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    El Pinto

    3.4 (1.9k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bean and cheese burrito.
    Laura B.

    There did a hen house tour and Easter Egg Hunt for the kids today before lunch. We throughly enjoyed learning about the different varieties of chickens and the different color eggs they produce and how much they will produce. After we had a lunch back in a quiet room with waitress Angelina. She was very professional and proficient. We enjoyed our shared cheese quesadilla. Then the kids each had bean and cheese and chicken burritos. Another had a combo plate with tacos and more. I had the 3 mini taco shell cups filled with meat and beans topped with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. We all enjoyed the sapodillas with honey for dessert. The place surprisingly was not filled with people celebrating the holiday, but more will come. They had Fonzy the llama out front to entertain you too. What a cute little guy. It was a very nice way to spend Easter with my family.

    Scott J.

    A full 5 star meal at ElPinto on a Friday night Ordered Huevos Rancheros and they were fantastic Not too salty which had been a thing lately, I did stay away from the stuffed sopaipillas for that very reason Need some time to let my arteries clean out. Spring has arrived and patio dining is in full swing. A huge plus and why we really enjoy frequent visits to ElPinto We recommend reservations all the time This place gets jumping! Check for a bar table if it's packed and you failed to make reservations Easy parking most times, dusty lot yes so expect a dusty car when you leave 2 thumbs up

    Roxanne D.

    I am all for ambiance and nostalgia. And that is something that El Pinto offers. This was my first time ever at El Pintos. I lived in Rio Rancho for awhile. But never went. Shame on me for sure. So glad on my visit back to NM and being invited out for dinner with my Manager. Who I was meeting in person for the first time. Perfect setting. Our server never brought us any Chips and Salsa. A little numbed. But oh well. Gives me an excuse to return I guess. I had the Rice Bowl which is on the healthy conscious menu. It comes with rice, your choice of chile flavor, pinto beans, your choice of meat, and a flour tortilla. I chose green chile and shredded pork. The portion is a really good size. And it was really good. Something I would recommend and I would have it again. I will return and bring my husband next time. One thing I noticed is they accommodate large parties with such ease. I liked seeing that.

    Menu
    Suzy R H.

    Our last stop before leaving Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We stopped in for lunch, party of 9, they sat us in the back area patio type setting, lots of plants and clear roof top for all the natural lighting. Very cool. Our waitperson was prompt and attentive, chips & salsa ready to go and water glasses always filled. A really extensive menu but for me I had the red pozole soup. It was very good with big pork chunks. Someone else had a rice bowl and they said it was perfect portion size. They even have a gluten-free menu! Outstanding. Some in our group bought the jarred salsa they have for sale. T-shirts and Bloody Mary/Margarita mixes for sale as well. Definitely a return visit is a must.

    Grandmother and granddaughter out for the evening.  The food and ambience made it special.  Thanks!
    Linda C.

    Great service, great food and certainly affordable. Never have trouble getting a table and the setting is always a joy. The management is even on the floor checking with patrons to make sure they are enjoying their dining experience. Keep up the excellent service and quality of food. We appreciate you!

    Pretty entrance
    Rachel M.

    Fun place to take out-of-towners, especially folks visiting ABQ on business. The salsa is always super fresh (not spicy), which inevitably results in eating too many chips before you order...but if you're a real glutton for punishment, the fried green chili strips are a fun, tasty app (though wholly unnecessary given the huge portions). Unpopular opinion: El Pinto's is best for Sunday brunch. Blue corn pancakes with blueberries and pecans FTW, though the eggs benedict is a close second! Entrees are overpriced, but the coffee is good, and I love the outdoor seating area on a nice day. (Ask for the Garden Room, if you want to sit inside.) By comparison, the lunch and dinner menus aren't as good. The carne adovada is a safe albeit spicy choice. I find most of the other dishes (beef brisket, enchiladas) to be overly salted. Ribeye was not good, and I wish they'd serve real honey with the sopaipillas instead of the fake karo syrup stuff... Reservations recommended. Beautiful ristra-laden entrance. Bathrooms are always clean, and there's plenty of parking in the dirt lot.

