Post-security in Terminal 1, Keva Juice is ABQ’s smoothie fix.
Right inside the concourse in Terminal 1, this stand is the airport’s main answer to fresh fruit drinks when you’re dodging breakfast burritos and bar food. Rating sits around 3.8 stars, which tracks for an airport spot that’s more functional than special. Expect a solid mix of fruit-based smoothies and juice blends, not a full café menu.
Figure on $$ pricing: drinks land in the typical airport-smoothie range, but multiple reviews say portions run large enough to feel like a meal stand‑in. Regulars mention using a smoothie as breakfast before early flights instead of a sit‑down plate. One Google reviewer, T. Hernandez, even credits Keva Juice with saving a long connection thanks to having something lighter than soda and chips.
The menu leans sweet, with fruit-forward blends and juice combos; protein-heavy or low-sugar options are limited, so it’s not great if you want a real 30g-protein-style snack. That said, you can usually customize add-ins and ask for tweaks. Frequent flyers report asking for less ice or extra fruit to make the drink more substantial for the same price.
Lines here look short but can drag. Reviewers like R. K. mention waiting a bit even with just two people ahead of them, so build in at least 10–15 minutes if you care about your boarding group. Emily L. calls out fresh-tasting fruit and big portions, but also notes that the cost is exactly what you’d expect for an airport smoothie: not cheap, just normal for the setting.
Practical tip: stop at Keva Juice right after clearing security in Terminal 1, order your smoothie with reduced ice, then walk to your gate while they blend to shave a few minutes off the wait.