Author: jiracheta

Albuquerque City Limits – Serving the SV since 1999

Albuquerque City Limits – Serving the SV since 1999

Albuquerque City Limits opened it’s doors in 1999 in the heart of the South Valley. If you live in the area and you’re in the mood for a full plate then you don’t need to drive very far. Simply go down to Rio Bravo and 

El Bruno’s – Northern NM in Abq

El Bruno’s – Northern NM in Abq

8806 4th NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 & 6453 Main St, Cuba, NM 87013 Overall Bites: Value: $13 for a large, I mean BIG, chicken stuffed sopapilla with green chile. The chips and salsa were complimentary. Value was good considering the part of town that you’re in 

La Morena – Great Horchata!

La Morena – Great Horchata!

Two Locations. Visited EAST – 11250 Montwood Dr El Paso, Texas, TX 79936

WEST: 6516 N. Mesa El Paso, Texas, TX 79912

Overall:

Value: Decent overall price. Had the Build Your Own Plate of 3 Gorditas for $10. Partner had the Tampiquena steak for about $15. What you would find at other similar restaurants.

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El Modelo – A NM Fave!

El Modelo – A NM Fave!

1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Overall Bites:  Value: Out of all the reviews I’ve done this is by far the best value. Under $5 for a stuffed sopapilla with green chile, chicken and rice (instead of the beans).

Cocina Azul – Very Inviting

Cocina Azul – Very Inviting

Two locations in the ABQ area.  One is not too far from Old Town and the museums on Mountain and the other on Montgomery off I-25. Overall Bites:  Value: I had the flautas, 3 of them, with a side of rice and posole. With a tip