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El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM
El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM
El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM
El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM
El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM

El Pinto

4.6
4.6
7405 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 40 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.

Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.

Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico.

The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens.

Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available on site for individuals and tour buses. Reservations strongly recommended.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 7,405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for brunch

  • New Mexico

    Kid-friendly

  • New Mexico

    Good for groups

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Kid-friendly

  • Albuquerque

    Good for groups

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Neighborhood gem

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Albuquerque

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pinto offers a classic New Mexican dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its signature red chili ribs and "delicious margaritas," the restaurant boasts a "wonderful ambiance" with inviting patios and fireplaces. While some guests noted occasional service hiccups, many praised the attentive staff and overall enjoyable atmosphere.
7,405 Reviews
  1. ShirleyM

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took a cousin to meet a sister he never had. Your staff was amazing in giving us the privacy and help when needed. Food was amazing as always!

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  2. Betty

    VIP

    New Mexico

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our dishes didn’t come out after we all had been eating for quite sometime and then another dish was wrong

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  3. Annette

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food wasn’t as good as it has been. Service was excellent and fast. Took us longer to drive there than it did to sit, eat and leave. I did not like that we were seated in what seemed to be the loud children and baby room. We’ve eaten there 3 times in recent weeks after not eating there for years. It will probably be awhile before we eat there again. And yes I could have asked for a different seating area and I wish I had.

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  4. Dave

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual . Been coming for 40+ years!!!

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  5. Erica

    VIP

    New Mexico

    90 reviews

    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was not our usual El Pinto experience this time. The room was cold as the temperature was dropping. A fire was lit shortly after our arrival, but the doorway that the staff used to access things created a draft. After a while, it then became much too warm. Our server seemed new and didn't get our guacamole order in the system since we got it after our entrees arrived when we asked about it. Our food and drinks were top notch, as usual. We understand that there can be a break in period for new staff and we can roll with the flow. We still highly recommend El Pinto!

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  6. Nancy

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place that I come to frequently for lunch and it is always a treat from the excellent food to the ambience and the excellent service. Today was a get together with some friends and one of the women remarked that the food reminded her of her mother's which was a huge compliment from someone who grew up eating excellent Mexican food. Our server, Lauren, was attentive, made sure we received exactly what we ordered and even took the time to joke with us. We were seated on the enclosed patio which was lovely. All in all, a wonderful experience.

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  7. Margaret

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening was terrific. Server was perfect, meal was perfect. Who could ask for more?

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  8. Johnathan

    New Mexico

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Salads are great! I tried the Twin Salsa Salad and the nice portions of Green Chile with Guacamole at the center really help to dress this salad, so I only used half of the actual Balsamic dressing.

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  9. Tiffany

    VIP

    New Mexico

    118 reviews

    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was luxurious to dine next to a cozy, warm fireplace on such a cold night. El Pinto's green chili sauce is an incredible side to add to any of their carefully prepared dishes. Marisol, our server spent time to give us a wonderful dining experience. Everything was five stars :-).

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  10. Richard

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our seating area was very nice. Food was real good. Left very full and satisfied

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FAQs

El Pinto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 898-1771.

El Pinto is rated 4.6 stars by 7405 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 40 times today
Google Map for El Pinto

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available on site for individuals and tour buses. Reservations strongly recommended.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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