Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans' top-three favorite global cuisines, according to the National Restaurant Association. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans’ daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn’t always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Albuquerque?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Garduno's of Mexico
- Rating: 4.0/5 (336 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 21, Albuquerque, NM 87110-5419
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#29. Little Anita's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2105 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1468
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#28. Perea's New Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 1140 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-5703
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#27. Papa Nacho's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7648 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-5545
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#26. El Charritos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4703 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105-1713
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#25. Casa de Benavidez
- Rating: 4.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8032 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114-1011
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#24. Barelas Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 1502 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-4319
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#23. Quesadilla Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 328 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1499
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#22. Sadie's of New Mexico
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 115 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
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#21. El Patron
- Rating: 4.0/5 (307 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-3846
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#20. Taqueria Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $
- Address: 415 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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#19. Durans Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-2913
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#18. Albuquerque City Limits Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3231 Coors Blvd SW Suite F4, Albuquerque, NM 87121-5256
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#17. Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9800 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-2303
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#16. Monica's El Portal
- Rating: 4.0/5 (223 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1448
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#15. Garcia's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (288 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 1736 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1159
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#14. La Salita Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1950 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite H, Albuquerque, NM 87112-5313
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#13. El Pinto
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2,478 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114-2220
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#12. Mariscos Altamar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1517 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121-1153
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#11. El Patio De Albuquerque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (355 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 142 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-3521
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#10. Garduno's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town
- Rating: 4.0/5 (665 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2007
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#9. Duran Central Pharmacy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1815 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1143
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#8. Church Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2,702 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2111 Church St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1408
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#7. Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (417 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5801 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4833
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#6. Sadie's on Academy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5400 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3302
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#5. Sadie's of New Mexico
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,926 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6230 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-5703
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#4. Mary's & Tito's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1329
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#3. Cocina Azul
- Rating: 4.5/5 (545 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1134 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-1866
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#2. Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (329 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 1510 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-1823
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#1. Monroe's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (876 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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