First time trying this place out. My Spanish isn't great so some items are tough to know what exactly the dish is. The lady that waited on me was awesome and answered any questions I had. The Molcajete plate was very good. The ribs were more bone & fat which explained the tasty meat(wish there was more)! The shrimp & octopus ceviche tostada was really fresh and tasty. The mar y Tierra fajita was good but not served with any cheese. The restaurant was clean and colorful with a Mexican feel. I would for sure recommend this place. It's a little pricey but at least it's good. On a separate note, I find the my girlfriend's horchata is great. I have yet to find one that I like while out until now. It is very very good. read more

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Located in a strip mall. Definition of hole in the wall eatery. Quickly welcomed. Instructed to seat where we please (not super busy). Drink order taken and brought out fast considering only one waitress. Got the chicken fajitas. Unlike other places, there was more chicken than grilled veggies. Chicken wasn't dry and very flavorful. Vegetables cooked just right. Typical of New Mexico, way too much food. Definitely a first world problem to have. Give them a try if you're in the area. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Just YUMMY! I had the beef enchiladas Christmas style. The service was also great! I will be going back. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Enchiladas with red and green chili AKA Christmas style. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Quick, affordable, and delicious! Cozy space and staff kept an eye on our needs, while allowing for us to enjoy our meal without interruptions. read more

Yikes, the customer service has gone down so much. I walked in and waited 10 minutes to have my order taken for a to-go order. The only two female cashiers completely ignored me for the entire time. And when one of the cashiers came up she helped someone behind me in line and completely ignored me. I waited another five minutes until her female coworker walked up BUT it wasn't to greet me or take my order. She walked up to me because she was grabbing menus for a different group. I told her I was interested in ordering. She said okay and walked away again. I'm sure they were busier than usual, but still really unusual behavior. She finally came over to take my order and I asked her for an estimate of how long the wait would be to get my food. She said she didn't know but that it wouldn't be anytime soon. I want to also note I was the only person waiting to have my order taken. I left and don't plan to ever go back. read more

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Expensiiiiiive....and really bad menudo. I posted a video and picture showing the glob of fat in the menudo. Omg...It felt slimy going down with each bite. The food was just okay - nothing stood out. $13 for 3 tacos without rice / beans was crazy to me. Again, way too expensive, food was just okay, menudo was simply bad. read more

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I found this place about a year back on Doordash and did a pick up order- then I went in person a few months later, then again this weekend. I am continually impressed with their breakfast! Huge portions, delicious beans and rice and overall just a quality morning meal. I haven't ventured into any other parts of the menu, but if you are looking for quality Mexican huevos rancheros, carne asada and chilaquiles, this is the place to go. It is a bit on the expensive side- but what isn't now days! I think for the portion size you are receiving (even for takeout!) it's so worth it! read more

The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, but I noticed there was only one server for the entire establishment. While she handled everything admirably, it was clear she was overwhelmed. The food itself was good overall, though it could benefit from more seasoning. Additionally, the arrachera lacked the tenderness I expected, resembling a less premium cut. We also got a fly in our water the server was apologetic and brought us out fresh fruit. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had a work lunch here, the flauta plate was delicious! Really good food and service, will be back!

We went on a Thursday around 6 PM and there was no wait. Our server was confused when I ask how the Chile Relleno was prepared but she retrieved the manager and my question was answered. The Relleno was grilled and was very tasty. I also liked the chips and salsa. Plenty of parking available and the dining area is simple but plenty of comfortable seating. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ok so, they started strong with the chips and salsa. And I mean strong- that salsa was fantastic. Then the appetizer to try for us was the guacamole, which fell flat. No flavor and pretty small amount (the picture is deceiving- lots of lettuce under, very little guac). The fijitas apparently had wonderful flavor on the shrimp and beef. My plate had no flavor on anything besides the beef. And I got one red and one green cheese enchilada to compare which I'd like more. The rice was drenched in grease. The beans were beans. After how much flavor the salsa had, I was pretty disappointed with my plate. The waitress was nice. The place was nice and clean overall. For me, I doubt I'll return. read more

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Cute little Mexican cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Colorful interior, friendly staff. Good choices including mariscos and machaca. Machaca is difficult to find in the 505. Chips arrived promptly with a tasty fresh red salsa. I had cheese enchiladas, my husband had a breakfast with machaca. One of his favorites. He said it was a little bland, but well done otherwise. My enchiladas came out with the cheese unmelted. I asked for a few, they promptly brought me a fresh new set with the cheese melted. They were good. Good food. Not outstanding but good solid Mexican fare. Was full of patrons, so popular in this area. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

