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El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM

El Pinto

4.6
4.6
7397 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:00
  • 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 7,397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Child-friendly

  • Albuquerque

    Good for groups

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Albuquerque

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pinto captures the essence of New Mexican cuisine with a "uniquely New Mexican" atmosphere. Guests rave about its "outstanding coconut margaritas" and delicious red chile ribs. The restaurant offers a rich, historical ambiance and "fantastic" service. Highly recommended for an authentic dining experience in Albuquerque.

7,397 Reviews

  1. Richard

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our seating area was very nice. Food was real good. Left very full and satisfied

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  2. Shauneen

    VIP

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked this table for a special occasion 2 months ago. They weren’t ready for us, stuck us in a back room, waitress did her best but we didn’t get our drinks at the same time, food was not up to their usual standard. Just disappointed.

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  3. Barbara

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience at El Pinto is wonderful. We were disappointed in the quality of the food and the service.

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  4. Jasmine

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My moooooost favorite restaurant in Albuquerque!!!!!! Always serving the best

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  5. Jeffrey

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place for Valentines Day. Gave great service. Thank you El Pinto

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  6. Ricardo

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I asked for chocolate covered strawberries to have set up at the table when I reserved the table and they did not do this

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  7. Kayla Ann

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    El Pinto is a go-to for family and friends. The New Mexican food is good, but the margaritas steal the show—especially the spicy one, which is fresh and crave-worthy. Stick with their specialties for the best experience. The service was excellent on our last visit, with a very attentive waitress. I tried the Salmon Valentine special, but it was overcooked and dry, and the strawberry espresso didn’t quite hit the mark. My husband loved his #3 Combo, sticking with what El Pinto does best.

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  8. Dana

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  9. EARL

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience. The service was great.

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  10. Dave

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always pleasant place to eat. Have eaten here for 40+ years

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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 4.6 stars by 7397 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 53 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 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:00
  • 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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