We had a great meal here! We stopped in for a late lunch after arriving into town. The place was busy but the service was great. Food was amazing. The pork adavada burrito was covered with delicious red chile, and the beans were great as well. The Mexican turnover was also delicious. Everything tasted fresh and was so good. I would absolutely return if in the ABQ again. read more

"Tasty Mexican treats in North Valley area" Came here at 12:35pm on a Saturday afternoon with a group of 5. There are cameras outside around much of the building that repeatedly audibly warn you that you are being recorded, which was a bit funny but fine. As others have written, you need to enter from the side door. The people working clearly did not love that we arrived with a larger group, but they nonetheless accommodated us after about a 15 minute wait. The restaurant was HOPPING, with others also waiting for tables. They apparently are a bit famous for their Mexican wedding cake, which they told us is nearly always gone by noon. The overall place was down-home, spanning two large rooms, and relatively brightly lit due to the big windows. I ordered the large combo plate, which came with a beef taco, a cheese & onion enchilada, and a chile relleno with Christmas (red and green) chile sauce. There were also refried beans and rice on the side. Food came in maybe 10-15 minutes. The beef taco was good--nicely ground meat, good fresh veggies on top. No unusual toppings and no salsa or the like, but good. The cheese & onion enchilada was fine--not my favorite, but it was alright. However, for me, the delight was the chile relleno with the chile sauce: absolutely scrumptious. If I came back, I'd just order that, or maybe 2, or maybe 3. So good, so flavorful. The chile sauce was a bit spicy for me, but I absolutely loved its flavor. Service was good especially given how crowded it was. They still checked on us and brought us drink refills. The biggest delight was the price. With tip and tax, I think we paid around $74. Not bad at all for a big dinner for 5 people! I'd recommend, especially if you go for the chile rellenos! read more

I had some friends and town who wanted to try some classic New Mexican cuisine. I'd heard great things about Mary's and Tito's so we decided to stop in. When you get there, you might notice parking can be a bit tricky, but there's plenty of street parking access in addition to their lot. When you walk in, it feels like home; because it used to be someone's home. You can see the character of the old building and the changes that have happened over the years. We were greeted right away and our server answered all our questions and even offered a sample of the carve adovada to my friends who had never tried it. That kind of service is above and beyond what we've come to expect. The food was fresh and tasty. The prices are very fair and according to a regular they haven't raised prices in years. Rare to find that with all the rising food costs! read more

Mary & Tito's - Carne adovada plate - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Most all reviews will repeat this, but be aware parking is very tight. We arrived at 1:25 pm and were happy to find two open spots. Earlier I'm sure the small lot was at capacity. Next, the entry door is no longer facing the street. It is on the north wall of the building off the entry to the parking lot. The entrance sign is just sharpie or pen on paper and very faded. Once inside this small converted residence there are two dining rooms. The first was full but there was open seating in the second. There isn't a lot on the walls so the room echoes your conversation to everyone in the room. A bit more art on the walls and the diner vibe would really make itself known. The food. The NYT recently put Mary and Tito's in their 41 best list in the US so I had very high expectations. Usually my wife and I order a single item and share the meal. This time we ordered knowing we'd have take home leftovers. I ordered the Mexican Turnover Combination with beef. This is a pastry crust folded over a combination of ground beef, rice and beans. I ordered the red chile with this. My wife ordered the cheese enchiladas with green chile, rice and beans. This came with a lot of chopped green chile, not a sauce. Overall it was ok, but the beans and chopped chile put down so much liquid it rapidly became a soggy texture less mess. My turnover was tasty and the red chile also ok but not up to the rave reviews I've heard. At this time, I'd rate it the third best red I've had in NM. (See my review for La Cocina in Espanola for my pick for best Red chile in NM- so far anyway ) Overall, I'm glad we finally got the opportunity to dine at this local institution. When we do give it another try, I'm going to follow the recommendation for chicarones and pork adovado. Actual rating 3.5 stars. read more

