We were traveling from North Carolina to our home in San Diego. We looked up places to eat and were tired of "road trip food". We found Herencia and took a chance. We know good Mexican food, as we are from San Diego, and wanted to try the southwest fare. WHAT AN AMAZING CHOICE! The lovely hostess was charming, engaging and sweet (wish i had her name) and our waiter (Edgar) was authentic, personable and fun to chat with. We had been at a movie and had eaten a bit too much popcorn so we did not order a lot. The three of us shared the free blue corn (not fried) chips with three salsa samples. We then shared a salad and the amazingly good four taco sampler. Thank you Herencia (Enrique the owner, and staff) for this wonderful evening. read more

This place as delightful! It's a nicely decorated spot with truly incredible Mexican food. We went for brunch on a Saturday and our server was amazing with suggestions on the menu and keeping the drinks topped off and checking in on us. They have complimentary bread and salsas which were quite delightful. I had the omelette de verduras which was just amazing. The eggs were cooked just right and it had lots of veggies plus came with a side of beans. They also had a lot of other good vegetarian options and verified everything with the kitchen on that front which made me feel like they really cared about making sure. Overall great experience and I will be back! read more

Herencia - Omelet de verduras - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Having lived in El Paso for a number of years, husband and I were excited about trying a Mexican restaurant (not New Mexican) and heard good things about Herencia. We found it to be nicely decorated, although I would not consider it an "upscale" type of ambiance, except for the prices. Our server was very professional, helpful with questions, and always wore a smile. The one thing that was really, really good was the complementary salsa - so good that it was the star for us. Not so much for the rest of our meal... I had the chicken mole and it was underwhelming - while the sauce that covered the chicken like a gravy was not bad tasting, it was nothing like the beautiful, rich chocolatey red chile sauce that I've had in the past. The chicken was also dry, unlike chicken that would marinate in mole sauce. The poblano rice was good. Husband had shrimp tacos, which he had to return because there were a lot of onions and he had specifically requested no onions. He ordered another dish - the ribeye - and it was cooked to his liking, no onions. All in all, we were both underwhelmed with the food, and while we're okay with paying more than usual for a dish, the food did not match the price point on their menu (Tacos $36 - which was thankfully comp'd, and Mole $28). Sorry - I really wanted to love this place, but honestly, don't think we'll be back. read more

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Best restaurant that I had in Albuquerque. The first time I visit this place I tried the lobster enchilada and it was amazing. After almost 4 month, I visit the restaurant for the first time and it was just as wonderful. I met the owner Enrique who was hospitable and the food is truly authentic from Mexico City. The walls were fills with beautiful spray painted mural. I was so happy to find such high quality healthy Mexican food. This place is a Must visit for me everytime I am in town. read more

Very expensive Mexican food with small portions. Food was good but not worth the price. They took the food too artsy and shrinked the sizes too much. Service did not match the price. Server didn't check on us too often and let someone at the table run out of water for 5 minutes until we asked for more. I had the pork al pastor ($26). It was cooked well and seasoned really nicely. Lobster enchiladas were nice but unique just to be unique. I asked for recommendations and all of the options were the most expensive on the menu which was odd to me. If they have a cheaper lunch menu it might be worth trying, but I think the dinner isn't worth it for the price. Four entrees and a soda was $130 plus tip. read more

Herencia - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Im pretty sure this is the same restaurant that used to be where happy endings now is. The food remains dry, overpriced, with mediocre molé.