What wonderful service, food was extremely fresh. Best coffee in Albuquerque par none. Both had Menudo and one of top 5 places for sure. Definitely will be back for more delites. read more

Food and service was really good i had barbacoa and pastor tacos and it was good. Quiet space and food came out quickly

Me and my husband came from out of state looking for good authentic food and this place exceeded my expectation!! The owner was amazing and our server. They made our trip honestly. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Quiet little place. Been here several times. Service is always pretty good. Usually get the tierra y mar fajitas. My wife generally goes with the enchiladas. Both are great options. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. I'm not a big sea food guy but even I struggled with putting down the ceviche. read more

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Both my husband and I really enjoyed our meal. I had the barbacoa tacos with charro beans (you can get the tacos without the beans but worth the extra dollar in my opinion). My husband had the chicken fajitas and loved them as well. The server also brought us chips with salsa and queso which was delicious. Friendly staff, quick service and cute inside! read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Barbados tacos with charro beans - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Came in for lunch on the strength of the reviews. Not fancy, but quite tasty. Tacos: You can order a-la-carte or in sets of four, which you can split two and two. Shrimp - 5/5 Chopped shrimp, not breaded or fried, covered generously in cheese. Delish. Fish - 4/5 Chopped whitefish, not breaded or fried, juicy and delicious. Not overcooked, just a bit bland compared to the shrimp. Pastor - 4/5 Pork al pastor. Great flavor, but also a little dried out. Asada - 3/5 Good flavor, but a little dry. Decent, but wouldn't recommend. Siete Mares (Seven Seas) Soup - 4/5 A hot and spicy seafood and vegetable soup. While the seafood isn't the freshest (not off-tasting, just generically frozen-tasting) the soup itself is hearty and warming. Overall, I'll definitely be back and look forward to exploring more of the menu when I do. read more

I ordered the ribeye and, although it was a little overcooked (I asked for medium), it had a great taste. I also tried the chiles rellenos and also asked for a side of frijoles charros and everything was very tasty. I think the price is great for the food & great service received. Highly recommend. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Rib Eye Plate & Chile Relleno Plate - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Better service! Dos veces fuimos ignorados y nos tuvimos que salir sin servicio. Las mecerás andan tan ocupadas que ni tienen tiempo de atender la puerta ni sentar a los que tenemos 30 minutos esperando. read more

On Sunday the 27th I went to the Ay Mi Mi Mexico restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is very family-friendly. The michelaladas are delicious and the service iwas so nice , friendly, I really recommend! read more

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Looking for something new. Hit the Yelp surprise me button and this place pops up. Check the reviews - not a lot but ratings are high. Lots of stuff on the menu. But the Menudo - served only on weekends got my attention. In the car & off we go. Located in a strip mall - next to another food place - oops wrong place. We go into the correct door and are greeted by employees ready to serve up our food. Small place about 14 tables, most were occupied. Chips & salsa came out, salsa tasted great. Ordered menudo. They sold out yesterday. Hmmm what now? Ok Carne Asada, rice, beans & tortillas. My wife orders the Beef Fajitas. Food comes out fast. Carne Asada was tender but overly spiced. The fajitas were also tender and nicely spiced. Not a bad lunch. The fajitas were all inclusive. My meals was a la carte, each item was paid for separately. Definitely different and unexpected. We'll be back on an early Saturday morning to sample the menudo. read more

