Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
1510 Girard Blvd NE, 87106-1823 - Albuquerque
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Mexican
Southwestern
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Takeout
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Google Reviews (10)
Great red chile, nice slow burn. Sides were delicious also. Service was just right, not overly intrusive, but there when my tea ran low.
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Love this place,,,,a neighborhood place that had been around for years and in the same family. Always packed, so plan on having to wait for a table during peak periods. If you get there earlywhen they first open at 11am,,,,, you will have no problem getting a table. Food I is good and consistent.
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Great food. Just don't come with a big appetite. Portions are extremely small compared to Mexican restaurants I'm familiar with in. Most reviews indicate chips and salsa as not good...correct, but that is not one goes to a restaurant for. Sopapillas are excellent. Food is great...A+. Can't be stingy about food if you want a 5 star.
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Great place for Mexican food in Albuquerque. They are one of the best places to get sopapillas. Lunch time is busy, but it moves fast.
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Stopped by at dinner during balloon fiesta. No host or hostess, just a line. Short line for what was a very busy time. Sat down and quickly became a member of the Padilla family. Several family members working there, the guy working at the door seemed to know every customer. Super nice guy. Ordered dinner and it was amazing. Sopapillas were the best I've had! Food was good but the stand out at this place was the service.
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It’s a simple and homely restaurant to go to.. as per the food, overall we found it quite bland for our tastes.. As a vegan, the Chile contained meat so I couldn’t try it.. my husband’s chicken burrito was not cooked well and was lacking in good flavour
They did serve us extra sopapillas upon asking and the serving staff was very kind and friendly!
Other restaurants nearby have more saucy foods in my opinion
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Left the airport and Googled best Mexican food in Albuquerque and here we are. LOVED the food. Simple place off the beaten path, but worth it. Got here around noon on a Friday and it was packed! Our waitress, Debbie, was really great. Highly suggest eating here!
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Nice local place with good food. Bring cash, they accept no cards.
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Excellent service and food. Salsa could be better but good nonetheless. We had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated, but worth the wait.
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CASH ONLY and be prepared for a line if you get here during lunch. WELL WORTH THE WAIT! Authentic Mexican food with amazing service. I had the special of the day, carnitas with potatoes and turnip greens, with both red and green chilies. I can’t wait to come back.
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