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    El Patron

    2.9 (88 reviews)

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    Decorated for holidays! Live the tree topper!
    Chelsea W.

    I'm Not sure why the ratings are so low. Every time I've been here for a meal, I've been quite satisfied. I typically order the enchiladas or the carne Adovado. Always good. Their chips which come out right away, are thin and crisp! My favorite kind. I love the building and decor, too. Today's visit was special as they were decorated for Christmas. Margueritas are solid! I'll be back!

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    Maya P.

    Great view of Balloon Fiesta. Nice open patio seating. Good was yummy! Our waitress was super sweet and attentive

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    Tom G.

    Met a good friend here who loves El Patron, and they take good care of him. The food was good, not quite memorable, service was also good.

    Last visit here: Black beans. I was surprised they weren't seasoned. Still better than sour Pinto beans.
    Yvonne H.

    I've been here a few times. Yes, I've read the reviews, but when we went the food and service was good. This last time, the previous reviews caught up with us. Sad to say, both were disappointing. It was not too busy when we got there, but you could see it was before. There were patrons there obviously for Happy Hour that had finished because they were too noisy and "cheerful". Our server didn't spend alot of time with us, so we ordered and waited. Our soft drinks came out after a wait so we just passed the time conversing and watching the HH folks. When the came, I was really perplexed. I had an enchilada plate, green and red, with beans and rice. The rice was, strange. It was soupy/watery. I decided to eat the beans and yuck! They were sour. Before I could ask, my hubs mentioned the sourness in his also. He ordered red enchiladas with rice and beans. Now, he's not a fan of beans, but he told me he just couldn't bear to try the floating rice. I asked for black beans due to the sour Pinto beans. Those lacked flavor. Not even salt could help. My enchiladas came plain with the red and green sauces on the side. Sure, it's a different way than I'm used to but I poured some green sauce over one first and bit into it. Not a nice mouthful. The enchiladas were fried a bit in oil and the tortilla was hardened. Not much on that plate that I enjoyed. Overall, we were both underwhelmed with our whole experience.

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    El Patron North - Sizzling veggie fajitas!

    El Patron North

    3.4(101 reviews)
    0.1 miEastside
    $$

    We walk in, told sit anywhere. We choose a table near the drink station. It was quaint, reasonable…read moreseating for quick in and out dining. Now it isn't as formal as El Patron on Montgomery... BUT the food was DELICIOUS!! Yes, I meant to yell that! Dan chose a Ground Beef & potato Burrito Al a carte, and a Ground Beef Taco also al a carte. The food was delicious and didn't take long to be served. Dan has dialed the sizes in finally and then ordered his usual Chile Con Carne w Pinto Beans, and green Chile for lunch tomorrow. I chose the Naked Rellenos with Shrimp and they were definitely worth the price. Just what I crave. Seafood well prepared and well balanced. Now I mix my Chile Rellenos, cheese, black beans, and Calabasas add a side of some good Ole Chopped NM Chile.. YUM! Chile¡ and I have a meal for numerous days. I enjoyed our Server, but didn't catch their name. Friendly, professional yet down to earth enough to sit next to their regulars for their order. We definitely will be back. It isn't quite as close to home as Montgomery, but with transitions to El Patron happening not sure how long until this will be our closest one.

    If you were looking for an early dinner and you want fantastic chips and salsa then this is the…read moreplace for you! I love thinness of the chips and salsa, and the guacamole actually has large pieces of jalapeño, which is just the way I like it! I ordered the chicken fajita tacos and they were amazing!! My server, Ivan was not only easy on the eyes, but extremely attentive! The restaurant was extremely clean and they have a really nice patio that I will be enjoying all summer!

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    To-go containers don't hold up

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    Twisters Burgers and Burritos - Large Boneless Wings

    Twisters Burgers and Burritos

    2.7(73 reviews)
    0.2 miBusiness Parkway/Academy Acres
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    This was my first time stopping here for burritos, and it definitely won't be my last. They make…read morefresh, flavorful burritos with well-balanced portions. While they may be a bit smaller than some competitors, the quality more than makes up for it. The free chile was absolutely on point--perfectly spicy, just the way we New Mexicans like it. I'm still thinking about that bold, delicious heat and can't wait to go back for more. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I went through the drive-thru. Service was quick and efficient--I was in and out in no time. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'm excited to visit again soon!

