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Is Monte Carlo Steak House Still Open? Update (Albuquerque, NM)

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As of September 2026, Monte Carlo Steak House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.

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newmexico.org ·
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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: The New Mexico Tourism Department's official listing (copyright 2026) and Yelp's listing (updated June 2026, hours Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm) confirm Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Liquors is still operating at 3916 Central Ave SW, behind its own liquor store front.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 16
  • Original air date
  • Address 3916 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Monte Carlo Steak House in the clip compilation 'Memorable Moms,' which aired 2014-12-24, replaying Guy Fieri's earlier stop at the Albuquerque steakhouse. According to Flavortown USA, the segment first aired in the show's 'Where the Locals Go' episode and highlighted the restaurant's Greek appetizers, green chile chicken soup, porterhouse steaks, and apple pie a la mode. The New Mexico Gastronome food blog and Flavortown USA both describe Monte Carlo as a steakhouse accessible through a package liquor store that doubles as a collectibles display, at 3916 Central Ave SW in Albuquerque's South Valley. The restaurant pairs Greek family recipes with classic steakhouse fare, a combination Flavortown USA attributes to its Greek ownership.

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Where The Locals Go' (aired 2008-06-23), Guy Fieri visited Monte Carlo Steak House, a steakhouse tucked behind a liquor store on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, known for green chile cheeseburgers, hand-cut steaks from its own on-site butcher, and french fries made from real potatoes. The New Mexico Tourism Department's current listing for the restaurant, copyrighted 2026, describes it as a locally owned neighborhood spot also noted as a favorite of the 'Breaking Bad' production crew. Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated June 2026, shows current hours of Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm, closed Sunday and Monday, at 3916 Central Ave SW. The restaurant continues to operate its retail liquor store, Monte Carlo Liquors, at the same address alongside the steakhouse.

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Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 16
Original air date
Episode title
Memorable Moms
What was featured
Greek appetizers, green chile chicken soup, and porterhouse steaks served behind a liquor store
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Monte Carlo Steak House
Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
Where The Locals Go
What was featured
green chile cheeseburgers, house-butchered steaks, real-potato french fries
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Monte Carlo Steak House

Frequently asked questions

Is Monte Carlo Steak House still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Monte Carlo Steak House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.

What happened to Monte Carlo Steak House after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Monte Carlo Steak House in the clip compilation 'Memorable Moms,' which aired 2014-12-24, replaying Guy Fieri's earlier stop at the Albuquerque steakhouse. As of September 2026, Monte Carlo Steak House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.

Where is Monte Carlo Steak House located?

3916 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Monte Carlo Steak House?

Season 21, Episode 16 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 24, 2014. The episode is titled “Memorable Moms”.

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Sources

  • flavortownusa.com — https://www.flavortownusa.com/locations/82/monte-carlo-steakhouse
  • nmgastronome.com — https://www.nmgastronome.com/?p=344
  • newmexico.org — https://www.newmexico.org/listing/monte-carlo-liquors-&-steakhouse/1134/
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/monte-carlo-steak-house-albuquerque-2

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