Came here for lunch and tried the creamy chicken enchiladas with green chile definitely worth the…read morewait!! our server was attentive and gave us some great recommendations.

We came in for lunch after reading good reviews. It was crowded but we were seated within a few…read moreminutes. The restaurant refers to itself as New Mexican rather than Mexican, like in Texas. The food has a little different spice mixture (some lighter or a different blend) and some food items are interpreted a little differently by the chef. Nothing disappointed us. I ordered the Frank Sr's Combo Plate to sample some of my favorites. The surprise here was the green chili sauce and using brisket instead of ground beef. It was the good kind of surprise. My wife ordered Calista's Carne Adovada Plate (brined & marinated pork cushion). Both dishes came with rice and charro beans. We exchanged forks of food across the table and every item (all 7) were a hit. The rice was cooked in chicken broth and butter and the beans had almost no cumino or chili powder but had something else slightly spicy and delicious. I could have eaten a bowl of rice & beans. But the Combo plate and Pork entree were some of the best I've had. Now I know why it is New Mexican food not Mexican food. I will come back and recommend this restaurant to people I know,

"Quick local and general faves right by UNM campus!"…read more Came here at 12:30pm on a Monday-- the place was HOPPING. There was a long line to order at the counter. Still, I was impressed that the line moved fast, and that we were able pretty quickly to sit at a table for 4. The place looks like a barn from the outside, but the inside is quite large and inviting, where you order at a counter, see when your number is ready per screens, and pick up your food. I ordered the green chile cheeseburger and a side-salad with thousand island dressing. I also had a few bites of my girlfriend's sweet roll. Food was ready in under 10 minutes despite the incredibly large number of people ordering. The salad portion was pretty big-- I didn't expect that at the price of something like $4. It was good-- pretty standard lettuce/ tomato/ etc., but nothing wilted and no stems. The burger was delicious. It was a little hard to eat since the green chile sauce had made the bread pretty wet and was dripping all around. But the burger was good, the sauce excellent, and the accompaniments on the burger also fresh and tasty. The bite of the sweet roll-- wow. LOTS of butter, but man, did it taste good! The place was pretty clean overall for a large diner-like place. A nice lady came and took our trash, and the restroom seemed like it'd been maintained. To be clear, the place was hardly spotless, but when you're feeding that many people, it'd be impossible to be so. Price was great. Very inexpensive. I'd heard good things about this place, and having sampled, I get it. For a quick, easy, decent quality lunch by campus, it's hard to imagine better.

We stopped at Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque during our cross-country road trip, and it was…read moresuch a fun local experience! The restaurant has a unique Southwestern atmosphere and a lot of character. We enjoyed trying the New Mexican flavors, and the portions were generous and satisfying. Everything felt casual, affordable, and very local. I can see why Frontier has been an Albuquerque favorite for so many years. If you're visiting Albuquerque and looking for a classic local food stop with a laid-back atmosphere, and friendly services, this is definitely worth checking out! Albuquerque, New Mexico Great stop for travelers exploring the city! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8T9jtLH/

We had the tacos for two as well as a fish bowl blue Hawaiian and pina colada! Everything was…read moregreat, loved the water fixture in the middle of the place. Pretty crazy that it used to be a soccer store, the inside looks very nice. Service was of course great as well! Our server knew the menu like the back of his hand and made sure my mother was accommodated for her allergy. Ending statement is that I would love to go again and will happily tell others!

We visited Lindo Mexico after years of living in Albuquerque. The decor was unmistakably screaming…read moreMexican restaurant with their colorful art, cut paper decorations, fountains, flowers, carved wood benches and chairs, and their own tortilla-making corner. Our server was amazingly attentive, helpful, and quick. Staff was quite energetic in general, providing good overall vibes. For our food, we got our complementary chips and salsa with a great set of salsas. We ordered the queso fundido with chorizo. Our friend ordered the tacos de carne asada plate, the hubby ordered the flautas, and I ordered the carnitas tacos plate. The sizzling queso fundido was quite good, not spicy, but with a nice texture and added deliciousness with the chorizo. The tortillas were clearly masterfully hand made in house! By the time our dishes arrived we had already finished one order of chips and salsa with the fundido. But we still wanted more! The flautas had good flavor and crispness, the tacos de asada were ok with seasoned asada but they were missing something. The stray chile relleno was well made and the Christmas salsas made it bright and delicious. The carnitas tacos looked ok, but, to my surprise, they were not dry and they were tender. In most places they would be dry and overcooked. Not here! Kudos for not using packaged precooked rice, too! This adventure left us full and satisfied. Some elements wowed us, while others were just ok. Overall, this was a nice experience at a very reasonable price and good portions.

My favorite meal this year. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating outside underneath a tree,…read morewith fairy lights above. We had the guacamole and salsa, I recommend mixing them together, they pair surprisingly well. A little pricey at $9.60 for the plate. For entrees, we had the green chile chicken enchiladas and carne adovada Christmas style. The latter is one of the most distinct and delicious regional dishes I've had. All entrees had really nice pairings with pinto beans, potato hash, and freshly cooked sopapillas. We chose to have the sopapillas with honey as a dessert, but there's the option to stuff them with the entree.

