We stopped at Los Pookies on the recommendation of a friend. The food was fabulous! We started with the queso fundido, which alone was worth the stop. All stringy white cheese with yummy meat topping. So good...yum! Then the birria tacos. OMG! So freaking good. The tacos are served with consume, beans, and rice. And, yes, *dip* the tacos in the consume. It's so fabulously savory and delicious. I think these are the best tacos I've ever had. Ever. The consume is worth drinking. Yes, yes I sure did pick up the bowl and drink it after I'd finished my tacos. And the beans...they somehow taste just like what my mom made when I was a kid. The rice was also exceptional. Our server was John. We were there in the middle of the afternoon and service was quick. Apparently, they have taco specials on Tuesdays and all you can eat on Thursdays (sign says before 6pm). This place is going onto our frequent list for sure. So yummy. read more

After I heard whispers of a Birria Pizza, I knew i needed to give this place a try! Los Pookies is located in an unassuming strip mall with plenty of parking. My take out order was ready instantly in a weekend evening! Ready to pick up mere minutes after I placed the order. The employees were super nice! The Birria Pizza is a generous size! I would describe it more like a Birria quesadilla with extra cheese on top, but it was pretty tasty! I liked the sauces on top, and the green salsa on the side was a great accompaniment. The consommé was a little bland, but there was enough going on with the pizza that I didn't really need the consommé. They have a Wednesday special that includes the Birria pizza and 2 agua frescas for a perfect meal for 2! read more

Los Pookies - Birria Pizza - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is a new go-to spot! The best Birria I've had outside of Mexico, complete with delicious broth for dipping. Everything is fresh and homemade, and amazingly good. Get the Birria taco plate, beans and rice are both super delicious, and it comes with broth for dipping the tacos. Tortillas around the tacos are fried and perfect, soft enough to be tender, but fried enough to not get mushy when dipped, and the cheese is melted any gooey. Service was friendly and quick, everything was fresh. read more

Two words- Birria Pizza!!!! A friend had recommended this spot in ABQ and it did not disappoint. The Birria pizza was huge- and fed us two with leftovers. The consume and the cheese and meats all melded perfectly. We got a horchata and it came in the authentic, adorable clay glass. The free tortilla chips and salsa are good - chips are thick, extra crunchy. read more

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The food is fresh and delicious. Customer service is great also. The flavor of the food is really good. read more

Los Pookies - Birria egg rolls - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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A delicious birria taco plate! The tacos and dipping sauce were made to perfection. So much so when I ate the leftovers the next day the flavor still held through. The beans seemed to be under seasoned but everything else was great. My waitress was friendly and kind. The tacos are $2 on Tuesdays! Which makes me wish I lived closer! read more

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So good!! My coworkers and I shared the 20 taco tray with a variety of meat (asada, chicken, and birria), and they were all so flavorful and delicious. It's a pretty solid deal for the price because it also comes with sides. We also shared the loaded French fries, and those were great too. Ordering was easy, and it was quick to pick up! read more

This was my first time trying Los Pookies and I am EXTREMELY underwhelmed. I ordered the birria taco plate to go. When I got home there were no beans, and there were no rice. Instead I got some poorly cut cucumbers in the box??? The tacos and consume were alright, the service was nice. But the tacos were over priced, for what they are (especially without the sides!). read more

Delicious and fresh. Bring your appetite - portions are large. Our favorites include the biria pizza and the molcajete. Very friendly and helpful service too! read more

Los Pookies - Molcajete with rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

So I'm not gonna everytime I've passed this place on my way to uptown on Menaul I've found myself more and more curious. I love Mexican food. Unfortunately because well where my hometown is, the definition for Mexican food and New Mexican food are two different things. Because of this I'm always iffy to go to places named Mexican because they are not what my definition is. Anyways I heard they offered $2 birria tacos for taco Tuesday. I've never had one and I've been curious so I decided today was the day! Walking in the place was really nice. I hadn't realized they used to be a food truck. That's so cool they have an actual restaurant now! That gave me even more excitement when I discovered that. The food was ready to go soon as I rolled up to the register. I ordered ahead online. They got that out quick! Going home I had no idea what to expect but the excitement was killing me. I finally got home and was impressed with the packaging. Mainly cuz I ordered rice and a cup of the consume to go with the tacos. They tapped that lid shut which I appreciated cuz the whole time I was driving home I was so scared to make too sharp of a turn or god forbid I gotta slam my breaks. I was basically worried for nothing. Thank goodness! I of course added the cilantro and onions it came with, drizzled on some lime and then went for that first dip. Omg I felt like the crazy bird from the old coco puff commercials. I literally lost my mind it was so good. I'm so disappointed I didn't try it sooner! Because I took it to go they were a little soggy but that's ok it was still really good. I bet they taste even better right at the restaurant. Next time I'm trying them inside the restaurant. Regardless the tacos were so savory. It broke my heart when I finished my last taco... I ate 6! lol The rice also was seasoned really well. Overall I really enjoyed this meal. I'm now a new fan of those birria tacos. Now I see why everyone is so obsessed with them. I can't believe I've been missing out. These guys did not disappoint at all. I'll gladly be back... next Tuesday! This is my new favorite place. Thank you Los Pookies for such a delicious dinner! read more

