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    Cali Burrito Co

    4.1 (95 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Cali style Asada Fries

    True Cali-style asada fries. The plate is FAT and could easily be shared between 2-3 people. So good and they accept orders late at night. Food is hot, fresh and DELICIOUS.

    Cali style Half Asada Fries
    Moon M.

    Went there right when they opened. There was one person in front of me, and still had to wait about 35 mins. Food was not bad at best.

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    Pat A.

    After trying my partners asada fries from here (which were delicious) we decided to stop by for lunch since we were in the area. Wow, are these burritos massive. I pretty much ate it in halves because it's such a filling burrito. It's loaded with carne asada, fries, crema, avocado and chile de árbol. I def wanna come back to try their vegan options. The customer service was super friendly and prompt. Loved the design of the shop with it being a big open space w some seating outside. Definitely will be back next time I'm in the area.

    Cute store!!
    Lisa B.

    I really wanted to like this place, craving a good Cali style burrito. This was delicious but a little short of Cali style. The workers were very friendly and attentive! Answered questions and checked in with us. The shop was great! Open and inviting. The drinks were okay. Good but too sweet and mixed drinks. No biggie. Now the burrito....it was huge! When I say huge - HUGE!! I think I may have liked the beef better than chicken, but felt it was too many fries. In Cali we also put beans and cream and cilantro and onions. I felt it was a little dry. Maybe side sauce or cream would have helped. I'll be back to try again!!

    Michael N.

    Food is really good. Great late night and need calories type of place. We ate in and the establishment itself is okay. Not the cleanest. The people behind the counter were nice and quick enough with our order and the food was really tasty. Wife says burrito is a 5/5.

    Nizhoni T.

    Love the fish tacos also the carne asada fries and burritos. Always made so good and flavorful and fries are perfectly crunchy. TBH better than last call (the new one) 10/10 will continue to get again and again. Also the people who work here are always so nice and accommodating, especially if an order gets accidentally messed up.

    Aram K.

    Cali burrito has a really cool industrial / earthy vibe when you get in. I like what they did with the decor and overall presentation of things. The cashier was friendly, smiled and described the menu in detail. We didn't like their most popular item the asada burrito but we LOVED their vegan fries! Honestly, these vegan fries are probably tied for 1st place with only one other loaded fry spot in Albuquerque, it's that good! They add a few sauces so it's nice and flavorful, I counted at least 3-4 sauces including a habanero sauce to give it a little kick. The best part about this has to be the plant based meat. I know it sounds weird because I'm usually more of a meat eater, but this was soft, tasted fatty and tender and just like high quality meat would! Every single bite was full of flavor, I'm drooling right now recalling that experience.

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    Hope M.

    Sorry this is a fast review. If I had time, I would completely say so many good things. The burritos are so fat and ridiculously big. The tacos are amazingly done. I really like the fact that they make them right in front of you, so that you can see what they're doing, and what goes in it. Place was clean and very cute. I wish I'd had the time to sit and enjoy. We drove all the way from California, just to try this. Did NOT disappoint!! On our next trip, we will be back. Great job! Thank you for being so friendly.

    Jennifer Nicole G.