I went there for lunch the first time and had a wonderful experience. I had the Del Mar tacos and they were excellent. Everyone in our party really liked what they ordered. The service was great as was the atmosphere with the beautifully painted walls. I will take my hubby back for dinner! read more

Herencia - Beautiful wall painting - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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YUM! This Mexican food restaurant on the eastside has clean delicious and unique eats. We stopped in on a Thursday afternoon for my birthday and got a nice seat on their patio, as I usually do now with the stroller. The waitress who attended our table was so nice and attentive. They brought chopped blue corn tortilla and salsa to our table- tortilla, not tortilla chips. It was pretty good, tho I do prefer chips as they help me forget I am eating entire tortillas before my meal. I got the crab enchiladas which were loaded with fresh crab, and the cream sauce... excellent! I sampled their mole from my fiancé's plate which was rich and flavorful. They brought out a complimentary flan and it was sooo bomb! I will definitely be back! read more

Took a friend for her birthday. We ordered the chicharon (sp?) and guacamole for an appetizer. Crunchy bites with great guacamole! I was there for a Saturday lunch, and we were given a brunch menu. I had 2 eggs over easy over a tortilla with chorizo underneath and a bean cake with plantain chips and beans on the side. Fantastic! Eggs cooked perfectly! Good kick to the chorizo! I've been here three times now. Always very nice wait staff, always greeted by owner, and always good food. My one friend eats GF diet, and she can eat everything on the menu! read more

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One of the best meals in Albuquerque . Lunch and dinner are superb. Friendly and efficient service . The restaurant is welcoming and clean. Pricey but worth it. read more

The ambiance is pretty great on the inside considering it's a strip mall. It has a cute patio and dogs look to be welcome, we saw bowls. The service is outstanding, very friendly. The food was very good classic Mexican dishes and beautiful. The only complaint was that we went for lunch and had in mind what we wanted but were given brunch menus which were very different. All three menus were posted outside but none had hours on them. read more

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Came in from El Paso to check out the area and had a great meal and time! Our server was great she made great recommendations and pairings. It was a packed restaurant but we sat immediately, everything was super fresh and they first served heirloom blue corn tortillas with salsas. My steak was amazing with the cheese sauce, not spicy just the right amount of flavor! My husband loved the meats, he's said it was the best Al pastor he's ever had. Great wine selection as well! They have a patio with tables but it was really cold outside. Great place, we believe it was the owner or maybe manager, but he came to everyone's table and thanked us for being there and asked us how everything was, which was phenomenal! The fresh flowers and micro greens on everything was amazing! Will be back here everytime now. read more

Herencia - Tenderloin medallions - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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First the business hours listed on their yelp page are incorrect so don't go by that, we had a great dinner on Thursday night. This place is refreshing the service is punctual and kind. The water is served chilled ice cold without ice, small detail but a good sign for you water drinkers like myself. They play classic lounge music and Frank Sinatra the decor is very pleasant, and the plate presentation is great. The food tasted great. Well prepared, not your typical Mexican food and a very good change of pace. No complaints, the prices are a little higher than your typical Mexican restaurant but you're not having the same experience here. We will be back. read more

Herencia - Chuleta de Puerco con tres chiles sauce - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I forgot the name of the dishes because honestly I forgot to review it . Me and hubby visited Herencia last summer for lunch. As we walked in we were immediately greeted and seated. The restaurant was nice, clean and welcoming. When we were first seated they brought over a starter that had some tortillas pieces and 3 salsas to taste. I honestly can't recall the taste of the salsas but I thought it was odd that the tortilla pieces were cold and not crispy. I do recall ordering 4 empanadas that all had a different filling inside and I remember enjoying 3 of them very much. Hubby's dish was absolutely stunning. I remember him giving me a taste of his beef and it tasted as if it had been cooking for hours to achieve the flavors that were deeply infused into it. It was absolutely delectable alongside with the rice and squash it came with. The owner did stroll by our table and asked if everything was to our liking. You can tell he is very proud of his dishes and with flavors like these - he should be! I do remember it being kinda pricey for lunch due to the small portion sizes but you are paying for quality here so just keep that in mind. We haven't been back since last summer maybe it's time to give it another try read more

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Excellent service, food and atmosphere! Hoping to go back soon and share the experience with my friends.....maybe my birthday!

