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Do not misinterpret the 5 stars as a high end, expensive place. This is a local Mexican joint where locals eat. Get your food to go unless you want to sit and eat at a picnic table. The food is plentiful and authentic. And really reasonable. Order at the window, pay and wait for your number. This place knows what they are doing with food. read more

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Yummy tacos! The pastor was my favorite with the asada coming in second. Excellent seasoning and authentic street tacos. Nice seating area too read more

El Paisa - Asada, Pollo jalapeño and pastor tacos with hot salsa - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Horchata: 5/5 Would chata again. Carnitas Tacos: 3/5 Porky and greasy. Not my thing. Tacos Al Pastor: 5/5 Clean tasting, good flavor. Service: 3/5 This is is the kind of place where people yell at you. Cleanliness: 1/5 Flies, so many flies. Sticky tables. Cash only. So yeah, for the price? A great bargain. But it is a bargain, and comes with some downsides, mainly the experience of ordering and eating at the restaurant. Would suggest takeaway over dine-in, and it would be even better if they delivered. read more

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Ordered my food by phone .. in SPANISH.. I sent my white gf. they treated her horribly.. SO RUDE TO HER.. they gave her the worst attitude. we always go there together NOT ONCE. Have they ever been so rude. They even tried to rob her money by not giving her the correct change.. I've been going there since 7yrs.. this is the LAST time I will EVER go. VERY RACIST PLACE FOR WHITES. this place has gone down hill. read more

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Ruby W.

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One place where you can eat with no flies. Very mom and pop restaurant. And food is so delicious! read more

El Paisa - Mole burrito, menudo, .... - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great food. Cash only tho. Service was great they just ring you up n u take it to ur table. In door seating and outdoor seating

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Where to begin... Price is right! I ordered 6 tacos... the meats tasted old, the wait it not worth the taste. Services was amazing, good people. I can't say to much about the place. Im just trying out this place for the best food. Try it! Just cuz i didn't like it, does not me you won't! The place is authentic! There are tables for dine in. Family oriented. read more

El Paisa - Where you order. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We have been coming here for years-everything is delicious! Cash only and they have seating if you want to stay. Salsa is hot!! We especially recommend any of the gorditas (corn)- carnitas, carne asada, chile relleno, pilladillo, mole- all incredible. Tacos and burritos are likewise incredible! read more

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Great albondigas soup. Needed more veg in the soup but excellent meatballs and flavorful broth. The soup temperature was so hot, I took it to go so it could cool off. The soup was much better after cooling. I tore up the flour tortilla and added to soup. Very tasty. read more

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Still AMAZING five years later. I made the same drive from AL to CA in October ( albeit under much different pandemic circumstances this time around ). We went out of our way to come back here, this time during daytime! I ordered barbacoa and carnitas and my husband got the quesadilla (incorrectly thinking it would be a lighter meal, ha!). All of it, again, was so good. The flavors and fresh textures are perfect. I was also glad they they were practicing social distancing and requiring masks. Until the next cross-country drive! read more

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Bri E.

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Passing through NM and wanted authentic Mexican food. El Paisa definitely gave us that! Super cheap and delicious. Even with a long line, they prep the food quickly. Kept sanitary during covid, and masks are required for workers and guests. Outside seating available too read more

El Paisa - Al pastor, Barbara, asada and carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Dahlila V.

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Top favorite place for Mexican food! I moved here from Colorado & didn't know what to expect Mexican food wise but this place hits the spot! It is cash only BUT the amount of food you get for the price is unbeatable. read more

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Excellent food and great prices. They prepared 25 pounds of delicious street taco meat and sides for our daughters wedding for under 900.

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Came here for some late night tacos and I was impressed. Food was delicious, especially for the price. $1.75 per taco is hard to beat. My favorite was the carnitas / al pastor and I tried all the meats. I would come back for the burrito. Ordering was easy but there was a wait. Highly suggest you preorder if you're in a rush. read more

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Laura L.