This place is like a Mom and Pop hole in the wall gem. The restaurant is small. Parking is a bit of…read morea challenge. There are parking meters along the street and they are free after 6 pm. We stuck a few quarters into the meter that couldn't be read, and we walked into the restaurant. We were greeted at the door and given several options for seating including outdoor seating. We took a table in the entry way, not in the main restaurant. It was a quaint spot overlooking the patio section out front of the restaurant. A server met us, took our drink order, and we placed a few appetizer orders. We got some chile con queso, and the chicharron. They initially brought out the queso in two small plastic to-go containers. I was not very thrilled with that. Then, when we polished them off, they brought out some more in a small serving dish. Why we didn't get the dish in the first place is beyond me. The queso was good, but I didn't think much of the chicharron. My husband like it though. The server did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. We placed our order, and it wasn't too long that our orders came out. I got the combination plate, red sauce, ground beef taco. My husband thought he ordered the enchilada plate, but the chile relleno plate came out instead. He told them that was fine. The ground beef taco was so delicious. The chile relleno was pretty good, and the cheese enchiladas were okay, even though it was like they were barely there. The pinto beans, not refried beans, were also enjoyed. What really set them apart was their papas - those potatoes were soft and super flavorful. Their red sauce was spicy and flavorful. The server brought out two fresh and hot sopapillas. We poured honey on those things bite by bite. I honestly think those were the best sopapillas I've had. I also used the restroom before we left. It might need a little updating, but it was certainly clean.

This place is delicious and authentic I'm not sure why I haven't left them a review before. The…read morecustomer service is awesome everyone is so polite. The restaurant was clean and easy to move around in. They were busy but still very prompt on helping everyone. The food tasted delicious I'd recommend this place. Everyday has a different special which is awesome.

Like the food here. Nothing fancy about this place just damn good food. You can order at the…read morecounter or site at a table. Prices are reasonable and food is prepared hot. My workers like to come here today brought my daughters

We always stop at Sunnyside Up in Albuquerque on our drive through.. but an hour wait on a Saturday…read morewasn't happening for us with kids, so we opted to try Rusty Tacos and O.M.G. are we glad we did!! We had the Slammer Sunshine burrito and tacos, and let me just say you will be impressed. The burrito was huge and shareable if you're not starving. Also, the food is super flavorful and tomatillo sauce was better than I make at home. Definitely a must try if you're on the road and looking for something to fill you up and give you a little twist on Mexican food. Don't miss out! You'll thank me later

Great taco spot. Even better for our first time you get a free taco! The deals are awesome from…read morehappy hour to monthly specials like 1/2 off bowls. Everyone was very friendly and the service is fast. The environment is chill and nice to dine in. The taco of the month the spiced taco has a great kick and goes well paired with the creamy pickled coleslaw. In short, amazing. Grilled shrimp tacos were 10/10 well cooked and spiced. Brisket tacos are a must as well, perfect combo of fatty and tender. The rusty taco was surprisingly the least favorite, it's ok seasoning but the meat and pineapple tasted old, would skip it. Worth joining their points membership! They have great monthly deals

We love this place. The red chili is excellent and so is their food. Their service is also very…read moregood.

The service here is good, the staff is always friendly. The ambiance is like any other typically…read moreNew Mexican restaurant, with some nice outdoor seating when it's not too hot. The posole never fails, I like the meat to posole ratio. You can never go wrong with the taco salad either (as pictured). However one star was taken off for the taco pizza... not good. It was a plain tostada with chicken and cheese... However, everything else is good. Just don't recommend that..

Food was amazing Service was good…read more Ambiance was nice with live music going from table to table Would have been nice to get refills more often

I'd always been curious about Cervantes and I'm glad I got the chance to finally go…read more I had the enchiladas plate and got a scrambled egg on top- it was good...it had the flavors I was expecting. While I usually don't have an opinion on rice, I will say the rice on my plate wasn't very good...it had a lot of sauce, although not very flavorful. The plate also arrived with good sopapillas. I really enjoyed the interior of the restaurant - it was dark, moody and almost a step back in time since I'll assume the decor hasn't changed since they first opened. I'd visit again and try some of the other items on their menu.

About 50 miles outside of Albuquerque on our way home to Las Vegas. It came to my attention that I…read morewas married to a man who had never had a sopapilla. Obviously, I had to do something about that. I told him they were life-changing and I wasn't exaggerating. Turns out Padillas is a great place to go for this exact life-changing experience. Highly recommended.

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Excellent food in this family owned restaurant. We were…read moregreeted and seated quickly. Their plates are huge. We decided to order from the à la carte menu otherwise we'd be asleep after the meal. Staff were super sweet. We got the chicken and beef enchiladas. It comes with comp chips and salsa and sopapillas. You have your choice of red or green sauce. I chose both. Service is quick. Prices are modest. Food is delicious. Both sauces are homemade. The green sauce is especially good. In fact they need to bottle this and sell it. If I could, I would lick the bowl! Cash or check only. Closed on the weekends. Shared lot parking.

All the way from California!!…read more Ambiance: bright, good lighting, fresh paint, clean. Looks like locals come for a bite to eat and a lot of takeout orders. Service: when you walk in you're greeted by the person at the small pony wall. They have signs for specials and menus. You should select a table and then decide what to eat before going to the window and ordering. They do not take your order at the table. Food: very tasty and fresh. Reminds me of Tex-mex food. The beans were delicious!! The sauce they use is hot sauce thickness it was fresh and delicious. The red sauce had a kick to it. Glad we stopped in and tried it out.

This place is excellent I highly recommend it. I've eaten here a few times and they never…read moredisappoint. It's locally owned and the staff is always so great. The ambiance inside is nice it's clean and has a welcoming vibe. The food is delicious you get a lot of food for the price. I would say the price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. The chile is good and Jim's secret sauce is delicious!!!! If you haven't tried this place you need to!