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I owe y'all a few reviews, but this evening's super late dinner was the subject of my #abqrestaurants #restaurantreview, and I LOVE when AI recommends such unexpected treasures! After some debate, we settled on Mexican and I was planning on a burrito but ... hello #gastroparesis ! So I eagerly opted for tacos after reading the reviews of @aymimexico on the drive over! Note: The Location is in a small strip mall on Menaul Blvd (don't let the surroundings fool you!) but the sign is very clear to see! I needed to at least get the flavor of onion in the dish and thankfully that did not disappoint - although I'm most mindful that everyone's experience with it is different.) That said, there's no comparison to #authenticmexicanfood . Simple ingredients (I got the Asada and Pastor Tacos, two each and they were heavy on the salt - a PLUS for me!!!(which my body appreciates) and most importantly, the seasonings were rich without being overly spicy (you get the flavor that would otherwise be hiding under overly heavy seasoning... The super sweet owner's sister catered to us, even letting us taste the different flavors of Agua Fresca - Tonight's options were Jicama (hubby's choice), Horchata (also delicious (per hubby- #containsmilk ) and Limonada (my choice), and the chef even came out to say hello! Honestly lovely people. They've been at this location for a year and a half. Let's go show some love next time in Albuquerque??? #gourmetrecovery #supportsmallbusiness #sharethisout #whereshouldigonext #supportsmallbusinesses #eatlocal read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Asada and Pastor Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Very nice and local. However, I was surprised upon arriving home that the al pastor tacos had no pineapple. I don't know if that's just how they make it, but it is really odd to me and not what we were looking for. Tasted really unbalanced without that sweet /acid to it. Anyway, best to ask what's in the al pastor before springing for a plate, I guess. Fair warning. Also came with a side of Vienna sausages in beans. Interesting, for sure. Not bad, just not what I was planning to get. read more

The food was horrible and they took forever to help us and there was a cockroach in the wall read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Cockroach - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food was fantastic. I got the chicken enchiladas with red and green and they were amazing, the chicken was juicy and the beans and rice were great as well. I prefer the soupy style beans and these had that consistency. My wife got the carne asada plate and the asada was seared to perfection and had amazing flavor. The atmosphere was great just a comfortable place to sit down and have a bite. And the service was good we were in an out within 45 minutes. We will definitely be returning! read more

This was a surprising find - food was delicious, loved the salsa and sauces (especially the green). Fajitas were great, the server guided us to best options (all were good). The burger was good but not a standout like the other options. Service was friendly, would recommend this place. read more

Righteous tacos, yummmmmm! Homey, clean, and welcoming place. Love the salsa, too. Service was very friendly and quick. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Shrimp and fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Delicious enchilada plate and house made hot sauce. Absolutely hits the spot for chips and salsa to catch up with a friend or chill. Close to the airport, which is great for catching a meal after getting off a flight. Service is friendly and quick too. read more

Came for lunch with the family. The food was SO GOOD. Can't wait to eat there again honestly. One kiddo had soup with shrimp which came with plenty of tortillas, one kiddo had fish tacos which looked delicious, my spouse had the 4 taco plate with charro beans, and I had the relleno plate with their version of red/green sauces. We thought the portions were generous, flavorful food, good spice level, great service. Oh, and the chips and salsa were so yummy too!! read more

the best chilaquiles ever, chips and salsa good, great service lovely people recommended by big daddy

Ok, you MUST try this place. Mark my words this is just the beginning for this restaurant. The food is DEEEEELICIOUS and authentic and fresh. You can taste the love they put into the recipes. The service is flawless and they are so kind and helpful. It is always very busy but I never have had to wait. It is very clean and adorable. Not many restaurants are working this hard to keep your business. Let's keep this place thriving! read more

Tried their food at a catered event. Everything was absolutely flavorful! Loved the food?"!

The food is incredible!!! And the service is excellent. I absolutely recommend those place to everyone read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - 2 Barbacoa and 2 Carne Asada Tacos with Charro Beans. Yummy!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We ordered takeout and food was delicious! They did get the order a little wrong at first but fixed it and gave us some goodies for the troubles. Turned out to be very satisfied. read more

The place is clean, good parking and friendly staff. The chips and salsa were so good. I ordered the 4 taco plate (pictured) and it was excellent. They have the glass bottled Coca Cola made in Mexico with cane sugar, very authentic. They have a large menu to choose from for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Taco plate (2) alambre and (2) carnitas w/side of refried beans/cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I was very disappointed! We went for breakfast and the food had no flavor, none! The pancakes were raw, the waitress automatically added her tip. Plus my eggs had eggshells . We really had high hopes! read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food! Very friendly service every time I've been here with my family. I'm hooked on the shrimp enchiladas and my kiddos are obsessed with the asada tacos, always amazing, great atmosphere, we will definitely return. read more

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant - Shrimp enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The food heat was very delicious, this is the second time my wife an I ate at this restaurant. If you looking for some very tasty food that is filling give this place a try. The service was a little slower on our second visit but I believe it was just because it was busy. I enjoyed getting food in traditional clay pot bowls and Molcajete bowls, it really brings the authentic feeling of a home cook meal. read more