Mary & Tito's - Stacked cheese enchilada plate with green chile - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I finally got back here on a return visit to Albuquerque and actually got to eat, instead of being driven away by the long wait. It's a tiny restaurant that's very popular, so it builds up. Customers started accumulating about ten minutes before opening, and by the time the door opened, there were more than could be seated. The rest had to wait extra long because of course everyone else had just started. Signature dish here is carne adovada, which you can get in an enchilada, tostada, etc, or plain with red or green sauce on top. Shredded meat, pretty tasty, and unusually the beans were better than the rice. I also had a tamale, decently moist, no husk. This is a good local food place, but didn't strike me as fabulous. read more

So excited to see it opened. Opening is on the north side but I remember so many years ago was on the east side. It's a North Valley gem. It's been there since before I was born in the early 60's. Service was fantastic from the moment I walked in the door. My unsweetened tea was always full. And my enchiladas were delicious. Red chili made my nose run a bit which made it even more perfect! The rice was perfectly done, no added veggies. Beans were great and my enchiladas were great! I love authenticity of this wonderful local restaurant. There's history there. For those who began and those who continue to this beautiful tradition. If you catch it open, take an empty spot on 4th street or in the back. Be prepared to be greeted with kindness and served great food. read more

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I haven't been here in years and now I remember why. But, you enter from the side door and NOT the 2 doors in front. It's very basic New Mexican food that's kinda "meh." The food we had all needed salt and more flavor. The prices weren't bad considering how everyone has raised their menu prices. The service was good and food came out fast. I forgot to take pics of our food since I was w a group of people... sorry. But, we all got different Combo plates. They were good but not great. The bldg is old but well maintained with clean dining rooms. Simple old cafe furniture and a bit of an old Landmark place near downtown. We were seated in the second dining room under a broken ceiling that could fall down w the next monsoon rain. It'll be another long while before I return. Sorry folks!" read more

Good morning on this fine Central New Mexico day. The boys and one girl from the VA Creative Writing Group went to one of Albuquerque's best-known small cafes ... Mary & Tito's on 4th Street, NW. A fine, established restaurant with excellent food, great service, and the wonderful interior ambiance of a true Mom & Pop business. We loved it and know you will too. Just click on the following YouTube video link to hear our report. https://youtu.be/CkTxdy3f4Hg?si=WYHkjjAdoW41GeT2 read more

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I lived in Albuquerque for seven years (1977-1984) and frequently ate at Ron's y Marsha's on Yale. I am here for the Balloon Fiesta and my first visit back to Albuquerque since 1996. I read that there was a real connection between Marsha and Mary and Tito's so we decided to try it out. Was looking forward and my friends (who have not been to NM before were in tow). Very disappointing-simply not the New Mexican food I remember and not really anything that would live up to the James Beard award. I wish this review was different but it's my honest opinion. read more

I've been eating here for many years. I lived in Albuquerque for a decade and tried to eat here at least a couple times per month. I have long attested that they set the gold standard for New Mexico red chili. The green is fine, but I wouldn't call it the ultimate. Both versions are just that - chili, and salt. One of the owners once told me they don't have any other spices in the building. So on my first trip back in several years, the only food plan I had was to get back here for lunch. I planned on getting the adovada but instead ordered flautas for the first time ever, I think lured by the guacamole side. The chili was supreme as always. A little hotter this batch than average, but I always like how it is seasonal like that. Luck of the draw. They source all their chilis from the same single family farm they always have, so they come how they come. Always delicious, but hotter or milder by chance. I was sweating this visit, but the guac helped. And it is great here. The flautas sadly were very dry, with the adovada meat inside rendered tough and stringy. I'm not knocking points off because I know how good that meat can be. I think this delivery device is simply not the best method. Better off in a burrito or plain in chili. Their refritos also are perfect. I'd often just order beans and chili topped with cheese, with tortillas. Maybe the purest way to enjoy it. I think that may be what they call the Tito's special, if I remember right. I also got the cake - can't remember if they call it Mexican wedding or hummingbird or what, but they always sell out early. I got the last piece to go. It wasn't quite as good as I remembered, not as sweet and a little dry. Either it was an off day or my memory fails me, but still tasty. I don't know if they used to do this because I didn't have to bother while living there, but now they sell ziploc bags of chili at the register so I can try to make my own up here in Denver. Very reasonably priced, too. I still tell anyone who's going to visit, or the many I always encountered there who'd still never heard of it, Mary & Tito's is THE place to go for authentic NM red chili. read more

