Do not use this location to get take out! I will never return to this location. In the two years we have lived in the neighborhood of this restaurant we have ordered take out here about 35 times. We keep going back despite the fact that fully three quarters of the time, the order is prepared completely wrong. Its never the same mistakes, rather it's random wrongness that renders the food anything from disappointing, to inedible for us. Lately its been getting worse. The final straw that prompted this review? We ordered here twice this week. I dutifully checked the orders before leaving the take out window, and corrected what needed to be corrected ("you forgot the drink, no its diet not regular", "red sauce not green" etc.) only to get home and discover MORE mistakes that I didn't catch (ordered a bean burrito got a beef burrito)!!! To make certain you are getting what you pay for, you must stand there, open the box, pull open and pick through each item you ordered. I'm over it! I REFUSE to go back. read more

After driving 12 hours from LA I stopped in for a New Mexico Food fix. I ordered two combo plates to go from the cashier. They were not busy. When I got home I found I only had one order and so I called immediately. The same cashier answered the phone and as she was the one to put the food in the bag, she remembered me. Said I could come back the next day and get a refund or replacement. Today I went back and they had no record of my complaint. and offered me a discount on the next meal! Obviously the cashier was covering her ass, and the Manager, Michael didn't seem interested in fixing it. After arguing with him and leaving and returning he relented and gave us a combo plate. The food is okay, not great, I liked the enchilada but the tamale had no flavor and the taco meat needs seasoning, a little cumin salt and red chili would go a long way. read more

A buddy of mine told me to try this place out. I had the Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili. They were stacked which I like better. I usually never eat the rice when I have Mexican food but got to say it was really good and the green chili was delicious. Service was great. read more

I believe in second chances, and well, I have to say I am now hooked on eating NM food at this place. I had initially became quite turned off by Garcia's restaurant when I tried one of their rock hard chicharron burritos in the past (just a note, the chicharrones still are the same. Unless you have diamonds for teeth, I do not recommend these). Judged the book by its cover somewhat. I recently got to try some of the other things they had to offer when my pops invited me out to eat one day while in town. I tried their green chile chicken enchiladas, and instantly forgave this wench for all the wrong she had done.... wait...whaa!? These enchiladas were GRReat! The chile is the real deal maker here: it has just the right amount of kick to add to it's awesome flavor. The portions are quite generous for the price (around 7 bones). Since then, I have tried their brisket tacos, frito pie, breakfast burritos, and many others, and I have not been disappointed. They also have some very tasty chips and salsa that can be had for 69 cents (might be 79 cents not 100% on this). Overall, this place is one of my new favorite lunch spots and I recommend it to all fans of TRUE NM food. ***Don't eat the chicharrones, you might break a toof*** read more

Ordered a fajita taco salad... old yellow lettuce topped with sub-par tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and avocado , no salsa, no flour tortilla bowl...extremely weak and non flavorful meal...the steak strips on top were ok. Moral of the story,...I lost today read more

Time and and time again I give this place another chance after a horrible experience. The food is actually good, but I have not once received what I actually ordered from here. Tonight was the last straw. I ordered fajitas and received a cheese enchilada, and a tamale smothered in cheese instead. Not what I ordered, not even close. This is the third time in a row this restaurant has made errors in my order. Absolutely unforgivable. I do not recommend this restaurant unless you really like to be surprised by why you're going to eat. The only guarantee about what you get is that it won't be what you ordered. read more

I love Garcias, the food is fresh, large portions, quality ingredients. Very affordable. Best chips and salsa I've ever had, I know a bold statement but it's true. I recommend this place to family's and anyone very hungry for great Hispanic food. read more

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The evenings are getting cooler. It's time for stew - green chile stew! I hadn't been to Garcia's in awhile so decided to see if they could satisfy my craving. Bingo! Their green chile stew is flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Not too salty either, which is usually how soup gets mistreated. The service was attentive and friendly. This isn't an upscale spot, so leave the suit and tie in the closet. Be comfy - enjoy some New Mexican comfort food and leave with some money left in your wallet. Oh - one nice, thoughtful touch: they provide a list of their gluten-free items. I'll be back! read more

Melt in your mouth slap your face belly warming Mexican food that tastes like it was made from scratch in your grammas' kitchen. The cookies and soaps with honey OMG!!! Just love this place read more

