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Is 66 Diner Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Albuquerque, NM)

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As of September 2026, 66 Diner is listed open on 66diner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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66diner.com ·

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What the source shows: 66 Diner's own website, checked 2026-09-09, shows a 2026 copyright year, posted current hours, and a working online ordering option.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

66 Diner appeared in the episode "Route 66" (S12E2), which featured this Albuquerque, New Mexico diner for its retro, Route 66-themed setting and classic diner menu. The restaurant sits at 1405 Central Avenue NE, on the historic alignment of Route 66 through Albuquerque, and runs a Cruiser Club membership program for regular customers. According to the restaurant's own website, 66diner.com, checked 2026-09-09, the page displays a 2026 copyright year and lists current hours running from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday through Sunday, closing at 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. depending on the day, alongside a working online ordering option. Those combined signals, a current copyright year, posted hours, and an active ordering system, support that the diner remained open at the time of this check. No independent third-party source was reviewed to corroborate the finding.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Route 66
What was featured
Retro Route 66-themed diner classics
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
66 Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is 66 Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, 66 Diner is listed open on 66diner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to 66 Diner after Food Paradise?

66 Diner appeared in the episode "Route 66" (S12E2), which featured this Albuquerque, New Mexico diner for its retro, Route 66-themed setting and classic diner menu. As of September 2026, 66 Diner is listed open on 66diner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is 66 Diner located?

1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured 66 Diner?

Season 12, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Route 66”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

No independent third-party source was reviewed to corroborate the finding. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is 66 Diner still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

66 Diner appeared in the episode "Route 66" (S12E2), which featured this Albuquerque, New Mexico diner for its retro, Route 66-themed setting and classic diner menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Venue type
diner
Official website
66diner.com

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