Padilla's Mexican Kitchen

Daniel Silver 2 months ago

This restaurant was a cash-only, homey, hole in the wall. We shared chips, salsa, and guacamole. The guacamole was creamy but still chunky, which I loved. And the salsa had a sweet heat. I got the combination plate with a beef taco, tamale, and cheese enchilada. The tamale was great! It was light and fluffy and packed with wonderfully prepared chicken. The red and green chile on top was super flavorful. The beef taco was tasty and generously filled, and the cheese enchilada was very good as well. With my dinner came a sopaipilla which was very flaky and sweet.

Cara Hinton-Arvizo 4 months ago

The food was delicious! The red chili was to die for... Yummy! Its just a small mom and pop place. No frills -just good food. I love their portion sizes. Just right! Foods not falling off plates and you get plenty, and no waste. The service was quick and efficient. Drinks were always full. Will def be going back.

Sirena Thompson 5 months ago

We had dinner for 4 on a busy Friday night and service and food was excellent. We ordered combination plates and chicken enchilada plates. The green chile was hot which I enjoy and we were told the red sauce is even spicier🌶 I love that they serve you 2 sopapillas per meal as I usually like 1 with my meal and another as dessert. Their beans and rice were excellent and no complaints around the table. I loved that they serve chips and salsa with their meals and the salsa had a kick to it. We knew going in this place was cash or check only so no problem for us. At $13 a plate this was well within budget for our family. We will definitely be back as this is going down as one of our favorite places to eat when in Albuquerque ❤️

Gardenmaiden Torchio 4 months ago

Food was nearly inedible. I tried the chili relleno in platter. Toughest Chili's I've ever tried to cut. They were encased in a grease saturated internally raw breading. The breading was so raw it was spreadable. The chili was lukewarm The top of the chili was very sharp and Woody. Our waitress came by about every 15 minutes so it was either don't eat or struggle with what was there. Friend had taco which was extremely bland. Ended up eating the beans and the rice and a bit of the chili that could be cut.. this restaurant used to serve edible food. Never been my favorite but it holds a nostalgia for a family member. In a city full of great New Mexican food.. l recommend avoiding this place..

Molly M 5 months ago

Family run, not fancy just honest good New Mexican food. Great prices but remember they do cash or checks only-NO CREDIT CARDS! I would recommend their sopapillas & Posole. Great wait staff!