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Food took awhile but it was good! Got a carnitas torta, turkey tail torta, picadillo burrito, Al pastor taco, lengua taco, Carne asada taco & chicken taco! Everyone loved their food! I'll be back to try more items. Oh their sandia Agua Fresca is good too!! read more

El Paisa - Updated price menu - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place might be known for their tacos, but their caldo de pescado is also amazing. The soup is super rich, thick and savory, and they do not skimp at all with the fish. The soup comes with a choice of bread, corn tortillas or flour tortillas. I got the corn tortillas, which paired perfectly either to wrap a piece of fish and salsa, or dipped in the soup. Truly a gem of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. read more

El Paisa - Caldo de pescado - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Noy C.

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Cheap. Simple. Delicious. Reminds me of the great Mexican hole in the walls in San Diego.

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This is one of my favorite tacos shops . Every time we come here everything is on point and done perfect . Simple butdelicious. read more

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By far some of the best Barbacoa I've consumed. Mr Taco in Brownsville has a slight lead, but not by much! The meat flavor is delicious and the texture is almost creamy (in a good way). I purposely chose this area for my morning MTB ride just so I had an excuse to stop in. If you're on the fence about where to get authentic street style tacos....this is the place. read more

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I can't believe i haven't written this review sooner. I've been a loyal customer for almost 6 years since i moved to ABQ from south Alabama. I had never heard of 'carne asada'.... what a sad life i was living Over the years I've tried probably hundreds of taco places. El paisa is still my #1! They have added a covered outdoor patio with tables for dining. There is a little Salsa bar with hot, mild, and tomatillo. Hot is the best Cash only; so you know it's good! read more

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Alec B.

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My review from years ago somehow no longer exists. I come here all the time with friends and visitors. It's a must. Some of the best tacos in the state. I love the salsas too. read more

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Monique S.

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Following in line with the rest. Great, authentic, no frills tacos. Cash only. English speaker so that's not a issue ordering. The tacos were not greasy, not overstuffed, onion/cilantro. Horchata wasn't the best i've had. Very clean, lots of parking, single gender bathrooms. read more

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One of the best burrito spots in ABQ. Just wished it wasn't cash only so I didn't hafta hit up the ATM before going here.

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Jordan F.

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Ok.... WHY HAVE I NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE!?!?!? This place is ridiculously good. I got it all, I got tacos, gorditas, horchata, and burritos. Everything is authentic Mexican food and I will say that the flavor of the meat was my favorite thing. Whatever they're doing back there in that kitchen is heavenly, and I will ABSOLUTELY be back here. This is definitely my new taco shop. read more

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WOW! No lie, the best tacos I've ever had in my entire life. Authentic as can be if you're looking for some authentic Mexican food. I visit Albuquerque once a month for work and I'm always on the hunt for the best Mexican street tacos. While there are a lot of choices I really did my research and found this gem on one of the featured recommendations. I was pleased to see the building colors and decorations Inside knowing I Landed at a great spot for authentic Mexican food. Everything was super cheap I ended up getting six tacos with a Diet Coke for nine dollars! The Asada was by far the best. Al pastor was great and the Carnitas were OK just a little plain but the salsa bar they had added a nice touch of heat and flavor to it. The tortillas were cooked to perfection crispy enough to give it a crunch but still soft and delightful. I would highly recommend to anybody who is questioning where to go. Stop looking and thinking and head here!!! read more

El Paisa - $9! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Luna R.

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Best place to get carne asada tacos in my opinion! And the salsas are so tasty and perfectly spicy! The service has always been friendly. This place is very welcoming and comfortable enough to sit down and eat tacos! They have so many food options and the taste never disappoints. read more

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I'm visiting from Kansas City, and I saw this place had good reviews so I decided to check it out, each taco was 1.75 which is what their normally are. When I got my tacos I asked for 3 sauces and they said I could only get 2 and if I wanted more I'd get charged, with that being said they also charged me extra for the limes and cilantro. The tacos only had one tortilla which made me confused because tacos come with 2. The meat didn't have a pastor flavor to them and they had a refrigerated taste, there was also more fat than the actual meat. read more

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Megan M.

