Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor

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February 8, 2023
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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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (99 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (124 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (74 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (164 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (148 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (91 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (143 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (111 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (128 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (270 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (264 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (231 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (297 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (110 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (374 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (291 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2,589 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (261 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (436 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (228 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (686 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (259 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,986 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2,804 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (407 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,173 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,969 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (600 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (916 reviews)
- 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

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (364 reviews)
- 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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