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El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM

El Pinto

4.5
4.5
7361 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • Website
    http://www.elpinto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    El Pinto Restaurant is the spot for events. We have the capacity to host everything from small family groups to very large corporate events with our signature 4-Star service and exceptional attention to detail for a truly stress free affair. Reservations are required for parties of 10 or more.
  • Location
    10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Cross Street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available on site for individuals and tour buses. Reservations strongly recommended.
  • Entertainment
    Free live music each Tue and Thurs night from 6:30 to 8 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for brunch

  • New Mexico

    Child-friendly

  • New Mexico

    Good for groups

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Albuquerque

    Best Ambience

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Good for groups

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Albuquerque

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pinto offers a vibrant dining experience with its "beautiful patios" and "lush, green" setting that captures the essence of New Mexico. Known for its "great guacamole" and "delicious margaritas," the restaurant also features friendly service, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors. Despite some inconsistencies, many patrons enjoy the "authentic southwest cooking" and "amazing venue."

7,361 Reviews

  1. Erica

    VIP

    New Mexico

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used the BOGO Free email for our dinner. I had the salmon with baked potato and calabacitas while my partner had enchiladas with a relleno and fried egg. We shared the guac. He enjoyed his margarita while I sipped my delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The room was lovely and warm by the fire. Our waiter was very attentive which made our dinner and time at El Pinto all the nicer! Thank you for hiring such great staff. It's one reason we continue to go to El Pinto coupon or not. We highly recommend.

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  2. joyce

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I would recommend this restaurent.

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  3. Marcie

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! We always look forward to eating at El Pinto whenever we are in Albuquerque.

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  4. Janardan

    Tampa

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Pinto is one of the better Mexican Restaurant in the South West. Begin your food journey with the Red Chili Ribs.

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  5. Dustin

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, Atmosphere, Attractive, Attention to details, Full Belly, Care, Healthy

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  6. James

    VIP

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our son lives in Santa Fe so my wife and I visit NM a couple of times a year. We ALWAYS either begin or end our trip dinning at El Pinto! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxingly festive. The staff is so genuinely friendly and accommodating, they are always great. We love El Pinto, dining there makes us very happy!😌🙂

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  7. Nancy

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Pinto is one of our favorite places in Albuquerque to eat. This time the building was decorated inside and out for the holidays so it added to the beauty of the restaurant. We had a very attentive server who was helpful and had our food out in a timely manner. The food itself was good and even though we ordered off the lunch menu, they didn't scrimp on the quantity. I highly recommend having a meal here.

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  8. Tiffany

    VIP

    New Mexico

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Azure did an incredible job accommodating our dining requests. El Pinto is full swing in the Christmas spirit. It's a winter wonderland with such beautiful, captivating and joyful decorations from the parking lot to the patio. Five stars =)!

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  9. Jim

    VIP

    New Mexico

    93 reviews

    3.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was just ok. I would recommend

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  10. Lora

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is back to its early glory! Had a fantastic meal. Thank you.

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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 4.5 stars by 7361 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today

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Google Map for El Pinto

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Free live music each Tue and Thurs night from 6:30 to 8 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.elpinto.com/
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • Private party facilities
    El Pinto Restaurant is the spot for events. We have the capacity to host everything from small family groups to very large corporate events with our signature 4-Star service and exceptional attention to detail for a truly stress free affair. Reservations are required for parties of 10 or more.

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