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Garcia's has the best Mexican food in Albuquerque, hands down. I like all of them, but especially 4th Street. And, it was so easy to order ahead, called, drove over, sat in a numbered spot, let them know you're there, and they brought the food right out. Friday night was busy but it was really fast service. And, the chefs were extra on top of things. We had a taco plate, a chile relleno plate, sopas, and green chile soup. Mmm! Took the food over to a friend's and had a little patio dinner party for the three of us. And boy, it was great to have a little bit of socialization like that. read more

Thought parking spaces, not a clean restaurant including dirty restrooms. The restaurant was not busy. This service scenario happened 3 times: call my order in about $200.00 worth. One of the items enchilada casserole with no chili. Each time it was made with green chili each time I asked them not to. Each time I waited 40 mins to get the order prepared again and each time I was told it was my fault because I made them rush and should've called 1 hour in advance. I always called the order in 1 hour in advance. Never an apology. Expressed my concern to garcias main office. Was told to order the item and I could pick it up complimentary. We to follow through and checked back with the main office to alert them that I would be ordering. Main office questioned me since the person I spoke with did not remember the conversation. I gave Garcia's 3 chances never again. I went there because it's close to my home, but now I'll drive the extra miles to have my parties catered somewhere el read more

The worst Mexican food I've ever had,definitely not authentic. Wouldn't recommend eating here.

Took forever to get our curbside order and got home and didn't get what we ordered...very disappointed in Garcias service, won't go again!!!! read more

Delicious Slop! Garcias saving grace is the chiles and its prices. Both their red and their green are some of the best in Albuquerque. The only trouble is, the vehicle for the chile is some of the more sloppy New Mexican food in Albuquerque. On our most recent trip, I ordered my usual: the beef and bean burrito with extra red and green chile, and although I liked it, it was definitely not the most refined burrito one can find in NM. Their refritos are just kind of mush. My wife order the huevos, and same thing applies to her dish. I also had an a la carte chile relleno, and it was greasy. But again, when smothered in their chiles, I can still give it 3-4 stars. The chips and salsa are just okay...greasy chips, serviceable salsa. Their service is always decent... very friendly, if not the most attentive. And the ambiance is very much diner-esque. Not exactly a classy date-night kind of place, but they're not pretending it's that kind of place either. Which brings me to the prices... it's one of the more reasonable places to eat on North 4th (and all of their other locations, I imagine). So I have to give it 4 stars, even though it's the quintessential New Mexican slop food. Sometimes, however, that's exactly what I feel like. Visited June 2014 read more

Well I USE to eat here but getting sick every time I eat a chicken burrito was the last straw. Good by

I've been to this restaurant many times and left fat and happy. Today, due to the virus we ordered curbside pickup. I ordered the tostada plate which I've had many times before. Instead of a delicious crispy tostada, I received a floppy, soggy mess. Totally disgusting. I moaned and groaned, threw the mess out the car window for the squirrels. Meanwhile my husband happily chowed down on his tamale plate and ignored me. Bottom line, buyer beware when picking up curbside. read more

Placed a phone order Friday July 31, 2020 about 6pm. I called for curbside pickup when I arrived and then waited 25 minutes. It was busy. I called again and they then refused to do curbside delivery. HORRIBLE service, poor communication. Won't go there again. read more

1 out of 5 Stars everything was edible I guess that's a plus Service was slow chips were old had to ask for chips three times before we got chips no Margaritas in a Mexican restaurant unless they're wine-based I don't even know what wine based Margarita are read more

All the Mexican food in NM is different from back home (to me not as good), but i wanted to try Garcias, and MAN it was the best i've had in ABQ so far. Their beans and rice sides are so flavorful and they have some of the best sopapillas. If i could eat here every day, i totally would. read more

A fine stuffed chicken sopapilla. Good beans and papas. Cold cerveza. Quick service and friendly staff at a great price.

