My Mom’s, a downtown Albuquerque restaurant filled with New Mexican culture and family history, will close permanently on July 31, owner Chef Marie Yniguez announced Wednesday. “Every flower has its significance in that place that I painted on the walls,” Yniguez said, describing the murals inside the restaurant. Opened in 2022, My Mom’s was created to honor Yniguez’s mother and share that love with the community. “You could look at everything, and all of it’s from my family,” Yniguez said. It is located at 500 4th Street NW, Suite 106, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Since the announcement, the restaurant has seen a rush of customers, even selling out much of its menu in recent days. “I love when community comes together like that. And it was a beautiful sight to see this morning. My girls were busier than they’ve been in so, so long,” Yniguez said. The closure of My Mom’s is part of a broader trend affecting small businesses in Albuquerque. This week, Chocolate Dude in Nob Hill closed after 13 years in business, and the Red Door Brewing Company shut down its downtown location. City officials said they do not keep track of the number of small businesses that have closed in the past year. Yniguez said soaring prices for food and supplies have made it increasingly difficult to operate. “Meat is just out of control. We went from paying 20 bucks for 10 pounds to paying 60 bucks now,” she said. She added that costs for basic supplies and food have surged over the past six years, forcing the restaurant to raise prices. “That’s all in the last six years. So like none, none of the numbers have gone down when it comes to product and goods and stuff like that,” Yniguez said. One of the hardest parts of closing, she said, is leaving behind the staff she considers family. “I can’t even explain how much I love those ladies. They’re my backbone. They’re my crew,” Yniguez said. “They cook with their hearts like I do… like my mom did.” As she prepares to say goodbye, Yniguez expressed gratitude to the community that supported her restaurant. “Just thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you. Because those are the people that keep local businesses open,” she said. Mayor Tim Keller’s office also commented on the closure, saying, “It’s always sad to see a local business close. We love Chef Marie Yniguez’s food and will miss seeing her and her family Downtown.”
My Mom’s, a downtown Albuquerque restaurant filled with New Mexican culture and family history, will close permanently on July 31, owner Chef Marie Yniguez announced Wednesday.
“Every flower has its significance in that place that I painted on the walls,” Yniguez said, describing the murals inside the restaurant.
Opened in 2022, My Mom’s was created to honor Yniguez’s mother and share that love with the community.
“You could look at everything, and all of it’s from my family,” Yniguez said.
It is located at 500 4th Street NW, Suite 106, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Since the announcement, the restaurant has seen a rush of customers, even selling out much of its menu in recent days.
“I love when community comes together like that. And it was a beautiful sight to see this morning. My girls were busier than they’ve been in so, so long,” Yniguez said.
The closure of My Mom’s is part of a broader trend affecting small businesses in Albuquerque. This week, Chocolate Dude in Nob Hill closed after 13 years in business, and the Red Door Brewing Company shut down its downtown location.
City officials said they do not keep track of the number of small businesses that have closed in the past year.
Yniguez said soaring prices for food and supplies have made it increasingly difficult to operate.
“Meat is just out of control. We went from paying 20 bucks for 10 pounds to paying 60 bucks now,” she said.
She added that costs for basic supplies and food have surged over the past six years, forcing the restaurant to raise prices.
“That’s all in the last six years. So like none, none of the numbers have gone down when it comes to product and goods and stuff like that,” Yniguez said.
One of the hardest parts of closing, she said, is leaving behind the staff she considers family.
“I can’t even explain how much I love those ladies. They’re my backbone. They’re my crew,” Yniguez said. “They cook with their hearts like I do… like my mom did.”
As she prepares to say goodbye, Yniguez expressed gratitude to the community that supported her restaurant.
“Just thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you. Because those are the people that keep local businesses open,” she said.
Mayor Tim Keller’s office also commented on the closure, saying, “It’s always sad to see a local business close. We love Chef Marie Yniguez’s food and will miss seeing her and her family Downtown.”
