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1. El Pinto
4.6
Exceptional(7397)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque
Booked 53 times today
El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.
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2. Trombino's Bistro Italiano
4.6
Exceptional(1409)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Academy West
Booked 9 times today
SERVING "MANGIA" & "ABBONDANZA" FOR OVER 34 YEARS! Welcome to Trombino's Bistro Italiano, since 1979 a long standing favorite among Albuquerqueans, business travelers and tourists alike. Our restaurant is an ideal location for your lunch, dinner, or important client meetings. A comfortable Trattoria that has that inviting feeling of an old Italian neighborhood! More than just a place to eat, but rather, a gathering place where you, your friends, family and business associates can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect. Trombino's serves signature dishes of authentic Italian-American cuisine. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts, including these delectable choices... Gorgonzola Crusted New York Strip Steak, Veal Piccata, Veal Marsala, Chicken Caprini, Shrimp fra Diavolo, Fruitti di Mare & House-made Tiramisu Cake. The bar offers a first class wine list, and Decadent Martinis.
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3. Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM
4.5
Awesome(41)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Academy West
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to our authentic Mexican restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of North and Central Mexico come to life!Our family-owned establishment, founded in 2020, brings a blend of traditional authenticity and modern innovation to every dish we serve. Our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and the concept of a "scrap kitchen" ensures that every meal is crafted with care and sustainability in mind. Specializing in handcrafted cocktails and boasting a wide selection of tequilas, our bar is the perfect place to savor a taste of Mexico. Our owners, hailing from the states of Chihuahua and Colima, bring their rich culinary heritage to every aspect of our restaurant. Come experience the true essence of Mexico with us and savor the flavors of our vibrant heritage!¡Bienvenidos!
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4. Pars Cuisine
4.5
Awesome(339)
Price: Moderate
• Persian • Albuquerque
Pars Cuisine is offering prepared takeout options for guests while our dining room is closed. Each meal option feeds two people. Select a party size of 2, a time for pickup and choose from the following specials:Gyros Meal for two -$38+taxChelow Kebab Meal for two - $40+taxVegetarian Meal for two - $43.00+taxSoulaki Meal for two $46.00 +taxIf you are ordering for more than 2 people, please place additional orders under the same name and time as the first. When reserving, allow 30 minutes for us to safely prepare and package your food for pickup. We will call you to collect your payment information. Call the restaurant at (505) 345-5156 when you arrive for pickup and we will bring your order out to the table by our front door.You may also place an a la carte order from our website. We offer delivery through Grubhub, Doordash, UberEats, and Postmates
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5. Flora Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(31)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Albuquerque
Booked 3 times today
Flora features Mexican food prepared from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Wood, charcoal and rotisserie cooking are featured with a passion for clean, bold flavors. Located inside Sawmill Market.

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  • Erica
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Such a cute place to dine, especially when you have something to celebrate. I did a Galnetines celebration with my girlfriends and the food was good and the drinks were strong and kept flowing .we would definitely come again
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    Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NMPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Academy West
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    4.5
  • April
    Las Vegas •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food, we were sitting near the entrance so it was noisy, and the servers couldn’t decide who was actually our server, but they were all lovely anyway. Did I mention the food was fantastic? It definitely was.
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    Flora RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Albuquerque
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    4
  • Dana
    St. Louis •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had dinner for valentine's day and made an early reservation. We had a nice relaxing meal that was delicious. I had the enchiladas and the red Chile was nice with some spice. My husband had the chicken Florentine off the special valentine menu and he really enjoyed it. Overall We loved the food. Our server was Nobe...he was funny and did a great job. He even gave us some extra sopapillas to take home! I'm looking forward to going back and would like to sit in their outdoor area.
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    El PintoPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• Albuquerque
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    4.6
  • Clifton
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Trombino‘s never disappoints us we love this restaurant. The service is amazing. The food is spectacular and the atmosphere is comforting and quiet. We love this place and will continue to go here for date night. Thank you Trombino for excellence service!!!!
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    Trombino's Bistro ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Academy West
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    4.6
  • Carla
    New Mexico •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Feb 2025
    This is 2 years in a row that my Granddaughter wants to celebrate at Pars. Last year she turned 21 and this is a perfect place to celebrate! Beautiful atmosphere, great food, and excellent service! I highly recommend Pars for a special occasion or when you are in the mood for a good meal. We will return!
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    Pars CuisinePrice: Moderate• Persian• Albuquerque
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    4.5

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