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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

4.5
4.5
7386 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 7,386 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Kid-friendly

  • 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 captures the essence of New Mexican cuisine with a "uniquely New Mexican" atmosphere. Guests rave about its "outstanding coconut margaritas" and delicious red chile ribs. The restaurant offers a rich, historical ambiance and "fantastic" service. Highly recommended for an authentic dining experience in Albuquerque.
7,386 Reviews
  1. Julie

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our weekly lunch/dinner at El Pinto. Archie was our good server today and we had a chance to say hello to Anna your friendly manager.

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  2. Martin

    VIP

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always. We had combo number three and the taco salad. Both had plenty of meat, and were extremely tasty. Great individual flavors on the dishes. The chips were particularly fresh and crunchy and the salsa had just enough heat to be enjoyable without burning out your taste buds. The highlight of the evening though was the server. Matthew was truly an excellent waiter He paid excellent attention to us, was friendly, helpful and brought everything promptly. We were seated right near one of the fireplaces which made it very cozy and romantic as well.

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  3. Timothy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service. We can’t wait to go again.

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  4. Ronald

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was awesome. Environment and food were awesome too.

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  5. Robert

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent and the noise level was low so it was easy to have a conversation

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  6. Steven Sky

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the patio atmosphere with the ambiance of the wood stoves, ferns, cacti. Sockeye salmon was grilled perfectly with local greens, green chilli. Hot java with milk was a good dessert for our colder winter temperature. We will return to try other savory dishes, with our sober living friends and family! Thank you, Leah & Steve

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  7. Tracy

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Coconut Margaritas were outstanding!

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was efficient and friendly. The food was great.

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  9. Heath

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit and not disappointed. The food is great. The service is good. And very distinctly New Mexico. The place exudes a rich history.

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  10. courtney

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food wasn't very good. The service was not very good. The ambience was nice.

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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 7386 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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