50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Albuquerque

“This was the best place I have ever dinned in at! I have been to a lot of places and I have never had a restaurant that had everything look exactly like the photo as well as excellent taste. I'm not one to open up and try new things but I went 4 days in a row and I everything I tried was beyond amazing. The management is extremely nice and the waiters were super nice! I am from out of state and I would drive back there just to eat here. Seriously #1 restaurant! Should consider making one in Texas!“

“The Range Cafe is wonderful place, has great eats, and most of all AMAZING STAFF!!“

“We have tried to eat every Mexican (not NM) restaurant in the city and have been disappointed by all. Today we ate at Ramona’s Mexican Cafe off of Jefferson, it was PERFECT!!! The service was extremely patient, helpful, kind and attentive. EVERY plate we ordered was fresh, homemade and delicious. The aguas are fresh and not too sweet and made with real ingredients rather than powders. Salsas and chips were homemade and so delicious. My husband had the combo plate with an enchilada, relleno, and tamale. I had the posole, and my son had the queso tortilla smash burgers. I’ve been very critical of places we’ve ate at. I miss fresh, homemade food at restaurants. Everything now tastes frozen and store bought. Not Ramona’s, it was obviously homemade with pride! I’m so impressed! We’ll be back!“

“Excelente sabor de los platillos 💯“

“We tried this place for the first time the other day and it was amazing! I would totally recommend and will be going back soon!“

“The Range Cafe is wonderful place, has great eats, and most of all AMAZING STAFF!!“

“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.“

“Food was amazing and people working were very nice. Highly recommend the breakfast burritos.“

“Best tacos in town! Great service too!“

“Burrito any of them. You get your moneys worth.“

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

“Very kind, welcoming people and great food! Thank you for contributing to a great time in New Mexico. 5/5“

“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!“

“Absolutely love this place! The service is ALWAYS amazing and friendly. Our family have become weekly regulars & not only for the food but for the employees as well. We consider everyone here family. My husband's choices are juevos rancheros or the enchiladas & mine are the Indian taco or the steak fingers. Our kids absolutely love their French toast, idk what it is about them but it is the best we've ever had. The tacos are always a good go to item, as well as the carne or bowl of pasole. This food is true New Mexican!“

“Best Mexican food in Point! Generous portions at a fair price. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The tacos were loaded and delicious. Also, the avocado sauce hits just right. Staff are super friendly.“

“The service and the food was great.“

“FANTASTIC!!! Just ate at ABQ city limits and it was superb! Green chile cheeseburger on sopaipillas was fantastic, the GREEN CHILE CHEESE FRIES were epic as hell, and the gf loved her Indian tacos. 10/10, will be back. Also, the seasonal, homemade pumpkin roll was great as well, obvi.“

“Wonderful experience. My parents loved it!“

“Jo and Dimitri were so pleasant and accommodating. This place has transformed into the best agave spirit bar in Abq! Jo along with her business partners are true and admirable experts and trainers! As someone who has been in the industry for over 20 years I was so impressed I got my parents down here within the hour! I will be back and be bringing friends! Thank you!! ❤️“

“A classic example of how Google can help plan a vacation. Had one night in Albuquerque and wanted traditional New Mexican cuisine and Mary & Tito’s was a home run. The food was fresh, hot and incredibly delicious. The only thing that topped the food was the friendliness of the entire staff. Amazing experience!“

“I really wanted a good bowl of menudo. I searched for "best menudo in Albuquerque" and after looking at pics and reviews, decided to try Los Olivos. It was a good decision. I ordered a small bowl of menudo along with chips and salsa. It was the best I've had so far in Albuquerque. Tripe was 95% honeycomb and the hominy and broth delicious. Broth had great flavor, wasn't greasy or thick or overly spicy. It came with a perfectly grill toasted bolillo. While they charge $1.99 for chips and salsa, it's worth it. They're really good, and better than most. Service was good and friendly, even checked into to refill my coffee. I will be back to try other menu offerings.“

“Al pastor tacos were dry and seemed like the crumbs from the bottom of the pan. My wife got tamales and enchiladas, and they were also dry. I ordered a tres leches to go and got this tiny, beat-up piece. The cake was dry and tasted very sour. I have been here for lunch, and all of the food was fresh and tasted good. Maybe the food was sitting too long and not cooked fresh.“

“wow! all the tourist spots had waits. come here! try the 3.99 peppers wrapped in bacon. the steak fajitas are to die for.“

“muy buena comida gran sabor auténtico exquisito.“

“This place is SO GOOD!! A couple of co- workers and I went for our lunch. And was not disappointed what so ever.The service was amazing. Our waitress is awesome at her job. She recommended the special, and it was so delicious. Its hard to find a good New Mexican restaurant. But we hit GOLD with this one .“

“Best Barbacoa burritos in town!“

“The food is excellent and very affordable, and the vibes are absolutely superb!! Wonderful atmosphere, very friendly and pleasant people; we’ll definitely be back!“

“Best birria tacos Food is fresh and delicious great customer service“

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

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

“I would say this place is an 11 out of 10. I say that because the food was aabsolute 10 but the service what's spectacular. I went during a Lunch rush And it was very busy but the woman working was very calm and efficient. The flavors here are what dreams are made of. Carne asada tacos are loaded with tender beef and topped with white onions and cilantro. The enchiladas were stuffed with flavorfull chicken and smothered in mouthwatering red sauce and topped with cheese. The red and green chili here is packed with flavor and just the rite amount heat. This is my new favorite place and i wont even bother with the rest. Papa Nachos is the best!“

