ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Salsa is a staple food in the New Mexican diet, but from ingredients to spice level, the topic of who has the best salsa can be controversial. To create a list of some of the best salsas to check out in Albuquerque, KRQE News 13 asked our viewers what their go-to places are and looked at Google reviews.
Highest-Rated Salsas in Albuquerque
*The following lists are based on Google reviews and KRQE viewer input
Based on Google reviews, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of places in Albuquerque that offer salsa – all of which have at least 4.5 stars and 500 reviews on Google.
New Mexico Beef Jerky – 4.7 stars with 1,741 reviews
The Grill on San Mateo – 4.7 stars with 1,637 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
Mick’s Chile Fix – 4.7 stars with 716 reviews
Two Fools Tavern – 4.6 stars with 3,355 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
Mac’s La Sierra Coffee Shop – 4.6 stars with 2,923 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
Taqueria Mexico – 4.6 stars with 1,998 reviews
Padilla’s Mexican Kitchen – 4.6 stars with 1,971 reviews
Barelas Coffee House – 4.6 stars with 1,767 reviews
Taco Bus – 4.6 stars with 644 reviews
La Mexicana Tortilla Co. – 4.6 stars with 541 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
Seared Bistro Albuquerque – 4.6 stars with 522 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
Frontier Restuarant – 4.5 stars with 9,331 reviews
El Modelo Mexican Foods – 4.5 stars with 6,133 reviews
The Original Cocina Azul – 4.5 stars with 3,434 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
Mariscos Altamar – 4.5 stars with 3,163 reviews
Hot Tamales New Mexican Kitchen – 4.5 stars with 2,348 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
El Charritos New Mexico Restaurant – 4.5 stars with 1,557 reviews
Mary & Tito’s Cafe – 4.5 stars with 1,543 reviews
Duran’s Station – 4.5 stars with 883 reviews
KRQE fan favorite
El Sabor De Juarez – 4.5 stars with 843 reviews
Monroe’s Restaurant – various locations, 4.4-4.5 stars
KRQE fan favorite
What Do Our Viewers Recommend?
*Viewer recommendations included in Google’s highest rated are listed as “KRQE fan favorite” above
KRQE News 13 shared a post on social media to see what our viewers had to say about Albuquerque’s best salsa spots. Here are some of the places locals recommended:
Los Compadres Restaurant – 4.4 stars with 2,376 reviews
Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge – 4.4 stars with 2,239 reviews
Los Cuates – various locations, 4.1-4.4 stars
Sadie’s of New Mexico – 4.3 stars with 6,069 reviews
La Salita Restaurant – 4.3 stars with 1,567 reviews
Casa Taco – 4.3 stars with 1,222 reviews
Garcia’s Kitchen – various locations, 3.9-4.3 stars
Perico’s Tacos & Burritos – various locations, 3-4.3 stars
El Pinto Restaurant – 4.2 stars with 6,961 reviews
Tomasita’s Albuquerque – 4.2 stars with 4,044 reviews
Papa Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant – 4.1 stars with 2,603 reviews
Delicias Cafe – 4.1 stars with 1,267 reviews
El Sarape – 4.1 stars with 462 reviews
The County Line – 4 stars with 1,454 reviews
El Bruno Restaurant Y Cantina – 4 stars with 1,404 reviews
Methodology
KRQE News 13 compiled the “Highest-Rated Salsas in Albuquerque” list using Google ratings and reviews. Based on Google Maps searches for “salsa” and “Mexican restaurant” within Albuquerque, a list was created, including restaurants that had a rating of 4.5 stars or above and at least 500 reviews. The rating is reflective of the restaurant overall and not of a specific menu item.