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I have come to this taco place for over 20 years and I love it here. The ladies that work here always really sweet. I just had the worst experience. I went in the woman who was taking my order asked me how many tacos I wanted I said oh shoot, I realized You only take cash and I was gonna go next-door and get cash at the gas station and then she demanded how many tacos I wanted and I said I'm not sure yet. I'm trying to figure out what I want and I'm looking at then you she's like no I want to know how many tacos you want for each of the people and I said I don't know yet. I'm trying to figure that out. She then went on to scream at me and tell me that she's not serving me tacos because I came off really strong and I said look I just don't know how many tacos I want I came in, my car is overheating. I just came to tacos while my car is cooling down and I wasn't expecting to be treated so horribly. She then told me I was coming off really strong. She was jumping up and down and yelling at me in the back and I said no no you don't understand. I'm not actually upset. I just don't know how many tacos I want please just let me look at the menu for a moment and she said you know what we don't need your business. You get the f**** out of here. I will never come back here again. I'm really sad to say this woman ruined my day. I have been going to this place for years and I will never go back. Guess what I'll pay you for it. You should fire that lady that was so rude! Because next-door is another place where I walked right over and got treated really kindly and got my tacos. There's 1 million places in South Valley to get tacos. You can't be rude, dear loyal customers and expect to have them come back. In case you are concerned about your employee and wish to know who it was. It was whoever was working the front window at approximately 2 PM on Sunday, July 7. I really hope that this person does not continue to work there because I will not come back while she's there once I find out she is no longer there. I will be happy to come back in and continue to buy tacos for the rest of my life as I have done so far with Loyalty. read more

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R H.

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Delicious hole in the wall. Carnitas tacos are great and the salsa is super as well. If you go to Albequerque it is definitely worth a stop Take cash read more

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Latti L.

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WARNING : cash only, no booze But it's almost made up for in that the tacos are excellent and everything is stupid cheap. Cab ride from the convention center, plenty of room to spread out, and all super casual. Street tacos with lots of filling in tiny corn tortillas. They have 7 different options, my personal favorite being the pastor or steak tacos. The meat is diced and grilled like burnt ends and fresh onions and cilantro are added prior to serving. Gordita with flour tortilla was a thick home made tortilla, almost more like pita with the meat held together with some retried beans and rice. Went with pastor again and it was pretty fantastic. They have three different salsas available including a good salsa verde and 2 red sauces. The mild red sauce is like pace picante, but the hot red sauce is excellent with a great chili flavor and just enough heat. read more

El Paisa - Gordita with pastor - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My bf is tired eating tacos. So when I told him we were eating at a taco place in albequerque, he was not happy. But we ordered the normal asada, pastor and an asada quesadilla. We were surprised to find that this was as authentic as it gets. I have no idea what they put in that shit, but it tastes nothing like what we have back home. Maybe it's the Mexican flair? We both loved every morsel of it. There is also a lady out on the patio selling some sweets for super cheap. The location is in the ghetto, so hide yo shit in yo car. But don't be scared for the best tacos everrrr read more

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Cash only! I don't normally carry much cash, so we weren't able to sample as much as we might have, but the tacos we had were delicious. read more

El Paisa - 4 tacos, two are carnitas, one is buche and another is asada - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Carlos C.

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DO NOT trust the reviews that talk so good about this place, I'm 100% sure this is not authentic Mexican, and I can say that because I'm from Mexico. I asked for campechanos which is beef and chorizo with melted cheese, it's a staple in Mexican tacos and they didn't even know what that is. So I eventually decided to go with Al pastor and buche.... Got my tacos (total of 6) and the buche looked disgusting (sorry) but I'm a taco lover so I decided to eat at least one. They are NOT even close to real buche, didn't even eat the second one. Moved on to Al pastor, the meat didn't have good flavor some of it was overcooked and hard and dry, I was really hungry so I just sucked it up and ate 3/4 Al pastor I had ordered. Didn't even touch the last one, that's IF you call that at taco (picture). Bottom line...if you're really, really in the mood for tacos definitely try something else because I promise you they WILL disappoint. And lastly the "Lime" water is just coolaid mix type. Not fresh squeezed lime. read more

El Paisa - Supposedly Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Michelle A.

