Hidden gems - Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Albuquerque. This list contains 15 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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El Sazon de Nachito

Mexican restaurant

5.00 (18 reviews) (~6.41 km from centre)

Elotes el salto

Mexican restaurant

5.00 (5 reviews) (~7.34 km from centre)

MI LINDO PARRAL LLC

Mexican restaurant

5.00 (5 reviews) (~6.82 km from centre)

Burritos Julie's

Mexican restaurant

No-nonsense food truck doling out Mexican staples such as quesadillas, burritos, tacos & tortas.

4.90 (79 reviews) (~6.98 km from centre)

La Zenita Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Service was excellent and so friendly. The food was so authentic and delicious. We got birria tacos and the lady even special made quesa birria for my husband. I tried the tamales- also wonderful!

4.80 (142 reviews) (~0.29 km from centre)

El bukanax mexfood

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 I eat here almost every Tuesday. The food is really good, and the value is incredible. $6 for 4 street tacos with a good amount of meat. No skimping on portions here. Owners are super friendly as well. My only complaint is that sometimes when you request a certain chile (red or green), they don't g...

4.80 (129 reviews) (~6.29 km from centre)

Ay Mi Mexico Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Best Fajitas I have ever had! Excellent service. Went Back again excellent food and service 👌

4.70 (133 reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)

Hacienda Villalobos Mexican Grill

Mexican restaurant

👍 The salsa is delicious! We had huevos Rancheros with Christmas. I thought the portions were a bit small. They didn't refill.our coffee. The atmosphere is beautiful and friendly and very clean. I will visit again.

4.70 (71 reviews) (~2.72 km from centre)

Nena’s Food

Mexican restaurant

4.70 (14 reviews) (~4.2 km from centre)

La Sirenita ABQ

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 First off, customers service A1. I had the Birria Plate with rice and beans, when I tell you that plate was everything I needed. It was, and then added two more tacos Togo. If you ever in ABQ it’s a must.

$$ $$

4.60 (125 reviews) (~3.03 km from centre)

Los Victor's Mexican foodCalifornia style #14

Mexican restaurant

👍 I said, “Hey, I’d be happy to write your first review”. Then took some pics inside. I ordered to go. Unfortunately, I got the chicken instead of the steak chimichanga I ordered. Definitely has got potential (I might order without red sauce next time). Also had to try the California burrito to se...

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4.60 (65 reviews) (~2.8 km from centre)

El Taco Stop

Taco restaurant

4.60 (57 reviews) (~3.23 km from centre)

Castañeda's Kitchen / Pollo Aki Toy

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Food was great. Had loaded fries with green chili and el pasto meat, husband got 1/2 a chicken came with beans and rice 2 drinks about $40 total. Worth it we took most of it home for our 3 boys we couldnt finish!

4.60 (20 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)

La Cocina mexican food

Mexican restaurant

👍 I work in the area and my regular Mexican joint had closed, so I decided to stop in, and I am glad I did. I went back for my third time today, which was enough for me to feel confident writing a good review. I like the small bright atmosphere, the service has always been good, and the value of the f...

4.50 (61 reviews) (~5.22 km from centre)

Gorditas Estilo Durango

Mexican restaurant

4.50 (20 reviews) (~8.05 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, United States