El Pinto

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This decades-old, family-owned restaurant that locals once proudly touted has grown in size, and jars of salsa bearing its name are in every grocery store in the state. But while El Pinto is now run with corporation-like efficiency --- meaning the kitchen often operates by rote --- the bar still serves some of the best margaritas in town, and the lunch buffet boasts a folded taco bar and tamale...

Traditional New-Mexican cuisine served in a romantic atmosphere keeps locals coming back to this restaurant.

El Pinto Restaurant and New Mexican Salsa Company specializes in New Mexican salsa, New Mexican chile, and New Mexican food using flame-roasted Hatch green chile with traditional roasting and hand-peeling techniques which preserve the full flavor of the chile.029380ATTR:RECEPTION048960ATTR:WEDDINGS195251ATTR:BAR253080ATTR:CATERINGCATERERCATERING

El Pinto started as a seven table restaurant over 50 years ago, in 1962. "The Salsa Twins" John and Jim Thomas took over the restaurant from their parents in the 80's and today it is a New Mexico icon. From the famous margaritas enjoyed on beautiful patios to the green chile and red chile enjoyed on each entree this is a true taste of New Mexico cuisine. El Pinto salsa, red chile, and green...