For the longest time I didn't realize they had a bar cause I always entered from the outside parking lot. The bar area is small but if you're lucky enough to snag a spot it's worth it. $10 house margaritas are great. Food never disappoints and the service is great! I'd like to try their original local but for now, the Rio Grande location works just fine. read more

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We were excited to find a restaurant in Albuquerque that served Cheese Crisps, so we were really looking forward to trying El Patio on Rio Grande. Today is Sunday and we arrived at 11:50am The ambiance was welcoming. We were promptly seated, which was a great start, but unfortunately no chips or salsa were brought to our table while we waited for a server. They don't have fountain drinks or club soda available, so we ended up ordering waters and an iced tea. The bigger issue came with the wait time. After patiently waiting 46 minutes for our order, we checked in and the staff let us know the order hadn't even been started yet, so we were able cancel our order and leave without being charged. It was disappointing because we were genuinely excited to eat here, but the long wait without the order being started made it difficult to stay. Hopefully this was just an off day, but our experience unfortunately didn't live up to expectations. read more

We had heard great things about El Patio, and we're glad to have the opportunity to try it out. While this is not their first location, it is in an old adobe house that feels like old Albuquerque. Small rooms snake through the casa. There is, as the name suggests, a nice patio door outdoor dining. The food was excellent with a nice red salsa for the chips. I really enjoyed the red chile. I had the Huevos Mexicanos and my wife had the vegetarian enchiladas. Both were well made and perfectly seasoned. The service was pleasant and quick despite the place being busy. read more

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WOW FACTOR? Yes. Beautiful restaurant inside and very nice patio. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The two tacos meal with carne adovado and beef (ground, little flavor) were just ok. read more

Great patio and steady quality food. It can get busy at lunch. Be patient. The atmosphere is worth it.

The food was not worth the long wait and waitstaff was unbelievably rude! I will not be back! read more

I went to El Patio this evening with a group of people. As we were a large group of ten I knew that we would wait for a table to be set up which was fine with us.. One of the members in our party eats there quite often and enjoys their food and service.. After we were seated, it took quite some time for somebody to come over and at least offer us water., We ordered drinks at the same time and they came in a reasonable amount of time.. We ordered our food and waited well over forty five minutes before the waiter came over to tell us that they had no cheese..No Cheese? He asked us what we would like for Filling in our cheese enchiladas instead of cheese. Really? We all reorded our meals and one member of our party asked for a fork. As she did not have one. Another 30 to 45 minutes go by and our meals come out a couple at a time. 2 of us asked for sour cream and guacamole to make up for the lack of cheese. Again one member asked for a fork. Time keeps passing, meals dribble out. No fork, no sour cream. We remind the waiter again. My now chicken enchiladas are inedible and tasteless and now cold. 5 people at the table don't eat their cheeseless tasteless meals. The check comes. 20% discount. What? I take The bill and go up to the serving area in ask to speak with a manager.. I am told by a young lady there was not a manager there but what could she do to help me. I explained the problem with our meals. Lack of condiments and the lack of a fork of one in our party. She explains that she is going to make it right and did we want a dessert on the house as their flan was very good. She said she would bring a new bill over to us. After sometime the waiter came over to our table and apologized. He said that the owner, Dave Call them up and gave them all hell and said he would not do anymore than twenty percent and we could just deal with it.. It was obvious that he felt very badly. We paid the bill told him not to worry and left. Oh, and no dessert. In my opinion this is no way to run a business. I know they have been in business a long time. But you take care of your customers. Also if you run out of cheese go to the store and buy it. Needless to say I will not be back. read more

Visited El Patio for breakfast. It's a hidden gem in the North Valley that has a perfect NM vibe with a cute patio. The food comes out fast and the servers are friendly. I had the carne adovada breakfast sopapilla with red chile. It was great! read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - Breakfast sopapilla with carne adovada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I called in for an order of ala cart burrito. A bean burrito is $8.00. I added chicken and cheese, green Chile in the side. That was $5.00 to add the chicken total was $13.00. Got my order and left. Got to where I was going and opened the container and it was just a chicken burrito, no beans, lettuce tomato was on the side and green Chile was in a small container. The burrito was small, chicken was bland, Chile was ok. No napkins, and no utensils. Parking was a challenge and some guy park in the spot where you could go through to get out, I had to back up my van and get out the way to go in a park. If I go again, I hope I have a better experience. read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The warm sopapillas that arrive mid-meal are worth the five stars alone. Literally the best of these sweet breads I might have ever tasted. Upon a friends high recommendation, we eagerly awaited our visit to El Patio. We were quite pleased. Every aspect of the experience was excellent. We dined on the patio which was spacious and lively. Alarmist full with mid-day visitors, we were seated quickly and our server was prompt, friendly and helpful. We expected the interior to be drab by comparison to the patio, yet enjoyed strolling in and observing the intriguing artwork and decor. Indoors would have also been a pleasant experience. Our food arrived hot and smelling amazing. Just look at the colors and presentation. Pure New Mexico. Living up to New Mexican cuisine's reputation, the green chile taste and other spices popped, with just enough fire to be flavorful. Our meat was tender and the sides of beans and potatoes had that homemade taste that was both comforting and satisfying. Entree sizes were plenty and the price was very reasonable. We will definitely add this stop to our must-do list when in Albuquerque. read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - Green Chile enchiladas and carne adovada. Warm empanadas with honey for dessert. Devine. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Totally forgot pictures, but we all know what New Mexican food looks like! Enchiladas were great, stuffed sopaipillas were great! Way to many bad reviews on here! Service was great with no issues. And it's always pretty inside and out!! read more

