Mariscos La Playa
April 4, 2007 by Eric T
4420 Central, S.W.
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 839-8081
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Albuquerque is now home to a popular Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant that has done very well there for a long time. Mariscos “La Playa” Restaurant offers very authentic tasting Mexican-style seafood dishes with a very colorful beach atmosphere throughout the dining area. Eating here reminded me of watching food [...]
Los Equipales
4500 Silver SE
Albuquerque NM, 87102
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This a unique location! Los Equipales is located in the an old bank building at 4500 Silver SE, right next to Highland High School. From the outside, it doesn’t look like a restaurant but the huge signs all over the exterior tell you it is. [...]
El Modelo Mexican Foods
November 10, 2006 by Adrian
1715 Second Street SW
Albuquerque NM, 87102
505-242-1843
8am – 6:45pm
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El Modelo Mexican Food has been around since the 30’s making homemade tortillas and tamales. Located on 2nd street right off of Bridge street, El Modelo’s catered to the railroad repair shop workers across the street until the shop closed down in the 70’s. Today El modelo’s is [...]
El Charritos Mexican Restaurant
August 31, 2006 by Adrian
El Charritos Mexican Restaurant
4703 Central Ave NW
(505) 836-2464
Hours: Mondays 8am-2pm; Tues-Sun 8am-7pm
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El Charritos mexican restaurant is a west side favorite of mine. Nestled between a tire shop and gas station, El Charittos is the diamond in the rough. I have been eating at El Charritos since I was a kid. The old building and the [...]
Mariscos Altamar
June 5, 2006 by Eric T
1517 Coors NW
Albuquerque NM, 87121
505.831.1496
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I was told to try this restaurant because it offered very good Mexican seafood at good prices. I have to say I was very impressed with this one. Hector Hernandez began Mariscos in a much smaller location and as business expanded he was able to move [...]
Las Mananitas
April 5, 2006 by Eric T
1800 Rio Grande blvd. nw
87104-2606
242-6334
Las Mananitas is a restaurant in the north valley area of Albuquerque which combines Mexican cuisine with a very homelike atmosphere. The restaurant was actually built in the mid 19th century and remodeled a few times since. However, the old stagecoach stop still reminisces of history as you duck [...]
Little Anita’s New Mexican Food
www.littleanitas.com
Little Anita’s serves New Mexican food. There are several locations around Albuquerque; 2105 Mountain Rd N.W., 3314 Isleta S.W., 2000 Menaul N.E. and 6131 4th St. N.W. I usually go to the location on Rio Grande. The atmosphere is very festive with touristy New Mexican décor. There are plenty of tables [...]
Casa de Benavidez
8032 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM
87114
Situated in the far north valley, Casa de Benavidez offers a unique and scenic dining experience. The restaurant is located in an old adobe home, with a spectacular courtyard. The courtyard is larger then the dining room and offers guests a beautiful view with your meal. There is a giant waterfall [...]
Los Cuates Restaurant
February 3, 2006 by mandoza
5016 Lomas Blvd. NE
www.loscuatesrestaurants.com
Los Cuates has three locations. Two of them are on Lomas, west of San Mateo, on opposite sides of the street. The other new location is on Menaul. They serve quality New Mexican food. The larger location on Lomas is usually very crowded, but the food is worth [...]
Garcia’s Kitchen
1736 Central Ave SW
Garcia’s Kitchen has several locations. I usually go to the location on Central near 12th. Garcia’s serves New Mexican food and they are very popular for breakfast and lunch. The atmosphere is casual, with lots of tables so you could take a large group. Garcia’s is very colorful with [...]