“The food was hot delicious and on point I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a delicious authentic Mexican meal. Very helpful staff and price was very reasonable thank you to everyone who was working and made us feel at home“

“New to the area and it's one of the best places. So far everything I've ordered was awesome, my personal favorite is their huevos rancheros. Only downside is the owner is really vocal about politics with some other customers. Even though I agree with him I definitely can't bring my parents in so we'll have to stick to our original after church spot for now.“

“If you love old diners - this is awesome. I didn't realize this was featured in Breaking Bad. Absolutely classic. Food was great. Diner food with a local twist - you know - Hatch green chilis. Service was friendly and fast. I will be back next time I'm in town.“

“Food is amazing. Fair prices for the portions. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food this is the place! You get to eat in, take out or drive through. Glad it's in the South Valley. Their meat is perfect, slasa is so good. And OMG Their tostadas and nachos are unbeatable! Will recommend ?.“

“Fire don’t leave without having a #stuffed #sopapilla“

“Wonderful little restaurant, the food is very good and perfect for dining in or takeout. The dining area is very small, so not a good choice for large groups of people. Service was very good, my takeout order was prepared quickly and packaged perfectly for driving home.“

“The food is always amazing! 🤩 The green chile chicken enchiladas platter is my favorite! The lunch specials rotate on a regular basis and always provide for a new, great gluttonous experience!

Parking: The business is in a busy shopping center, so just prepare yourself for tight parking spots and have patience! It is well worth it tho!“

“Dedlicious food with large portions and great service!“

“We got there when the place opened. Were seated quickly by the owner. Talking with the owner, I found out this is connected to Abuelita's in Bernallio. This place is about 25 years old. The huevos rancheros were very good and my lunch mate had good taquetos.“

“It was obviously a local favorite. It reminds me of a Cajun place in Nashville that was not appealing to the eyes or in the best place when I first ate there, but the food was awesome. The seats and building at Cafe 66 were obviously aged, and the building was in need of some love. The menu at first made it even appear a little pricey, but the food wasn't pricey and you'll probably get more than you expect. The waitress was also obviously good at what she did, and despite have so many to wait on did a great job. The food, while more than expected, was what I expected, and despite my back pain, was enjoyable. If you're in the area, don't let appearances keep you from stopping in.“

“We cannot say enough wonderful things about Monroe’s New Mexican Restaurant! We have eaten in both restaurants, ordered takeout, and had small gatherings catered many times over the years. Every experience has been positive. Recently, we hired them to cater our wedding reception for about 140-180 people at a private venue. We worked with Sarah to plan the menu, calculate quantities of food needed, and plan for the delivery and service at the event. She was very helpful, professional, and responsive to both email and phone messages. Monroe’s catering was fantastic! The staff was super friendly and professional. They set up quickly and quietly, served guests with a smile, packed up leftovers nicely, and cleaned up, leaving the area neat. The food was fantastic and tasty as usual for Monroe’s. The quality of the food and service was exceptional and the prices more than reasonable. We could not have asked for a better catering experience on our special day!“

“We cannot say enough wonderful things about Monroe’s New Mexican Restaurant! We have eaten in both restaurants, ordered takeout, and had small gatherings catered many times over the years. Every experience has been positive. Recently, we hired them to cater our wedding reception for about 140-180 people at a private venue. We worked with Sarah to plan the menu, calculate quantities of food needed, and plan for the delivery and service at the event. She was very helpful, professional, and responsive to both email and phone messages. Monroe’s catering was fantastic! The staff was super friendly and professional. They set up quickly and quietly, served guests with a smile, packed up leftovers nicely, and cleaned up, leaving the area neat. The food was fantastic and tasty as usual for Monroe’s. The quality of the food and service was exceptional and the prices more than reasonable. We could not have asked for a better catering experience on our special day!“

“I decided to try a new local restaurant for breakfast today and had heard really good things about Mick's Chile Fix, and since I was looking for a good chile fix I decided to try it. This place is awesome. I ordered takeout but the diner was super quaint and comfortable, it looked like a fantastic place to have brunch and it smelled amazing! The little gift store they had on the side was super cute too. I ordered a regular sausage breakfast burrito smothered in red and the portions they gave me were absolutely massive. Definitely a 2-day breakfast. The red chile is really rich and flavorful, I'd say a medium heat with enough kick to make my nose run, and the meal was delicious. 12/10 would recommend to anyone looking to support a local Mom&Pop-style restaurant while getting Grade-A+ New Mexican food at the same time. Will have to try the rest of their menu.“

“Don't miss this place -- it's all good!!!“

“Best Mexican food in the area by far“

“amazing service and awesome food! I bought some tacos for valentines day, and they where in the shape of a heart. awesome people and love supporting local“

“Service and food were great!“

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

“Everything about this place was an unexpected happy surprise. I had the spinach and mushroom enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. The tangy sauce balanced out the blend of veggies and ricotta cheese perfectly for a unique vegetarian dish. The food is in the style of Michoacàn, Mexico. Lots of great seafood. The beans and rice are fresh and flavorful. Finish your meal with Cafe de olla and a flan. The service was great too. Very friendly.“