New Mexican Restaurants in Albuquerque, NM

“We have a new favorite!!! After some of our former favorites decreased in quality, we have been on the lookout for our next spot to get incredible New Mexican food. My husband and I ordered two burrito plates with a side of fries, iced tea and jamaica. It was all fantastic! The customer service was TOP NOTCH and our server even asked what they could improve upon as we checked out. Cannot wait to come back.“

“A hole in a wall that gives you authentic homemade Mexican food. We had a bowl of green chili, chimichangas, a large combination plate 1. Every was flavorful. The homemade salsa had a slight hint of spice that makes it delicious. Parking was limited in their lot but street parking is available. No alcohol on site. (We were craving margaritas) nonetheless we left very full and happy.“

“Quick to be seated, friendly staff, food was excellent. This place was recommended to us and we highly recommend to others.“

“Delicious food across the board! Not just the “best vegan restaurant”, this place is “the best restaurant”, period. Highly recommend for vegans and omnivores alike ^_^“

“I truly enjoy the food at Garcia’s however the waitress Stephanie at the 4th street store today was so rude. She ruined my appetite and day. NO customer should ever be treated with disrespect.“

“The food is OK. I took the family while visiting on old town, Albuquerque. The kids had hamburgers, the wife had a veggie wrap which she really enjoyed. I had some chicken tacos. They were OK. I didn’t get rice and beans with my meal. It came out to four dollars per taco. My tacos were not seasoned well and they went very light on the meat. I don’t see my self eating here again.“

“We travelled to Albuquerque and wanted to experience the Indian Pueblo Cultire Center. Since we knew there was a dining option, we arrived hungry and I have to say we couldn’t have selected a better meal stop! Mark was our waiter and we each ordered something different in order to sample as many options as possible. The Pueblo taco was delicious. The chef makes the fry bread and it was worth every bite. After our meal we ordered and shared the Pueblo bread pudding which was so delicious I forgot to take a pic til it was essentially gone! The manager kindly brought one out so I could share a picture with you. If you are going to Albuquerque, this is an experience you will not want to miss!“

“Been going there since the mid 80s best pleace to eat and enjoy your time while eating the personal been the same there for years you can say they are happy and are treated good that's why they remain there true family there you home away from home“

“Best NM food ever anywhere“

“Been going there for years. It is very similar to the food I ate growing up.“

“Seriously the best restaurant we have found in Albuquerque so far. I’m going to be dreaming about the green chile salsa forever now. The service was amazing and friendly. The food was amazing. The green chile burger was delicious. Brisket Burrito with the red and green sauce. 🫶 Get yourself to The Original Cocina Azul. Our only regret is we didn’t go the first night we arrived.“

“I truly enjoy the food at Garcia’s however the waitress Stephanie at the 4th street store today was so rude. She ruined my appetite and day. NO customer should ever be treated with disrespect.“

“This was an unexpected surprise traveling through New Mexico. The price was low for the high quality. Get the lemonade.“

“Our server, Benjamin was new to his position but went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The bartenders were so great, taking care of an elderly gentleman who left his card at the bar. The bartender also made sure the lighting was corrected when someone made an error as it became dark outside. We will definitely come back to this location!“

“There’s a good reason this family owned local favorite has been open for nearly 40 years. And they only need to be open 8am-2pm because they do New Mexican breakfast and lunch just right. Recommend any of their breakfast burritos- either hand-held or better yet, smothered. Baby burrito or pancakes (to share) for the kiddos.“

“Wonderful experience. My parents loved it!“

“Nice people running this joint! Give your money to good people! 😇“

“Awesome place highly recommended.“

“Delicious food, generous portions, and fantastic service 😀“

“I can honestly say that this restaurant has some of the best dishes I have ever had. Not only is their food delicious, but their desserts are of top quality. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.“

“The food is absolutely delicious and the service is impeccable.“

“We went in around 9:30 pm on a Saturday night, there were only a few people there. We were greeted warmly and the food was so good! I had the Indian Taco with green chili and it was perfect. My husband and daughter had burritos with asada and birria- the tortillas were made at the same time the order was prepared! (Idk if that’s typical or only because it was late- but it made us feel like we were cared for after a full day of traveling!) I wish I had taken photos, but we cared more about the business of eating!“

“Ordered the ultimate with an order of guac and chips delicious“

“Delicious food! Excellent red chile and tortillas are to die for!“

“Just wanted to give a big thank you to Monroe’s on 4th Street. We went in a little nervous about food allergies, but the staff completely put us at ease. They were so kind and careful. The manager even went out of his way to call the head chef at another location just to double-check everything for us. They gave us a list of safe options and took every precaution to avoid cross-contamination. It meant so much to see my daughter enjoy her lunch without worry. Truly grateful for how thoughtful and accommodating everyone was. Highly recommend if you’re navigating food allergies. They really care.“

“It is now under new owners. I will miss the former owners, but PLEASE continue to come and eat here. The FOOD is still prepped the same, always very good!! The former owners shared the exact same recipes for the new owners.

We need to support our local small businesses. The staff and owners are really nice. Let's give them a chance. 😊🙏“

“Stopped here by accident but so glad I did. The chicharrones were so good. My boyfriend had the carne adovada christmas style. So good!! I got the Barbacoa. My
meat was so tender and the tortillas were delicious. The salsa had a kick. I will be back again.“

“Lunch special Great family restaurant“

“Best food in town. Best red AND green chili. Best enchiladas! Friendly staff, fast service and clean environment. Fantastic place. My new #1 place to eat!“

“Just wanted to give a big thank you to Monroe’s on 4th Street. We went in a little nervous about food allergies, but the staff completely put us at ease. They were so kind and careful. The manager even went out of his way to call the head chef at another location just to double-check everything for us. They gave us a list of safe options and took every precaution to avoid cross-contamination. It meant so much to see my daughter enjoy her lunch without worry. Truly grateful for how thoughtful and accommodating everyone was. Highly recommend if you’re navigating food allergies. They really care.“

“Enchanting hideaway historic New Mexican cuisine. Delicious Family run Iconic . 5 Stars“

“Always good. The green chile stew with a little bit of pork is always my favorite. My dining companion had three tacos. 🌮 They were so much for him, he had to take some home. Always recommend Abuelita's. Nice, calm, quiet spot in the South Valley. Check out the times to see if they are open. 😀“

“well the entree was delicious. I would have preferred a beer with my meal but not available. staff members professional and courteous. Roll Tide!!!!!!“

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“I had the chicken sandwich here and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever tasted in my life! The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The sandwich was fresh, well put together, and every bite was amazing. If you’re looking for the best chicken sandwich in the world, this is the place to go!”“

“Came here on a recommendation from a local. They told me it was a spot not to be missed, they were not wrong! Rudy, Sarah and Kristy were my amazingly, friendly and super knowledgeable servers. They gave me a great info about the brewery history and so much information about each beer, they paired it perfectly with my lunch, definitely order something when you’re here at the food is great. This is by far the best afternoon, I could’ve asked for before leaving town. Check em out, you won’t be bummed!“

“Excellence all around. Beautiful patio, great service, good food and very clean inside. Thank you all for taking pride in how your resturant is ran.“

“Knock your socks off AMAZING plant based options ~ anything you can eat we can eat vegan at La Salita 🌱“

“We went for our first time and had a great experience. I ordered the combination plate with red cheese enchilada, crispy beef taco, chile relleno and sopaipilla. My wife had the sopaipilla with egg and chorizo. Kids had pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Everything was so delicious. I even learned that everything is homemade they make homemade sopapillas corn and flour tortillas even the crispy taco shell that looks store-bought was actually homemade. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“This is as local as it gets! Ben & Lisa are Burquenos!“

“Close to places I wanted to go to… the mall.“

“This is hands down, the best fast-food Mexican restaurant in the Los Ranchos area! Off Osuna near 2nd St, the restaurant is fairly new and exceptionally clean. The food quality is outstanding, with generous portions—our favorites are burritos & tacos! The staff provide quick, friendly service, and menu prices are very affordable. When we’re craving a fast meal, Burrito Express on Osuna is our go-to spot!“

“I had the cod sandwich last week with sweet potato fries. Both were GREAT 👍🏻 I was very pleasantly surprised. The service was great as well, everything was so clean and orderly. I look forward to coming back again for lunch, what a great place to eat.“

“Hands down the best food in New Mexico. Love this place so much!!!“

“This Weck's location near Cottonwood Mall has very friendly and family friendly atmosphere, very clean, and easy access. Food came out hot, fast, and good. Our server, Dominic was awesome. I am going to tell you a true story about him. I knew Dominic when he was a cashier at the Weck's off of Paseo next to the church I attended. I would go there every Sunday before church. Dominic was very attentive, and he even smiled. He took our drink order and immediately was back with them. He took our order and answered all of our questions, he even asked one of our members if he wanted Christmas chile because he couldn't decide if he wanted red or green. He delivered out food right away and was hot. He was back again in no time with additional chile because he saw we didn't have enough. He continuedly check on us for drinks and asked up if our food was right. Good job Dominic.“

“found this place over 20 yrs. ago while visiting..in the ensuing decades i've eaten at almost every highly regarded/rated restaurant in alb. and they don't stand up to hurricanes. i recommend to anyone passing through to try them out,you won't be disappointed.“

“Great food, good company!“

“Great food!! Best quesadillas I’ve ever had!“