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    Tomasita's Albuquerque

    3.6 (542 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Tommy P.

    Solid - better than the SF original. The NM food is pretty good (not my favorite in town, but I'm never unhappy with it) and the drinks are done well. Service is generally (not always) very good. Located in an old steak restaurant, the rooms are pretty nice and pleasantly decorated - frankly, I'd consider Tomasita's Albuquerque outlet to be a pretty reasonable place to bring out-of-towners who are looking for a NM experience. It's popular, so get there earlier than you might otherwise think, or you may find yourself standing around.

    Monica C.

    Someone recommended it to my son in the Old Town. We went for dinner. I loved the food. This was the first time I ate sopaipilla. They were so delicious! We had the stuffed sopapilla with chicken and red and green sauce. Delicious! The chicken salad came with a honey mustard dressing with vinegarette. So delicious.

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    Charmaine S.

    No wait on the bar! Crowded and a popular spot! Apparently a staple in NM. I had the New Mexico steak and it was delish. Couldn't have the beans but the the green chili was great as part of the serving. Huge plate! The rice was a little bit crunchy but it was great. The chips were thicker than what I am accustomed to but the guacamole, cheese and salsa were absolutely yummy. Creative ambience made it seem a local feel and we love supporting local owned places. They do give military discount! Walking distance to our hotel which was a plus!

    Sopapillas were delicious
    Carolyn C.

    Best margaritas , sopapillas, chili Relleno, and enchiladas Albuquerque. The food was excellent, and our server was very helpful. And had a beautiful smile. I felt like I was in Mexico.

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    Grant S.

    We love Tomasita's in Santa Fe and we're excited to checkout the Albuquerque location. While both spots have their unique vibes, we love them both! We joined the online waitlist while we ubered and we recommend that on busy nights. This is a popular spots so joining the waitlist is a smart way to not have a long wait. The staff were friendly and got us seated shortly after arrival. Hungry and thirsty, we ordered the house margarita and the Tres Amigos salsa, guacamole, and chips combo. The drinks were delicious and the chips, salsa, and guacamole were divine. A very strong start! We each got the smothered burrito Christmas style (red and green salsa). YUM! If you want flavorful meat, get the Carne Adovado. If you want a more mild meat, get the chicken. I got the carne adovado and loved every bite. In fact, I ate way too much, but it was worth the deliciousness! Don't forget that you get sopapilla's with homey butter and honey at the end. They are so fluffy, warm, and divine, you want to make sure you save room for them! Finally, prices are reasonable, the building itself is clean and inviting, and the staff are friendly and professional. If you have not been to Tomasita's, we highly recommend stopping by for a delicious New Mexican experience! We cannot wait to visit next time we are in town!

    Margarita flight, green chili soup, and taco salad!
    Debra H.

    Wow! You will not be disappointed in Tomasita's! We sat in the bar area, and our service from Marlo was exceptional! Even with a packed house, he made sure we were well taken care of . Our meals consisted of taco salad, green chili soup, and sopapilla burritos. If you've never had a burrito with a sopapilla instead of a tortilla, you need to try one! My new favorite! And, if you've want a sopapilla with honey, they've got honey at the table for just that! And now, I must mention the frozen margarita flight. Not your typical iced down frozen margaritas. We had the pomegranate, the gran marnier, and sangria. We all decided that the pomegranate was the favorite. They were incredible! Suffice it to say, we'll be back!

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    Gigi G.

    The New Mexican cuisine is the best! This restaurant is a great place to bring out of town guests, a date, or family and friends. This place is comfortable and in New Mexican style. The green chile is outstanding! The server was friendly and efficient.

    Enchilada tamale taco and Chile Reno
    Danny P.

    Food was excellent. Highly recommended service was awesome. We ate in the bar which we really like so the ambience was excellent.

    Taco plate with sides
    Ted R.

    Excellent takeout experience. Taco plate was well prepared and delicious. Came with all the sides and a soft, warm sopaipilla. Nice touch. They did a great job packaging everything to keep the food warm and separate

    Todd R.

    So there is a little wait during the evening. But so glad I can come here for a meal and it is free. Not a special only order from this menu type thing waiter said you can order anything off the menu

    Roxanne D.

    What a way to end our trip to ABQ. Amazing food. Great service. And some good time with 2 of our kids. My daughter recommended Tomasita's so we could treat my husband to some good wholesome New Mexican cuisine. And they delivered on all fronts. I did not get a pic of his plate or my son's plate. Let's just say they both enjoyed it all. I had the Chimoya Plate. It was delicious. The Pork Tamale was everything. I had my chilies on the side so I can savor the taste of the food. The heat from the chilies was nice and perfect. My daughter had a Stuffed Sopapilla. It was huge and she said it was really good. My husband had the Super Combination Plate. If you know you know. It came with everything. And for someone who does not know NM cuisine he was pleasantly pleased. My son had the Taco Plate. He cleaned his plate. lol. And to top it all off they brought us out a basket of Sopapillas. With honey they bring it all together. For my cocktail I had the Swirl! Frozen Margarita with Sangria. Delicious. Everything was delicious and I will be back when I return to the area.

    Combo plate with rice, beans and posole
    Stephanie A.

    Tomasita's is a legend. And the food is good! Both the red and green chile have flavor. I prefer the green but red is richly spicy. The server and kitchen were fast and polite providing many answers to these tourists' questions. The back room for groups had a roaring fire and was quieter. We were more able to hear each other.