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The horchata was really good, my torta was filling but it was a bit soggy, tacos were a bit oily, salsa is good and spicy but not too spicy so anyone can have it, service was nice and our food was done nice and quickly, a lot of seating, don't let the neighborhood scare you, give it a try:) read more

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Crystal A.

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El Paisa, my favorite Mexican spot in all of Albuquerque. Being born and raised in southern New Mexico, I was always terribly disappointed by the Mexican spots that I encountered on my quest to find authentic Mexican food. I found this gem and have visited any chance I get since 2012. The prices are affordable and the portion sizes are fair. The food I out of this world! I've had their caldo de mariscos, burritos, tacos, gorditas, tortas, asada, al pastor, carne con puerco en verde y rojo. But my absolute favorite is their barbacoa! It is JUST like the barbacoa I had when visiting Juarez. All of their salsas on their salsa bar are completely unique and loaded with flavor. Their Chile de arbol (dark red salsa) is INCREDIBLE! Every time I go there, I wonder why they haven't begun to sell it in grocery stores. Service is great, never takes more than 5/10 minutes to get your food. I LOVE their outdoor seating. Some days, they have merchants selling jewelry and Mexican treats. I love that they allow that and always try to buy a little something or tip the man in the wheelchair with the beautiful voice. As mentioned by other reviewers, they only accept cash, so be prepared for that. 100% recommend everyone try El Paisa! Provecho! read more

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The best carne asada I have ever had. Seasoned to perfection. I go with the quesadillas and they are great tasting and filling. Great price point on their food. Staff is great. They all are friendly and help you with the menu. Seating inside and outside are clean. Overall great food read more

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Amador A.

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Amazing food at a cheap price!!! If you are egotistic it is not for you. Amazing food bring cash!!

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Literally the only place I get tacos from in New Mexico. Very authentic and everyone is so kind and big hearted. Definitely recommend barbacoa and asada tacos. read more

El Paisa - Carne asada quesadilla comes with beans, guacamole and garnish. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Ever since living in Texas for 3 years, I've grown a deep appreciation for authentic Mexican food. ESPECIALLY tacos. It's safe to say I'm okay with never eating a crunchy taco again. I've been seriously struggling to find: A- A place in abq that makes good authentic Mexican food, comparable to what I've had. B- A place that sells Pastor! Finding out that they sold Pastor was the deciding factor for me and I came after a 2 hour hike, VERY hungry. I'm absolutely obsessed with "Hole in the wall" restaurants but this was more like a hole in the wall that leads to a little glimpse of Mexico. I had one of each taco they had to offer and a Pastor Gordita. Safe to say this was gone very quick. The next best thing about this meal was that we got all of this food AND a horchata for $12. This was a very heavy and greasy meal so it's probably best to plan for a afterwards. read more

El Paisa - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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820 Bridge SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Barelas/South Valley
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(505) 452-8997
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Hours

What time does El Paisa open?

El Paisa opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does El Paisa close?

El Paisa closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.El Paisa closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 8:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Paisa take credit cards?

No, El Paisa does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Paisa have catering options?

No, El Paisa does not have catering options.

Does El Paisa have a drive thru?

No, El Paisa does not have a drive thru.

Does El Paisa have a happy hour?

No, El Paisa does not have a happy hour.

Does El Paisa serve alcohol?

No, El Paisa does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Paisa allow dogs?

No, El Paisa does not allow dogs.

Does El Paisa have TVs?

Yes, El Paisa has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Paisa have bike parking?

Yes, El Paisa has bike parking.

Does El Paisa have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Paisa has outdoor seating options.

Does El Paisa have parking?

Yes, El Paisa has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does El Paisa have free WiFi?

No, El Paisa does not have free WiFi.

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Yes, I get the hype, and in my opinion, totally worth it!…read more I came here on a Sunday night and they were very busy. The place is huge so they have plenty of tables available. I stood on line to order for maybe 10 minutes or so. I had the Carne Adovada Burrito, one soft Beef Taco, and rice and beans. Everything was excellent and tasted delicious. The price was very reasonable. I wish we had a restaurant like this on Long Island.

