Taqueria Mexico is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

1. Taqueria Mexico

8.1
415 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Taco Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

MorfusMorfus: Authentic Mexican food and excellent prices. Be sure to get their Carnitas Tortas!

MorfusMorfus: Excellent authentic Mexican food.

Christina S.Christina Sosa: Authentic Mexican food.... and everything tastes fantastic!

El Patio New Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

2. El Patio New Mexican Restaurant

8.1
142 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · University Heights · 33 tips and reviews

Tamara T.Tamara Thorpe: Best sopapillas in town. Light and fluffy. El Patio is the only place we take outoftowners for New Mexican cuisine. Their food is authentic New Mexican with an awesomely hot green chile.

Tina L.Tina Latino: This was by far my favorite authentic New Mexican food. Get the Christmas chile, both green and red are delicious!

Ryan P.Ryan Palmer: Very authentic New Mexican food! Skip the chips and guacamole and ask for extra sopapillas!

Padilla's Mexican Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

3. Padilla's Mexican Kitchen

8.3
1510 Girard Blvd NE (at Indian School Rd. NE), Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Adriana G.Adriana Gallegos: The best authentic New Mexican food! Great red chile! Try the enchiladas with an egg on top!

Dr. Tracy S.Dr. Tracy Skipp: any of the enchiladas (flat or rolled), and my favorite the beef & bean stuffed sopa's! red or green, does not matter!!! home-style cookin'! 😍

Bryan B.Bryan Brewer: Enchiladas and sopas

Papa Nachos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

4. Papa Nachos

8.1
7648 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Tiffany S.Tiffany Stoffer: Being from Southeast Texas and being used to authentic Mexican food it's hard to find good New Mexican food.. At last!!! I found it!! Yum!

Stacy A.Stacy A: This is the best authentic Mexican food I have ever had! !! Service is awesome as well!

Gina L.Gina LaChica: Best fish tacos...EVER! Great (& hard to find in Albq) machaca burrito, smothered red chile & cheese; shredded beef hard shell tacos (they fry their own shells!); love the fresh chips & salsa!!!

Flying Star Café is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

5. Flying Star Café

8.9
10700 Corrales Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian D.: Great place for authentic NM food. I especially love the breakfast and to this I am looking for a similar amazing breakfast Burrito or Huveros Rancheros. Be careful the portions are very large!

Nica M.Nica Mulvaney: Smart scramble is good. Also good chai

David M.David McChesney: Keep buying crack until you get a coupon for a piece of pie. Rinse and repeat.

Taqueria El Paisa is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

6. Taqueria El Paisa

8.8
822 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Damian L.Damian Lopez-Gaston: Best, most authentic tacos in town. Here simplicity equals perfection.

Susie N.Susie Nieto: Best Barbacoa Tacos in town! 👍🏼👍🏼

W. Patrick B.W. Patrick Bryan: Burrito de deshebrada en rojo is phenomenal. So is the agua de sandia. And everything is so cheap! Highly recommend!

Garcia's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

7. Garcia's Kitchen

8.6
8515 Indian School Rd NE (at Wyoming Blvd NE), Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Bellehaven · 10 tips and reviews

Danielle P.Danielle Perkins: This was my first time here. The staff was helpful and friendly. I had the brisket taco platter. It was delicious and authentic. Just like my abuela used to make. Definitely my comfort food. ;-)

Dean H.Dean Hardwick: Most everything. The breakfast burrito smothered in red (hotter than the gren chii) or green chili is feast for breakfast. Love the NM flavor.

Estevan T.Estevan Tafoya: Their breakfast burritos, specifically with bacon and green, are like heaven inside a delish fluffy buttery tortilla of goodness. Definitely one of the top breakfast burrito places in town.

Two Fools Tavern is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

8. Two Fools Tavern

8.8
3211 Central Ave NE (btwn Wellesly & Bryn Mawr Dr NE), Albuquerque, NM
Pub · Nob Hill · 54 tips and reviews

Jody M.Jody Masters: Good beer selection, some authentic English/ Irish fare and often has live music.

Robert P.Robert Price: Everything. Great Irish pub in the university district?

lt g.lt goodluck: Forget the Guinness, go with a local: La Cumbre Elevated IPA on draft.

Cecilia's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

9. Cecilia's Cafe

8.2
230 6th St SW (at Silver Av SW), Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, stopped by this local dive serving authentic, Southwestern cooking. Read more.

John M.John Montoya: Authentic chicharrones and excellent chile. Enjoy both in the awesome Fireman's burrito. (10lb version available if hungry!)

Nalleli R.Nalleli Reyes: Great service. Nice little place. Gotta try that 10lb burrito next time.

Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

10. Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House

8.8
3916 Central Ave SW (at Atrisco Dr SW), Albuquerque, NM
Steakhouse · 17 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Smith: Great steals, extremely affordable, authentic Western roadhouse feel.

Carole L.Carole Livingston: Food and service great. Really enjoy the prime rib and potato. :)

Hot Sauce B.Hot Sauce Boss®: Get the Atomic Xtra Hot Horseradish. Cry like a baby.

Buca di Beppo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

11. Buca di Beppo

8.6
6520 Americas Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 14 tips and reviews

Chris D.Chris Davis: Wonderfully authentic Italian. Amazing proportions and excellent/friendly staff. Had the stuffed chicken and Brussel sprouts. It was amazing! They also take you on a tour through the kitchen!

Eric G.Eric Garcia: Meatballs as big as your head!

Garrett M.Garrett McDonnell: Order to share. There's no way you can finish a plate by yourself!

Thai Vegan is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

12. Thai Vegan

8.7
5505 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Scott M.Scott McKinney: Great authentic Thai food!

cynthia c.cynthia chavers: Great vegan food! Try the orange chiken

Dominick M.Dominick Martinez: The Thai iced tea is so delicious that twice now have I consumed the entire $2 beverage in one gulp. Oh we'll it's worth it

Barelas Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

13. Barelas Coffee House

8.5
1502 4th St SW (at Avenida Cesar Chavez), Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · Barelas · 21 tips and reviews

Rafael M.Rafael Martinez: One of the best authentic New Mexican food places! So much history & tradition in this place.

John M.John Montoya: Best Huevos Rancheros in town. Get it with the home fries.

Vince G.Vince Gilbert: If it wasn't for the great food I wouldn't go. OMG I don't want to see Obamas face in the walls :0(.

Frost Gelato is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

14. Frost Gelato

8.6
2201 Q St NE Ste 9A, Albuquerque, NM
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 10 tips and reviews

Diana T.Diana Tourville: The dark chocolate gelato was amazing! So thick!

Theresa R.Theresa Roldan: Sooooooooooo many flavors

Krysten M.Krysten Monette: Mango sorbet!

ChocolateDude is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Albuquerque.

15. ChocolateDude

9.0
3339 Central Ave NE (at Tulane Dr NE), Albuquerque, NM
Dessert Shop · Nob Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Nicole Beatriz S.Nicole Beatriz Ströfer: Whenever they have the salmon as the daily special you must try it! The blacken chicken salad is also a great choice and soups are always great too!

Chad P.Chad Petty: Kaluha truffles are amazing

Mike R.Mike Roberts: Best caramel apples in the Q! Enjoy it with a great cup of coffee.