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El Pinto in Albuquerque is a two star Mexican restaurant. Located in the Downtown neighborhood, this inexpensive restaurant is one of the popular spots in the area. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, and catering. People who have eaten here found the food authentic new mexican.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I was raised on Tex-Mex so this stuff is just ok for me. However, it is worth a trip to pick up their green chile salsa. That stuff is legend.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is beautiful!!!!! I think it's definitely fitting to bring significant other or out-of-town guest to! I wasn't crazy about the food, perhaps because I ordered wrong items on the menu. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Albuquerque, and every time I have a chance to come home for a visit I make sure to stop at El Pinto. I'm a little surprised at all the low star ratings it's received here, so I'm trying...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dining experience with delicious food and good service. It's quite a drive to get out there but is the best New Mexican food I've had here. Definitely a place to try.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Short version: good food, lousy drinks, lousy service. Skip it.This is a high-volume/special-event restaurant that has no soul. From the moment I walked in and was given a number (so I could wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
THE MOST FAMOUS PLACE IN ABQ - I SAY GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!A typical Tex-Mex place known as a favorite for some politicos. This place always seemed crowded and not really worth the wait. It wasn't bad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One would think that at the prices this place charges that you're getting hand grown, farm fresh food instead of cheese, tortillas, and chiles. $16 for a plate of enchiladas with inedible pork?! You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walking from the parking lot, the building looks amazing, and huge, which makes sense, while the waiting area is small; you don't wait very long, since they have many, MANY dining areas. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry to say that the reason one should come here is for the ambiance, drinks, and then the food (in that order). Service? I'll get to that one later. We sat outside and it was gorgous. Sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty nice; the patios are well adorned with plants, and in that respect, El Pinto is pretty neat. However, the food is not very good. They serve the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly bland versions of New Mexican style food. Dining here is more for the North Valley patio dining atmosphere than the cuisine. The restaurant itself is humongous, as are the 3 (4? 5?) patio...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a chili aficionado!In many ways this restaurant rocks. It is where you would have a wedding reception or greet a President (check out their photos).Their food is just ok. Everything seems kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm originally from the SW and have been dying to have great southwestern food after years of living on the east coast. Really, the best atmosphere you could ask for.... fountains, trees, lights,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For reasons unbeknown to me, this place is quite popular. If you ask me, it's because when one person, say Obama, comes here, then McCain must come. And if McCain comes, well, then Sarah Palin must...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright alright!!!! Fine! I kinda.... sorta.... like.... this.... place. They have some really great things on the menu, the trick is to order a bunch of things a la carte. I have been getting a bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do me a favor. Upon walking into El Pinto, look to your left. See the rows and rows of picture frames hanging on the wall?You'll notice:1. Obama was here.2. McCain was here.3. Sarah Palin was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so this seems more like the kind of place where you bring out-of-town visitors or clients to impress them. Yeah. It has a buffet. That's almost enough to make it a no-go in my book.The location is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Whats important to you..... Eat in a cool place or have excellent food?I have been to this restaurant several times and the food is average. The Red Chili Ribs are probably the best thing on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, they definitely have the atmosphere in spades. They're set in a beautiful section of the bosque not far from the Rio Grande, and the cottonwoods set the scene for the sprawling complex/compound...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful waterfalls in the restaurant! Food was delicious...even the decaf coffee was good, which is rare!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the Beautiful Patio2 stars for the mediocre food - caters to the tourists, not the locals2 stars for the service1 star for price
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about El Pinto is the atmosphere - really nice patio seating; beyond that, it's very spacious, quiet, out of the way but not hard to get to, and the food (mine, anyway - I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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This restaurant is in a hacienda type setting, and is popular with the locals and tourists, so go early as there's usually a wait. Every dish we've tried has been excellent, just be prepared to decide green or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid place. The sauces are red/green, the margs are cold and the patios are wonderful.I judge all places New Mexican by their Adovada. El Pinto passed the test. Their sauce is dryer than most not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's tucked away and it will be tricky to find but once you get there you'll see why it's a treasure. I was driving across country and a friend called me up and said "Don't leave Albuquerque!" She...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most famous restaurant in ABQ. And it was actually pretty good. You keep driving up 4th until you're just about to give up & turn around, and there it is. It's huge with a huge parking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food if you want to get a taste of New Mexico! My boyfriend's brother took us there a couple years ago and it was great, the service the food. The margaritas were delicious! We ate outside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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El Pinto is a must-do every time I am in town. The food is great, the service is great and no matter how busy they are, they always manage to be able to accomodate us. If it's a nice night, try having dinner...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Whenever we visit Albuquerque, we make a point to go to El Pinto. Great atmosphere with a beautiful pation, and New Mexico style food.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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This is a wonderful place that does everything right. They have exceptional service and world class food. Everything that we had was delicious and we left full and laughing. It was fun for our kids because...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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I have a home in Beverly Hills CA and we traveled with the hounds to a little place called Albuquerque. It is a high class place with a gorgeous patio setting. My mistress was pleasantly surprised by how...