An absolute Albuquerque staple and a must go. Just a great spot for breakfast lunch or dinner a…read moreplace where all the locals go. Been going here for years due to their consistency. I usually get breakfast but know the lunch/dinner menu is just as good. Staff has always been friendly and don't forget they do close at 2am but reopen a few hours later.

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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.

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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.

I've been here several times over the last month or so and I just ordered DoorDash from here last…read morenight right before they closed. Each and every time the service has been wonderful the food is great I love just getting the enchilada plate. Also with DoorDash everything was in the bag and the soap peel was wonderful and the enchiladas were fantastic. Going there for lunch the ambience is wonderful as well it's just nice and cute and cozy and I've always had a wonderful experience.

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Sadie's

We haven't be here in a long time, when we were not used to New Mexican food, so we were hesitant…read moreto come back. Had family in town and gave it another try. So glad we did, it was a great experience for a large group. There were 8 of us and no complaints, that is always a win! The food is delicious, definitely very New Mexican though, so make sure that is what you are wanting. There was a long wait time for a table, which is typical for a Friday night most places. The food came out fast and are good portions. Service was amazing: quick, correct, were on top of drink refills, to go boxes and bags, and great teamwork and energy from staff.

We decided to sit at the bar and enjoy drinks and dinner. They make some great margaritas on the…read morerocks. When they ask if you want green or red sauce on your enchiladas, don't fall for the green sauce is milder. Ask for the sauce on the side. I got green sauce on my pork enchiladas and had to get some guacamole to keep my tongue from burning up. The Carne Adovada is excellent. Very flavorful pork.

Roberto spaecial

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Char

4.6

(118 reviews)

1.4 mi

Josh was the BEST server!! He had great recommendations, attentive service, and a great attitude!…read moreWill definitely be back!! Thank you Josh !

Excellent dining/service and social time at the bar top…read more I arrived early to snag a bar seat as I knew from past experience it would get busy. Excellent cocktail (Andaluz Manhattan) and Guacamole & Salsa app to start. I was able to sip and observe others food items pass by to assist in my choice. I had the Enchilada (Wagyu) entree which was a worthy hearty serving. Lydiana and Ava were cheerful and professional behind the bar. They crushed providing the busy service bar w drinks too, as the dining room was busy. ABQ is my halfway stop enroute to DEN, and this will be a routine stop.

New Mexico Ranchers Benedict

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Green Chili Stew

El Pinto

This place has amazing vibe, livelihood, and outdoor, cute seating areas. The place looks vibrant…read moreand lively. But the overall food is average. I had the house special chili ribs and the ribs aren't flavorful. There is no distinctive taste to these ribs but chilied. But since the chili is tasteless themselves, it doesn't contribute to the overall flavor of the ribs anyway. 2/5 Stuff sopadillas with beef is very large and filling. For the lunch menu, the price is rather affordable for how much food I ordered. The tastes? I can't tell because it is comparable to any other restaurants. Nothing really stands out to me. 4/5 The regular sopadilla with honey as a side dish is amazing and you can't really go wrong with sopadilla and honey 5/5. Chips and salsa is continuously refilled as requested. Overall service is average, with water refill being done per request, not automatically. I personally would take tourists here to experience the cute vibe of New Mexico that this restaurant gives: a cute brunch with the ladies, a nice hang out and gathering with friends.

El Pinto is an experience with food…read more Always a treat. This restaurant is a facility in size, they absorb an entire parking lot full of people and you never feel crowded Beautiful bar area, patios are outstanding (will say the flies are annoying) but not much they can do about it Fabulous New Mexican cuisine. And top shelf steaks and pork Highly recommend reservations to ensure a smooth visit

Hatch Chile and Chicharrones

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Interior entrance

Monroe's Restaurant

We love this place. The red chili is excellent and so is their food. Their service is also very…read moregood.

Fabulous food and fabulous service. Came here for lunch after the downtown growers market and…read morethoroughly enjoyed it. Parking right outside, and spot on service. Restaurant had great New Mexican atmosphere, We had the breakfast burrito (classic!) and I took our server Casey's recommendation for green chile on the Carne Adovada Indian taco. Delicious! Would definitely go back!