Garcia's original restaurant at 4th & Mountain is delicious; excellent huevos if you have a hankering. Today I crazed in and got the chile relenos (Friday) lunch special. Absolutely delicious. But unlike most places, the beans and rice got all but licked off the plate. I gotta say, their beans are the best in town! The rice is flavorful too. Their sopapillas are a little different, softer than most, with a hint of sweetness. I always forget this, but they're a pleasant change of pace, not a regret. The delicious food is complemented (IMO) by the old homey feel of the place and the warm service. It's a reminder of what used to be the norm back in the day in Burque. My only critique was the lack of heat in the chiles, but their flavor was excellent. Really can't figure how this place gets a 3-star average; it deserves more! read more

Me and my family used to go here every Sunday after church. After a while the service started goin downhill and the food wasn't being served hot. We stopped going for a few years. Went back this past weekend and sadly nothing has changed. The service was pretty slow. The food took forever to come out. By the time the food came it wasn't cold, but it wasn't hot either! read more

Excellent New Mexican food and the best service. Gina our waitress was nice and attentive.

The truest; best huevos rancheros. Great sopapillas. Friendly staff. Tiny place almost downtown. I call it "Ghetto Garcia's". Sooo inexpensive and traditionally delicious! I always bring out of towners here. Great red chile. read more

Never miss a chance to eat here when visiting mom and dad from LA. Great food! Service is always friendly and quick. Love the Red chili on the eggs. read more

I've been very disappointed with the last few visits to this Garcia's location. Employees on two occasions swept and mopped while we ate. The chemical smell from the mop was so strong it ruined my appetite. We picked up our plates and moved. I talked to the manager, but he blew me off. I live near that location, but opt to drive to the San Mateo location; the service and food are much better there! read more

I nomally like their food...it's pretty good and pretty fairly priced. But my last experience was disappointing.What the heck?! I tried to order a bean and cheese burrito to go and they didn't bother to roll it so it just fell open all over me...I asked them to correct it and it happened again...grr...I didn't want to WEAR my burrito! read more

Wednesday's are my favorite day of the week because of the daily specials at Garcia's! They're so fast with to-go orders, and I always love the ambiance when I go in. Friendly faces and an upbeat atmosphere. Perfect for a casual meal out, and absolutely wonderful food. read more

We go here often really like the food and always good service. Their take out works for a quick dinner at night I'll pick up a dozen or two tacos some beans and rice and dinner is served with no effort read more

Thought I should test out one more carne adovada burrito before I left town... and it was certainly good, not the best in town, by damn good none the less. Getting charged for a cup of water seemed silly though... read more

Garcia's is an institution and is a must-do for visitors seeking authentic, local New Mexican food. My favs here: anything with carne adovada, their posole, chicarrone burrito with potatoes and cheese and red chile, and of course their amazing house made tortillas--just like grandma makes! read more

Good, simple food. Nothing fancy, just a good meal at a good price. They offer a huge bowl of green chile stew but I must admit I've liked it better at other places. The chile relleno, on the other hand, was superb. Friendly staff, clean place, good service. I wouldn't say it's worth driving across town for, but I'd go again if I was nearby. read more

Was there for breakfast today and the chips and salsa were awful. With Sadie's and Casa de Benavides being down the street, I just really don't think this place has a shot. Do yourself a favor and go up the street for much better New Mexican food! read more

The ambience of this place is just what you would expect from an established Mexican restaurant. The food was good and the quantities generous, but the prices are very reasonable. The only complaint I have is the flatware is chintzy. The stampings are rough and the forks are not comfortable to hold and use. read more

Really great variety of Mexican food and breakfast served all day! Service was friendly and portions are good with very reasonable prices. Will be coming back when I get the chance and oh BTW they give a healthy platter of sopapillas! read more

Food was good we had burritos, nachos and sopapillas. My girls loves the nachos and the sopaplilas were good but we had to remind them to bring them then they were brought in a basket with no plates. The service was only so so. read more

The Chips and Salsa Are not FREE!? The food is good though and Garcia's sends Green Chile to me in California so I love them. just what is up with charging for chips and salsa. Excellent Tamales. read more

Tried their enchiladas and did not like them, but the horchata was good. I won't go there again.

This the second time I've been to this place the food is good the service is different. I watched the servers hand out chips and salsa to random people but I didn't get any, other than that the service helpful and fast, I ordered the menudo and it looked like they over cooked the hominy. It wasn't mushy but in pieces. Hopefully it was a bad batch, the food is overall good. read more

Solid restaurant.... Have tried the various Garcia's over the years, and all have thee things in common: welcoming friendly service, consistent food and great prices. The beef brisket tacos are awesome! No disappointments, and a great value. read more