Stopped by Mary & Tito's while visiting Albuquerque for work. I was looking for something that was real, authentic and that locals actually love and I was not disappointed. Mary & Tito's is a landmark of the city and we had to give it a try. The space was no frills but warm and inviting. It had the homegrown atmosphere that we were looking for. The food was good. I had the stuffed sopapilla with rice and beans which was my first time trying it and it was pretty good. I also tried the chicaronnes, another first for me and definitely worth a try if you're a meat lover. I would definitely go back to try other items on the menu. It was great place to stop by for lunch and a great first stop during our time in Albuquerque. read more

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Moved to Rio Rancho a year ago and Mary and Tito's has become my favorite New Mexican restaurant. It is busy for a reason. I only visit once a week to give everybody else a chance. read more

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Told a group of us to wait for a reservation and come back in 40 minutes. Then, they just closed 30 minutes later and told us they wouldn't honor our table. We waited 40 minutes for no reason. We would have just gone elsewhere or ordered takeout if we knew they would close within the hour. They even asked for our phone number so they could call us when our table would be ready but then closed anyway. read more

Ok. I was just wasting some time and saw some negative reviews about Mary and Tito's Carne Adovada !! WTF !! Seriously ???!!!!! There is no better Carne Adovada in Albuquerque or in New Mexico !! You're probably some cheap ass who buys it at Kroger for 235 a pound read more

Love it hear! Want to go back! Other reviews are garbage!!!! 5 stars Best red chili sauce !!!!!! Pork belly is wonderful and I forgot its name. read more

Mary & Tito's - Pork belly - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Loved Mary & Tito's. We were on a road trip from CA, and this place was highly recommended on Reddit. We are glad we made it, the food tasted just like my grandma's homemade cooking. 10/10, a And the staff was also incredibly friendly. read more

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One of our dear local comfort food restaurants. Not very large but if you have to wait a bit, well worth it. Best carne adovada ever!!! read more

The food was actually tasteless. The chile, red and green, had little heat and no flavor.......very disappointing. The chile relliano was over cooked, the beef taco was good and the red chile enchilada was.......disappointing. The refried beans were the best I have ever had.......and I am not! A refried bean person. But those are the only thing I would go back for. Service was fast, friendly and prompt. The diner-like atmosphere is loud, but tolerable. I really had high hopes for this restaurant........and I was definitely disappointed. . read more

We stopped by Mary and Tito's for an early lunch today. We had some high hopes. We had a bit of a wait which was fine. As we waited I noticed that this by far was one of the cleanest restaurants I have been in a while. The floors and baseboards were immaculately clean. I noticed that there were many older ladies working as servers and a younger gentleman. I assumed maybe they were all family. I also noticed the fresh flowers on every table which was a very nice touch. We got seated and they brought out the drinks, salsa and chips. For my taste the salsa needed more salt, but had a good flavor but lacked heat. I ordered the large combination plate with tamale, taco, enchilada beans and rice. I also added a chile relleno. My husband ordered the carne adovada burrito. The meat was tender and food tasted good. The red chile was delicious. It had zero heat but the flavor was on spot. The taco could have had more meat. It had a lot of lettuce. The tortilla reminded me of the ones you get at Cotsco that are prepaid and you have to cook. The tamale had a good meat to masa ration. The chile relleno was a let down. It could have used a bit more cheese. It was very greasy. The best part of the meal was the enchilada. It was simple and delicious. Something you would get at grandmas house. Rolled with cheese a little onion and smothered with red chile. It brought back some fond memories of eating at my grandmas house. read more