    Originally drawn into this restaurant because of the name, the California born and bred girl that I am, I was very quick to question the name "Cali Burrito"... Because neither Baja California or any other California style burritos, outside of a breakfast burrito, typically include French fries... Even breakfast burritos include hashbrowns or homefries, not french fries. And my interest was originally sparked because of the name; I anticipated a good ole' California street corner or taco truck style delight! Located off of Coors, between Montano and Eagle Ranch from the moment I arrived I was wow'd. Cali Burrito is located on the right hand corner, just as you enter the plaza down the way from Einstein Bagels, Hannah & Nates, and Weck's. The restaurant signage is great and I noticed several tables on an outside patio which is also a nice option on a sunny day! When I pulled in, it was around 11AM and the parking lot was PACKED... and quite scarce. This took me by surprise because it was not yet lunch rush and breakfast was well over... So if it was AM/PM rush, I would be very unhappy trying to park a large truck. The spots were also on the smaller side but I managed to locate parking and found my way inside! And of course, when I made it to the counter and before ordering, I asked where the name originated from. Boy was I surprised! I learned that this family owned business derived from CALI, COLUMBIA not California; a popular misconception amongst ABQ natives and guests. After learning that, I removed all of my expectations on how this burrito should taste and was completely and excited to try their Cali, Columbian style burrito! I ordered a little bit of everything for my son and I to try. We ordered the Chicken Burrito, Asada Burrito, nachos and 3-taco plate! Each and every entrée was a masterpiece, made fresh by Chef Ricardo. Holy Burrito! Absolute flavor explosion in every bite! I am still trying to determine what exactly was in the burritos and while the ingredients are still a mystery, the protein portion in each was plentiful and PERFECTLY seasoned. Also beyond impressed by the hand-cut fries that are fried and seasoned to perfection, and included in the burritos! It is obvious that they go thru a TON of fries each day and it felt like déjà vu and something I'd recently seen at In & Out! While I was only able to eat 1/3 of my burrito, my 26-year old son devoured an entire burrito! Excited to finish my burrito for dinner! 5 stars for service, price, portion and taste! Melissa, Chef Ricardo's sister was the cashier that took our order. She is super informative, kind and patient in answering all of my questions. I learned that they opened in December, only serve black beans, do not serve rice, that it is a family owned business from Cali, Columbia, that they do deliver and take call in and online orders! Parking was the only downside I found about this place but it certainly wasn't impactful enough to take away stars. My only suggestion is to play some classic Rumba or Salsa music to go with the Cali theme! In final, this is a must try! While it was not the California style burrito I initially anticipated, everything was AMAZING! The portions are HUGE, the prices are VERY reasonable, the restaurant was very clean with indoor and outdoor seating options and the service was great! I will be back soon!

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    1 month ago

    Food never misses and the asada burrito is my favorite. Cashiers and servers are nice and offer great service

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    Best place for carne asada fries. We swear by it! Melissa Aiden Taylor and Sebastian were all wonderful

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    We weren't impressed. My daughter ordered a burrito and it was small with only chicken in it. Maybe they were just having a bad night...

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    Food was delicious... A bit pricey but what isn't these days... Will definetly be back again.

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    Not a good place to eat. Food makes you feel horrible. Service isn't friendly. Overall not a great place to stop at

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    The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd - Front of restaurant

    The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd

    4.4(2.9k reviews)
    4.4 miDowntown
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Catering service

    There is one southwestern joint in town that is a must visit that's Cocina Azul. The place is…read morebeautiful, sharp clean and very new looking. They have ample seating in brightly lit areas and even patio seating. It was fun busy and alive on a Tuesday night. Our server was so wonderful, very happy and relaxed it's a sign of a good place. All the front staff were wonderful workers and seem to work very harmoniously. My coworker and I had t different things he got a smothered burrito and I got the brisket combo, both dishes were too much food for too grown men. Delicious and huge portions plus a really nice presentation. The wait was a bit long but that just means they are making everything before service. The only hard part was parking, it's a small lot so be prepared to walk a block or two during dinner rush. Trust me it's totally worth it!!!

    I'm in Albuquerque for a few days. I wanted some New Mexican food so I have Cocina Azul a shot…read more East to get to and easy parking. Their 2 big things were their "chili". Everything has either red or green chili or what they call Christmas style and that's both green and red. Not on top of each other but side by side. They both were good. HOWEVER, they were spicy. Really spicy. The green Sause looked like mostly diced hatch green chilis with seeds left in. It had a good flavor. The red Sause was heavy (I think) New Mexico chilies. It had a bright red color, actually stained my fingers, and a woodsy taste. I got a comb plate. It has a chili relleno, tamale, taco, and enchilada with rice and beans. And it was good. It was a lot of food. (See pics) I'm from Oklahoma and the Mexican food there is alot different. But I enjoyed my meal. I would have licked the plate clean if it wasn't so spicy. 4/5

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    The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd
    The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd
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    Frontier - Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco

    Frontier

    4.2(2.7k reviews)
    6.2 miMidtown/University
    $$

    We stopped by Frontier Restaurant in Nob Hill for breakfast and had a great experience! I ordered…read moretwo eggs with hash browns and toast, along with an iced coffee. My husband had eggs, sausage, hash browns, and toast with an orange juice. Everything came out hot, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The eggs were just right, the hash browns had a nice crisp to them, and the portions were filling without being over the top. My iced coffee was also a great addition to breakfast. Frontier is such a classic Albuquerque spot with a casual, no-frills atmosphere and really good comfort food. We both really enjoyed our breakfast and would definitely come back!