Everything here is delicious, from their starter of tortilla and salsa options to entrees to the many flan options, I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ate here. I highly recommend the chuleta on the dinner menu! Will definitely be back to try other meals and menu items. Service was great, and the whole atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. read more

Herencia - Chuleta de Puerco - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The moment I walked in I knew it was going to be a great experience, Edgar was funny and informative he gave me the scoop on the menu offerings and I took his advice. Thanks Edgar ill be back to try more off that enticing menu. I advise you make reservations. read more

If you want fresh, quality culinary Mexican and all gluten free menu options and the greatest hospitality, must dine at Herencia at least 4 times out of the month like I do ;) this place is a gem and my go to spot for Mexican. The price points are completely fair for the quality & what they offer, I highly recommend Herencia for authentic culinary Mexican! read more

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My husband and I went on a Saturday night and did not have to wait long to be seated. The service was good but slow and they seemed to forget us at times. Henrique is sweet and came around to all the tables to check on everyone. The food was good. My husband had the taco appetizer which consisted of 4 mini tacos which were all delicious. I had the mole which was good, however after being spoiled by a particular Santa Fe restaurant and their mole, I have high standards for mole. My other issue was I asked for a tortilla which didn't come until we were ready to go. I thought I was getting the soft ones my hubby had but instead got the blue corn ones which were very hard and not made to eat with mole. The veggies and rice were yummy. I have been with some girlfriends for lunch another time and my food was better at that visit. We will go back and try other items. The place was packed and had a beautiful mural on the far wall. read more

Herencia - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazingly delicious elevated Mexican food with exceptional service. I'd been hearing good things about this place and had it on my need-to-go list for a while before my friend and I finally made time to cross town to try it out. It was well worth the visit! Everything we had was plated beautifully and tasted even more delicious than it looked. It is nice to find a place like this which stands out from the rest in the quality of ingredients, choice of combinations of flavors, and skill in plating. We will definitely be back as I immediately added it to my expanding list of favorite restaurants. read more

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Had a great Sunday brunch with friends! Our waiter was terrific and the hostesses and other dining room staff were so nice and friendly. The food was fabulous! A extra special bonus is the restaurant is gluten free. The dining is pleasant and the ambiance was colorful and upbeat. Will definitely go back! read more

This was the first time I used the reservations feature on Yelp (seamless)! Herencia means heritage and it is easy to see this is important ti Henrique, the chef/owner. A painting of his mother on one wall and his grandmother on another. The menu items are some of the most varied and unique I've seen in the Duke City in a long time! It is Mexican cuisine with a family twist. Pro tip, order the table side Ceasar Salad. The Bacalao a la Bilbania and the Pallard de Pollo if you are lucky, Augustine will be your Herencia guide! read more

Herencia - Bacalao a la Bilbania - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tried the new place based off of the reviews from Facebook. Presentation wise, the restaurant and food looks amazing. It's trying very hard to be "posh". If you want pretty, fine dining, smaller portions of food, this place is for you. If you are really hungry, go elsewhere. That being said, the chips and salsa are interesting. I enjoyed the variety of the three flavors for the salsas. Wasn't a fan of the soggy chips. I tried the crab enchiladas (2) and the sauce was incredible. The zucchini veggie side was my favorite of the entire experience. The rice was ok. Just green rice. The only drawback was....i was still hungry after eating it all. Like, very hungry. Flavor yes. Filling no. read more

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Carne asada tacos with a myriad of sauces were elegantly presented in black take out containers. Black takeout containers may pose a health risk because they can contain toxic chemicals like flame retardants and heavy metals. These chemicals can leach into food. The restaurant and bathroom s sparkling clean and the staff is very friendly. The food is delicious . Tacos for two $35.00. read more

The food was great! We have the Tacos for 2 Pork, asada, chicken. The salsa was great 3 different types. This is a great place for Mexican food, not New Mexico. We will be returning for sure. Service was fantastic too. The tortillas are made on site and are delicious. The restaurant setting was good. Table was wobbly. read more

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Food was delicious and different. Kevin was super attentive, friendly and shared suggestions. Restaurant is very nice inside and also has a patio. This place had the cleanest bathroom I've seen in restaurant. Will definitely be back to try the dinner menu. Thanks Chef and Kevin. read more

