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    Perea's New Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (223 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Drone K.

    Food is good. Chili is excellent. Service is always great. Very pricey tho. Not sure it's worth the cost. It was over $60 +tip for breakfast for three. They also do not give tortillas with the huevos rancheros, that'll cost you $3. Water also tastes like crap.

    Peggy R.

    We were disappointed. We have gone to Perea's years ago and loved it. The green chili was not as hot but it was tasty. Our problem was with the temperature of the food. It was lukewarm. It had obviously been cooked ahead of time (we ordered bacon, egg & potato burritos with green). I t was very busy and service was good. Our dining companions had huevos that they said was fine. Our burritos looked like they used to but were mostly flour tortillas.

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    Bruce K.

    Go where the locals go. I had asked last night where I needed to go for breakfast and this is one of the two spots I was told not to miss in ABQ. Sunday morning was busy but a table for one opened up after about 15 minutes. Warmly greeted by my waitress who brought a menu and coffee. I chose the Huevos Rancheros and selected both red *and* green chile. It didn't take long before it arrived. While it doesn't photograph well, it was absolutely delicious. A big portion with two fried eggs hash browns, tortilla and shredded cheese. A meal worthy of a ranch hand indeed. [Review 21079 overall - 126 in New Mexico - 42 of 2024.]

    Bean enchiladas with Christmas chile, and enchiladas with red chile
    Sora S.

    This place is incredible! We went to a lot of New Mexican restaurants around Albuquerque in the same weekend, and this was the standout restaurant! My grandma said she just wanted to eat the chile with a spoon, it was so good! Extremely kind staff as well. Highly, highly recommend!

    Cynthia R.

    This is so good!!! We enjoy coming here on our way home or California. I have family here in New Mexico and grew up eating homemade New Mexican food and this is almost as good. My grandma's was better. Love the tortillas!

    Huevos Rancheros
    Francisco S.

    The mission to find breakfast places continues, and Perea's got their turn. This unassuming place feels almost hidden from the traffic on Juan Tabo, yet the visible sign has caught our attention many times. The decor is simple and unequivocally New Mexican. A mix of young and seasoned patrons, couples, friends, and families filled the space. Our server was quite kind and helpful when choosing our plates. We got the huevos rancheros and adobada with an egg plates. The adobada tasted like home! The green chile was nice and spicy, and the red chile was powerful and spicier. Both plates needed a bit of salt for the flavors to pop and harmonize, and overall it was a nice experience that we would likely want to have again. Until next time!

    Real deal sopapillas
    Matt B.

    We ate at Pereas last week. The location has ample parking with a handicap spot out front. The dining room was clean and well lit. The waitstaff were patient, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick. The food was outa sight with a northern New Mexico style not commonly found this far south of Santa Fe. I enjoyed a beef stuffed sopilla with red chile. The sopapilla was perfectly tender and crispy at the same time. The red sauce was rich in body and flavor with a chimayo vibe. Just spicy enough without being overly hot. The huevos rancheros that Sarah had was equally exceptional with everything on the plate made to perfection.Quick personable service and great food. Definitely going back for some more of this authentically delicious food.

    1/2 Order Huevos Rancheros XMAS chile.
    Kendra A.

    If you want HOT authentic New Mexican food Perea's is the place to go. Always fresh and delicious. I usually go for the 1/2 order of the huevos but have had many other items. It's a small establishment but they're pretty fast. To-go ordering is available.

    Green Chile Burrito and Red Chile Burrito
    Ana M.

    This is such an underrated gem- I've been coming here since I was a kid and my mom has been coming here since she was a kid. This is true authentic new mexican food, prices are good and so is their service. If you're not from here make sure to check it out to try some of the best chili in new mexico. If you're a resident and haven't been, this will be your new go-to restaurant. Indoor seating with new mexican decor makes it even better. This is my favorite New Mexican restaurant definitely give it a try!!!

    Kid's Pancake, 1 Egg, and Bacon
    Rachael H.

    I love this mom and pop restaurant for a morning of delicious food and wonderful conversation. I have never had bad service here at Perea's. This morning was no different. Today we ordered food to go. They open at 8am so I called around 7:50 to see if they were taking food orders yet and they did!! I got there around 8:05 and our food was already ready to go. We both got Huevos with refried beans, corn tortilla, over medium eggs, and red chili. I was glad that they offer a half order. Every time I come here I am satisfied with my food. Cheers!

    Heide P.

    Great food! Hot chile! Great service! My only complaint is that it's really loud. Still my favorite breakfast in Albuquerque.

    John D.

    Long John Silver don't live here no mo. But Perea's does. It's a perfect place for a hole in the wall and I got a lot of love for em. In we go all 11 tables occupied so it's a short wait. Our server shows up, young guy, great attitude & let the joking begin. Although the food is no joke! It was the Beef Chimichanga, hold the rice & beans and red chile in the side. It came out nicely fried, stuffed with meat and not holding up the weight of 1/2lb of cheese. They let diners know their chile is hot - yes it was. I'm not a good judge of "hot" for me it was warm, others - well??? Be warned. The Mrs got 2 eggs with chorizo mixed in. It was excellent, they didn't skimp on the chorizo either. It looked like more chorizo than eggs & it had a bite to it. It came with a thick tortilla, not a fan I prefer mine thin. Our meal was reasonably priced and delicious. Good food + excellent service = 5 stars & server well tipped.

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    Everything is really good The huevos Rancheros are excellent But the chile rellenos are to die for.

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    Very good, fast service, wait staff very friendly. I just wish they would stay open a little later

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    Delicious. Spicy. Got my sweats going. Love little places like this. Packed for lunch.

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    This place is like a Mom and Pop hole in the wall gem. The restaurant is small. Parking is a bit of…read morea challenge. There are parking meters along the street and they are free after 6 pm. We stuck a few quarters into the meter that couldn't be read, and we walked into the restaurant. We were greeted at the door and given several options for seating including outdoor seating. We took a table in the entry way, not in the main restaurant. It was a quaint spot overlooking the patio section out front of the restaurant. A server met us, took our drink order, and we placed a few appetizer orders. We got some chile con queso, and the chicharron. They initially brought out the queso in two small plastic to-go containers. I was not very thrilled with that. Then, when we polished them off, they brought out some more in a small serving dish. Why we didn't get the dish in the first place is beyond me. The queso was good, but I didn't think much of the chicharron. My husband like it though. The server did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. We placed our order, and it wasn't too long that our orders came out. I got the combination plate, red sauce, ground beef taco. My husband thought he ordered the enchilada plate, but the chile relleno plate came out instead. He told them that was fine. The ground beef taco was so delicious. The chile relleno was pretty good, and the cheese enchiladas were okay, even though it was like they were barely there. The pinto beans, not refried beans, were also enjoyed. What really set them apart was their papas - those potatoes were soft and super flavorful. Their red sauce was spicy and flavorful. The server brought out two fresh and hot sopapillas. We poured honey on those things bite by bite. I honestly think those were the best sopapillas I've had. I also used the restroom before we left. It might need a little updating, but it was certainly clean.

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