El Toro Patron

Just a huge serving of CFS and the side off eggs and hash browns are always great. CFS was crispy…read morein the outside and tender in the middle. My only complaint if any is that they didn't really smother it with green chile like I asked, it barely had any. But other than that I had a great meal this morning that lasted me all day lol. And this is some of the best guacamole anywhere I've been. We always order it. Two thumbs up from me!

Food is excellent if u like Mexican cuisine. Service is OK. I usually frequent the smaller…read morerestaurant in Belen as its closer to home. However, I am not sure the squeeze bottle of honey on the table is genuine honey...I believe it is corn syrup or some thing equivalent..as the price of honey is $$. Love the Buenos rancheros.

Main dining room

Pumpkin Waffle meal.

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Counter and kitchen

Mariscos Altamar

3.4(123 reviews)

1.7 mi

Came here for a quick lunch. The vibe is traditional Mexican food and the staff were very friendly…read more I don't consider the salsa they gave us very authentic cause it had a very tabasco after taste. Over all the food was good. I got carne asada tacos.

This restaurant is a 37 minute drive for us but worth every minute!…read more Some family live in south Albuquerque and this location is closer for them Super clean with friendly staff . I think the menu has been reduced somewhat but everyone found a menu item they liked. As always the Costa Azul for me, bacon wrapped shrimp with a slice of jalapeño inside, with spanish rice and fries Yep, double starch but love this dish! Modelo Micheladas are a must here Absolutely worth a stop whether you drive a minute or 37 !! Try their famous shrimp cocktail appetizer, with saltines If you know, you know Follow me on IG @shareyoureats

Main dining area

Chicken enchilada, Christmas style, with veggies and French fries as substitute sides for rice and beans.

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Entrance

Aliberto's Mexican Food

3.7(26 reviews)

2.0 mi

Excellent authentic Mexican food. Friendly and quick service. We will be coming back soon.read more

So I went this morning, I ordered a dozen sopapillas and other items. Everything else was good…read morehowever the sopapillas did not taste so good, it had a weird taste and I can't tell if it's the oil or the bread itself. I tried calling my but every time I called, I just got the busy tone. I definitely won't be ordering these again I'm better off making myself some frybread lol

#2 Beef Taco Plate

#6 Burrito Enchilada Plate

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This picture does it NO justice. That taco is FULL of yumminess; there isn't even any room for the lettuce! So, so good.

The Range Cafe

3.4(97 reviews)

0.5 mi

After a long week, I enjoy going to get something to eat that is good. Was hoping that going here…read moreand getting a good dinner meal would be it. Unfortunately, it was not the right choice. I wanted to try something new so I went with the rib meal with green Chile Mac n cheese and onion rings, those 2 were good. The ribs were not. They were dry and tasted old. Being that the meal was pricey, it was not worth the price. I have tried a lot with the menu and this was a real disappointment. the wait for the to go order was good, and waiting in the lobby area was comfortable. Hoping if I try the ribs again it will be a better experience.

The range... by far one of my favorite places for dessert. However I've been taking advantage of…read moretheir happy hour which offers half price appetizers! They are all delicious, huge portions, and amazingly priced! Service is stellar on top of the great food. Plus the inside is so cute with all the different decor and homey feel! Would one million percent recommend!

One side of dessert case. Death by Lemon is a best seller, tends to run out at all locations, try it when you see it. Creme puffs are huge!

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A J's Restaurant

4.4(21 reviews)

0.7 mi

Warning they only take CASH. This is a local breakfast…read morelunch place. It's often busy. It's nothing special. We had breakfast Sunday morning. I had a sausage omelette and my hubby had the French toast combo. My son had the hamburger steak breakfast. All were cooked fine and came out hot. There was nothing unique or special. Just basic dishes cooked to order fresh and hot. We also had chips and salsa. Breakfast for the 3 of us was $60 so not cheap. Staff were friendly and nice.

Go where some of the locals go. Dive, cash only breakfast/lunch diner. If you want froofroo, this…read moreis not the place for you. If you want to banter with the staff and have one of the best, most fresh New Mexican style breakfasts, this is your place. The salsa, green and red chile are homemade daily. I fully recommend the carne adovada and breakfast burrito smothered with red and green chile. Again, I stress this is a cash only place and remember you come for the food.