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Enjoyed this hole-in-the-wall legend and its basic Mexican fare. It is, I venture to say, quite underrated compared to some of the city's more renowned stops. Would repeat with tacos or a chimi. Well known for carne adovada. And, they're doing something right to have been around 60 plus years. Recs. read more

I was really encouraged to try authentic NM cuisine I read some reviews and this seemed like kind of place. I had the Carne Adovada and their daily special enchilada with the red sauce. It was amazing and the portions were big which I always respect. It was the perfect amount of spicy not hurting yet not too mild. Please go here if you have a chance. read more

Mary & Tito's - Cheese enchilada and Carne Adovada on the side red sauce:) - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Legit amazing. Great atmosphere and even better food. I was in Albuquerque for a quick work trip and really enjoyed finding this gem.

I should say the servers were amazing but the lady at the counter is absolutely rude . She seems like human interaction is so tiring, she talks down to customers. We asked her twice for a slice of cake and she just blew us off and said it slipped her mind. I forgot to unlock my card and she yells that my card was declined in front of every one in line ... that was embarrassing. The waiter went to refill our waters and she stopped him and said no we had to leave because other people were waiting. I love this place and came here after my mom's funeral to just be treated like trash by her smh she needs to learn how to smile and greet costumes if she is going to work the register. I'm the executive chef of a restaurant here in Los Angeles and if someone on my team was like that toward my costumers we would be sitting down for a pretty good talk. read more

This place is good! Food is delicious, staff is friendly and service was good. Place is a challenge for parking but we went after breakfast and before the lunch rush which seemed to be a good time on a Friday. Red and green Chile had good flavor and some heat but not too hot that it would take the flavor away. Portion was plenty and filling. They had plenty of seating comfortable and clean. Will go back again and to try more on the menu. read more

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Locals love Mary and Tito's. This no-frills place gets to the point - serving the red sauce it is known for. Because I am a bit of a contrarian I decided to try both red and green, just to be sure I wasn't missing out on anything. I wasn't. The red sauce is what you come here for. That, and the wonderful home made tortillas, slightly charred, just a bit chewy - nothing to do with those pale, wispy discs you buy in the supermarket. The value for money cannot be argued with. It may take a while for you to get noticed before someone seats you. And you may need to ask for extra salad to properly balance the flavors. But these are minor quibbles. This is a solid place for New Mexico signature dishes. A few notes: they close at 3pm. No alcohol. Pay at the counter once you are done. Credit cards are fine. read more

I am not sure what all the fuss is about. Mary and Tito's is supposedly renowned for their red chile carne adovada, which is what I ordered. The pork in the carne adovada was in large chunks. Instead of being cut across the grain, it was cut with the grain, which resulted in long stringy pieces of meat. It was tender, but not pleasant to eat because of its stringy texture. The red chile was not exceptional; just average. Beans lacked much depth of flavor, also. Service was non-descript and average. The tall person taking my order was doing his job, writing up my order. He was robotic and lacked any discernable personality. The entire experience was "fine." As per that descriptor, nothing stood out enough to tantalize me for a return visit. read more

I've been living in Albuquerque for 20 years and I have been looking for enchiladas like my grandma used to make. I have finally found that place! The food was amazing the red chile was on point. The service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very homey. I will definitely be back. Thank you for the experience. Oh and the Mexican wedding cake is now my new favorite dessert. read more

Mary & Tito's - How it started! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The food was less than mediocre. No taste and very bland. The service was horrible. The waitress never came back to see what I needed. I will never return to this restaurant and will tell my friends as such. read more

The food is authentic New Mexico. We were seated in the back room, and pretty much ignored. Our food was dropped off, and we had to flag someone down when they were in the room, if we needed anything. I tried the wedding cake, I think that is what it was called, paid over $4 dollars a slice and it was over baked. Mary and Titos is an Albuquerque staple, however this experience was very different. read more

