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Crackin' Crab: Dive into Flavorful Seafood Boils in Albuquerque

Crackin' Crab is a seafood restaurant in Albuquerque, NM that offers a unique dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful seafood boils, with options like crab, shrimp, and scallops, paired with delicious sauces like Lemon Pepper. The interactive dining style, where you eat with your hands out of a bag, adds to the fun and messy experience. The service is top-notch, with servers like Cathy being accommodating and efficient. The overall consensus is that the food is excellent, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere is casual and enjoyable. If you're craving a seafood feast, Crackin' Crab is the place to go!

Crackin' Crab at a glance

  • Address 4959 Pan America Fwy NE Ste C Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Phone (505) 344-4469
  • Restaurant type Crab house , Buffet restaurant , Cajun restaurant , Creole restaurant , Family restaurant , Seafood restaurant , Southern restaurant (US) .
  • Popular for Popular for lunch , Popular for dinner , Good for solo dining .

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Crackin' Crab: Reviews & Ratings

Sabrina ArmentaLol 7
5

Great food , service was nice kid friendly, not to loud either , was able to get a seat right away no waiting ...it was great .

noeleon78
5

This place was amazing. The food was delicious and the price was pretty good. The young lady who waited on me kept checking on me and she was delightful. She earned a good tip. The atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. I enjoyed myself with the food and the friendly staff. Not the fault of the establishment but the navigation was not good.

Ernest Baca
5

So if you have ever had a crab boil on the West Coast Mexico or East Coast you may not appreciate the size. Adi made our visit simple and she was knowledgeable. I had the opportunity to try the cat fish and the fillets were thin but tasty. The boil was about 80% shrimp, the scallops were meaty and the crab was good tasting but also thin. Over all 3 people cost was $110.00 before tip. Would I come out of my way to eat again 50-50 chance. Over all the visit was a 7.5 out of ten. Service was 10+.

Marcos G
5

Way better than those other places!!! Better food for better value!! Truly an amazing experience. Cathy and the rest of the staff are awesome. Food is amazing. And the set up is perfectly decorated. Will definitely be returning.. yes you get a big but don't plan on staying clean the whole time.

Ryan Walters
5

The food was great and delicious! I've always come to this location and it never disappoints! It's gone up in price but it's worth it imo.

V Modica
5

Had a late lunch here today for the first time. The food was delicious and the Lobster Tail was much meatier than I expected in addition, I enjoyed my complimentary drink. They’re polishing up on their drinks for their bar. No complaints

Red L
4

First time trying this place and I really liked it. They have different choices of sauces they can add to your order. I got the Dungeness crab cluster with Crackin' sauce hot. It wasn't very hot where you could not enjoy your food and it was a great flavor. We also ordered the peeled and deveined shrimp with Lemon Pepper which was also really good. I would return as well as recommend this restaurant. We added the sausage and corn to our boils and the corn was so good and very sweet, I would suggest these additions also. Pricenis reasonable and of course based on market value of the seafood you order. If you read my review, please hit the like button. Thank you

Jill Cone
5

We always enjoy coming to Crackin Crab when we are in town! We chose the headless shrimp and scallops in medium Crackin sauce. Absolutely delicious! The potatoes and corn were tasty as well. Our server was attentive even though they were busy. We will be back!

Location

  • Crackin' Crab
    Crackin' Crab
    4959 Pan America Fwy NE Ste C Albuquerque, NM 87109 Hotline: (505) 344-4469

Crackin' Crab, located at 4959 Pan America Fwy NE Ste C in Albuquerque, NM, is a seafood lover's paradise. This casual dining spot offers a wide range of options, from crab legs and shrimp to mussels and scallops, all served by the pound with your choice of sauce.

One standout feature of Crackin' Crab is the unique dining experience it offers. Diners are provided with plastic bibs and eat their food out of plastic bags, making for a messy but fun activity. The Lemon Pepper sauce, in particular, has been praised for its outstanding flavor that complements the seafood perfectly.

The menu may be a bit unconventional, but customers like Andrew R. have raved about the excellent quality of the crab, shrimp, and scallops. The pricing is also reasonable, with generous portions leaving diners feeling stuffed and satisfied.

If you're in the mood for a seafood boil that hits all the right spots, Crackin' Crab is the place to go. With quick service, good flavor, and a playful dining experience, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite spot for seafood enthusiasts.

Business Information

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards