El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina
$$ • Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Salad Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina
Customers' Favorites
Vegetarian Burrito with Green and Red Chile
El Pinto Chile Con Queso
Enchilada Combo Plate
Ribeye & Enchilada
Stuffed Sopapillas
Combination Plate
Green Chile Strips
Nachos with Beef
Nachos with Meat
Chips and Salsa
Recent Reviews
2095 ratings
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The food quality inn taste is great. It is pricey, but a cool atmosphere. Reservations are recommended. The one downers that our server was overly busy and did not follow directions.
Such a great experience on a rainy night. The fireplaces were lit and warm.
Went to El Pinto for my first time to see what the hype was about. Ordered the combination plate, chips n salsa. The food was mediocre. Salsa was a big let down, very bland, rice was bland, carne adoba was very small pieces. 6 out of 10
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina offers a unique atmosphere unlike any other in New Mexico, with a beautiful outdoor area featuring fountains, greenery, a rustic look, and bird feeders. The ambiance is described as the nicest New Mexico has to offer, with a beautiful atmosphere and plenty of handicapped parking. The food is excellent and delicious, with specific mentions of the Taco Salad, tamales, and sopapillos. Portions are great, and prices are very reasonable, even without a BOGO offer. Service is generally kind, attentive, and friendly, with the whole team pitching in to serve customers. However, one recent dinner visit was disappointing, as the waiter was not attentive, sopapillas were not fresh and one was overcooked. The restrooms are very pretty, clean, and offer a serene experience. El Pinto is highly recommended for a meal in Albuquerque, especially for its unique environment and class above average servers.