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Los Pookies is located on Menaul between San Pedro and San Mateo. Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was how extremely hot it was inside. The gentleman did adjust the thermometer. It made dining a little uncomfortable, especially during lunchtime. I also noticed there was only one gentleman working the front -- he was running the register, greeting customers, and serving tables all on his own. To his credit, he did not appear overwhelmed and kept a positive demeanor, but service was understandably slow. I honestly felt he should have had some assistance, especially since the place was packed the entire time I was there. I ordered the Combination Molcajete, and I have to say -- it was delicious and very flavorful. It came with Mexican rice and charro beans, and I substituted a flour tortilla instead of corn. The food itself was reasonably priced and worth it in terms of portion and taste. If you're stopping by on a lunch break, just be aware of the wait time due to limited front staff. As for the ambiance, it was mediocre at best -- pretty much your typical casual Mexican joint, nothing particularly standout on the atmosphere side. Overall: Great food, fair prices, but service speed and indoor temperature could definitely use improvement. read more

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Ordered birria pizza and it was absolutely delicious!!! Service was quick, staff friendly. read more

Los Pookies - Birria Pizza - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Frugal, quality food. For great tacos priced right, I'd highly recommend Los Pookies on Taco Tuesdays. Their Birria tacos are $2 each and are the perfect mix of beef and cheese on a corn tortilla taco. It's not seasoned hamburger, but real, chewy, tasty beef. Go with the Birra tacos, they're the best. The steak taco had a good amount of steak and was 2nd best. The shrimp taco had 2 mid-small shrimp, but was tasty and 3rd best. The chicken taco was packed, but made with chicken and potatoes, bland and dry. All tacos had cheese with cucumbers and onions on the side. No tomatoes or salsa, but I said absolutely no cilantro, so that may be why. A consume is available for dipping and I enthusiastically recommend it, the flavor was rich, meaty and properly seasoned. The manager was attentive and friendly, but the waitress appeared to be a bit inexperienced, slow to get around the tables. She had a great personality, gave great insight on the food and was quite welcoming. She'll be a star in hospitality/food if she puts in the time and effort. The ambiance is your standard "strip mall dive" type booths and tables that aren't there to impress, but get the job done. Muted TVs showing Thor and a Telenovela with comfortably low volume spanish music playing from the counter. read more

Just went to the new location right next door to the old one. The food was just as good but management might need some help. Went in at around 2:30 pm with a slight rush unfortunately there was only one worker dealing with people coming in and fulfilling to go orders. Nice guy his name was Victor and he did the best he could doing everything at once. Saw at least 4 people get up and leave due to the backed up line of to go orders. Was frustrated had to be patient since there was only one person dealing with it all. Hope they hire more people. read more

Great Tacos and Barria, but... The Ramen I would not recommend. No body, no flavor outside of the meat. It actually tasted like .25 ramen with meat on top. So disappointed that I only had a few bites before giving it to my man to eat. (He'll eat anything) "Oh you're done, are you full?" Nope just not interested in something that tastes like Walmart ingredients for 16 bucks. Many other places do better Barria Ramen including Tin Can and The Block, and I'd rather make the drive for quality ramen. Very disappointed and will learn from experience to only get tacos in the future. read more

La comida está muy rica, el servicio muy bueno y las muchachas bien amables The food it's really good, they have good service and the waitress are very friendly read more

The birria pizza, tacos, and tortas are so good! The staff it always so nice and so sweet to my daughter! I love the food and atmosphere here definitely recommend for you to try! Plus the agua Frescas are so good!!!! read more

I got lucky on Sunday and was able to get in here without there being a crowd. This place is always full when I drive by. This new location they have is a few doors down from the old location and it's way bigger with nicer seating. Everything was clean and the service was friendly and fast. The food was prepared well, the garnish was fresh and crunchy. The best part was the red chile had great flavor. Most restaurants in New Mexico just try and turn the heat up at the detriment of the flavor. This had medium high heat that takes a little bit to build up, but the flavor was better than most in town. Definitely will give this a try again, I forgot to ask if the birria here is real and made with goat or if it is gringo birria and made with beef. I will give an update on my next trip. read more

