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El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM

El Pinto

4.5
4.5
7332 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • Website
    http://www.elpinto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    El Pinto Restaurant is the spot for events. We have the capacity to host everything from small family groups to very large corporate events with our signature 4-Star service and exceptional attention to detail for a truly stress free affair. Reservations are required for parties of 10 or more.
  • Location
    10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Cross Street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available on site for individuals and tour buses. Reservations strongly recommended.
  • Entertainment
    Free live music each Tue and Thurs night from 6:30 to 8 pm.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 7,332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Mexico

    Great for brunch

  • New Mexico

    Child-friendly

  • New Mexico

    Good for groups

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Albuquerque

    Best Ambience

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Good for groups

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Albuquerque

    Great for scenic views

  • Albuquerque

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pinto offers a vibrant dining experience with its "beautiful patios" and authentic New Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," particularly the red chile ribs and queso. The ambiance is consistently praised, making it a perfect spot for gatherings. However, some reviews note occasional service delays and higher prices.

7,332 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got seated immediately by friendly staff. Our food server, Fabian was also friendly and very efficient.

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  2. David

    New Mexico

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had huevos rancheros which were delicious. Other members of the party had chicken enchiladas, burrito, & enchilada & relleno plate. All very delicious and everyone was very pleased.

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  3. David

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was great! Food was okay. It was not too loud.

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  4. Tiffany

    New Mexico

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Pinto's staff went above and beyond to accommodate my father and I when one of the ingredients in our dish was out of stock. We felt fortunate to receive such delicious and healthy modifications. Our server, Drew, was so professional and incredibly kind. It was a five star dining experience :-).

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  5. Jerry

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten several times at El Pinto, but this might be the last. Our group had all three of the "Combo Plates". Terrible, just Terrible... The "rolled tacos" were hard and brittle and looked and tasted like they were cooked in a deep fat fryer. The tamale was tasteless and almost cold like it was was taken out of a box of frozen tamales. The enchilada was mysterious, not sure what it was, certainly not eatable. The "honey" did not taste like honey (fake?). The basket of chips was just broken pieces. The server was nice but we did not see her very much, big table near us I guess. Look you guys, yes you have a beautiful restaurant , but last night your food was very very sub-par and way way over priced! Chef, take a serious look at what you are serving to you guests. And "Twins," somebody is not performing well on you team! Your competition is far superior.

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  6. Erica

    New Mexico

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely date night at El Pinto. We were seated in a room with a glowing and warming fireplace in the "outside area." Our drinks were excellent as was our food - red chile ribs and chile relleno. It was a nice, relaxing atmosphere with a very Christmas vibe. We highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! I highly recommend the red chili ribs!

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  8. Hana

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and knock out food. Get the ribs!

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  9. Deborah

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual, lived 5.00 margarita special , great deal

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  10. Arthur

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an unbelievable and memorable first visit to El Pinto! My friend and I were in town for the weekend and chose this restaurant after reading other reviews. Upon barely driving through the expansive gates and entryway, we were blown away! The venue looked like a country club!! Our experience was pleasant and personable from the moment we walked through the doors. The hostesses greeted us warmly and seated us promptly. Our server, Michael, was so knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant’s storied history. He made solid food and beverage recommendations (the world famous nachos app and the renowned short ribs as well as margarita options.) Raul, our busser, was so proactive and responsive to our completed dishes and drinkware. Beyond that, he was so cheerful and friendly throughout our dining experience, as was Michael. I will absolutely revisit El Pinto whenever my travels bring me to ABQ next.

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FAQs

El Pinto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 898-1771.

El Pinto is rated 4.5 stars by 7332 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Pinto

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available on site for individuals and tour buses. Reservations strongly recommended.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Free live music each Tue and Thurs night from 6:30 to 8 pm.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.elpinto.com/
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • Private party facilities
    El Pinto Restaurant is the spot for events. We have the capacity to host everything from small family groups to very large corporate events with our signature 4-Star service and exceptional attention to detail for a truly stress free affair. Reservations are required for parties of 10 or more.

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