Hot Rocks Java Cafe

I understand that it is the only option for labbies but really it’s nothing spectacular. Had the generic menu of NM restaurant. Basic burritos and coffee etc.nothing to write home about.

Quick stop here from Bandelier National Monument. This place is tucked in tight - we would have never found this if not for Google Maps! Friendly staff and fast service.

I was down here last summer and I would have easily given them 5 stars last summer, but this summer they have done nothing but mess up orders. In the past, I have ordered items and gotten the wrong ingredients on them (should come with this and that but never do) but today was by far the worst. I order an omelette with sausage, onion, and cheese. I get to my office and there is only sausage and chorizo on it. I take it back down stairs in hopes that maybe they can fix it and instead I get back a greasy egg pancake with sausage, onion, and unmelted cheese on top. I would be okay if they had fixed the issue but they did not take the time to fix it correctly at all.

Probably better to go to the lab cafeteria across the street.

Meals keep getting smaller and smaller. Paid $15 for a burrito bowl with extra meat. I’ve seen larger kids meals for half the price at reputable venders. Since they’re one of the only food places close to the lab, they just charge whatever they want and get away with it.. Do not tip.

Ok food in a pinch. Friendly service. Coffee was pretty good

Great coffee and breakfast burritos. The girls up front are excellent at their jobs and always friendly. The back of the house guys are fast, great at their jobs, and always get my order right. Would 100% recommend to anyone

If you work at the lab, this is a good bet for lunch or even breakfast. It's the New Mexican take on a deli, so you can get a sandwich or a burrito. I happen to think they make the best breakfast burrito in town, and the handheld bean burrito is not too shabby either.

Some mornings the turn off the phones, have to walk in to order. Counter staff is typically rude or indifferent. Quality is inconsistent. We get breakfast from here 1-2x per week. I always get the chorizo breakfast burrito, one day it will just be ok or passable, and another time it will be excellent. Overall I prefer Parasol breakfast but this is where my coworkers go since its super close by.

Great place to meet, especially with those working at LANL!

I like it. Pricey, but so is everything in Los Alamos. Their salads are great, and so are all of their cakes/pastries (especially the brownies, croissants, and muffins).

The staff is nice. They may not be overly friendly all the time, but they provide great service. Can't imagine working at the lab without this place because the Aramark cafeterias are really, really disgusting.