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"Los Pookies is fantastic! The birria tacos and consome were absolutely fantastic! The atmosphere is wonderful, decorated with festive, colorful flags that create a great vibe. The waitstaff is also very friendly and welcoming.I noticed the Birria pizza seems to be a huge crowd favorite, as I saw many take out orders. I will definitely have to try that on my next visit! Highly recommend this spot. read more

This was my first time here and I went on a Tuesday so the special was birria tacos for $2 each. $3 for the consummé. Was totally worth it. The birria tacos were so good! Tacos were loaded with mentee cheese, onion, and cilantro. I had 3 tacos and the consummé was nice and rich and flavorful! I loved the subtle hint of the spices. The had not have an unsweetened ice tea option so I chose lemon water, but if you're into the sweet drinks, they have a big selection of traditional aguas frescas. Cleaner and spacious indoor seating. Staff is very friendly and didn't wait lon read more

I've heard great things about this place and I'm so glad we stopped by and tried it. The place is a bit small but had a good amount of seating. Food is so good, highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Los Pookies - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We love ordering tacos from Los Pookies! The birria tacos are fantastic! My toddler gets excited when he sees we're having tacos and wants to drink the consome with a spoon, like it's soup! The inside of the restaurant id cute and festive, but we also pick it up for takeout. The staff have always been super nice and friendly. I hope this business sticks around for a long time, because they're a staple in our home! read more

Los Pookies - Taco box with beans, rice, salsa and fixins - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

If you're looking for consistently good birria, this is your spot. But tbh that better be what you're looking for. They never have their guacamole (idk why it's on the menu), the water indicates that the machine needs a good cleaning (order soda from a bottle instead), and the tables are always dirty (including the clothes/decor. But the birria? Its good, won't lie. read more

Los Pookies - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The birria tacos were very good. We came in for $2 taco Tuesday, and the whole family was satisfied. We had never tried birria before, and it was definitely a great first impression. We ordered to go, and the food prep was a little slow, but in my opinion it was worth it. I also ordered beans and rice, these were tasty. For dessert we ordered the pumpkin tres leches cake, and honestly it was fabulous. We will definitely be back! read more

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I have been to Los Pookies a few times now - including once for my birthday, and I love it. This place is soooo delicious. I love the Birria Pizza and the Ramen. The service is speedy and good, the workers are kind always. It's a cute place to go with good food. It can get busy at times but that's because they make quality food (and a lot of it). It's also in a busy place of Albuquerque but it's so worth it. read more

I got the burrito with carne asada smothered with both sauces. The menu calls it a giant burrito but it is medium at best. It was good but would've liked a burrito comparable to what they call it. Service was ok and food was good. Possibly be back in future but nothing that makes me wanna come back. read more

Los Pookies - Pookie Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food was so delicious and fresh. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

Los Pookies - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Birra eggrolls. Get them. Be happy. I'm so serious. A local gem with delicious birria in many forms, and delightful service!

I like Los Pookies, but I'd not say that they had their act totally together. But . . . it's real. The food is good. Surprisingly to me, the birria tacos (the $2 Taco Tuesday brought me in) aren't the best thing I've had here - they're good, but not great (and not - to my taste - the best in town), but plenty dandy for the special price on Tuesday. But the Pookies Burger! It's really kind of it's own thing. I don't know how to describe it - a really large patty ground with bacon in the mix, bacon and lunchmeat on top of it along with cheese, special sauce and all the fixings. And - I don't know whether they actually soak it with chile/broth like a Pambazo, but the thing just comes out _drenched_ in flavor: your hands will be dripping as you eat this. (Minimum four napkins to consume.) It's . . . well, it's a trip - here in the land of Green Chile Cheeseburger, the Pookies Burger is something else entirely, but it's something I'm very happy to have tried. And I'll have it again. Man, they're nice folks. And they're always hustling to get stuff to the customers. But, well, they might forget something - they're so gracious when you remind them and they'll get it to you, but . . . if you're a little prince who expects everything to be perfect because you're special, well, you might be disappointed at Los Pookies. The room has a few tables, a long bar looking out into the parking lot and a small bar looking toward the hustling cooks in the kitchen. They open at 11 and my experience on Tuesdays is that the place is generally packed by 1130 - but then it dies down and there's room to sit again. The food takes a while coming out, but that doesn't stop tons of Door Dashers and a line of high schoolers stacking up to dig in. If you haven't tried it, you're kinda missing out. It's not a slick operation, but it's a real one - and I like it. read more

