When The Kosmos Restaurant & Astro Pub opened its doors on January 3, 2018, in the sleepy warehouse district of Wells Park, the owners spent over a year building their artist-made space.
This uncommon restaurant specializes in great comfort food and local craft beers in an unusual artistic environment where universe and planetary themes create cosmic vibes.
The restaurant developed its signature Kosmic Burger® using Keller farm store free-range beef custom-ground and formed in-house to ensure a great sear and delicious flavor. 🍔
How The Kosmos Won Albuquerque’s Hearts
The Kosmos captured Albuquerque’s devotion by serving probably the best burgers in ABQ with hand-formed, locally sourced grass-fed beef that’s perfectly seared and juicy.
Their award-winning Kosmic Burger features fresh ground, locally sourced grass-fed beef that reviewers call superb, with expertly caramelized butter-toasted buns.
The artsy atmosphere created by the converted industrial complex features brick and mortar mixed with modern style, giving it a great old-fashioned vibe that’s fun and unique.
The Spudnik fries are thick twists with crispy exterior and airy, delicate interior that customers call awesome, always arriving fresh, hot, and crisp.
Customers appreciate that while options on toppings are minimal and the menu is small, the restaurant more than makes up for it in taste and quality.
Food Highlights 🍔
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Klassic Kosmic Burger: The award-winning signature features a 1/3 lb hand-formed, locally sourced grass-fed beef patty with your choice of American, cheddar, Swiss, or blue cheese, perfectly seared and juicy with house-made pickles.
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Diner Burger: This elevated classic delivers traditional diner-style burger satisfaction with quality grass-fed beef and expertly caramelized butter-toasted buns.
- Smash Style Option: Customers can order any burger smash style, where the meat gets crispy but still juicy, creating that perfect crust that burger enthusiasts crave.
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Jammin’ Brie Burger: This gourmet creation tops their signature patty with creamy brie cheese and jam for a sophisticated sweet-savory balance that surprises and delights.
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Mushroom Miso Burger: An umami bomb featuring sautéed mushrooms and miso, creating deep, earthy flavors that showcase culinary creativity beyond typical burger joints.
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Veggie Burger: The plant-based alternative ensures vegetarians can enjoy the Kosmos experience with quality ingredients and the same attention to flavor.
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Build Your Own Toppings: Add green chile for $1, bacon or fried egg, grilled onions, mushrooms, or choose from sharp cheddar, Swiss, blue, or American cheese.
- Meateor Burger: For those with cosmic appetites, this double-patty monster features two Kosmic burger patties delivering maximum protein and satisfaction. 🥩
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Fried Pickles Basket: Called the BEST fried pickles ever, these come with green chile dip and are hot, crisp, and not too greasy.
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Mac & Cheese: This creamy side is NOT all gloppy or overdone with cheap cheese—it’s a tasty, delicious accompaniment that customers specifically praise.
- BBQ Burger: A smoky favorite that combines their Kosmic patty with BBQ sauce, creating layers of sweet and savory flavors with every bite.
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Pulled Pork Sandwich: The house-smoked and red chile-braised pork features BBQ sauce with a smoky red chile flavor that’s pretty interesting and delicious.
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Steak Sandwich: Marinated and grilled steak sliced thin on a toasted bun, topped with chimichurri sauce, creates a yummy alternative to burgers.
- Fried Chicken Sandwich: The panko-crusted chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise gets rave reviews, with friends calling it awesome
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Fish and Chips: Tender cod dredged in-house beer batter then fried to golden brown, served with Kosmos tartar sauce and freshly shredded coleslaw that clients rave about. 🐟
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Afghan Rice: A savory blend of cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and clove sautéed with carrots and golden raisins, topped with toasted almonds and served with chutney.
Atmosphere
The artsy industrial space features a fun vibe with brick and mortar from the old industrial complex mixed beautifully with modern interior design.
The cosmic planetary theme provides lots of visuals to explore, creating an interesting artistic mix that makes dining an experience beyond just eating.
The relaxed atmosphere isn’t very big, but the welcoming staff and bartenders create warmth, while a nice mix of music adds to the ambiance.
Bottom Line
Visit for award-winning grass-fed burgers custom-ground and hand-formed daily, best fried pickles ever with green chile dip, Spudnik fries with crispy exteriors and airy interiors, artistic cosmic atmosphere in a converted warehouse, and stellar service.
Address:
1715 5th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
📞 (505) 433-5267
🕔 Open Wed-Thu 11 AM–9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–10 PM, Sun 11 AM–8 PM (closed Mon-Tue)