Food: poor value for money Service: Initially, we were the only customers, then another single man came in to eat. Polite waiter, but did not check on us often enough (We had to ask for a to-go box and the check.); food order was incorrect (I specifically asked for no beans and beans were on my plate). Waiter had a marijuana odor about him. We noticed it even more the next day (today) when putting our clothes from yesterday in the hamper. Only positive thing I can say is about the soaps; they were hot, delicious, and had great flavor and texture. Will not be returning. read more

Very happy with this outdoor restaurant. The food was great as was the service. It was a bit pricey but I'm sure the margaritas contributed significantly to the overall bill. I had the Huevos Rancheros and my friend had the red enchiladas...which we would both recommend. Parking is easy & plentiful. The weather is perfect right now before it gets too hot. read more

Decided to check this place out, came before and it was closed. Now let's see how the place is. Looks nice, on a good day you can sit outside. Music could be better. It takes a while to get your beverage here for some reason. Also, seem to ask one question and never come back Okay he finally came to take my order and brought my drink. Enjoy sitting outside, weather is perfect. Wow, they have paper straws! Good!! I ordered fries, fried green chili strips with a side of red chili last was bowl of green chili. Green chili is okay, maybe it was cooking for a bit, but good. Green chili strips I won't order here again. Really had no taste to them. I have at other places and these did not meet the mark. Fries, while I live fries, we're over cooked. I think the best I can say is the cook needs to watch cook times. It took forever for the food. Very nice inside. I did enjoy the food and the experience. read more

It is a cute little hole in the wall on the side of the Rio Grande Blvd. They have a fairly spacious patio that must be used when the weather is conducive. We sat inside. The place was busy and Connie took our order and got our chips, salsa and iced tea. I had asked for a side of sour cream. When I reminded her a few minutes later, she walked over to another table and took it from there and brought it over to us, as she delivered it to the wrong table. Thankfully it was covered. A tall man brought our food out about 10 minutes later. My daughter enjoyed her taco salad with shredded chicken and a jalapeño ranch dressing. I ordered chili rellenos with potatoes only, no beans. It came as ordered. The rellenos were covered with a melted white cheese. When I used my butter knife I had to saw through the tough fibrous chili pepper. In all my years of eating peppers, I have never encountered such a difficult pepper to struggle to cut through . I ended up eating the corn exterior coating and scraped the cheese out of the middle to salvage my meal. The kitchen prepared the pepper per the recipe, but whoever their produce supplier is surely gave them an inferior product. I cannot blame the chef. The potatoes were nicely prepared with a mild seasoning. The sop-papilla's were good. In the hundreds of times I have eaten chili relleno, I think these were the worst I have ever been served. For all the ravings about how good this place is, I am in no hurry to rush back. read more

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El Patio has long been staple for me for New Mexican food. I have been going to the Harvard location for years - and consistently, the avocado burrito (veg burrito on the menu) has been a winner. The red chile is perfect! We tried the Rio Grande location recently, and it hit the spot as well. Great ambiance and location, too. Thanks, El Patio! read more

First, and most important, they have the best sopapillas in ABQ. They are thin and puffed and warm and crunchy on the corners. Yum. Atmosphere here is relaxing. On Fridays and Saturdays they have a guitar player. Nice. Super friendly service. Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Terrific salsa. What more can you ask for? I highly recommend this place. Don't be in a rush when you go. Enjoy the atmosphere and food. Sit. Eat. Enjoy. Try the green chili chicken enchiladas. Fajitas are also good. Also plenty of vegetarian options. read more

I've loved coming back again and again! However, depending on many factors, there is not a hostess and when wait staff passes by I get bypassed for quite a long time. The food and vibe is why I come back again and again! The food is so tasty and always cooked well. Regarding the vibe, it is very unique! Located off the Rio Grande, it lives up to its name, being a patio! Engulfed with flowers, trees, and lights, it is easy to enjoy your food and overall experience:) read more

