El Modelo Mexican Foods

Name: El Modelo Mexican Foods
Address: 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, US
Telephone: (505) 242-1843
Price range: $
Rating: 4.50

Mexican restaurant, Tamale shop

Location: 1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
Phone: (505) 242-1843
Price: $

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Sunday: 7 am-6 pm
Monday: 7 am-6 pm
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

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Love this place.
Have been going since I was a kid.
Never disappointed.
Unfortunately the prices are getting pretty pricey.
The staple that I’ve always gotten (stuffed papilla)has nearly doubled in price.
Got a quart of posole and nearly choked when they told me it was almost $15.
But I guess that is the times we are in now.
But still a very special place.

Always a solid place to get Mexican food.
It is a bit different over the years.
They have added a spice which changes the flavor a bit to their chile.
Cumin maybe? Food is smaller portions and prices are higher, but it still attracts everyone.
Just don't care for the flavor that I have enjoyed since the 1960s.

El Modelo was my second "must eat" recommendation from local friends.
I stopped in for a late breakfast and after a moment with the menu, chose the Huevos Rancheros.
The ordering system and the wait for your order is a little chaotic.
Just be patient and if you're unsure, ask.
Everyone's friendly here! My food only took about ten minutes until my number was called.
There is no dining room here.
A picnic table outside might be used by some, but I brought my meal into the van and dug in. Eggs over medium, spicy beans, delicious tortilla and all of it was a great flavor.
A little bit messy but absolutely tasty.
And this is about as local as you can possibly get.
El Modelo is coming up to 100 years and it's awesome.
¡Salud to another 100 years!

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