    The food tasted great, as usual, but there was not enough of it! Twisters has REMARKABLY reduced…read morethe size of its breakfast burritos. I know because I eat there on a pretty regular basis. Not only has the burrito tortilla been downsized but the contents inside have also been significantly downsized. I doubt there was a full egg in my breakfast burrito as I opened it up and there was about a teaspoon of egg. There were about five bites of potato and I bet there was maybe 1 tablespoon of carne adovada. I also ordered garnish on all three of the breakfast burritos I ordered and only one of them had garnish. I added the sour cream at home so I wouldn't have to pay extra. Please see the photographs from the prior pictures I've provided, compared to the burrito that I got this morning. The service was great, and the food was tasty, as always, but I will be SEVERELY LIMITING the amount of times I visit Twister's in the future. Fast food needs to make economic sense for people to want to continue to go there. Raising prices and decreasing the amount of food that one gets is not a great strategy if you want to keep your long-term customers. I understand times are changing and prices are going up but when you get hardly any food for the same amount you've been paying or the price increases, it just doesn't make sense anymore. I'm disappointed to say the least and will keep Twister's on the back burner for the foreseeable future.

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    Twisters Burgers and Burritos - Reduced size #07 Rio Grande lacking the garnish for which I asked.

    Reduced size #07 Rio Grande lacking the garnish for which I asked.

    Twisters Burgers and Burritos - Beef burrito with Christmas, garnish, and sour cream

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    Mary & Tito's - No restaurant does NM-style chicharrones better than these folks.

    Mary & Tito's

    4.2(536 reviews)
    6.7 miNorth Valley/Los Ranchos
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    Ok. I was just wasting some time and saw some negative reviews about Mary and Tito's Carne Adovada…read more!! WTF !! Seriously ???!!!!! There is no better Carne Adovada in Albuquerque or in New Mexico !! You're probably some cheap ass who buys it at Kroger for 235 a pound

    Most all reviews will repeat this, but be aware parking is very tight. We arrived at 1:25 pm and…read morewere happy to find two open spots. Earlier I'm sure the small lot was at capacity. Next, the entry door is no longer facing the street. It is on the north wall of the building off the entry to the parking lot. The entrance sign is just sharpie or pen on paper and very faded. Once inside this small converted residence there are two dining rooms. The first was full but there was open seating in the second. There isn't a lot on the walls so the room echoes your conversation to everyone in the room. A bit more art on the walls and the diner vibe would really make itself known. The food. The NYT recently put Mary and Tito's in their 41 best list in the US so I had very high expectations. Usually my wife and I order a single item and share the meal. This time we ordered knowing we'd have take home leftovers. I ordered the Mexican Turnover Combination with beef. This is a pastry crust folded over a combination of ground beef, rice and beans. I ordered the red chile with this. My wife ordered the cheese enchiladas with green chile, rice and beans. This came with a lot of chopped green chile, not a sauce. Overall it was ok, but the beans and chopped chile put down so much liquid it rapidly became a soggy texture less mess. My turnover was tasty and the red chile also ok but not up to the rave reviews I've heard. At this time, I'd rate it the third best red I've had in NM. (See my review for La Cocina in Espanola for my pick for best Red chile in NM- so far anyway ) Overall, I'm glad we finally got the opportunity to dine at this local institution. When we do give it another try, I'm going to follow the recommendation for chicarones and pork adovado. Actual rating 3.5 stars.

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    Mary & Tito's - You will not find better chicharrones for sale in Albuquerque.

    You will not find better chicharrones for sale in Albuquerque.

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    Padilla's Mexican Kitchen - Chips & salsa complimentary

    Padilla's Mexican Kitchen

    4.3(458 reviews)
    6.0 miMidtown/University
    $$

    If I could give 10 stars, I would! Excellent food in this family owned restaurant. We were…read moregreeted and seated quickly. Their plates are huge. We decided to order from the à la carte menu otherwise we'd be asleep after the meal. Staff were super sweet. We got the chicken and beef enchiladas. It comes with comp chips and salsa and sopapillas. You have your choice of red or green sauce. I chose both. Service is quick. Prices are modest. Food is delicious. Both sauces are homemade. The green sauce is especially good. In fact they need to bottle this and sell it. If I could, I would lick the bowl! Cash or check only. Closed on the weekends. Shared lot parking.

    Nice small family owned business that's been around for years. Very clean and staff are always…read morefriendly. They serve traditional New Mexican dishes. Red & green chiles are both too hot for me so I order it on the side. We ordered the #1 combo plate (1 beef taco, 1 cheese enchilada and 1 tamale) and the bean tostada plate. Plates come with whole beans, rice and 2 Sopapillas (per entree). FYI, bean tostadas have whole beans not refried, their beans are very good. My favorite of course is the Sopapillas, they are light, fluffy with a great flavor. Make sure to save room. Hours are M-F 11am to 7pm, closed Sat & Sun. They accept CASH ONLY there is an ATM outside if you need it.

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    Padilla's Mexican Kitchen - One of two dining areas

    One of two dining areas

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    El Patron - newmexican - Updated September 2026

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