El Pinto
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OPEN NOW - Closes at 9:00pm

10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

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."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."

Reviews

Rick C.

07/25/2015

Provided by YP.com

Good service, over priced sub par food.

lydiamcmullin

03/20/2011

Provided by YP.com

no flavor

I am totally bummed that this is where everyone says is the best food in town...really? They have no flavoring in the meats at all. like not even salt and pepper. I realize new mx food is simple and doesnt use lots if spices- they use green and red pep to flavor....but what if you also use some cumin and salt, and garlic..or anything! It does have the prettiest grounds of any place in town.

Friend of the Bride

06/25/2009

friend of the bride

We we there for a wedding reception on the 7th of June and I have to tell you what a great place this was. The service was excellent,there was never a dry glass of soda or tea, the food was also excellent. The servers we just waiting on all of us hand and foot (about79 people) they even had wait staff for the Bride and Groom. The patio was beautiful. I know the parents of the Bride and groom could not have been happier with the all around service.Thank you again I hope all of the wait staff and the cordinator get a high five for all they did fo make the Bride and Groom not worry about one thing. Thank you again

paladinlitigator

04/26/2009

EL PINTO visit mandatory

El Pinto had developed into one of the most delightful, well run, terriffic food, beautifully set (outside and inside patios pleasant ambience, abundantly floral, tree lined, bountifully landscaped) private rooms, meeting areas, delicious catering, friendly helpful excellent service, experienced personable managers, a solid memorable culinary experience for the one time tourist or for the frequent flyer (we enjoy El Pinto several times a week). Twin owners, James and John Thomas, and twin CEO's Jim and John Garcia (especially Jim Garcia, who must have a bed somewhere in the place, as we see him on most of our visits) have done a phenominal job feeding and entertaining presidents and royalty and showing the same gusto to lowly neighbors such as ourselves. You will never be dissapointed at El Pinto,

jimdude

05/27/2008

Provided by YP.com

What a great place!

We had such a great time there that we go back every week or so. The food is great, the atmosphere is wonderful and the patios are absolutly beautiful!

sarivic

11/21/2007

Provided by YP.com

El Pinto

Wonderful restaurant! I love the decor of this place. The food is great, the happy hour fabulous! We're from Florida and when we visit New Mexico, this is always one of our stops.