James Beard American Classic. Foodie tourists rightly seek it out. Family run - and the grandkids have it going as good as ever. (In my experience, this is a rarity: oftentimes the second generation fumbles the ball handing things to the third. These folks today are sharper than ever - and they have to be, because it's now a foodie destination on top of being a local fave.) Delicious red (from a Salem, NM small farm, perhaps the best you'll find served in any Albuquerque restaurant) _and_ green. Phenomenal chicharrones. World class carne adovada. "Mexican wedding cake" is kind of more of a pineapple/carrot cake and it sells out fast - quite yummy (worth getting one to share at the table). Tasty complimentary chips and salsa. Great service - constant drink refills and no hassle about guests' silly requests. Friendly and welcoming, fast and inexpensive. They have all the business they need - come or don't come, makes no difference. The only one who will miss out if you don't come is you. Parking can be challenging - they have spots out back and street spots in the front, but these fill up quickly. Be _very_ careful pulling out of their lot onto Fourth, as people gun through there. read more

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I had the large combination plate with beef taco chile relleno cheese enchilada with red chili. it was good. I had good service. The waitress was so nice. Girl buster was nice. I like their tortilla with butter. read more

Mary & Tito's - large combination plate beef taco chile relleno cheese enchilada with red chili. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Got the bowl of green chili and man was it good! Decided to try this spot randomly and very glad I got the chance to experience it. The service was great and the ambiance was settle yet welcoming. I need to go back to try a different dish but if you like New Mexico food I think you will enjoy this cute little restaurant. read more

Great blue corn vegetarian cheese enchiladas with red chile. Went here twice while I was in town.

Well, it was awesome 5 years ago when I was here, and as of today's visit it's still awesome!!! The food is nothing fancy, but dam delicious!!! Down to earth, true New Mexican cuisine. Red chile, green chile, beans, rice, the entire menu is authentic. No fluff here!! Pricing is very very affordable! read more

OMG! BEST IN ALBUQUERQUE, . This is absolutely amazing NM food! Giggle when I taste the red it's so freekin good. I add tamale and chicharron to the main. Everythings delightful, the red, the green, all the way thru to the last bite of beans, which are simply perfect. The service is swift and done friendly by people that care. Do not miss out on this gem. BEST IN ALBUQUERQUE read more

Things truly authentic New Mexican food. I ordered flautas. My favorite. The best flavors. Simply prepared with love. I'm a fan.

I first visited this restaurant in 1966 with a friend from the University of Albuquerque. I was so impressed with their absolutely out-of-this-world bowl of Green Chiles!! It was so burning spicy hot that I couldn't even finish it in few minutes. Never had I ever tasted such hot dish before.. But I liked it so much! I highly recommend Mary and Tito's. They also have the best-tasting red chile sauce. Absolutely delicious! read more

Mary & Tito's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I come here because I very miss Ron y Marcia's. It became Ron's, and we still went often. Fat homemade tortillas, carne adovada (what we came for) It all started here at this restaurant, Mary & Tito's, the best carne adovada EVER. This family recipe is still alive! read more

First of all, when you drive up to the restaurant you have to know that you are walking into a traditional New Mexican home style restaurant with paper napkins and tile floor with nothing super fancy. Ok ok,, so no white table clothe or fancy hostess, but let me tell you about the service and the food!!!! OOhh my goodness the red chile sauce is amazing, just the perfect amount of spice. Most of the time the green is hotter than the red chile, but the carne adovado stuffed sopapillas w/egg over the top are to die for!!!! If you have any room left over or not, and if you're lucky enough to get a piece, you have to eat a piece of the home made wedding cake. It is a MUST! Five stars are a must from me. read more

Authentic, delicious, great service and classically genuine New Mexico cuisine, this is the taste of our state! The home cooking here is the epitome of real New Mexican. From the bold and spicy red chili to the slow cooked pork for the carne adovada, everything here was amazing. I also enjoyed the old architecture of the restaurant which obviously used to be a house at some point long ago, even the door to enter the restaurant is an original side door to a home. This place is nostalgic for those of us who grew up in New Mexico and you will definitely feel the aura of a times past as you eat at this fantastic establishment! read more

Mary & Tito's - Carne adovada turnover, with beans and rice - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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