    Te gusta! TBH, NM's…read morefood scene was underwhelming during my time there, and it was pretty disappointing to get food from the hearth that was more mediocre than the stuff we get on the East Coast. We ate from the border crossing past El Paso all the way to Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. And I'm sure we missed a ton of great places, but that being said, the places we did try... yikes! We rolled the dice on this place. At first I was like, "Great, another place that is going to give us a premade tortilla and some bland combination of stuff in the tortilla..." Now look... this is not a Michelin-starred place, nor is it Michelin-recommended. It's not going to be a spiritual experience. It's not going to make you think differently about a taco, an enchilada, or anything else on their massive menu. But this place has heart, soul, and there's a lot of hustle. The tortillas are made fresh, right there behind the counter (i.e., you can literally watch them crank them out), and that makes a ton of difference. The food is honest, without pretense: fast and affordable. The ambiance is equally without pretense -- college kids, working-class folks, families, academics... The food was simple, spartan, and honest. No frills. Not extraordinary, but above average for the context. There is an ASTOUNDING amount of variety on the menu, and the combinations are infinite. I very much enjoyed my meal, I very much enjoyed the people-watching, and I very much enjoyed the experience. This was perhaps the best meal I had in New Mexico -- the cheapest, and the most memorable. If this place was a beer, it would be one of those local lager/pilsners that is as cheap as a Pabst/Coors/Miller but punches up way past the pretentious IPA scene. Thanks Frontier.

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    Frontier - Complimentary Sopapillas ($0)

    Complimentary Sopapillas ($0)

    Frontier - Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco

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    Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco

    Herencia - Crab Enchiladas

    Herencia

    4.5(135 reviews)
    9.6 miEastside

    We were traveling from North Carolina to our home in San Diego…read more We looked up places to eat and were tired of "road trip food". We found Herencia and took a chance. We know good Mexican food, as we are from San Diego, and wanted to try the southwest fare. WHAT AN AMAZING CHOICE! The lovely hostess was charming, engaging and sweet (wish i had her name) and our waiter (Edgar) was authentic, personable and fun to chat with. We had been at a movie and had eaten a bit too much popcorn so we did not order a lot. The three of us shared the free blue corn (not fried) chips with three salsa samples. We then shared a salad and the amazingly good four taco sampler. Thank you Herencia (Enrique the owner, and staff) for this wonderful evening.

    This place as delightful! It's a nicely decorated spot with truly incredible Mexican food. We went…read morefor brunch on a Saturday and our server was amazing with suggestions on the menu and keeping the drinks topped off and checking in on us. They have complimentary bread and salsas which were quite delightful. I had the omelette de verduras which was just amazing. The eggs were cooked just right and it had lots of veggies plus came with a side of beans. They also had a lot of other good vegetarian options and verified everything with the kitchen on that front which made me feel like they really cared about making sure. Overall great experience and I will be back!

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    El Patio De Albuquerque - Chips and salsa were fair. $4.00 for a very small serving of salsa. I would not recommend the salsa and chips for the money you are paying.

    El Patio De Albuquerque

    4.0(902 reviews)
    6.3 miMidtown/University
    $$

    My favorite meal this year. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating outside underneath a tree,…read morewith fairy lights above. We had the guacamole and salsa, I recommend mixing them together, they pair surprisingly well. A little pricey at $9.60 for the plate. For entrees, we had the green chile chicken enchiladas and carne adovada Christmas style. The latter is one of the most distinct and delicious regional dishes I've had. All entrees had really nice pairings with pinto beans, potato hash, and freshly cooked sopapillas. We chose to have the sopapillas with honey as a dessert, but there's the option to stuff them with the entree.

