While downtown on Mountain Road this Friday evening, I came across a Mexican establishment that…read moreproved to be a thoroughly marvelous discovery. Being situated right along the main avenue made it effortlessly easy to locate. Stepping inside, the restaurant makes an immediate, positive impression spotlessly clean, beautifully appointed with authentic Mexican-style decor, and filled with a wonderfully warm, vibrant atmosphere. The hospitality was top-tier from start to finish. A gentleman named Luis attended to me with exceptional grace, providing service that was attentive, welcoming, and thoroughly polished. With Luis's expert guidance, I ordered a Strawberry Margarita to celebrate the end of the week, which arrived artfully crafted, perfectly balanced, and delightfully refreshing. For my main course, I selected the Shrimp Tacos and the Azul Fish Tacos, accompanied by a side of beans and plain white rice. The kitchen moved with remarkable efficiency, and the dishes arrived after only a brief moment. Every bite was an absolute culinary triumph exceptionally fresh, beautifully seasoned, and executed with high-status quality. Between the immaculate cleanliness, lively ambiance, sublime cuisine, and Luis's stellar service, this spot earns full marks from me. A thoroughly memorable experience I shall most certainly be returning

We came in for lunch after reading good reviews. It was crowded but we were seated within a few…read moreminutes. The restaurant refers to itself as New Mexican rather than Mexican, like in Texas. The food has a little different spice mixture (some lighter or a different blend) and some food items are interpreted a little differently by the chef. Nothing disappointed us. I ordered the Frank Sr's Combo Plate to sample some of my favorites. The surprise here was the green chili sauce and using brisket instead of ground beef. It was the good kind of surprise. My wife ordered Calista's Carne Adovada Plate (brined & marinated pork cushion). Both dishes came with rice and charro beans. We exchanged forks of food across the table and every item (all 7) were a hit. The rice was cooked in chicken broth and butter and the beans had almost no cumino or chili powder but had something else slightly spicy and delicious. I could have eaten a bowl of rice & beans. But the Combo plate and Pork entree were some of the best I've had. Now I know why it is New Mexican food not Mexican food. I will come back and recommend this restaurant to people I know,

Luciana was the highlight of the night. Her attention to detail and her attitude was very pleasant…read moreto have around. Would definitely comeback just because of the way she treated us, made us feel like family!

Crystal was fantastic, she had the best recommendations!!! The Ranchers Benedict was out of sight!!!read more

Fuego 505, located on the NW side of The Burque, is a lively restaurant with plenty of TVs for…read morewatching sports. Parking can get quite scarce and cramped during busy dinner hours, on weekend nights, and when major sports events are happening, as the restaurant tends to fill up. Service was initially just okay. We waited about 5 minutes before anyone came to acknowledge our table. After that, servers poured multiple rounds waters and offered a few baskets of tortilla chips. From The Fire: Skewer options, accompanied by one or two sides, are available. Every skewer plate showcases wild exotic or rare game proteins you may not have had before: rabbit (they were out of this meat), snake, duck, bison, chicken and duck breast. Please expect a cook time of up to 45 minutes. ***It's listed on the menu and we absolutely waited that time for the snake, bison, duck sausage and duck breast*** The Fuego Burger topped with blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli (on the side) was perfectly prepared.

Finally got the chance to try the Birria Tacos from Fuego 505- and they did not disappoint…read more Personally I've always thought nothing can top Los Pookies, but I feel these are in a different lane. Wildly different while still being so freaking amazing. There's a certain spice or something that they use in the Birria that hits just right. That's the only true way I can explain it. I can't tell if the 'consume' is chili or what from here? At Los Pookies it seems to be like a broth, but here is a thicker & spicier sauce which compliments the tacos so well. (please let me know!). It gets quite busy in here especially with it being setup as more of a sports bar, with the TV's and such. They have a shaded patio which I believe also may have a TV* (don't quote me on this part) . All the servers I have had have shown great hospitality. I will continue to return. -- Follow up before I post.. Last time I was here and it was really busy (like 30 min wait busy cuz of whatever game), I was feeling dizzy and they gave me water and a chair & made sure I was okay.. I feel especially this day and age is not something you see ever or expect. So thank you.

Food Excellent we had the beef tacos on point!!…read more Service is why we come here the staff is Awesome. Our waitress is the best we come every week just to see her! This is family owned. Please support local!!

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! We hadn't been here in a bit and found out that one of the old line cooks…read morebought the restaurant and is now the owner, I was pleasantly surprised that the food was not compromised by the change is staff. The inside looks exactly the same as well. We were a bit concerned that it wouldn't be as good but It was just as tasty and delicious as always and boy am I glad! We will continue to eat here when we can and still highly recommend everyone come and eat at Tenampa, it truly is amazing!

