Comments on: Padilla’s Mexican Kitchen

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:20:30 +0000

Mom & Dad lived in Albuquerque about the time The Mexican Kitchen started in their first “hole in the wall” site. They always split a Stuffed Sopaipilla as it was too big for one person to eat. They had since moved back to Nebraska.
In ’88 my wife and I were in Alb. for the Balloon Fiesta. We picked up some Stuffed Sopaipillas and put them on ice and immediately headed back to Omaha.
First stop was at Mom & Dad’s. When we brought them in they thought they’d died and gone to heaven. Have found nothing else that compares. The closest in Omaha is OJ’s Resturant – their large enchilada.

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:09:29 +0000

My daughter and I ate there. Of course I missed the huge sign on the door that says, “Cash or Check Only!” They don’t take plastic of any kind/ But the guy at the register was nice and told us not to worry about it, pay next time we come. That was nice. We found an ATM and went right back. This place is always a favorite. I wouldn’t go there during peak hours if you’re hungry, unless you don’t mind standing in line among the other diners,and watching them eat.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:27:41 +0000

Best food in ABQ………..worth the wait if crowded………take cash, no credit cards accepted.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:53:43 +0000

I’m a born and raised New Mexican and a foodie. Hands-down, Padilla’s is the best New Mexican food restaurant in town. [Looks around nervously] Don’t tell anyone, but it’s better than my grandma’s cooking!

Seriously, if you haven’t tried it, go! It’s worth waiting in line for during the lunch rush, but be savvy and go in the early afternoon for a late lunch. The only negative is that the chips and salsa are sub-par.

By: Elena

Elena — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:54:09 +0000

It is worth the wait when it gets crowded. Although the restaurant is loud there is such an atmosphere home. The food comes out quickly and is excellent. Try the aarne adovada. Yum!

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:48:17 +0000

I have been a resident of Albuquerque for the better part of 25 years, and Padilla’s is by far my favorite for New Mexican.

By: dre

dre — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:32:10 +0000

Duran’s is also one of the best places in Abq. as far as authentic New Mexican food goes… their service, unfortunately, is sort if lacking. But the food, I’ve never been
disappointed…never EVER.

By: Andrea Lin

Andrea Lin — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:36:33 +0000

Wow, I must be a loner. I definitely need to give them another shot, because after hearing great things about Padilla’s I finally went and it was just….. fine.

Chile not so hot, service was good, and the people are friendly but I guess I didn’t see what the fuss is about. And Padilla’s isn’t alone, here – I have the same head-scratching reaction to Duran’s. Am I banished now?

By: eleet

eleet — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:43:40 +0000

Its a good New Mexican restaurant. Jimmie is right about the busy hours and the parking isnt that great. But the food is very good and they get it out to the table very fast.

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:17:08 +0000

Love Padillas, I don’t go there to often due to the usual long wait at peak times.

Chili, isn’t that the bean and meat chili they serve around country.

In New Mexico its Chile!

red or green