Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Albuquerque?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Papa Nacho's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7648 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-5545
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#29. El Charritos Mexican Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4703 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105-1713
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#28. Sharky's
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5420 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105-1856
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#27. Barelas Coffee House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1502 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-4319
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#26. Taqueria Mexicana
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 415 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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#25. Sawmill Market
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1909 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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#24. Durans Station
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-2913
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#23. Slow Roasted Bocadillos New Mexico
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 200 Lomas Blvd NW suite 110, Wells Fargo Building, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2241
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#22. Tia Betty Blue's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1248 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4609
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#21. Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9800 Menaul Blvd NE Near the corner Menaul, near Eubank, Albuquerque, NM 87112-2303
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#20. El Modelo Mexican Foods
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-4505
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#19. Monica's El Portal
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1448
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#18. Garcia's Kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1736 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1159
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#17. Albuquerque City Limits Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3231 Coors Blvd SW Suite F4, Albuquerque, NM 87121-5256
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#16. El Patio De Albuquerque
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 142 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-3521
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#15. La Salita Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1950 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite H, Albuquerque, NM 87112-5313
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#14. El Pinto
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114-2220
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#13. Sadie's on Academy
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5400 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3302
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#12. Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5801 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4833
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#11. Mariscos Altamar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1517 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121-1153
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#10. Garduno's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2007
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#9. Duran Central Pharmacy
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1815 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1143
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#8. Sadie's of New Mexico
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6230 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-5703
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#7. Church Street Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2111 Church St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1408
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#6. Mary's & Tito's Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1329
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#5. Range Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4401 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-3138
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#4. Frontier Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-3507
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#3. The Original Cocina Azul Mountain
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1134 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-1866
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#2. Monroe's Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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#1. Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1510 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-1823
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