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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If you are a fan of Southwestern Cuisine this may be your place. Great flavorful food at a fair price. Large seating area reduces wait time. Ask for the chili on the side if you are not sure of your heat...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place sucks massive amounts of shit. the only cool thing is the staff , some of the coolest people around. Other than that only come here if you want to get jacked for bullshit food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here every time i go to Albuquerque. This place has, hands down, the best enchiladas in all the world. I love the green chili... not only that, but they have amazing sopapillas (with honey), and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried El Pinto my official first day at work in ABQ. We decided to go there because I wanted to become an official New Mexican resident. I was going to be living in ABQ for a while--and believe me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the biggest tourist spots here in the state. Being a former employee of the restaurant, I probably know more facts and history about this place than most. I only rated it 3...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Very attractive. Ambience great. However, I have been there twice and will not go again. Red Chilli was too mild and tasteless. Rice and beans tasted like they came out their cans.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Pinto is all about the atmosphere: huge patio dining, live music, local art, etc. The meal was relaxing and beautiful. The food itself (i'm told) is quite authentic. I was taken there because I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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I've been to El Pino's on numerous occasions and have found the food to be mediocre but the atmosphere can't be beat. Service can be slow and inexperienced or prompt and efficient depending on the individual...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Mexican food. Sadies is definitely better! The salsa & chile are good, but nothing about this restaurant really stands out for me. I think its more popular for being an eating spot of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
El Pinto has good, solid New Mexican fare, but it's not quite as good as Sadie's. With that said, this is one of the top three New Mexican food restaurants in the area and the best on the west side of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took our three grandkids and four adults here. The wait staff was prompt and attentive, and the food was very, very good. I had Combo Plate Numero Tres and it had five different items on it. All...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful atmosphere in a sprawling, old adobe, complete with fireplaces or patio dining. The food is good, with a wide range of New Mexican-cuisine options. WE always buy some of their Green Chile...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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it is very true that this place has the best patio dining around but I am afraid that the food is mediocre. Not as bad as some but not as good as it should be. The prices tend to be about $2-4 dollars higher...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the largest restaurants in Albuquerque. In the North Valley of Albuquerque and in the midst of cottonwoods is El Pinto. A great place for Nueve Mexicano food - red and green chile. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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If you want to know why New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment" then visit El Pinto! The atmosphere is, well, enchanting, and the food is awesome. Of note: the guacomole, the chili con queso, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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I love eating here, it is a quaint cozy atmosphere and friendly employees. This place has been in business since 1960 and the food is excellant, all made fresh daily. You can dine inside and enjoy the view of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Their ribs are soo wonderful with lots of whole peppers. The service is also very good and the ambience is fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful with a very nice bar, gorgeous surroundings, and outdoor/patio...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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The atmoshere was great! A very large restaurant with plenty of parking. We had a party of six and were seated immediately. The food and drinks were as good or better than any we have had in our travels. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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If you visit Albuquerque and don't go to El Pinto you've missed a great dining experience. As native New Mexicans my wife and I enjoy going to El Pinto each time we are back in Albuquerque. The food is simply...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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I have been going to El Pinto for years and have never had a bad meal. It may not be THE Best mexican food in town, but it is good food and I always sit on the patio - I love the romantic atmosphere out there-...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Lackluster food and service in what would be a great ambiance except for the flies. The server seemed bored and unhelpful, my salmon was overcooked and my wife's salad was edible but unexceptional. The parking...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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I was visiting from Kansas in September. I had a wonderful evening that was full of atmosphere, wonderful people, and great food. It was my first experience with "Southwest" style food and I found that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2003
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enjoy classic mexican food by a glorious fountain...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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el pinto has the best ambiance in the city, bar none...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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named runner-up as the best restaurant in new mexico for its superb, traditional new mexican cuisine. this great eatery is also nationally recognized for its salsa and flame-roasted chili. enjoy romantic...
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new mexican cuisine...
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El Pinto is a great place to eat. Be prepared for quite a drive if you are staying in the downtown area. The prices were reasonable and we got a table very quickly (lunch time). The waitress was
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it's a popular spot for group events and family gatherings because of its picturesque patio dining. some will find it too busy, or the food not authentic enough, but you will get a feel for the people of...
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located along the rio grande bosque, this restaurant's shaded patio draws diners from throughout new mexico. established in 1962, this dining gem has maintained its reputation for serving authentic new mexican...
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located along the rio grande bosque, this restaurant's...
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