Excellent place. A bit a ways from the freeway BUT WELL WORTH IT. Stopped on our thru CA, wonderful patio on a beautiful day. Ordered lemonade, real lemons/ lime you can taste in the water, not powdered or syrup. Along with the ensalada de invierno + chicken. Amazing. Great flavor! Mom ordered costilla de res, great flavor as well. Awesome arroz and yummy squash with carrots and queso fresco. What a pitty we don't live in ABQ, this would be our local favorite. All the reason to plan a trip back, or at least through ABQ again. So happy we found this place. read more

Chips and salsa were great, the milanesa de puerco was over cooked and dry...the crab enchiladas and the rice served with both dishes was very salty. Since we're not big on sending meals back, only ate half the enchiladas and 2 bites of rice were consumed. No to go container, we won't be back. Overpriced "high end" Mexican food!! Service was extraordinary! Another diner thought it was OK to be on her speaker phone during 2 separate phone calls while speaking extremely loud was EXTREMELY inconsiderate of other diners. Sorry her lunch date stood her up...not our problem!! But explains why!! read more

Herencia - Excellent chips and 3 types of "salsa", very good! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Herencia offers a great dining experience with flavorful and delicious dishes. I highly recommend them! The restaurant has beautiful wall art and if it wasn't so cold outside I would have enjoyed their cute patio. We started with the Del Mar appetizer, a tostada topped with scallops, shrimp, and crab, paired with a variety of salsas. For our entrées, I had the Costilla de Res, and my husband chose the Chuleta de Puerco. Both dishes were delicious. To finish, my husband enjoyed the coconut flan for dessert, which he said was amazing. The service was excellent, and I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu! read more

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The food was amazing and our waiter was so personable and charismatic. An exceptional experience and wonderful date night, I would definitely highly recommend! This is some of the best food in Albuquerque. read more

I was kind of scared of their prices, but it's worth it. Their table side Caesar salad is fantastic! The chicken mole is a showstopper. I tried to get the cod the first time and I was disappointed when I tried my friend's chicken mole. The flavor palette is phenomenal! read more

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Recipes handed down 3 generations from Mexico City. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere beautiful (murals are amazing), and service to match. Best Mexican cuisine I've had in 5+ years. Not Tex-Mex. No refried beans anywhere to be found on the menu. Chuleta De Puerco Con Base De Tres Chiles Bacalao A La Bilbaina Nice bottle of Spanish Albariño... Delicious! read more

Being from Texas we haven't been very impressed with the Mexican food in New Mexico. Until NOW!!! This place is amazing, the food , the service and the atmosphere. The owner is there greeting all the guests and talking with them. The food was amazing and will now be our go to spot for Mexican food. I had a pork chop that was cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of spices . My wife had the medallion and it was also delicious. But the best part, the Pecan Flan, I don't even like flan and this was fantastic. Oh, one more thing they make the Cesar salad table side. You definitely have to try this place read more

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WOW! Authentic, gourmet, Mexican food! Menu is creative, original and absolutely delicious! Add the friendly, attentive staff and the modern, artistic decor and you have a winning dining experience! Excellente'!!!!!!! read more

Excellent. I have been to several restaurants in ABQ at this price point, and they usually disappoint, except this one. Unique flavors and great service. Way beyond the typcial "Mexican" or New Mexican food that is so common here. read more

While I liked the interior and service, I came because I was hungry. The food was bleh. The price was $$$. We had a lunch special enchilada plate with mole. Nothing extraordinary- we ate it because we were hungry. They started us with tortillas and three salsas. The tomatillos was good, the rest weren't. My husband ordered their sangria , his report was not good. Im likely not coming here again. I don't like to say never. read more

This is my second time at this restaurant and the service and food are just as amazing as the first time. Both times we had the Caesar salad that is made tableside. They now serve it with a large Parmesan crisp to make it gluten free. The first time I had the cod "recipe that is 100+ years old and it was divine. This time I had the Pallard de Pollo. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I shared a bite with others at the table for them to enjoy as well. read more

