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El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM

El Pinto

4.6
4.6
7409 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 38 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 / Regional American (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–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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

    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 in Albuquerque shines with its "beautiful patio" and "excellent service," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests rave about the "delicious New Mexican cuisine," especially the "best salsa ever" and "amazing margaritas." While some note slower service on busy days, the "charming ambiance" consistently impresses.

7,409 Reviews

  1. Rachal

    New Mexico1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We are local and were not happy with the green Chile we thought it was pretty blank and tasteless even though the waiter cautioned us it was really hot. We did not like the green Chile sauce it was more tomatoes and green chile that was watered down. We did get sides of chopped green chile which still was not hot. The salsa was great, food was ok. Our out of town guests were happy and enjoyed their meals. The waiter was very nice and pleasant. Now we know if we are looking for New Mexican food to not get the green chile but it's great for tourists.

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  2. Ernest

    New Mexico2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service here is hit or miss. We've experienced great, attentive servers, and we've had phantom servers who take forever and let your cups go dry. The food is consistently good. The interior is so large, some of the dining rooms are very nice, some are rustic, and some are straight up bleak. Overall my family and I typically enjoy our experience.

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  3. Melvin

    New Mexico1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was excellent but are server was not very friendly.Disappointed with are service she hardly checked on us but checking on other tables.

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  4. Joel

    New Mexico10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here since 1971 when it was considered a "locals" place. Loved it then and it is still our "go to place" to bring out of town company.

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  5. Barbara

    New Mexico12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice charming place for lunch. Fireplaces were cozy on a windy day.

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  6. ShirleyM

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took a cousin to meet a sister he never had. Your staff was amazing in giving us the privacy and help when needed. Food was amazing as always!

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  7. Betty VIP

    New Mexico9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our dishes didn’t come out after we all had been eating for quite sometime and then another dish was wrong

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  8. Annette

    New Mexico4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food wasn’t as good as it has been. Service was excellent and fast. Took us longer to drive there than it did to sit, eat and leave. I did not like that we were seated in what seemed to be the loud children and baby room. We’ve eaten there 3 times in recent weeks after not eating there for years. It will probably be awhile before we eat there again. And yes I could have asked for a different seating area and I wish I had.

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  9. Dave

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual . Been coming for 40+ years!!!

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  10. Erica VIP

    New Mexico91 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was not our usual El Pinto experience this time. The room was cold as the temperature was dropping. A fire was lit shortly after our arrival, but the doorway that the staff used to access things created a draft. After a while, it then became much too warm. Our server seemed new and didn't get our guacamole order in the system since we got it after our entrees arrived when we asked about it. Our food and drinks were top notch, as usual. We understand that there can be a break in period for new staff and we can roll with the flow. We still highly recommend El Pinto!

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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 7409 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 38 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Regional American (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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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