Reviews for Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen received an average rating of 3.89 out of 5 stars from 18 reviews.
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Padilla's is a family-run New Mexican restaurant that's been serving up tostadas, tamales, tacos and more to the generations of Albuquerqueans who gladly wait in line for a table in the plain but sunny pair of dining rooms. Once you're… Read Full Editorial
Okay... but by techmango via Citysearch on 11/19/2011
The chips were perfect - never had better. Good for someone missing his momma's cooking. Wholesome food and good portions. However, restaurant food should be more special than momma's (sorry, mom). The salsa was average. The taco meat was…
Addictive New Mexican food. by Huitzilopochtli via Citysearch on 6/21/2009
This is New Mexican cuisine which is very different from Mexican food. The food has lower fat and less seasoning. The result is a delightful menu that you can eat from everyday.
It's a place where the staff will take the babies from the…
Disappointed I think by Fatass via Citysearch on 5/19/2009
The quality of the meat was very low. The taco meat had some sort of filler in it, potatoes I think. Really not very good at all. The chicken was all dark pulled rooster meat. Also not very appetizing. It really seems that this is another…
Say cheese! by CSMobileUser via Citysearch on 3/4/2009
Sadie's has nothing on this place! The chile is solo good! The tamales are out of this world! To top it off, this is the only place you can get quelites like mama used to make.
Supposed to be friendly restaurant! Not friendly and tight with refills!! by willnoteatthereagain via Citysearch on 2/20/2009
'' I ate at Padilla's restaurant a few times but i don't anymore. I had one and a half refills on soda and on \r
that last half, Mrs. Padilla practically threw it on the table and complained to one of her employees that there\r
were four…
What is the hype all about? by iCityIt via Citysearch on 5/19/2008
I'm beginning to think that New Mexicans do not know what real food is.\r
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I get the impression that whoever owns this restaurant is a white man in his sixties. Certainly most of the patrons were, and so was the hostess. Overall, this is…
Still the best NM food in Albuquerque! by elsandoval via Citysearch on 3/19/2008
My family says, ?If you want quantity, go to Los Cuates, but if you want quality, go to Padilla's!? For real New Mexican food for a fair price, Padilla's is still the best in Albuquerque. The portions are just right, and the red chile and…
Sooooo gooood! by Tracy T via Insider Pages on 3/12/2008
This is a place the locals go to. It's family owned and operated and they have been around forever. They are not open on weekend and they close around 7:45 every other night so you have to get there early. Be prepared for a wait but…
Everytime I visit Albuquerque, this is one of the first p... by edwinw via Menuism on 7/19/2007
Everytime I visit Albuquerque, this is one of the first places I visit. The food is truly hommade, and the...
WHAT A BUNCH OF BALONEY! by ldelgado via Citysearch on 4/7/2007
Now being from NM (my family's been here for hundreds of years) I have eaten New Mexican food most of my life - I've travelled South and eaten traditional Mexican food too. This is NOT the real deal. The chile is weird, and the place…
Editorial Review by Contributor via Citysearch on 7/3/2006
Caters to budget-conscious diners with authentic Mexican dishes, including enchiladas, burritos, tamales and sopaipillas; lunch and dinner specials also offered.
NEW Mexican, not Mexican - WONDERFUL by avanders via Citysearch on 11/12/2005
This is, without a doubt, the best NEW Mexican restaurant in the city of Albuququerque. It is *not* mexican -- for those of you who don't know the difference -- go and find out! Mouth-melting food and a fun ambience.
ALBUQUERQUE BEST by mikoandtoody via Citysearch on 6/19/2004
THE FOOD AND SERVICE IS EXCELLENT. THE FOOD JUST MELTS INTO YOUR MOUTH, YOU GO LEAVING GREAT. NEXT TO LA SALITA'S IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITES.
Overhyped by muddyazian via Citysearch on 5/19/2004
I went to this restaurant on a Wednesday night, and yes, it was crowded. I decided to just get the Carne Adovada Burrito Dinner to go.
I'd have to say that it was just average, or even below average, especially for being in the heart of…
Definitely a favorite !!! by rumcow via Citysearch on 3/18/2004
If you didn't know about this place, you would unfortunately pass it right by. Maybe the cars packing the parking lot would be a tip-off ! The food here is real Mom & Pop authentic stuff. The service is good, but the lunch crowd lines…
The Best! What else can be said?! by SWDuane via Citysearch on 2/7/2003
Consistent quality! I can always depend on getting wonderful food at Padilla's. THe quality is always dependable--even though the food isn't terribly spicy, it is well prepared, and very tasty. A great family restaurant!
True Opinion by crazymcp via Citysearch on 10/7/2002
The restaurant was an average dive. I believe in order to have a good mexican restaurant, it needs to at least have fresh chips. Our chips were stale and tasted store bought. Additionally, the salsa was pasty. The restaurant was small…
Beat the Crowd by sharylz via Citysearch on 9/24/2002
Have no idea when you can go when this restaurant isn't busy, so be prepared for a wait. But the food is excellent, and the service has been the best. The waiters are attentive, but busy and efficient.
Fabulous by TandD via Citysearch on 6/7/2002
Padilla's is the best. Friendly wait staff, clean, prompt and delicious.
