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“green chile love since 1962”
Jack and Connie Thomas built El Pinto Restaurant in 1962. It started as a one room restaurant with just a handful of tables and a small kitchen. They built their home right by the restaurant so they could raise their family and be close to their business. Slowly the restaurant expanded and they added another room and an elegant patio where people could sit and enjoy their meal during the warm weather. When Jim and John took over the restaurant from their parents, they expanded with more patios and a beautiful indoor garden room. The restaurant now seats over 1,200 guests at a time in our five patios, three indoor dining rooms, and a cantina. The patios can be enclosed during the winter months so the guest can still enjoy the patio and sit near a warm fire. The restaurant sits on twelve acres and it includes a 5,000 square foot manufacturing facility to produce salsa and sauces for retail. We are the largest New Mexican restaurant in the state of New Mexico.
Got to take some long-time friends to dinner tonight at El Pinto. This is a must-visit restaurant in Albuquerque that has so many corners and rooms and spots. We wanted to impress our friends... Read more
Outstanding food and a gorgeous fucking atmosphere. Red chile ribs? Hell yes. Giant bowl of posole? Damn straight. Sit by the fire pit afterwards and soak it in get extra sopas for me! Read more
We took out cousin's in from Seattle, they loved the good the kind hearted and helpful and cheerful host Anthonette . Loved the atmosphere as well... Read more
El Pinto
Hours
- Sun: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Private Dining
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Outdoor Seating
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