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Understated restaurant offering traditional tacos & tamales, plus comfort food stews.
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Address: 816 Old Coors Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Phone: (505) 916-0095
Website: https://laguelaguetza.shop/
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Reviews
Anwei Chai
Great food with high local vibe. The taste of the pizzaria and tacos is wonderful. The beef is cooked in such a way that it’s full of the flavor. It’s soft enough that you don’t need to take a lot of effort to bite and chew.
… moreTrishster Sal
My daughter and I drove from the northeast Heights to this restaurant. I told my daughter it was a field trip for us both I was recommended by a relative of the sports trainer for the women’s UNM swim team.
When we entered, we were greeted with a friendly smile by our waiter. We were brought water upon request and a Horchata, homemade may I add.. the drink is was delicious and smooth. My daughter ordered the quesabirria tacos. I ordered the fish tacos.
My fish tacos were scrumptious the green sauce I preferred as it was spicier than the red. I tasted my daughter’s tacos, and they were delicious as well.
We were offered samples of the different mole’s, which the owner indicated has 26 different ingredients. Their bar meat is actually brisket that they cook for several hours.
Very friendly atmosphere very friendly staff and excellent food. Upon finishing our meal, one of the owners came up and we were conversing and I noticed there was a picture of the family that owns the restaurant with our governor Michelle. There was also a picture with Tim Keller, mayor.
The icing on the cake was to find out that they received a James Beard award.
You have to come check this place out. It isn’t much from the outside but believe me the food coming out of that kitchen is worth the drive from anywhere.
… moreWhen we entered, we were greeted with a friendly smile by our waiter. We were brought water upon request and a Horchata, homemade may I add.. the drink is was delicious and smooth. My daughter ordered the quesabirria tacos. I ordered the fish tacos.
My fish tacos were scrumptious the green sauce I preferred as it was spicier than the red. I tasted my daughter’s tacos, and they were delicious as well.
We were offered samples of the different mole’s, which the owner indicated has 26 different ingredients. Their bar meat is actually brisket that they cook for several hours.
Very friendly atmosphere very friendly staff and excellent food. Upon finishing our meal, one of the owners came up and we were conversing and I noticed there was a picture of the family that owns the restaurant with our governor Michelle. There was also a picture with Tim Keller, mayor.
The icing on the cake was to find out that they received a James Beard award.
You have to come check this place out. It isn’t much from the outside but believe me the food coming out of that kitchen is worth the drive from anywhere.
Steph
So wonderfully kind service and the food was ! They brought out a sample of the moles to try and I couldn’t decide so they offered a sampler mole with all three. My favorite is the Coloradito, followed closely by the negro and I liked the picoso as it had a nice brightness to balance the richness. The quesabirria might be the best my husband has had, and wow soooo much food. Also thanks to the team there for putting up with my attempts at Spanish.
… moreJayant Kumar
First visit to this restaurant. You will miss the sign easily. Family owned and run. Food from Oaxaca and includes different kind of moles . Very good food with no fringe and good price . I had chicken breast with spicy mole with tortilla . Nutella cheesecake is home made . Will go back again . Chefs have been recognized by James Beard nomination recently.
… moreJiten Chandra Das
A Hidden Mexican Gem in Albuquerque.
My wife and I dined here on Thanksgiving night while traveling, and this place turned out to be an absolute hidden gem. The Mexican vibe was everywhere; from the colorful decor to the fun, lively music playing inside. It instantly lifted our mood and made the evening feel festive.
The menu was written in Mexican Spanish, which made it a bit difficult to understand at first, but the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They patiently explained each item and made great recommendations.
We ordered: Mole (Coloradito Picoso Negro) with Chicken Breast (spicy), Chicken Flautas (spicy), Cheesecake with strawberry and chocolate syrup and, Diet Coke.
The rice and beans that came with both dishes were well made, no complaints at all and, the portions were perfect.
The Mole sauce was exceptional; spicy, rich, and full of flavor. The chicken breast was cooked well, and the fresh corn tortillas served on the side were amazing; super soft, warm, and absolutely delicious.
The Chicken Flautas were also excellent; crispy on the outside, with a flavorful and tender chicken filling inside.
For dessert, we had the cheesecake, which was simple, tasty, and just the right finish to our meal.
The staff truly stood out; warm, friendly, helpful, and full of positive energy. They made us feel welcome even though it was a holiday night.
We will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through Albuquerque, NM, as well as to locals. It’s a true hidden gem with authentic Mexican food, great vibes, and wonderful service.
… moreMy wife and I dined here on Thanksgiving night while traveling, and this place turned out to be an absolute hidden gem. The Mexican vibe was everywhere; from the colorful decor to the fun, lively music playing inside. It instantly lifted our mood and made the evening feel festive.
The menu was written in Mexican Spanish, which made it a bit difficult to understand at first, but the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They patiently explained each item and made great recommendations.
We ordered: Mole (Coloradito Picoso Negro) with Chicken Breast (spicy), Chicken Flautas (spicy), Cheesecake with strawberry and chocolate syrup and, Diet Coke.
The rice and beans that came with both dishes were well made, no complaints at all and, the portions were perfect.
The Mole sauce was exceptional; spicy, rich, and full of flavor. The chicken breast was cooked well, and the fresh corn tortillas served on the side were amazing; super soft, warm, and absolutely delicious.
The Chicken Flautas were also excellent; crispy on the outside, with a flavorful and tender chicken filling inside.
For dessert, we had the cheesecake, which was simple, tasty, and just the right finish to our meal.
The staff truly stood out; warm, friendly, helpful, and full of positive energy. They made us feel welcome even though it was a holiday night.
We will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through Albuquerque, NM, as well as to locals. It’s a true hidden gem with authentic Mexican food, great vibes, and wonderful service.
sue Ribeiro
Wonderful small local Restaurant! My daughter brought me and the colorful decorations matched the flavorful foods in appeal!! Had and lived the pizza albeit a little spicy for my tender tongue❣️ The Mole I had was dark, sweet and full of intense flavors.Enchiladas were great, rice just average, beans ok. Loved the basket of homemade potato chips as we sat down.
Highly recommend if you like authentic tastes.
… moreHighly recommend if you like authentic tastes.
Rosa Noriega
Wow! Just wow! Authentic Mexican food. Best mole I’ve ever had. Instead of totilla chips and salsa they give you free home made potato chips. We didn’t realize we were at a James Beard award winning restaurant till we paid, but I 1000% agree with the win. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing cost. Just go you won’t regret it.
… moreEsperanza Vite
Very kind & help staff. Few options for seating.
Easy to miss when driving by but worth the stop. Big portions, lots of meat, and wonderful taste.
… moreEasy to miss when driving by but worth the stop. Big portions, lots of meat, and wonderful taste.
Paul Ginnane
Friendly staff greeted us with a tray of house made kettle chips which were crispy and tasty. We ordered the Birria Pizza and it was more than two could handle. Plenty of birria and bursting with the flavor of fresh cilantro. The dipping sauce was nice and the server also brought us house made red and green sauces (we liked the green sauce best!) while we were waiting for our food I asked the server to sample their mole sauce, he brought us three different mole sauces (black, sweet and spicy) WOW there were amazing and bursting with flavor! I would highly recommend ordering something with the mole sauce if you enjoy mole sauce, probably the best mole sauce I’ve ever sampled! Will stop by again when passing through Albuquerque, NM.
… moreDeb Scott
Three different interesting moles for chicken or brisket enchiladas. I had the black and spicy. We loved it and will go back. Laid back atmosphere was enjoyable.
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