El Pinto

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10500 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
+1 (505) 898-1771
http://www.elpinto.com
Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with eight tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, known as the Salsa Twins, 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. Reservations are recommended. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto is proud to have the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 200 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, dryland beans from CO, healthy sunflower oil for frying, Celtic sea salt for seasoning, and local ingredients when in season. It has been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel and the BBC among other places. Dog friendly. Ask for the "Puppy Patio."

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Steven O.
10/3/2025

A must stop when we hit Albuquerque. The ambiance is second to none! Huge restaurant with a multitude of outdoor patio seating and so many great artifacts that are theme appropriate. Service is...

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Rachel M.
10/13/2025

Fun place to take out-of-towners, especially folks visiting ABQ on business. The salsa is always super fresh (not spicy), which inevitably results in eating too many chips before you order...but...

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Scott J.
8/31/2025

An excellent after work meal on a Friday Made last minute OpenTable reservations (recommended) Wasn't the smoothest service we ever had. But once the food arrived all went fine Stuffed...

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D C.
11/18/2025

Try to eat here once a week! Their grass-fed steak burrito is beyond delicious. Never had a waitress as good as "Natalya" (hope I spelled correctly", she was attentive and had everything to us...

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ken t.
10/14/2025

I was born and lived in New Mexico for many years, so I was excited to go back and have some New Mexican food. Made reservations at El Pinto on the day we arrived. The restaurant is in the...

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