Still one of my favorite taco spots in Albuquerque! The food at Don Choche Tacos y Cerveza is…read morealways flavorful, fresh, and worth coming back for. The tacos and overall atmosphere definitely deserve 5 stars. That said, I do miss the old salsa bar setup where you could enjoy as many salsas as you wanted for free. It's a little disappointing that the salsas are now an extra charge, especially since prices overall have gone up. Even with that change, the quality of the food and the experience keep me coming back.

First time visitor to this establishment, but not my last…read more I felt like I was in an old Mexican village. The building is rustic with a gravel lot. The property just looks very culturally historic. Reminded me of my time in Mexico. As you walk in , there is a counter on the left to order your food. They offer fountain drinks as well as cold bottled beers. There is a salsa bar with maybe 10 salsas to try. I asked for recommendations, and was advised to try the taco 4 pack 2 pairs of meats of my choice. I got the carnitas and the barbacoa, with a side of rice and beans and chips , plus a fountain drink. The carnitas were absolutely fantastic. Tender, crispy and seasoned well. The barbacoa was juicy and tender as well. The chips were crispy but maybe not home made? Didn't matter, as the tacos were clearly the star. The beans were cheesy and the rice had carrots and peas and onions, and maybe corn. You get free refills on the fountain drinks. Mexican music played over the speakers and it was nice with it on or off. I feel like I found a gem. I didn't check the prices because it wouldn't have changed my mind. I later learned it was $31 for 4 street tacos, beans, rice, chips, and a fountain drink. Will I pay it again ? Gladly.

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.

It's great to have additional dining options along 4th Street in Los Ranchos, and Lavender Cocinita…read moreis a welcome newer addition for breakfast and lunch. I stopped by for lunch and found the menu offered a nice variety of choices. I ordered the Los Ranchos Turkey sandwich with homemade chips and a Lavender Iced Tea. Both were flavorful, and the homemade chips were an unexpected treat. The iced tea was ready right away and was a refreshing complement to the meal. My sandwich arrived about 24 minutes after ordering, which may have been due to the lunch rush. Including tip, lunch came to about $30. While the price point felt a little high for the overall experience, the quality and flavor of the food helped balance that out. Overall, I enjoyed the food and appreciate having another locally owned option in the neighborhood.

This is a restaurant with clearly enthusiastic staff and owners who have put a lot of effort into…read morethe ideas they are trying. Unfortunately, my take away was that the owners, maybe managers, are new in the restaurant management space. It feels like a lot of different ideas are happening but not converging as well as they could. The general impression I got was: confusion. A few specific issues stood out: * Friendly, enthusiastic counter service, but overworked, focused on too many tasks. * Drip coffee was not ready at 10 a.m. * About a 20-minute wait at the table for coffee to brew * Huevos were nicely presented but uneven in execution (papas flavorful but a little too salty, beans bland and unseasoned) * Outdoor seating is a nice idea, but tables felt small and cramped * Heavy direct sun on outdoor tables (limited shaded seating; north side might be worth exploring) * Exterior branding does not clearly communicate that this is a restaurant - feels more like branding for tattoo parlor/vapeshop/auto detailing * Overall concept feels pulled in too many directions * Menus are difficult to read (cramped text, color choice, and font) To the owners: I really hope you make this work. I would consider bringing in a consultant re service, hiring a graphic designer to up the branding/menu game, and focus on food consistency. It may be worth looking at books on customer service and restaurant psychology such as: * Service Design: From Insight to Implementation * The Science of Shopping * the Restaurant & Bar Marketing series by Erik Shellenberger I would love to delete this review and replace it with 5 stars in the future.

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

The location is beautiful, bright, chic and inside of the Hilton Curio Collection Hotel which is…read morestunning. This restaurant isn't just a food stop, it's an experience! We stoped by on a whim and ended up having one of the top 3 steaks of my life. And when I say that, I am a STEAK EATER... This steak was *chefs kiss* And literally nothing else mattered. lol But the staff was amazing, the sides were ok. My partner wasn't fond of the lime flavor on the rice, and I agree it was overwhelming too. But.... That STEAK!! Be careful with the salt/pepper tower. It will spill if you're not. The mushrooms weren't bad, the tortillas were amazing! we ordered room service the next day because the food was so good. It didn't disappoint!