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Something has changed with the food there. It was like a lookalike compared to how it used to be. We went for lunch and my stomach is on fire at 10pm from the food AND I honestly only had a few bites of my usual Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas. Even sour cream did not help. I asked the server which one was hotter and she said the red. I don't know how it could be hotter than the green. Also, the green chile wasn't green exactly, it was green chile in an orangy colored juice. The change is not for the better. I live less than 5 minutes away and don't think I'll ever eat there again. My stomach is really on fire and it's been NINE HOURS. The one good thing is the sopapillas are the same as before. IMO theirs are the best. That will not entice me back again. I expect chile to be hot but this was brutally hot, so hot there was no flavor. BEWARE! read more

Thankfully Leslie (server /bartender, older lady) no longer works there! She ignored customers, especially the bar, never gave waters and acted like everyone was a burden! She ruined the morale of the crew and discouraged so many customers from coming back! She was a bully... she bullied me a young 21 year old. Outwardly made snarky comments towards me and even bullied my friend I met at el patio. She embarrassed me and made me feel small. I recently learned some shocking news and why she's not allowed at the establishment anymore. It's sad. I hope she gets the help me needs. Truly. On a lighter note I love bartender Aiden! She's always been so kind and poised. She does her job and is personable. Sad I'm leaving nm but go and enjoy their margaritas! read more

It was a great place initially but bad experiences increased with the changed staff at El Patio Rio? I like the restaurant and we frequent there. Messed up orders and overcharging has become very common these days which made our visits very less frequent. From 2-3 times a week to 2-3 times a month. The recent incident was the cherry on the top. The waiter seemed new, never saw her before. She messed up the order but not so much and she seemed middle aged, couldn't point it out, out of respect. She was intentionally denying us the sides that come with the order saying they ran out of them. She overcharged us and when we pointed it out her attitude changed extremely rude. I went to the back to enquire about the sides that we asked for before and the other servers said they were available and were happy to get them for us from the kitchen (Some of them have waited on us before and they were nice). She was stationed in the kitchen and made sure none of other waiters come our way and sent them the other way out. It was all visible and audible to us. The other waiters had to eventually come our way some time or the other and they were pretty dismissive of us after she made all the scene. We waited there for 20 mins just so that we can get an escalation contact which they repeatedly denied. After all the humiliation, we came out and called their other branch at Harvard. The staff member that picked up was apologetic and promised he would pass on my contact information to the owner. I am glad for the response but never got a call back for follow up from anyone from the restaurant side. read more

We live nearby and I really want to love this place but they sure make it hard. Tonight's green chile chicken enchiladas were flavorless and made with all dark meat chicken. They've always been made with white meat and used to be tasty. These were so bad we couldn't finish them. Our friend's tacos were akin to something you'd get at Taco Bell, just 3-4 times the price. It's a great location and cute patio but the food is the same price you'd pay for delicious New Mexican food on the Santa Fe Plaza. Probably won't be back read more

Hands-down the absolute best chili Relleno have ever had. Perfect papas! Cheesy enchilada perfect taco absolutely great highly recommend it

Food- 5+ stars Service-1 star We had the rellano plate, red enchiladas and green enchiladas. The food was all really amazing! The service was lacking. She didn't offer us chips and salsa. We had to ask for seconds on drinks and for our sopapillas. The place was dead too, so I'm not sure why our server disappeared. I would try another place next time. read more

I like this place. It could be the perfect place. The ambiance is wonderful. The waitstaff is personable, even if not the most attentive. The margaritas are good, not amazing. The food is...just ok. If the recipes were better, I'd be there all the time! read more

Red chile enchiladas are fantastic. One of the best breakfast burritos in Albuquerque.

Went to El Patio for my belated birthday celebration lunch with my girlfriend. I had the cheese enchiladas with green chili, potatoes and beans. It was delicious! Connie our server was incredible! Very attentive and friendly. They have a lovely patio and the inside is decorated for Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree and a really nice fire in the fireplace. Great food and a homey feel. If you have never been to El Patio you need to try it out. read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food was great. Horrible service, along with inappropriate rap music blaring from the kitchen. Two male servers along with the cook calling women derogatory names, talking about sex and inappropriate topics while customers are present and the only one working was a female server.  Called D. Tomas Sandoval without a response. Called D. Tomas Sandoval (owner?) without a response. Asked to speak to a manager and supposedly there is no one in charge.  What a disaster! Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

