapy session — and this place understands all three.
Set in Albuquerque, NM, Rex's Burgers has carved out a corner of the city's weekend brunch scene with a personality of its own. The room comfortably seats a mix of solo diners working through a coffee and a newspaper, couples splitting a stack of pancakes, and friend groups settling in for a slow, three-hour Saturday.
The chicken and waffles plate hits the table looking like a magazine cover and tastes even better than it looks.
Menu highlights
Here is a snapshot of the kinds of brunch dishes you can expect to find on the menu at Rex's Burgers. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.
- Lox bagel sandwich with everything seasoning and dill cream cheese
- Single-origin pour-over coffee from a local roaster
- Two eggs any style with thick-cut bacon and crispy hash
- Brioche French toast dusted with powdered sugar and seasonal berries
- Breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo, beans, cheese, and salsa roja
- Veggie scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese
- Crab cake Benedict with old-bay hollandaise (regional specialty)
- Acai bowl with granola, banana, coconut, and honey drizzle
It's a tight room, with maybe a dozen tables and a handful of counter seats facing the open kitchen, where you can watch the line cooks work.
Order coffee black and let the kitchen do the rest — French toast made with thick-cut brioche, dusted with powdered sugar, and crowned with seasonal berries.
If you're a group of four or more, call ahead. They sometimes take small reservations for parties of four-plus, even when the website says walk-in only.
Like a lot of the best brunch spots in Albuquerque, Rex's Burgers is at its most magical on weekend mornings, when the kitchen is firing on all burners and the room slowly fills with the kind of low, happy hum that only good food and unhurried company can produce. It is not the cheapest brunch in town, nor the trendiest — but it might be the most consistent, and that counts for a lot on a Sunday morning.
Tips from the regulars
- Don't miss the daily-special chalkboard near the host stand — it changes weekly and tends to feature the kitchen's best ideas.
- Coffee is taken seriously here. If you only know diner drip, ask the barista for a recommendation.
- If you're walking from public transit, the closest stop is a short stroll away — a small price to pay for the breakfast burrito.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free diners have real options, not just sad fruit cups.
- Tip generously — the brunch shift is the toughest in any restaurant, and the staff here keeps it warm even at peak rush.
Hours
| Mon | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
| Wed | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
| Thu | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
| Fri | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
| Sat | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
| Sun | Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 |
Frequently asked questions
What time does Rex's Burgers open for brunch?
Posted hours are: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you're traveling.
Does Rex's Burgers take reservations?
Most brunch spots in Albuquerque are walk-in friendly, with a wait list during peak hours. Larger parties (5+) should call ahead to ask about a reservation.
Is Rex's Burgers kid-friendly?
Yes — Rex's Burgers welcomes families. Most brunch menus include simple kid-friendly options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Highchairs are usually available.
What kind of cuisine does Rex's Burgers serve?
It's classified under breakfast, burger, sandwich — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in Albuquerque.
Is there outdoor seating at Rex's Burgers?
Yes — outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
Location
Located at 5555 Montgomery Boulevard NE. Coordinates: 35.1318, -106.5792. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.