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El Pinto, Albuquerque, NM

El Pinto

4.6 (7505)
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • Website
    http://www.elpinto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • Location
    10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
  • Neighborhood
    Albuquerque
  • Cross street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available on site for individuals and tour buses. Reservations strongly recommended.
  • Entertainment
    Free live music each Tue and Thurs night from 6:30 to 8 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,505 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Good for groups

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Albuquerque

    Best Ambiance

  • Albuquerque

    Good for groups

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Albuquerque

    Great for scenic views

  • Albuquerque

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pinto offers a charming dining experience with its "beautiful patios," "delicious New Mexican cuisine," and "attentive service." Known for standout dishes like the "red chili ribs," the restaurant also boasts a "relaxing ambiance" perfect for gatherings. Despite occasional service delays, guests frequently return for the "great atmosphere" and "consistently tasty food."
7,505 Reviews

  1. JB

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second timer. We enjoyed the overall experience of the restaurant.

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  2. Christine

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. I had the red chile chicken enchiladas and they were just the right portion for lunch. We received our food quickly and the patio was beautiful and cool after a summer rain.

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  3. Fay

    New Mexico36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a while El Pinto and Open Table app did not work well together. The app failed us more than 3 times. We are glad it worked this time or we would have given up. The green chili stew was the best and most flavorful we have had. The chicken burrito is lacking in chicken pieces or maybe the chicken is shredded too fine, we can hardly detected it.

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  4. Gerar

    New Mexico1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had made a reservation for 6 for a birthday party. They had a table for four with an extra place setting set up for five. I said we had six so they wanted to add another place setting to the already too small table. Had to involve a manager to get the table for six that I had made a reservation for. We were seated at about 630pm. We had an excellent server and all of the food was good

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  5. Fil

    New Mexico7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to savor the New Mexican ambiance, i.e. food, scenery and just an overall great memory of the Land Of Enchantment for my visitors from CT.

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  6. Barbara

    New Mexico13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an awesome meal in an awesome environment. Don’t stop sending out the coupons!!

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  7. Janet VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a hidden gem in Albuquerque. Very good Mexican cuisine. If you like spice try the salsa it pairs great with the guacamole.

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  8. Elaine

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was great! Tried the red chili ribs they were fantastic. Husband had the chili con carne enchiladas absolutely loved them. Our server Piper was friendly and awesome! Anytime we’re in Albuquerque we will visit El Pinto

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  9. Randolph VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was good and we enjoyed very much

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  10. Jeffrey

    New Mexico10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the food was very good. The atmosphere was great. It was a perfect night to eat outside. Thanks you. Jeff Butler

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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 7505 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
Google Map for El Pinto

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second Street North of Alameda
  • Neighborhood
    Albuquerque
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Free live music each Tue and Thurs night from 6:30 to 8 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.elpinto.com/
  • Phone number
    (505) 898-1771
  • 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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