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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
7416 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Location
    10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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What 7,416 people are saying

El Pinto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 in Albuquerque shines with its "beautiful patio" and "excellent service," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests rave about the "delicious New Mexican cuisine," especially the "best salsa ever" and "amazing margaritas." While some note slower service on busy days, the "charming ambiance" consistently impresses.
7,416 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. EDWARD

    San Diego31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and server and staff were all so friendly 😊

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  3. Randy Ann VIP

    New Mexico11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special shout out goes to Gus, our waiter, who was superb!

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  4. Jessica

    Kansas City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's kid-friendly and has lots to look at while waiting. The food was very fresh and delicious.

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  5. Tiffany VIP

    New Mexico119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were spoiled as they seated us next to a cozy fireplace. Our server, Anthony captured every detail we requested in our order. El Pinto's green chili is truly the best. It was a five star experience :-).

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, the food and the service was THE BEST!!!!

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  7. Karen

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jordan was great and so were all of the employees. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

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  8. Rachal

    New Mexico1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We are local and were not happy with the green Chile we thought it was pretty blank and tasteless even though the waiter cautioned us it was really hot. We did not like the green Chile sauce it was more tomatoes and green chile that was watered down. We did get sides of chopped green chile which still was not hot. The salsa was great, food was ok. Our out of town guests were happy and enjoyed their meals. The waiter was very nice and pleasant. Now we know if we are looking for New Mexican food to not get the green chile but it's great for tourists.

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  9. Ernest

    New Mexico2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service here is hit or miss. We've experienced great, attentive servers, and we've had phantom servers who take forever and let your cups go dry. The food is consistently good. The interior is so large, some of the dining rooms are very nice, some are rustic, and some are straight up bleak. Overall my family and I typically enjoy our experience.

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  10. Melvin

    New Mexico1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was excellent but are server was not very friendly.Disappointed with are service she hardly checked on us but checking on other tables.

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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 7416 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for El Pinto

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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