Chicken Vindaloo
$17.00
Chicken curry with potatoes in a hot, zesty sauce; choose a spice level.
“Delicious and open later than other Indian restaurants in town. The chicken vindaloo and spicy naan are my new favorites!”
Chicken to Try
Tandoori Chicken
$17.00
Three yogurt-marinated chicken legs roasted in a clay oven.
“Absolutely fantastic! Gracious staff welcome you. Great buffet with sections for vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and salad/dessert. Nice atmosphere. Excellent food including halal tandoori chicken, carrot halwa, dahl soup, and mango custard. Veggie options weree fantastic especially the zucchini. Wish I lived closer!!! There are beautiful saris and elegant Indian dresses and accessories for sale in the entrance. I just loved the white board with the quote....see last photo. This really resonated with me! Thank you so very much. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😉😉”
Chicken Chili
$17.00
Chicken curry with onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
Chicken Kadai
$17.00
Chicken curry with sautéed bell peppers, onion, tomato, and spices.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
$17.00
Boneless chicken chunks are spice-marinated for this kebab.
Rashmi Chicken
$17.00
Skewered chicken is lightly spiced, with a required choice of spice level.
Butter Chicken
$20.00
Chicken simmers in creamy tomato sauce; choose a spice level.
“Just perfect! I went to Taaj Palace to try their lunch buffet, which is roughly $20 per person. The food was amazing! The butter chicken and the spicy chicken with basmati rice are the must have. They have good selection of dishes, everything looks great and tasty. Definitely worth the price you pay for.”
Chicken Biryani
$17.00
Basmati rice layered with chicken and Punjabi spices.
“Stopped by for a dinner in April 2026 while in business trip. You have a choice for a buffet ($20) or menu items. I chose Chicken Biryani from menu. Food was prepared in a timely manner and tasted great. Large portion, definitely worth $16. Most likely I’ll be back”
Chicken Saag
$17.00
Chicken and spinach purée with cumin, garlic, spices, and cream.
“Taaj Palace is amongst the greatest Indian dining experiences in ABQ. I knew the moment I walked in I was in for a treat. The smell of freshly cooked food was noticeable the moment I walked through the door. The restaurant’s atmosphere itself was very welcoming. We were quick to be seated and waited on almost instantly. Friendly staff and amazing food. I’d highly recommend the Chicken Saag with garlic naan. One of the best naans I’ve eaten in recent time.”
Chicken 65
$20.00
Sautéed chicken with bell peppers, onions, yogurt, and spices.
Chicken Curry
$17.00
Chicken in onion-tomato curry with garlic, ginger, and spices.
Chicken Dal
$20.00
Chicken cooked with yellow lentils; choose a required spice level.
Chicken Korma
$17.00
Chicken simmers in mild curry with almonds, cashews, and cream.
Chicken Pakora
$8.00
Juicy chicken fritters; basmati rice is an optional add-on.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.00
Chicken in creamy tomato sauce with smoked fenugreek.
Mulligatawny Soup
$5.00
Lentil soup garnished with rice and chicken.
Smoky Chicken Wings
$8.00
Tandoor-roasted chicken wings with smoky char and Indian spices.