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We were finally on this side of town and decided to give Herencia a try due to all of the favorable reviews. Definitely glad we didn't cross town for this spot. Pros: The chef/owner greeted and seated us himself and was very kind. There is a changing table in the women's restroom (in the accessible stall). The restaurant, bathroom and patio were all clean. We ordered the taco platter for two. All the meats were well prepared and flavorful. Presentation of taco meat was beautiful. The umbrella over the patio table was amply large and provided good shade. Growth areas: The summer salad was beautiful but low in flavor. Service was sparse, despite there being only two other tables in play when we arrived. I had to go to the counter to re-order a drink that never came. They only have wine margaritas. I understand there's a significant cost for a full liquor license, so that's not the issue. The issue is that the margaritas are not labeled on the menu as wine margs (much like the lobster/langostino misrepresentation). I happened to ask her upon ordering of it was wine or tequila. I would have been upset if I found out only upon tasting the drink. Blech! The wine margs are overly sweet and syrupy (tasted one that my partner ordered; he didn't finish it). The limeade was bland and tasted premixed. The limes served with the tacos were dry. Waitress did not understand English well and made several errors due to this. The inside dining area and bathroom have an overpowering aroma of cleaning products (fabuloso or something fabuloso-adjacent). Overall: Pretty lackluster. Big bold Mexican flavors were not what we experienced today. read more

So excited to try something new, so disappointed in the result. My husband and I made a reservation, indicating it was a birthday dinner, and went to Herencia. First impression is that the dining environment does not match the menu prices - you'd expect something much more upscale when advertising $45 entrees. The birthday reservation proved inconsequential and was not even acknowledged. Typically, a special dessert offering is made but there was no acknowledgment of the special occasion listed on the reservation. We were looking forward to the two lobster entrees, enchiladas and tacos, and much to our disappointment, these ARE NOT LOBSTER. We addressed the staff that we thought there'd been an error and were profusely assured that the content was lobster. However, their entrees are clearly made from langostino, which is a crustacean similar to a hermit crab that is not a true lobster and tastes / feels nothing like a lobster. Herencia should take note that Red Lobster was sued and settled, for falsely claiming they were using lobster when they were using langostino. Herencia's menu clearly states LOBSTER. This is false advertising. Langostino is regulated by the FDA and must be specifically labeled on the menu as such - Herencia is in violation of this requirement. Additionally, they charge a real lobster price - appalling. The food came out almost instantly indicating pre-preparation. The avocado was quite brown and accompanying vegetables were virtually non-existent - maybe two forkfuls. The flan was very poor. The texture was clunky and it was buried in unnecessary fake whipped cream and an off-putting (due to texture) caramel sauce. A good flan stands alone and doesn't require accompaniment. After having flan all over the world, including some small mom & pop's establishments here in Albuquerque, this was the worst. The waitstaff were prompt and very friendly. A full bottle of water at the table is nice. This was our most disappointing restaurant visit in Albuquerque. read more

We came down to visit this new restaurant a few weeks ago on a Wednesday night and we were warmly greeted by a server who quickly sat us at the table of our choice (being super new they weren't yet swamped). While we were reviewing the long menu, the owner himself greeted us and told us the story of the wall art, which features his family who inspired all of his recipes. This restaurant is STUNNING so I particularly enjoyed the backstory of the mural and its connection to the food we were about to enjoy. Instead of the typical chips and salsa, we received a trio of salsas (including a mole!) and soft blue corn tortillas to dip with them. Sooooo good. Following that opener, we all ordered tacos. My husband got tacos al pastor and I got them with carne asada. Both were fresh, full of savory meat, and just exemplary. Our margaritas were strong and equally tasty. It's a pity we didn't save room for dessert, but we will definitely be back. This is a proud, heritage-based Mexican restaurant that we look forward to returning to over and over and over. read more