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Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant

4.4

(56 reviews)

5.2 mi

First time trying this place out. My Spanish isn't great so some items are tough to know what…read moreexactly the dish is. The lady that waited on me was awesome and answered any questions I had. The Molcajete plate was very good. The ribs were more bone & fat which explained the tasty meat(wish there was more)! The shrimp & octopus ceviche tostada was really fresh and tasty. The mar y Tierra fajita was good but not served with any cheese. The restaurant was clean and colorful with a Mexican feel. I would for sure recommend this place. It's a little pricey but at least it's good. On a separate note, I find the my girlfriend's horchata is great. I have yet to find one that I like while out until now. It is very very good.

Located in a strip mall. Definition of hole in the wall eatery. Quickly welcomed. Instructed to…read moreseat where we please (not super busy). Drink order taken and brought out fast considering only one waitress. Got the chicken fajitas. Unlike other places, there was more chicken than grilled veggies. Chicken wasn't dry and very flavorful. Vegetables cooked just right. Typical of New Mexico, way too much food. Definitely a first world problem to have. Give them a try if you're in the area.

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Molcajete Encanto

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Sixty Six Acres

Great servers! Everyone was helpful and kind so front of house manager must be doing their job!…read moreFood was delicious. Crispy Brussels sprouts had great flavor but way too much cayenne pepper (which adds nothing but heat) my husband ate them but said he would prefer less heat. I had 2 bites and gave up. Baked brie was amazing I loved the granny Smith apples! My husband loved them too. We also got the hummus duo which has dates on it and I used a date in the brie that was fantastic! I'll ask for that next time! It was the bomb. Hummus duo was good the watermelon radish was beautiful on the plate but gave both hummus a bitter flavor. Shrimp and grits. We live in Alabama currently and this was our least favorite dish of the day. Shrimp were cooked well and so were the grits but there was just something else it needed. Parmesan cheese and some onions maybe. Greek salad delicious. The flash fried chick peas made it. We needed more dressing and the wait staff was prompt and sweet about it. Spicy Lime Ceasar was ok till he requested more dressing then it was amazing. I was afraid of ordering it but the dressing wasn't too spicy . White sangria I had was disappointing it was more of a 1995 wine spritzer than a wine infused with citrus which is the very essence of sangria. It was ok and had I ordered a wine spritzer I would say yummo but I ordered sangria. Pork Belly flat bread was the winner of the night the tomato jam made that dish. I would love more on it next time but we will definitely be ordering that dish again! Yes we had a lot of left over food! But I love sampling a menu and this menu has a lot to offer. We will be back to try 4 or five other things. I look forward to my return.

We were excited to try this new American cocktail bar. Shout out to Yelp again for the find…read more Moseyed in on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait for a table. In a rare turn of events, both kids got the same thing, the Korean chicken bites with the sauce on the side, which was a great decision bc it did have a kick to it. The chicken itself was a bit dry. Both adults also got the pork belly flatbread. I found it a bit unbalanced with too much sauce and not enough other toppings, and the base wasn't as crispy as I prefer. Speaking of crispy, we opted for the appetizer brussel sprouts, and they were a bit chewy and on the not so super crispy side. Service was fine, and glad to have a little break from heavier New Mexican cuisine on this night. Lots of variety on the cocktail and adult beverage menu too.

Korean Fried Chicken Bowl - yummy!

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Fried Tofu w/peanut sauce. Good.

La Guelaguetza Mexicana Restaurant

We love this place…read more They have some of the best Mexican food we have ever had. Their mole sauces are very distinct and excellent. We highly recommend them. The people are also warm and very nice. We highly recommend this place.

Amazing food!! All the mole is amazing but especially the black one and the spicy OMG Soo Soo…read moregood!!! Ambiance is great Mexican music playing lightly in the background and the service was the best.. very respectful and kind the people working here and one of the brothers owners. We would DEFINITELY come back!!!!

Small restaurant but packed of customers. Everyone was friendly. Great food. Dine-in or Dine-out.

Birria Pizza - Superb! The owners were one of the 2022 semi-finalists for the JBF Best Chef Southwest award.

