We love this restaurant!! We have been coming here for over thirty years! The family that owns it…read moreand runs it is stellar. The food is delicious, (I always get the green chile rellano and my husband gets the enchilada plate) The salsa is unique and tasty, chips are thin and crispy, and their green chile sauce gives it the perfect finishing touch! Nice music plays softly in the background, lots of oldies that are fun to hear. There are lots of long time customers, which should also tell you a lot! I could keep going... A great place to get your Mexican fill for the week! Sometimes we come twice a week, because we love it so much!!!

This little place has been in Albuquerque for many years. It is a small, family run business,…read moremostly managed by an elderly couple. They serve good New Mexican food at amazing prices. Where else can you get chips and salsa AND 2 sopaipillas with your $7.50 enchilada plate in 2025? They mostly get senior regulars and little other business. I do highly recommend this small business. You will feel great spending your money here where you can see your dollars make a difference in the lives of hard working people. Highly recommend!!!

OMG! Eloy's (Albuquerque locals best kept secret) is my go…read moreto hole in the wall and for over 50!years has been our family's celebration place because even Mama deserves a day off! NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -and I was worried that the food and service would change ! No need to worry! The Eloy legacy will live on! The nice India(n) family who took over must have studied every ingredient and prep style and method of the family secret recipes that made Eloy's a New Mexican State Treasure! Come welcome the new humble and kind owners and you will see for yourself what customer service should look like and the food is a sure hit! (Hint: order red chili on the side and season to taste because it can get Spicy!) The "Eloy's Deluxe" has the perfect amount and variety of their finest New Mexican foods! Cheers! Adam A

I heard the owners are new!!!! We were a bit leary to try again. Soooo very glad we did. Sour cream…read morechicken enchiladas were perfect and the carne adovado was tender and flavorful. I think the cook stayed with the new owner. It's still family owned, they even left the decor the same. If it has been a while since you have been there....try it again

The shrimp fajitas were great as well as the shrimp quesadilla and the chicken fajitas…read more The restaurant was nearly full at 4:00 in the afternoon and we were the only Gringos in there. That speaks for itself as to how good the food is.

Our breakfast life has become predictable - we rotate thru 3 places & need to broaden our horizons…read more Enter Viva Mexico. Mid morning , not busy, seat yourself. Interior is simple, Hole-in-the-Wall look. Menus & chips & salsa arrive. Followed closely by a huge cup of hot chocolate made with milk. Coffee was hot & bold. Menu is loaded with offerings. I zero in on the Chilaquiles Al Gusto(steak added), green on the side. The wife ordered the Chorizo con Huevos. Plates arrived & in typical NM fashion - a lot of food. But it was delicious!!! The only downside was the steak, it was tough. Prices were reasonable. More-so considering the amount of food served. This will be addition to our rotation.

I first heard about this place after seeing the owner share a video asking the community to come…read moresupport the restaurant. My husband and I intentionally waited a bit before going because we figured the initial rush would be overwhelming and we wanted to support them once things settled down. When we walked in, she greeted us right away, told us to sit anywhere we liked, and said she'd be by shortly to take our order. The restaurant has a bit of a hole-in-the-wall vibe, which I personally enjoy in a neighborhood taco spot. I have celiac disease, so eating out can be tricky. She was really helpful answering my questions about gluten and explaining what I should avoid. She let me know the fryer isn't dedicated. They fry their tortilla chips in it, but it's also used for chicken fingers and churros, so she recommended avoiding fried items if you're gluten free. She also mentioned the creamy chicken enchiladas and carne adovada contain gluten, but the chile itself is gluten free. I ordered the al pastor tacos with a horchata. The tacos come with pineapple and were served with both red and green salsa. The red one definitely had more heat. My plate came with four street-size tacos. They were good, but I wish they came with a little more filling on a couple of them. The horchata was huge and delicious, and she mentioned they make both the horchata and aguas frescas in house. The taco plate felt pretty in line with the value of other taco spots. My husband ordered a barbacoa burrito smothered in red chile, which is a $2 upcharge, and he added beans and rice on the side for another $2. The burrito itself was massive and he said it was good and a decent value. The beans and rice didn't make it onto the plate, but by the time our food came out, about 15 to 20 minutes after ordering, we were tight on time for our lunch break so he didn't mention it or ask for it to be fixed. They're open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., so it's a good option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If the chips were fried in a dedicated fryer, I'd absolutely come back for breakfast and order the chilaquiles. I love those. Overall it was a decent lunch and I appreciated how transparent she was about gluten questions. It's a good neighborhood option for anyone who lives or works in Uptown.

I went in to go support them after I saw their heartfelt post online and I was pleased to see a lot…read moreof other people also supporting them. It was really busy so it took some time to get my food but I don't fault them on that. The food was delicious! The nachos, burrito, and my kids loved the French fries. We'll definitely be going back. I would highly recommend trying them out. FYI, If you do plan on going soon, please show patience as they are extremely busy because our awesome community is showing our love and support. While I was there, I saw a gentleman angry at the owner because she went to do an interview (an interview that would bring lots of business to them) and he had to wait an extra 15 minutes. Being impatient is a flaw on the customer, not the restaurant so don't give bad ratings for having to wait. These ratings matter to small businesses

Definitely a locals place. Not the greatest chile in town but it's tasty with great service,…read moreportions and pricing. The room is a little awkward, but in an overly large and hometown-y/craft-y kind of way. Sometimes there's a smell of grill grease in the air. You won't go away hungry, and you won't be sick afterward.

Food fantastic. Service good. Typical place. But, the green chile is the best ever! My husband…read moregoes every time we are in Albuquerque. He can't get enough.

Had a great Sunday brunch with friends! Our waiter was terrific and the hostesses and other dining…read moreroom staff were so nice and friendly. The food was fabulous! A extra special bonus is the restaurant is gluten free. The dining is pleasant and the ambiance was colorful and upbeat. Will definitely go back!

My husband and I went on a Saturday night and did not have to wait long to be seated. The service…read morewas good but slow and they seemed to forget us at times. Henrique is sweet and came around to all the tables to check on everyone. The food was good. My husband had the taco appetizer which consisted of 4 mini tacos which were all delicious. I had the mole which was good, however after being spoiled by a particular Santa Fe restaurant and their mole, I have high standards for mole. My other issue was I asked for a tortilla which didn't come until we were ready to go. I thought I was getting the soft ones my hubby had but instead got the blue corn ones which were very hard and not made to eat with mole. The veggies and rice were yummy. I have been with some girlfriends for lunch another time and my food was better at that visit. We will go back and try other items. The place was packed and had a beautiful mural on the far wall.

Great food. Taco Tuesday! Great service…read more Great prices!! My famIly has been coming here since the 60's. Love this place...

I finally stopped by Taco Sal and I enjoy the atmosphere and employees. The plate was just perfect…read moreto fill my stomach. Try it you will like it.

The food is excellent and the people are so warm and friendly…read more Fast too! And it a right down from Historic Old Town

Food was amazing as always, Services impeccable wait staff is enjoyable…read moreWe highly recommend this place if you love good Spanish food the family ran business