El Pinto

The atmosphere is gorgeous. I was so excited walking through the doors to see such a beautiful setting. We come from some of the best Mexican food in the US... we were looking forward to authentic Mexican food New Mexico. We we got the chips and salsa I thought oh no really...? it reminded me of store bought chips out of a bag, and salsa out of a jar. The prices were high for what we received, the taste was borderline generic Mexican. Our server was very nice. The place has potential to be incredible, but they need a new authentic Mexican chef or cook. We paid $60.00 for a late lunch hoping for an early dinner. But we went back to our camp and had cheese and crackers for our dinner.

Stopped by with a client to have some dinner. Staff was friendly. The atmosphere was relaxing. The food was great. Had their salsa and chips. I ordered the green hatch chili with chicken and potato. The client ordered the chicken enchiladas with potatoes. Definitely a place to go back to next time.

We have gone to El Pinto for over a decade and have met the twin brothers that own it. Recently we attended a wedding and, later, had lunch. El Pinto is very pretty with a huge fountain at the entrance and live music. The outdoor is great- pretty and has heaters throughout. The wedding had great food and great service, 5 stars. The food at lunch was very good, as usual, but the service was not; 3 stars. It took a long time to get chips and salsa- other -empty- tables had chip baskets but we waited quite a while for ours. I finally grabbed a basket from an empty table. Similarly, we waited a long time for the food and the check.

Its a decent four, the grounds are pretty nice and the food is decent, I suggest opting for the Christmas style on the enchiladas. The only downside that really bothered me/us was the flies, they were everywhere and relentless. Also there was a bowl of chips that came to the table and they had ants already in them so I'd definitely suggest eating indoors or waiting until they get their bug situation under control.

First restaurant in New Mexico and it was good. Loved the vibe of restaurant especially the outdoor seating area. Great patio area. Food - fairly fresh, quintessential New Mexico food, great salsa and chips - not to hard or to thin. Next time I’ll get the lunch bowl vs. the dinner bowl for a smaller portion size. Plenty of parking and huge restaurant. Service was okay.

El Pinto was absolutely amazing! The seating areas were fantastic! The food was delicious! I had the red chili ribs and my daughter had chicken enchiladas and the salsa was excellent!! It will be the first place on my list when I go back!

First things first: Phenomenal atmosphere outside the hustle and bustle of the city. It feels like you're dining in a quaint southwestern villa. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating. Next up, the food and drink... incredible selection of margaritas, beer, and wine. There's a great entree selection that makes the most of New Mexico specialties, and it's packed with the flavors. If you're in Albuquerque and don't stop here, you're missing out!

Great New Mexican atmosphere, but a little pricey. Got there before 6 and found a table in lounge area, but heard there was a 2 hour wait time when we left. It has a pretty roof in the center but no fans in that section so it was hot. Had the stuffed sopapillas, they were good. Parking: Lots of parking available Wheelchair accessibility: Close wheelchair parking or drop off circle drive

Excellent meal! We particularly loved the fried green chili strips and red chili ranch dipping sauce for appetizer. The atmosphere is wonderful with the decor and waterfalls. We called to make a reservation for ten guests but there weren’t time slots available during our desired time. We showed up anyway and only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Quick service, waitress Drew was very friendly and attentive and took our photo afterward. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Best meal I’ve had since I got here. The atmosphere here feels so authentic and the meal matched it. I had the Tamales with Christmas Chili on the side. It was all good; tried the tamale plain, with red, green, and both at the same time. I intended to skip on the beer, but when I saw Jefe’s Hefe, I couldn’t resist; and I was not let down.