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High hopes, expectations not met. Too salty, and did not look like the photos on the menu. the menu drive me a little crazy. Salsa was not my favorite, and many of the chips were chewy. His enchiladas had a faint taste of Chanel perfume, idk how worse to describe it. I really hate to give a poor review, but out of 10 the meal was a 5. Definitely edible but would not come back. Guacamole was good. No alcohol served. Best of luck to the business owners, but I have to be honest. read more

Los Pookies - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great hole in a wall in an unassuming spot along Menaul. I honestly wouldn't notice it if I hadn't learned of it from Yelp. The place is known for birria, so whatever you get (most people get either the birria tacos or birria pizza here), go for something with birria in it! They also have some variation of food with birria in it such as grilled cheese and ramen as well. So, if you are up to trying something new, those dish may be good to try. I had a birria ramen and thought the soup in particular was very tasty! The portion is on a smaller side (but that's good for me because I usually feel super bloated after a bowl of ramen) and I would definitely have it again. The restaurant is small and gets busy (on a weekend night, you may have to wait for some seats). Once seated and the food was ordered, however, food was served quick! Overall, a great local place to enjoy your meal. It's not a place to come with a large group of people though! read more

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A small but cute place with delicious food. My son had the all you can eat tacos and I had the Birria Pizza. They were both delicious! Definitely recommend for all to try this little place out when in town! read more

Los Pookies - Birria Pizza - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tried this place for the first time, and it did NOT disappoint! I ordered the birria taco plate, it was bursting with flavor! Our server was super friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back for more! read more

I've been a customer of Los pookies fod awhile and recently it seems to have gone down hill... I went in two weeks ago to have taco Tuesday they told me pick a seat I'll be with you soon. It wasn't super busy in the restaurant. I sat and waited for 22 minutes wasn't acknowledged so I walked out and gave my service elsewhere. I went in the next week ordered online my order was ready super fast. When I got home I was disappointed my tortillas were old and you could see the age spots. I won't be going back sadly. read more

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Best birria I've ever had. Can't get over how awesome the birria pizza was and the birria eggrolls were heavenly too. Will definitely be coming back when I pass through town. Service was good as well. read more

Los Pookies? Ok that's a bizarre name for a restaurant. If you call a friend or significant other one it's ok - maybe a relationship with food? What's a name anyway - we're here for good food. It's small - 4 tables and counter seating. We ordered the steak tacos & cheese enchiladas at the counter and waited. Food arrive looking great. The taco shell was freshly fried with the reddish cast probably dipped in enchilada sauce before frying. Much better than the generic pre-folded taco shell. There was a nice amount of relatively unseasoned steak, it worked because the other ingredients provided the spiciness. The beans were whole with bacon. The cheese enchiladas was overloaded with cheese, the added cumin was overpowering. That said the food was still delicious and worth the stop. read more

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Heaven! This place was one heck of a surprise. Everything was great. And I do mean everything. The chips and salsa (the chips were still warm and that salsa!). We ordered the loaded nachos. Do it! It's fantastic. I ordered the birria pizza. OMG. It was the best thing I've had. Literally. Order it. It's the best thing I've had this month. The fijitas were served differently but phenomenal. Basically, this place is A+. Doesn't matter what you order, it'll be divine. read more

Los Pookies - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I have heard multiple friends talk about this place. Over and over again. The Barría Pizza Sometimes it's hard for me to finish food even if I enjoy it, I was concerned I wouldn't be able to eat it all (even with help). Nope. I LICKED THE BOX CLEAN! (I was also in a pretty heavy food Coma after, worth it) It was one of the most amazing food experiences I've had in ABQ, and when I tell you. Do not walk. RUN. RUN TO THE BIRRIA PIZZA!!! It's. That. Flipping. Good. Only side note, more cucumbers in the side would be awesome! read more

I've been to Los Pookies a few times now, and they legit have the best Birria in town. Los Pookies had a food truck and now they have a sit down restaurant located on Menaul. Every time I dine at Los Pookies I want to try something new, but I keep ordering the Birria Taco plate. The meat is so juicy and flavorful and when you dip it in the consume it adds the perfect touch. The portions are perfect. I haven't ordered the Birria Pizza yet, but it looks huge. Prices are fair and the staff is really nice and have great hospitality. read more

Los Pookies - Birria Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The birra is so good the consume perfect. The pizza is the best version of birra and I love the sheer size of it. The agua frescas are great too, a little sweet for me but I'm a low sugar kinda girl unless it's in solid form lol. The ambiance is fiesta and I love it. The staff is very helpful and very nice. Great for kids, family, friends, or even alone. Chips and salsa as it should be!!! read more

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