I enjoyed the massive sopaipilla filled with shredded chicken, but I ordered Christmas with it, and…read moreit wasn't clear that I got it. I didn't see the green sauce on there. I asked for some more green sauce on the side, but the one that was brought out was still red. The sopaipilla was a little too big. The bread to sauce to chicken ratio got thrown off once you get near the middle of it with a ton of chicken. Still a good meal, though.

We came here for Mother's Day. I really wanted a spot where I could make reservations, but Mom saw…read morethe menu and wanted to eat here. so, we came up with a plan. Some came to put our name on the list, and others arrived later. Our wait was 1 hour. Not bad, we had some drinks at the bar while waiting. Mom had her margarita (classic), and I had a watermelon, cucumber margarita. I didn't really care for it, then switched to an IPA. My partner had the pina colada. But let's talk about how HUGE this place is. They have room after room after room. I walked around a bit and found a second bar further back. One of the rooms is sunlit, which would have been nice. But when they seated us (all 8 of us) we were in what I would consider the main room towards the front. Because of the high ceilings and vast amount of sunshine, the room feels big and airy. The one thing I would have liked is some rice to go with my beans. They serve potatoes with the beans. Huh? I ordered the shrimp tacos, which were good. The pinto beans that came with the meal were okay, and again....... the potatoes (I didn't eat them, my brother took them home for leftovers). He had the taco burger. Yes, taco burger. Really, it's a ginormous taco. Lol. He ate it. My niece had a huge burrito. The other niece had a salad. My partner has never had green chile, so we ordered that as a side. But...it's not green chile. I was confused. Oh, the salsa is spicy! She liked it, and although I kept eating it, I generally prefer a milder salsa. The chips were great! I actually came for the sopaipillas! They came towards the end and I drizzled mine with honey. They were just like Grandma's. Overall, the meal was okay. I kind of expected more, but Mom was happy. They gave all the Mother's a rose, which was nice. They also have a gift store on site where you can purchase their salsa, shirts, and other merchandise.

Stoped in for a snack, great service and the taquito sampler platter was so good. It came with…read moresalsa, guacamole and green chile queso. The patio is beautiful-waterfall- flowers- birds- bumblebees - Koi Just delightful

Our waiter was friendly. I ate some beef fajitas it was excellent! I'm already back over here…read moretoday I found a new favorite place I think it's better than Garduno's. We sat outside next to a pond with goldfish it was shady. This is my new favorite restaurant.

Late lunch/ early dinner today. Hotter than heck outside so decided to hide at El Pinto for…read moreawhile. Ordered cold beer and cocktails after we were seated inside Lotsa flies.....we get it....pretty much an open-air restaurant this time of year They did set a spinner on our table which helped. Was decently cool inside too I have been wanting to try their Kizer beef and pork offerings so i threw down on a cheeseburger (hard to not order New Mexican food here) But that burger was perfect! Delicious I recommend and was plenty big Of course i dropped a big spoonful of green chile on it And the green chile strip appetizer was outstanding Summer at El Pinto. Enjoy!

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.

Wow! Did this place bring back memories. Food was great and very authentic taqueria. Highly…read morerecommend. It's a great find and not fancy but oh so good! Service was very good. Ambiance was lively and it was packed...tells you something about the quality!

This place is delicious and authentic I'm not sure why I haven't left them a review before. The…read morecustomer service is awesome everyone is so polite. The restaurant was clean and easy to move around in. They were busy but still very prompt on helping everyone. The food tasted delicious I'd recommend this place. Everyday has a different special which is awesome.

What a great little place to get a Mexican meal. El Agave features more California-Mexican than…read moreNew Mexican. It has been a while since I've been here and the quality and service has not gone down in any way. After ordering the three enchilada plate, I was brought chips and salsa. The salsa was more the green jalapeno variety and delightfully spicy. I asked for my enchilada plate to have both red and green ( Christmas ), all beans and no rice, onions on top. My order came perfectly accurate and piping hot. I am a stickler for being served food hot.. I don't like food that is barely warm, that has been sitting for a while because the server was not paying attention. This was NOT the case here. The beans and cheese came out like molten lava, and very quickly too. I truly enjoyed my meal at El Agave. The food was so good that I intend to come back and sample some other culinary delights soon. Excellent experience!

Friendly service, food comes out quickly and the quality is great every time I visit.read more

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.