I used to frequent this establishment but hadn't been in over a year and decided to go for lunch. The entire staff was all new faces (not a great look to have such a large turnover). We were told we could seat ourselves anywhere on the patio... none of the tables had been cleaned. The placemats were sticky and full of crumbs. I moved them all to one side of the table thinking it'd be obvious to our waiter that they needed to be cleaned. Instead we were brought sticky menus. Our waiter seemed very uncomfortable and unsure about everything. He set napkins on the table and then put the forks directly on the dirty table. Ugh. I could tell instantly this was not going to be a good dining experience. I ordered the same thing I always get. Vegetarian stuffed sopapilla. Our waiter confirmed 3x what I wanted, then again after bringing us our drinks. He checked in on us every couple of minutes (which was very strange. We hadn't even been served yet). When my order came the chile looked different than normal, but I just figured they had a new chef, since everyone else was new on the staff. Our waiter continued to check in every couple of minutes, and when we finally said we needed a knife for our meal, he forgot and continued to walk around aimlessly. When I got home I felt sick. I started to question what could've been in the food to make me sick and come to find out, it was the non vegetarian chile that came with my vegetarian meal! Super disappointed that I'll have to scratch this restaurant off my list. I will not be returning read more

I live near the Rio Grande location and this is one of my go-to places. I love sitting on the patio. Yes, the chile can be hot but I like it that way. I find the food flavorful beyond the heat. Their carne adovada is one of my favorites. They get quite busy especially on the patio and don't take reservations. I generally avoid it on weekends. And like many places, they are sometimes short staffed. I've never had the kind of waits noted in some reviews here (other than waiting for a table). Not saying it didn't happen. I've just not experienced it. I have friends who don't like things very hot. They order chile on the side and it works out fine. read more

This restaurant was our first stop in Albuquerque, and quite possibly the best food we had while in New Mexico. It was recommended by a local. I had the green chili chicken enchiladas, and they were out of this world. My husband had a dish that was so hot, it actually made the back of his neck, sweat, and he loved every minute of it! They had a great selection of not only tequilas, but craft beers on hand as well. The service was fantastic, and definitely a place I would recommend to anybody visiting New Mexico. read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - Green Chile Chicken Enchilada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Have never been to this location and have not been to the restaurant in years (at the other location). We were all very happy with our meals! Delicious and fresh. The service was excellent and we loved the environment. Cozy fireplace inside on a cold night. The outdoor patio looked like it would be a good place to hang out in nicer weather. read more

I love this little place! Combination plate was very good - red Chile was awesome! Service was GREAT!!!! Chile relleno was VERY fresh!!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - a bar with chairs and a television - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I went there with a friend, late evening stop. They ran out of iced tea... Hot chocolate was obviously a cheap packet, it was loud due to the room dimensions and structure... and the place wasn't even 1/4 full. read more

Awful service. This place has has its rating for a reason. Food is mid to good, but the taste of the food does not substitute such bad service. Took 15 min to order water. Add on another 10 min to bring water. But the main thing is that happened.... We asked if we get free sopas, which the server said yes. And stated she will bring 5 (one for everyone in the party). Now the issue is that their menus are outdated on their prices. In their appetizers it listed the quesadilla and with added chicken only $2. We get our ticket with $5. We asked, very nicely, about this maybe being a mistake. Server stated these prices are not accurate and new menus are coming in the coming weeks. I stated that you have to charge us for menu listed prices. Server said ok I will delete the chicken from the receipt, but she followed with "but because I'm doing this you only get two free sopas and I can charge you for the rest". In a very rude manner just walked away without us responding. Do not come here. read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - Wrong prices. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tasty options, and fabulous service! Did the MS walk this morning & worked up an appetite. Went to El Patio & it didn't disappoint! I had the avocado toast with bacon & added a scrambled egg with red Chile on the side. Everything was cooked to perfection. The chile had a nice spice level and smokiness to it, just the way I like it. Great indoor & out door seating options. I definitely recommend this spot. Met the owner & he was a friendly & welcoming person, very engaging and I even snapped a pic with him (ok several lol). read more

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Worst service ever for one we walked in and the lady at the bar area just ignored us. Ones we got a table it took another 20 minutes just to get our drinks but never got them we where there like 45 minutes. To me this place is very Racist white people walked in and got service right away. Will never eat here and this was going to me my first time trying it they could keep serving white people. read more

The waitress was so sweet! The food was delicious, and she brought me some mango with tajin on it to try and it was good! read more

El Patio De Albuquerque - Enchilada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

What has happened to this place? As recently as a year ago I had good experiences there. But, the last two times....lame. Everything was lukewarm today...the draft beer and my dinner. Two tiny enchiladas with maybe three tablespoons of chicken filling between them and a side of maybe five small potato cubes. And, I realized on the way home that the "sopapilla with every meal" never made it to my table, and I forgot to ask. Not worth the $30 I paid for dinner, one beer, and a tip. The cute patio isn't enough....I want good food too! I give up on this place. read more

We love El Patio. It is our "go to" restaurant in ABQ. Love sitting on the Patio with a Silver Coin Margarita, green Chile chicken enchiladas or stuff sopapilla read more