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Mary's Kitchen

4.7(6 reviews)

4.0 mi

First time visit to Mary's Kitchen today, and I was NOT disappointed. We went at a less busy time…read moreof day... we walked in as a couple was leaving and we had the place to ourselves. It was about 2:30pm... there were a few call in orders while we were there, but that did not stop the food from coming out fast, hot, and delicious. The service was awesome! The women who all worked there were friendly and checked in often. There was music playing in the back and women singing which just added to the homelike ambience! I loved it and definitely will be returning!

This place is a gem. I'm so lucky to have this place by my house. It's just like my Tia's kitchen.read more

Posole

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Quesabirria

Sanchez Tacos

2.5(2 reviews)

0.3 mi

Sanchez Tacos was recommended to me by a friend, so I came in with high expectations. I ordered…read morelengua and asada tacos with both green and red chile. The red chile was spicy and delicious, but the green chile was bland and lacked heat. The tacos were evenly portioned, but the meat was under-seasoned; I really wished they had added more flavor. The total came out to a little over $30 for both plates, which felt pricey for a food truck. I expected a bit more for the cost. On the positive side, the cashier was very nice and friendly, which made the experience more enjoyable. As for the ambiance not much can be said since it's outside in a parking lot area.

There Tortas Suck... $13.00 for stale bread and frozen processed meat... Nothing is Fresh...Fed it…read moreto my dog....

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Teofilos Restaurante

3.6(171 reviews)

0.2 mi

The staff are incredibly nice. They're laid back, attentive and you can hear and see how much they…read morelove working there. The music is not too loud, either! The food is incredible. Authentic food and restaurant. Impressed.

This is my third time to take a couple friends to Teofilos. Much to my surprise, they must have…read morechanged their pricing on chips and salsa. Today I got charged for three people having chips and salsa at $5.95 per person. There are chips and salsa is pretty good but definitely not worth $18 for three people. Had I known we certainly would have had more than 2 bowls!

Almost $18 for chips and salsa!

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Regular menu

Lunas kitchen

4.6(5 reviews)

2.0 mi

If you are looking for local food, stop at Lunas. They…read morebegan as a food truck and now have a brick and mortar small restaurant. Definitely a favorite with locals. It's also affordable. Service was very friendly and informative. Reyna was fun to talk to. My day came here a couple weeks ago and raved about it so we stopped here for lunch. And Reyna remembered her. It's a small New Mexican hand painted dining area. Definitely worth checking out!!

Average food / friendly and courteous service / clean and accommodating dining area. Birria tacos…read moreare my favorite thus far.

Dining room

Chicken tacos

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Entrance

T J's New Mexican Restaurant

3.6(69 reviews)

0.3 mi

TJ's is tucked away in a little area off of 314. It's a very unassuming location but definitely…read moreworth the stop. They have the best carne adovada I've had in Los Lunas! Wish they were open later in the day but it's always worth the trip. Highly recommend stopping by.

at TJ's New Mexican restaurant in Los Lunas I got there at…read more1:35 yesterday and they had already locked the door. I looked at the sign on the door, clearly said 2 pm. Looked at my cell phone yup it was 1:35. Bad business tactics. I did look online before leaving as well and they advertise closing at 2 PM. A bunch of lazy owners now running that business?

Breakfast!

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laura g.

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4 years ago

The food is incredible. You can truly tell it's high quality food . My favorite dish is the Birra tacos with flour tortillas. I found out recently that the flour tortillas are handmade! The service is very helpful and friendly. I love family owned businesses ! The atmosphere is very nice. It's really a to grab and go. But it's nice to sit in and chit chat with the owners if they're not busy! The food doesn't take normally than 20 mins to get depending on what you get. I really recommend coming here ! 10/10 read more

Bonnie W.

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4 years ago

Very unassuming but we heard from friends how delicious everything was and boy were they right! Homemade flour tortillas, chorizo, birria, etc. Fantastic! Will definitely be coming again. read more

Norman V.

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3 years ago

I went the other day, and the tacos were amazing!! The cashier was so nice and happy, plus gave tips on the salsa bar. Great place to eat and plenty of food with your order. Thank you read more

Sam A.

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1 year ago

I come here as often as I can to get some of the best tacos you can get in the state. The are so good and you will regret not coming here if you love amazing tacos!!! read more

Pat P.

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2 years ago

So very good. great food and service. The pastor was good, the beef was great. I will be returning.

Deborah D.

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4 years ago

Best tacos I've EVER had. Everything is homemade and delicious. Cute decor and great service.

Darlene N.

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3 years ago

My favorite go to for lunch. Their food is deliciou.

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