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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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 have never been to Mary and Tito's until today. My friends and I were promptly seated, given menus, and drink orders filled. Spicy salsa and crisp tortilla chips soon followed. Everyone seems to be impressed over their red chile carne adovada, their specialty, supposedly the best in the city. So that is what I decided to order, with a side of refried beans and rice. My friends ordered enchiladas, also with red chile. I have had carne adovada many times, and is one of my go-to Mexican dishes. The red chile was somewhat flavorful, but not knock your socks off flavorful. Really quite mild spice. There did not seem to be much depth to the flavor, no garlic, no oregano, not enough salt, and actually very little heat and somewhat bland. Because the pork shoulder had simmered in the red chile for a long time, it was tender, but not chunks of pork, but a bunch of stringy meat that had been cook for a long time and completely fallen apart. The refried beans were just mashed beans with not much else in added flavor. So, this is why I rate my experience at Mary and Tito's with only 3 stars. The wait staff was very much on the ball, presenting menus, taking drink orders, asking how our meal was going, constantly refilling water glasses. Excellent! Everyone at our table thought that our meal was "good," but not memorable in any way. The "Best in the City" red chile was "good," but again, certainly not outstanding as I had hoped it to be. We all came away underwhelmed. I really wish our experience had been better. Kudos to the wait staff. read more

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

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 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

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

This place is known for their carne adovada and it was best I've had so far! The chile rellenos were ok. The green chile also just ok. But the chicharrones and red chile are delicious! read more

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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

This has been ind of my favorite restaurants for close to 30 years. The chile is my favorite. I used to only get the red , but now I get Christmas. I often take a pint to go. It's family owned and operated and the love , quality and consistency has only continued to improve over time. Mary was there every time I went for lunch . Two of the cooks have been there for most of that time as well. Mary's daughter and grandson's are there enthusiastically serving what I think is the gold standard in New Mexican cuisine. Everything is amazing but I have some favorites. A side relleno with Xmas on the side . Blue corn , ground beef enchiladas with red chile and an egg . You'll be filling up their old school punch card in no time. read more

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We all look for clean, friendly, and excellent food, right? You get all 3 here. The building may be old but I prefer excellent food in a warm and local environment over the frills of a trendy place with hipster waiters who are unfriendly and uninvested. Thank you Mary and Tito's for yet again exceeding my expectations! Free chips and salsa are very high quality. Portion sizes of the made from scratch food are generous. The taste of the food is like that of an old grandma who knows all the tricks. 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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Best carne adovada in Albuquerque. Chile is properly spicy. Also excellent chile rellenos.

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

I had a friend visiting from California and I had asked some locals what was the best place for authentic NM food to enjoy. This funky little place was recommended. I had the chili rellenos , and they were okay, but not the best I ever have tasted. They were scrawny and had almost no cheese inside. The salsa was good, as well as, the spicy rice. She had a flaky pastry turnover stuffed with seasoned pork strips. She enjoyed it and said it was absolutely delicious. The service was adequate, but the server was not very enthusiastic, with taking our order and serving our meal. Everything was just placed down with no pleasantries. I had to go to the hostess to get togo boxes, as our server became scarce, and did not check back at all to see if we needed anything else. After the glowing recommendations from others, I frankly disappointed. Thank you. read more

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I have been going to this restaurant since the late sixties! The service, food, ambience, and overall friendliness has always brought me back! The main issue is the food is completely authentic and fabulous! read more

Was looking for some good chili before ending my visit to abq, and this was a pretty solid choice. Ordered the combination chicken w/ red chili, and although it looks like a brick, it was real good once I started eating. Obviously had a kick to it as well, but not too bad. Waiter was attentive too. My only issue was that it's in kind of a sketch area, but I guess that's just abq idk read more

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

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First time there today food and wait service was great but the front of house woman who was working the register was extremely rude and made multiple people very uncomfortable. I've never had that experience before. Not sure to be back if she's around. ‍‍ read more

Wow how can you not give this family business 5 stars ! Very friendly staff ! This place has been family owned for years ! Great prices and fantastic food and service. Kinda hard to park but be patient it's worth the wait ! read more

went here with coworkers after a work conference, we all loved our food! it was quite busy but the service was great and it surprisingly didn't take very long to get our food! they have vegan options which is awesome - just don't have margaritas or alcohol which was a bummer but good to know! read more

Gave me meat when I told them I was vegetarian! After I asked if both the chile were vegetarian, the employee told me they both were. I asked for a bean burrito with the vegetarian chile and when I opened my takeout order, it was covered with ground meat in the chile. Very disappointing. I have no tolerance for that. read more

The Christmas chili is the best the red chili is hot but it is the best then going there since I was a little boy over 40 years highly recommend it to others from other states other countries the red chili has been rated five times in a row best in New Mexico. Cecil Barreras sr. read more

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I came here straight off the plane from Oregon and I love this place. I got the green chili I was missing and old school diner charm. 6 stars for sure read more

What a fun diner feeling place! The folks were rushed but still attentive enough. The enchiladas were perfect .. I even got to take some red chile powder home with me! Highly recommended. read more

Busy but very attentive staff. Seated quickly and food was good. Glad we each got a lunch meal because we ate it all.

What has happened to your Chile Rellenos?! 1st no cheese inside, then way overcooked, then undercooked with cold cheese inside. Please bring back whoever used to make your most delicious Chile Rellenos! read more

Frankly, it's a local favorite that I personally did not enjoy. The people were nice except the waiter who was somewhat standoffish and couldn't be bothered with a recommendation. I finally played it safe and ordered a beef enchilada that was soupy with an unnecessarily hot spicy sauce. Would have preferred another authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

New to the area and was recommended this place. I was disappointed to see the menu and food. It was bland, with no flavor. As a Mexican American person myself, I wouldn't even consider this "New Mexican" or "Mexican food". This food is for old white people. would not recommend. Server was rude. read more