    Fresh Guacamole.
    Steven O.

    A must stop when we hit Albuquerque. The ambiance is second to none! Huge restaurant with a multitude of outdoor patio seating and so many great artifacts that are theme appropriate. Service is always great here! Food is also pretty good. The Sopapillas Rock! Ask for some Honey to drown them in! Guac is super fresh but a bit bland. Queso is good but the Blue Chips were underdone and soggy. My entree Pork Stuffed Sopapillas was awesome, big, delicious and filling. Try the spicy sauce it was great and not dangerously spicy, I like the Red sauce best. You can also buy a couple jars to take with you!

    Red chili ribs
    Jared B.

    I'm here for work and the guy at the rental car place recommended this place. Did not disappoint. I had the whole rack of red chili ribs. They wer fall.of the bone and had great heat. Great outdoor seating.

    Patrick M.

    I've been to El Pinto restaurant four times now. It's a bit unbelievable how expensive the simple restaurant has become. We went out for dinner and it was $23.50 for a simple dinner plate of enchiladas with rice and beans. We had two dinners with iced tea and the total bill was gratuity was $72. Just seems excessive. Perhaps it's just the inflation of the times we live in, but I know the prices have gone up way too much.

    Combination Plate #3
    George M.

    Paying $24 for a "Combination Plate #3" (a customer favorite!) will have you asking yourself, "maybe I should start paying people to let their dogs crap in my yard?". Chili con carne was half fatty pieces, relleno was soggy (and shitty), chicken rolled taco might as well have been a pencil (for the size and texture), and the cheese enchilada was covered by lettuce ....because I know the cook hoped I wouldn't find that miserable tasting thing. 0/4 on this plate. For apps, the fried green chilis just taste like fried batter, and if you have holes in your drywall that need to be repaired with some bland patching compound, save a little to take home with you. The $6, 12oz Dos Equis beer was nice and cold, but I didn't have (and couldn't afford) enough to help me forget the food. My recommendation if you go there: get blackout drunk at home beforehand and skip the food. The place looks nice, but when you see that the average age of their patrons is +/-80 years (with a small exception of young foreigners that probably got a discount voucher from their hotel), you start to connect the dots. The food is legitimate garbage, and the prices are an insult to anyone with money.

    Green Chile Strips
    Emma M.

    Beautiful dinner at El Pinto to celebrate my best friends birthday! We sat in a gorgeous outdoor room that was covered and looked out to the garden. This restaurant is BEAUTIFUL! It's the perfect place for a celebration or for out of town visitors (or just a special occasion). Now the food-- I wasn't as hungry today so I wanted to try out some smaller appetizer things!! I got the fried green chile strips I HATED THEM. Lol they are just too thin, they had no structure and just crumpled right apart. I am used to different green chile strips, thicker like a fried pickle. Do not recommend. The guac was delicious and fresh. Everyone in our party loved their food! Our sweet server was amazing! She did a great job managing a huge table of crazy ladies!!! We will 100% be back for another celebration!!

    Chips and salsa
    Michele M.

    While in Albuquerque, you have to eat New Mexican food. We came for lunch and the sopapillas. This restaurant is big and so is the menu. I was having trouble deciding what to have but our server Colin helped me out. I wanted to try the green chile stew and the papitas so he said I could have those as my sides with the chicken adovada. Everything I had was delicious. The green chile stew was tasty but kind of on the spicy side. The chicken and the potatoes were very good. The sopapillas were fresh and absolutely delicious with the honey. Colin was so helpful and just a great server. The restaurant was clean and the parking lot is pretty big.

    Inside
    Lucy H.

    An Albuquerque must! Food is delicious, flavorful, and comes in HUGE portions! Servers (we had 2) were helpful and friendly. They attended to our every need. Three patios offer great seating in addition to the many inside rooms. Chips are crisp and thick and well salted. Salsa is a little warm but good! Cozy fireplaces everywhere.The patio music sound track playing was great! Parking lot is huge--but uneven so watch your step,

    Chile con carne enchiladas (3), flat with all beans and no rice. I don't believe I've ever spent so much for enchis before - tasty, tho.

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