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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
7424 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
  • Charming
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,424 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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

    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 "beautiful ambiance" with cozy fireplaces and a "rich history." Guests rave about the "delicious" and "authentic New Mexican" cuisine, particularly the ribs and margaritas. Service is generally "attentive," with standout servers like James and Anthony. While some reviews note inconsistency, many patrons have been "coming here for decades," reflecting its lasting appeal.
7,424 Reviews

  1. Nancy VIP

    New York City115 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Never again. Recommended by our AirBnB hosts. Chips nice and crispy, salsa very tasty with a light kick, and good service from Matthew. The good news ends there. The Margaritas: way overly sweet. The food was barely warm; though edible it was not what any of us would call delicious: salad with 3 thick slabs of unripe tomato, odd- looking rectangular rellenos that resembled industrial food products, tasteless pinto beans, salmon way-overcooked…the list goes on. Pathetic and disappointing.

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  2. Tom VIP

    New Mexico178 reviews

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated so close to the music that I could easily touch the stage. The entire evening was ruined as we could not converse with our guest. The service was not good. Very bad evening. No one should be seated at this table. Shame on you, El Pinto!

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  3. Barbara R

    New Mexico7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matthew was our server and provided outstanding service!

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  4. David

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the patio saw finches and robins drinking at fountain. Had lunch with 7 other ladies,Colin kept up with all wants needs and requests of 7 Grandmas. He was gracious and attentive. That made the lunch perfect!

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  5. Brendan

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon arrival, we we greeted with warm smiles & open arms. Ty, our host-advocate-waiter, is exceptional. The ambiance, food & service made for a most memorable evening.

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  6. Tess

    New Mexico2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very highly priced for bad quality food. The fire place was on and it was 70 degrees out. I requested a birthdya desert for my dad and it never came. Reminded me why I stopped coming here 10 years ago.

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  7. ClaudeW

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. We have been coming here since the 60’s and it never disappoints.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and The server was great. The chicken adovada was unique and delicious.

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  9. Chris

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you can stand the heat, get the Carne Ribs! Best on the Planet. The calabacitas and Beans and Rice were outstanding, but I dont want to take away credit to the chips and salsa,,, oh did I mention the beer,,,,,

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter James was super busy with a huge party but he took such good care of us!! 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 4.6 stars by 7424 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 60 times today
Google Map for El Pinto

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Neighborhood
    Albuquerque
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, 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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