All the way from California!!…read more Ambiance: bright, good lighting, fresh paint, clean. Looks like locals come for a bite to eat and a lot of takeout orders. Service: when you walk in you're greeted by the person at the small pony wall. They have signs for specials and menus. You should select a table and then decide what to eat before going to the window and ordering. They do not take your order at the table. Food: very tasty and fresh. Reminds me of Tex-mex food. The beans were delicious!! The sauce they use is hot sauce thickness it was fresh and delicious. The red sauce had a kick to it. Glad we stopped in and tried it out.

Stopped in after reviewing some of the posts here. The…read morestaff is super friendly, the food was average + to us. My husband is very hard to please, he had a ground beef burrito, he said he's had better. I had the two taco plate. The taco shells were the best part! The tasted fresh and coolly expertly. It was served with pinto beans, Guacamole and chips. It was a large plate, I could only eat 1.5 of the tacos, even though those taco shells were so good. Parking was tricky when we arrived. We parked out back. That back lot is fairly small. Interior was simple, but again, staff made it special,

Soooooooooooo good I love their food and the workers are so nice!!! Very good with memorizing your…read moreorder without pen and paper which is impressive!!

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.

We haven't be here in a long time, when we were not used to New Mexican food, so we were hesitant…read moreto come back. Had family in town and gave it another try. So glad we did, it was a great experience for a large group. There were 8 of us and no complaints, that is always a win! The food is delicious, definitely very New Mexican though, so make sure that is what you are wanting. There was a long wait time for a table, which is typical for a Friday night most places. The food came out fast and are good portions. Service was amazing: quick, correct, were on top of drink refills, to go boxes and bags, and great teamwork and energy from staff.

We decided to sit at the bar and enjoy drinks and dinner. They make some great margaritas on the…read morerocks. When they ask if you want green or red sauce on your enchiladas, don't fall for the green sauce is milder. Ask for the sauce on the side. I got green sauce on my pork enchiladas and had to get some guacamole to keep my tongue from burning up. The Carne Adovada is excellent. Very flavorful pork.

We love Pereas we have eaten here almost every Sunday for years( take out during Covid)..Family ran…read morerestaurant best chili ..red and green..homemade tortillas ..delicious refried beans.. great pancakes..basically everything.

Limited seating. Noisy. Parking is minimal. Clean. Service was slow but understandable since it…read morewas Father's Day. First time here. You must request a complimentary Chips & Salsa (1 order). I ordered the Carne Adovada lunch plate. Decent, but I've had better. I was blown away by seeing the price of Combination plate. $20.00! I may return.

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!

This is classic New Mexican fare. I little hole in the wall with locals and established staff. My…read morebias is carne adovada and red chile. Because if the red chile is good, you can't screw up green. Duran's red chile is on point just like Duran's Pharmacy. I had an egg over easy and I cleaned my plate. I love their enchiladas too!Duran's is a pillar of New Mexico cuisine. Great for breakfast lunch and dinner.

A Mexican restaurant that you have to pay extra for a tortilla with breakfast! Really?…read moreThe breakfast burrito with bacon and green chili had NO flavor whatsoever...and the prices are really high. Two eggs with potatoes and toast $10 add tortilla and bacon for an extra 5 bucks...oh wait,want green chili on top for another 2.25... Service was fine. Garcia's next time, for sure!

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

I haven't been here in years and now I remember why. But, you enter from the side door and NOT the…read more2 doors in front. It's very basic New Mexican food that's kinda "meh." The food we had all needed salt and more flavor. The prices weren't bad considering how everyone has raised their menu prices. The service was good and food came out fast. I forgot to take pics of our food since I was w a group of people... sorry. But, we all got different Combo plates. They were good but not great. The bldg is old but well maintained with clean dining rooms. Simple old cafe furniture and a bit of an old Landmark place near downtown. We were seated in the second dining room under a broken ceiling that could fall down w the next monsoon rain. It'll be another long while before I return. Sorry folks!"

Best New Mexican food in Albuquerque!! Servers are wonderful and make you feel like family. Also…read moregotta give the margaritas a try!!

Cervantes New Mexican Restaurant in Albuquerque is, without question, the best New Mexican food…read moreI've ever had -- and honestly, some of the best cuisine in the world. I ordered the Combo #2, Christmas style, and it was unreal. Tender, deeply flavorful carne adovada, a perfectly fried chile relleno, a classic cheese enchilada smothered in red and green chile, and a crunchy taco that somehow still held its own next to everything else. And just when you think it can't get better, the combo comes with four fresh sopapillas -- warm, fluffy, and the perfect finish. The red and green chile together is mandatory here -- balanced heat, smoky, earthy, and comforting without being overwhelming. This is food made with confidence and tradition, not shortcuts. The atmosphere is warm and lively, packed with locals who clearly know they're in the right place, and service held strong even with how busy it was. If you're in Albuquerque and want authentic New Mexican cuisine done at the highest level, Cervantes is non-negotiable. This is a meal you'll think about long after it's over.