New Mexican Restaurants in Albuquerque, NM

“We drove from Maryland to Las Vegas, Nevada tryin various food spots along the way. We hit back this place on the way back home and it was phenomenal.

Food and service is top tier. Atmosphere is homey and has a great home town family feel. We were seated at a clean table immediately. The menu was easy to read and choose from. The server was happy to explain things and recommend things and the food came out extremely quick.

We let them know about our road trip and told them that their food was the best we have had yet and the staff and other patrons cheered and clapped for us as we departed it was soooo heartwarming and sweet. Definitely recommend checking this place out!“

“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.“

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

“A dream come true! Everything thing here is up for grabs, EVERYTHING! No wondering, no checking ingredients, no special orders. Simply find something you like and order it. The food is awesome 👌 👏 A+++ for the staff too.“

“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.“

“I came in yesterday to dine for the first time. I ordered Chile rellenos to go. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was also great. The store was located in Old Town. Great atmosphere. Lots of tourists.
Thanks so much, and may God bless you all.“

“Mac’s La Sierra is a solid go-to spot with great food and friendly service. The portions are generous, everything is cooked fresh, and the flavors hit the spot every time. It’s the kind of place you can count on for a good meal without the wait.
The staff is welcoming and efficient, and the atmosphere feels comfortable and local. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or a sit-down meal, Mac’s La Sierra delivers consistent quality and great value. Definitely recommend.“

“Best NM food ever anywhere“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Wonderful experience. My parents loved it!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Awesome place highly recommended.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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. 😊🙏“

“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.“

“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. 😀“

“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.“

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

“This location has dine in, which is decorated with photos of vets brought in by customers. Much nicer than drive thru other locations. Their burritos differ from others and are worth trying. They are larger than handheld so you will need a fork.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“We are on a road trip from Alaska to the south. We stayed the night Bloomfield and we found this gem of a place in Farmington for breakfast the next morning. They did not disappoint. This was the best breakfast that I've had in a long time and ny first time ever having Huevos Rancheros. I also ordered the adovada for the top sauce. For my first experience eating this meal, the explosion of flavors were so incredibly delicious. Im a typical egg, sweet potato and7 blueberries for breakfast kind of person. So this really went off the flavor scale x 10 in my opinion. My husband ordered a sausage omelet and he didn't leave any scraps. He actually finished my plate because the servings were very generous, and I dont stuff myself when I eat. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast. The seating is very spacious, the waitstaff are very friendly, and the ambience gives you the feeling of eating with friends and family. You can tell a lot of locals eat here because of the community size tables they accommodate for parties of 6 or more. It was a beautiful and belly full experience“

“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!“

“If you are hangry and about to turn into a road raging NM Betty White, pull in here for some amazing tummy goodness. Country Pride is a local favorite and visitors find out quickly why. Great food served by friendly staff - it's a win win. Reasonable prices with generous portions still exist here at this local treasure.“

“Our server was Michelle she was awesome! Very sweet, friendly and quick on her feet. Food was delicious!😋 We’ll be back!“

“best outdoor patio in all of Abq. fridays we host a house music night. <3“