El Pinto Restaurant - Southwestern restaurant (US) in Albuquerque - 10500 4th St NW, USA

Got here right when they opened on a weekday. We were seated in a room all to ourselves (no complaints!). Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. Plenty of tasty options for lunch and portion sizes were great. People complain about this being a tourist trap, but overall we had a lovely, quiet, and tasty lunch.

I was in town on business and told I had to try this restaurant before leaving town. It absolutely did not disappoint. The food and service were both fantastic but the atmosphere was the icing on the cake. I will definitely be back next time I’m in town.

The experience at the El Pinto Restaurant was great! Their stuffed sopapilla was great. I loved their nacho&salsa. They give regular sopapilla and you put some honey oh it was amazing dessert. Their green chile is spicy but I loved them. Loved this place!

Get here early even on a Monday-Tuesday, due the hype being real. The gauc was legit but the fried Hatch strips were a must! Got combo number 3, it was delicious.

Honestly everything about this place was fantastic. The entrance itself gave a feeling that it was nicer than just an average restaurant. They have clearly put significant work into the overall atmosphere of this restaurant. I liked the art style, plants everywhere, active fireplaces, etc. The place itself is quite sprawling. As for the food and cocktails- it was all lovely. I had the silver patron margaritas, the combination plate #3, and chips with queso + salsa. Everything was superb. I'd definitely be coming back again some time.

The place, staff, drinks and atmosphere are nice, the food on the other hand was not. Unless we just ordered the wrong meals we were not impressed with it. From the bar I ordered the Lavender Blueberry Collins, it was delicious and the bar staff was great. We got a table outside, it was a nice evening but a bit dark, we had to use the lights on our phones to see the menu. Our waiter was really nice and attentive. We had the big sampler for an appetizer. The ribs were extremely tender but didn’t care for the seasoning on them and the cheese was cold and clumpy. When we ordered I asked for just 2 cheese enchiladas and 1 beef taco, my husband ordered the burger. The waiter suggested that I make my meal one of the combination plates. Even though I didn’t want that much food I told him ok. It didn’t take too long to get our food but when it did arrive it was complete disappointment. I couldn't taste any cheese in my enchiladas, they only tasted like beans because they were basically smothered in the beans that were next to them. They gave me a chicken taco instead of the beef that I asked for, it was hard, looked old and very unappetizing. Honestly the entire combination plate they brought me look like a plate of vomit with the way everything was mixed together. The burger was dry and tasted like it was cooked from frozen. While the place is really pretty nestled in the trees like it is and the drinks were good I don’t know what all the hype is about.

El Pinto Restaurant impressed with its generous portions and top-notch service. The poke ribs were a standout, earning it a solid four-star rating.

One of the most beautiful Mexican restaurant ambiance you’ll ever experience! The staff was very friendly and attentive despite how busy they were. The food is alright and slightly overpriced but the dining experience is definitely worth the visit especially for large groups!