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Cheese Cake

Meraki Coffee+Market

Meraki is a 10 out of 10 for me. The food is so delicious and so is their coffee! The service is…read morealways amazing with the sweetest, most beautiful girls! The environment is so chic and elevated! It may be a bit out of the way for me but I don't care because it is so delicious!!! Not to mention their yogurt is sooo good! They strain all the whey out so all that's left is the thick creaminess and it doesn't break me out! So yeah 10/10!

I have been wanting to try this place as well and another time it stopped but it was 230 and the…read morekitchen is closed from 230 to 3 when they change over to a different restaurant. This place was pretty busy and hopping and inviting.. The service was awesome and everyone was polite and helpful.. I had the avocado toast which ranks right up there with as good as I've had. I also ordered a latte with whole milk and half simple syrup.(it was extremely good.). Look at the chocolate croissant, which was really good as well as the orange loaf., also really tasty. I ordered an iced blueberry maple cold foam latte ( it was ok but not as expected). Lastly ordered the seasonal salad which was awesome. Can't wait to go back again..

Basic breakfast sandwich with over medium egg.

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My latte

The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

The food was fresh, fast, and flavorful. The service was prompt and polite. The restaurant had…read moretables and chairs with a cafe style feel. We enjoyed the chips and salsa! Both red and green salsas were unique and delicious. The New Mexico style food was just what we were looking for!

Wow ! Best New Mexico food in NM !!!-- try the green chili stew and the green chili chicken soup…read moreand don't forget the sapodillas with honey !!! Everything tasty and wonderful; terrific service - all very welcoming and pleasant.

Arellana's Guaco Sopapilla Burger

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Central Grill and Coffee House

Very chill cafe with a big menu. Ordered a breakfast burrito. It was delightful. The green chile is…read moreon point. Recommend. The ladies behind the counter were very sweet and made great recommendations. The clientele are clearly local retirees who know a good spot when they find it.

Extensive menu. Ultra fast and super friendly service, both behind the counter and the waitstaff…read more Tasty food. This'll be my go-to ABQ diner from now on. Love Central Grille! That said, for management: there's one issue that prevents me from leaving 5+ stars -- the styrofoam take-out containers: a huge environmental no-no. Not-so-fun-fact: "A Styrofoam container takes 500 years to a million years to decompose, and many scientists argue that it never truly biodegrades at all."

Carne Adovada B'fast Burrito - Christmas :)

Casual breakfast

Cinnamon bun

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Char

4.6

(118 reviews)

1.4 mi

Josh was the BEST server!! He had great recommendations, attentive service, and a great attitude!…read moreWill definitely be back!! Thank you Josh !

Excellent dining/service and social time at the bar top…read more I arrived early to snag a bar seat as I knew from past experience it would get busy. Excellent cocktail (Andaluz Manhattan) and Guacamole & Salsa app to start. I was able to sip and observe others food items pass by to assist in my choice. I had the Enchilada (Wagyu) entree which was a worthy hearty serving. Lydiana and Ava were cheerful and professional behind the bar. They crushed providing the busy service bar w drinks too, as the dining room was busy. ABQ is my halfway stop enroute to DEN, and this will be a routine stop.

New Mexico Ranchers Benedict

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Green Chili Stew

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Danielle C.

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7 years ago

Guess you have to be Hispanic in order to get good food and be able to make good reviews. We had two separate orders. My order was two carne asada burritos. I asked what comes in the burrito. One was supposed to be all the way, add cheese. Other is supposed to been everything with no cilantro and onions. I thought tacos come with onions and cilantro they do every where else. I received two plain burritos and two tacos with just meat and cheese. What's the point of saying the order back if you just going to make it like you want it. Then they bagged all our food together but we didn't order together. When I told them that one burrito was just supposed to not have onions and cilantro I'm told I have to pay a dollar more. Then after biting my burrito I had to go back in. I very calmly said my burrito was supposed to have everything on it. I'm then asked what do I want. I calmly said I just wanted a burrito the way you said it came. Nowhere in my order did I say plain anything. After she took my burrito after handling money and no hands washed I politely asked for my money back. Guess I was asking too much to get the food I seen on Yelp. No worries I won't be back read more

Jack D.