    This place is like a Mom and Pop hole in the wall gem. The restaurant is small. Parking is a bit of…read morea challenge. There are parking meters along the street and they are free after 6 pm. We stuck a few quarters into the meter that couldn't be read, and we walked into the restaurant. We were greeted at the door and given several options for seating including outdoor seating. We took a table in the entry way, not in the main restaurant. It was a quaint spot overlooking the patio section out front of the restaurant. A server met us, took our drink order, and we placed a few appetizer orders. We got some chile con queso, and the chicharron. They initially brought out the queso in two small plastic to-go containers. I was not very thrilled with that. Then, when we polished them off, they brought out some more in a small serving dish. Why we didn't get the dish in the first place is beyond me. The queso was good, but I didn't think much of the chicharron. My husband like it though. The server did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. We placed our order, and it wasn't too long that our orders came out. I got the combination plate, red sauce, ground beef taco. My husband thought he ordered the enchilada plate, but the chile relleno plate came out instead. He told them that was fine. The ground beef taco was so delicious. The chile relleno was pretty good, and the cheese enchiladas were okay, even though it was like they were barely there. The pinto beans, not refried beans, were also enjoyed. What really set them apart was their papas - those potatoes were soft and super flavorful. Their red sauce was spicy and flavorful. The server brought out two fresh and hot sopapillas. We poured honey on those things bite by bite. I honestly think those were the best sopapillas I've had. I also used the restroom before we left. It might need a little updating, but it was certainly clean.

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    El Patio De Albuquerque - Nice conversion of old house

    Nice conversion of old house

    El Patio De Albuquerque
    El Patio De Albuquerque - Patio seating.

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    Patio seating.

    El Pinto - Fresh Guacamole

    El Pinto

    3.4(1.9k reviews)
    5.1 miBusiness Parkway/Academy Acres
    $$

    When visiting New Mexico, my friend took me to El Pinto, and I was extremely impressed! From the…read moremoment we arrived, I loved the atmosphere, design, and layout of the restaurant. Make sure you take the time to walk around and see the entire property--it is HUGE! It feels like you're stepping into a beautiful Spanish-style hacienda, yet it still manages to feel warm, homey, and down-to-earth. The restaurant is very spacious, has beautiful areas for events, and is also dog-friendly. We made reservations, and I definitely recommend doing the same--you NEED them! We were seated right away, and our server was attentive, friendly, and made our experience even more enjoyable. Now, the food! I loved that you can order your chile "Christmas" style and get both red and green. And FYI--endless chips and salsa! The margaritas were strong and delicious, exactly how a margarita should be. I highly recommend the chicken enchiladas. The chicken was moist, tender, and perfectly shredded. The tacos were also great, and the mole chicken was delicious. My only wish is that the menu offered a few more seafood options. Between the atmosphere, great service, delicious food, and margaritas, El Pinto was such a fun New Mexico experience. If you make it to New Mexico, El Pinto absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit!

    Overall, the restaurant is quite remarkable. The location is unique and the interior and exterior…read morespaces are beautiful. My parents lived in ABQ for years and always thought that the atmosphere was great, but the food was so-so. However, on this instance, we all thought the food was quite good. Flavorful carne adovada, although it was a bit tough. Red chile sauce was spicy but had great flavor. The green chile sauce was hot and tasty. Posole was also good. The gold margaritas were also good - to anyone complaining about the price - at $14.50, the price is very fair considering the cost of ingredients. If you want a cheap junk margarita that is more sugar than anything else, go somewhere else! Our gripe... The place is huge and has an abundance of great places to seat guests. We had a pretty large group - 7 people celebrating a family reunion of sorts. However, they sat us right next to the bussing station that had noisy carts, dishwashers, and other distractions. It was so loud, it was hard to hear the person across the table. There were at least 10 other tables that they could have seated us at! It seems to me that this area should be used only when the restaurant is completely full. This seems to be a poor management decision rather than the fault of the servers or hosts.

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    El Pinto - Come on in!

    Come on in!

    El Pinto - Hatch Chile and Chicharrones

    Hatch Chile and Chicharrones

    El Pinto - Interior entrance

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    Interior entrance

    Cali Burrito Co - mexican - Updated September 2026

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