Love the food. Love the service. Great dining ambiance. I feel like their claim to fame, steak…read morefingers, leave something to be desired. They're basically kind of like deep fried chicken fried steak fingers. I suppose they just weren't for me

While visiting a friend in Albuquerque, she insisted that we eat here. She explained that it is a…read morefamily owned restaurant with patronage from the community, not tourists, making it a favorite destination of hers. We were seated quickly, and with a smile. The server was fun, explained the menu with pride, and made us comfortable. The food arrived quickly, and was filling. I found the steak fingers to be overcooked and tasteless, but the rest was great. For me, the sopaipillas were the star. They were fresh, light, and delicious. I miss eating in New Mexico where it seems most dinners include them. I got a slice of carrot cake to go, and it too was delicious. If you enjoy a family-centered filling New Mexican meal, you can't go wrong with Mac's. Enjoy!

Connected to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Museum this place is a gem and a must when at…read morethe museum. Service is excellent and speedy Food is delicious Ambiance is lovely Do yourself a favor and try this place

This place has a management problem. I waited nearly 1 hour to be seated as a single diner. During…read morethat time I notice roughly 1/3 of their tables in the main dining area empty. There were 9 lady servers in costume and another 2-3 food runners, a tall thin lady who seemed to nothing and a man who showed people to tables and doled out cutlery. With this much manpower they should have been able to handle a moderately busy Monday. They said once I was seated my server was very good. The menu is interesting but there were a few items unavailable. I got the taco with ground beef. The dish was thrown together and lacked presentation. I tried the ground beef alone so get a grip on their seasoning, what I found was a total lack of seasoning. I'm sure they want thou to depend on the chili sauces but hey, add a little something. Luckily there's 3 shakers in the table. The red stuff is a must add to the Indian taco!!! Oh and BTW, ask for extra cheese because it was hard to detect on my dish. Look, I ate it and didn't hate it, the fried bread is the reason I waited 66 minutes for my table. The dining area is great, very indigenous and really enjoyable. People seemed happy and if you visit the museum eating at the restaurant completes the tour. The ladies in Indian garb adds to the ambiance. I've had American Indian food before and it was far better. This place seemed geared towards the tourists and they seem to lay back on flavor. Try at your own risk but go to the kiosk and ask for a table long before you are ready to eat.

We had a great meal here! We stopped in for a late lunch after arriving into town. The place was…read morebusy 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.

"Tasty Mexican treats in North Valley area"…read more 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!

My favorite meal this year. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating outside underneath a tree,…read morewith fairy lights above. We had the guacamole and salsa, I recommend mixing them together, they pair surprisingly well. A little pricey at $9.60 for the plate. For entrees, we had the green chile chicken enchiladas and carne adovada Christmas style. The latter is one of the most distinct and delicious regional dishes I've had. All entrees had really nice pairings with pinto beans, potato hash, and freshly cooked sopapillas. We chose to have the sopapillas with honey as a dessert, but there's the option to stuff them with the entree.

This place is like a Mom and Pop hole in the wall gem. The restaurant is small. Parking is a bit of…read morea challenge. There are parking meters along the street and they are free after 6 pm. We stuck a few quarters into the meter that couldn't be read, and we walked into the restaurant. We were greeted at the door and given several options for seating including outdoor seating. We took a table in the entry way, not in the main restaurant. It was a quaint spot overlooking the patio section out front of the restaurant. A server met us, took our drink order, and we placed a few appetizer orders. We got some chile con queso, and the chicharron. They initially brought out the queso in two small plastic to-go containers. I was not very thrilled with that. Then, when we polished them off, they brought out some more in a small serving dish. Why we didn't get the dish in the first place is beyond me. The queso was good, but I didn't think much of the chicharron. My husband like it though. The server did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. We placed our order, and it wasn't too long that our orders came out. I got the combination plate, red sauce, ground beef taco. My husband thought he ordered the enchilada plate, but the chile relleno plate came out instead. He told them that was fine. The ground beef taco was so delicious. The chile relleno was pretty good, and the cheese enchiladas were okay, even though it was like they were barely there. The pinto beans, not refried beans, were also enjoyed. What really set them apart was their papas - those potatoes were soft and super flavorful. Their red sauce was spicy and flavorful. The server brought out two fresh and hot sopapillas. We poured honey on those things bite by bite. I honestly think those were the best sopapillas I've had. I also used the restroom before we left. It might need a little updating, but it was certainly clean.

All the way from California!!…read more Ambiance: bright, good lighting, fresh paint, clean. Looks like locals come for a bite to eat and a lot of takeout orders. Service: when you walk in you're greeted by the person at the small pony wall. They have signs for specials and menus. You should select a table and then decide what to eat before going to the window and ordering. They do not take your order at the table. Food: very tasty and fresh. Reminds me of Tex-mex food. The beans were delicious!! The sauce they use is hot sauce thickness it was fresh and delicious. The red sauce had a kick to it. Glad we stopped in and tried it out.

This place is excellent I highly recommend it. I've eaten here a few times and they never…read moredisappoint. It's locally owned and the staff is always so great. The ambiance inside is nice it's clean and has a welcoming vibe. The food is delicious you get a lot of food for the price. I would say the price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. The chile is good and Jim's secret sauce is delicious!!!! If you haven't tried this place you need to!

Ambiance and owner perfect Tried flautas aka taquitos and…read morespecial birria quesadillas. Salsa will light you up