    Flautas & Chile Relleno plate & Dessert Sopaipillas

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    I was visiting Albuquerque and the three of us went to Tomasitas Mexican and I was blown away. It was thoroughly delicious so glad we came.

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    Love the food and service, great enchiladas love the red chile. Must try the stuffed soppaipilla , And they do catering.

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    We flew into Albuquerque from New Jersey for an excellent meal and service! I highly recommend it

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    Was good as always, serves was great dining room was great . Service is always excellent

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    2 months ago

    This is true New Mexico Mexican food. So delicious and spicy! Great service and mariachis band on Wednesday.

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    Ask the Community - Tomasita's Albuquerque

    Can I make a reservation?

    They do for large parties if you call a few hours ahead. And be nice 😁

    Are the salads good?

    I haven't tried any of the salads but I must say the last time I was there a woman at a table next ours ordered the Tostada Salad and it looked delicious. I was instantly jealous. I'll definitely try that at my next visit.

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    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.

    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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    Nice conversion of old house

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    Chips and salsa were fair. $4.00 for a very small serving of salsa. I would not recommend the salsa and chips for the money you are paying.

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    This place came highly recommended from research to this city and let me tell you, it was one of…read morethe best meals I had on my cross country trip. With modest curb appeal, it gives the feel of an old school diner with an earthy, sustainable twist. The service was fast and excellent especially if visiting for the first time. We were given suggestions and options based on our tastes. Though I am pescatarian, I enjoy many vegan or vegetarian dishes and I would be willing to bet meat eaters would love this place too! Fresh ingredients packed with so much flavor! A true gem of Albuquerque.

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    Frontier - Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco

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    Te gusta! TBH, NM's…read morefood scene was underwhelming during my time there, and it was pretty disappointing to get food from the hearth that was more mediocre than the stuff we get on the East Coast. We ate from the border crossing past El Paso all the way to Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. And I'm sure we missed a ton of great places, but that being said, the places we did try... yikes! We rolled the dice on this place. At first I was like, "Great, another place that is going to give us a premade tortilla and some bland combination of stuff in the tortilla..." Now look... this is not a Michelin-starred place, nor is it Michelin-recommended. It's not going to be a spiritual experience. It's not going to make you think differently about a taco, an enchilada, or anything else on their massive menu. But this place has heart, soul, and there's a lot of hustle. The tortillas are made fresh, right there behind the counter (i.e., you can literally watch them crank them out), and that makes a ton of difference. The food is honest, without pretense: fast and affordable. The ambiance is equally without pretense -- college kids, working-class folks, families, academics... The food was simple, spartan, and honest. No frills. Not extraordinary, but above average for the context. There is an ASTOUNDING amount of variety on the menu, and the combinations are infinite. I very much enjoyed my meal, I very much enjoyed the people-watching, and I very much enjoyed the experience. This was perhaps the best meal I had in New Mexico -- the cheapest, and the most memorable. If this place was a beer, it would be one of those local lager/pilsners that is as cheap as a Pabst/Coors/Miller but punches up way past the pretentious IPA scene. Thanks Frontier.

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    When visiting New Mexico, my friend took me to El Pinto, and I was extremely impressed! From the…read moremoment we arrived, I loved the atmosphere, design, and layout of the restaurant. Make sure you take the time to walk around and see the entire property--it is HUGE! It feels like you're stepping into a beautiful Spanish-style hacienda, yet it still manages to feel warm, homey, and down-to-earth. The restaurant is very spacious, has beautiful areas for events, and is also dog-friendly. We made reservations, and I definitely recommend doing the same--you NEED them! We were seated right away, and our server was attentive, friendly, and made our experience even more enjoyable. Now, the food! I loved that you can order your chile "Christmas" style and get both red and green. And FYI--endless chips and salsa! The margaritas were strong and delicious, exactly how a margarita should be. I highly recommend the chicken enchiladas. The chicken was moist, tender, and perfectly shredded. The tacos were also great, and the mole chicken was delicious. My only wish is that the menu offered a few more seafood options. Between the atmosphere, great service, delicious food, and margaritas, El Pinto was such a fun New Mexico experience. If you make it to New Mexico, El Pinto absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit!

    Overall, the restaurant is quite remarkable. The location is unique and the interior and exterior…read morespaces are beautiful. My parents lived in ABQ for years and always thought that the atmosphere was great, but the food was so-so. However, on this instance, we all thought the food was quite good. Flavorful carne adovada, although it was a bit tough. Red chile sauce was spicy but had great flavor. The green chile sauce was hot and tasty. Posole was also good. The gold margaritas were also good - to anyone complaining about the price - at $14.50, the price is very fair considering the cost of ingredients. If you want a cheap junk margarita that is more sugar than anything else, go somewhere else! Our gripe... The place is huge and has an abundance of great places to seat guests. We had a pretty large group - 7 people celebrating a family reunion of sorts. However, they sat us right next to the bussing station that had noisy carts, dishwashers, and other distractions. It was so loud, it was hard to hear the person across the table. There were at least 10 other tables that they could have seated us at! It seems to me that this area should be used only when the restaurant is completely full. This seems to be a poor management decision rather than the fault of the servers or hosts.

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    Tomasita's Albuquerque - newmexican - Updated September 2026

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