No-frills Mexican eatery with a retro exterior serving tamales, sopapillas, huevos rancheros & more. Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup
Address:
1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 242-1843
Website: https://www.elmodelomexicanfood.com/
Hours
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
Marvin Cotton
You walk into this place and instantly you are taken back to the way things used to be…but in a really good way. I got the breakfast sopapilla and tamales. All were delicious. The staff was very friendly and went over the menu. Definitely recommend
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Catherine Castillo
Definitely recommend stopping by. I would call ahead if you’re in a hurry, they are pretty popular and usually have a little bit of a wait. But it is well worth it. The tacos Nuevos plate are a really good, classic taco, with beef and potato. My husband got the Mexican plate which has a bit of everything. It was a lot of food, but he enjoyed everything on it. Their red chile sauce is super good which smothers pretty much everything. Highly recommend either plate.
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Nook Sitsiinineez
Best tamales and rice in town. This is NOT a sit down restaurant. It’s a grab and go. They have picnic tables outside by the parking lot. You can see the employees making tamales in the very large industrial kitchen.
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Carla Frazier
This place is amazing, the food is incredible. I can’t eat like this everyday, but treat yourself to a true New Mexican meal. My favorite is the stuffed sopappillas!
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Jay Feldman
Delicious food and massive quantities. I ordered the Mexican play just to keep it simple and there must have been four or five pounds of food. In three different containers. $13, amazing
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Mitchell Madrid
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Art Bezzeg
Iconic stop for stuffed sopapillas, tamales or your favorite NM food. Can get really busy during lunch and dinner.
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Mark Reyes
The longest wait in history!!!
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Vicky lee
Great food! Recommend the Mexican Plate if you have trouble to decide. Big portion can easily feed two people, stop by every time if you pass Albuquerque!
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Greg Symes
El Modelo has excellent food. There is a seating area outside. If you want excellent food take out don’t miss this establishment. I give it a 10. Greg
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