Vegan-friendly
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Beer/Wine
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Has vegetarian options that can be made vegan. The chiles and beans are vegan. Try the spinach enchiladas. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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142 Harvard Dr SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 87106
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31 Reviews
First Review by Retro Housewife
AnimaLiam
Points +243
Pretty good, wish more options - Edit
Wish they had more options but the staff was nice and the cost was OK.
Read moreFood came in large portions and we all enjoyed our meal. Cool local place that would be way better if they added vegan labels to the menu, and added some more options (plant based cheese or meat please!)
Note: one reviewer said the sopapilla has milk in it, but my waitress said it was vegan. Would like a firm answer!
Worth a try if you’re at UNM
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Kyliegh173
Points +16
Great food - Edit
This was some of the best food I had while in NM. Super flavor full, light but still filling. Definitely will try to go back before i leave
Read moreCons: Only one real option
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mh0533154
Points +178
Not too bad... - Edit
Cheap and good eats. Had the vegetarian plate made vegan (no cheese).
Read morePros: Cheap
Cons: No super spicy options.
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mohanaholloway
Points +1160
the yummiest vegan new mexican food - Edit
authentic and delicious new mexican food! the real winner was the sopapillas !!!!! love that they’re vegan friendly here!
Read morePros: Great Vegan new mexican cuisine
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CeeMansk
Points +71
Enchiladas - Edit
Vegan enchiladas were good, but not exactly a full meal as they lack any significant protein. I hope they’ll consider adding in select vegan proteins and cheeses to expand the vegan options.
Read moreColinski
Are you really suggesting beans aren't a significant vegan protein?
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pagrossi91
Points +48
Great Mexican food! - Edit
The vegetable enchiladas were delicious! Sopapilla has milk, according to the server. Also a little light on the salad portion. Otherwise it was tasty, spicy, and very enjoyable!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-18
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Ekehner1
Points +195
Flavorful dishes - Edit
Veggie enchiladas and vegetarian plate are both delicious, and easy to make vegan. Really flavorful dishes; you aren’t missing anything by omitting cheese/cream. Very friendly service too!
Read morePros: Easy to make vegan, Good flavor, Good service
Cons: Only a couple of options
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Mmaarrss
Points +512
Sopapillas - Edit
The best sopapillas ever. They have a vegetarian burrito and enchiladas. Order without cheese and it's still great.
Read morePros: Delicious options, Super friendly, knowledgeable staff
Cons: Not a lot of options
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PoppyJune
Points +79
New Mexican food at its best - Edit
The veggie enchiladas easily made vegan by omitting cheese. Added guac because it’s absolutely there. Order it Christmas style 💚❤️
Read morePros: Knowledgeable staff, Delicious vegan food options, Beautiful patio
Cons: Would like a vegan breakfast/brunch item
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OVOVeggie505
Points +13
Best New Mexican food in NM! - Edit
I grew up in Albuquerque & this is by far my favorite restaurant in town.
Read moreSo many vegetarian/vegan options!
New location on Rio Grande & Griegos as well on Harvard are fantastic! New Rio Grande location has a full bar. You can order spinach enchiladas with beans, spinach & chile pequin rolled in blue corn tortillas (I always add onion) smothered in red or green chile or christmas (both). With or w/o cheese.
Beans tacos are available. Bean stuffed Sopapillas. Veggie burrito w/fresh avocado, tomatoes & onions. Frito pie w/just beans. Also you can order veggie fajitas! They also have a great breakfast menu. I've built my own breakfast burrito or bowl. Their papitas (potatoes) are out of this world! Red & green chile is vegan as well as their beans & potatoes. Refried beans are incredible too! They don't use lard! Yahoo!
Pros: They do take credit cards, My friends & family love their meat options too
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g00nzor
Points +20
Amazing! - Edit
As everyone else mentioned, the #0 veggie enchiladas (no cheese, add guacamole) was amazing! Perfect portion size as well. The server asked if i wanted cheese or not before i even mentioned it. Will definitely be back!
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punkhorn
Points +83
Delicious Enchiladas ❣️ - Edit
Intimate little place with a festive atmosphere near the University decorated with local art. Lots of vegan options that the friendly waitstaff are happy to point out. Had the vegetarian enchiladas substituting guacamole for the rice cheese. Delicious! Highly recommended but get there early to avoid the wait.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great atmosphere , Delicious food
Cons: Gets crowded quick
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DanielleNeighbour
Points +18
So tasty! - Edit
Was in from out of town, followed the advice of other reviewers and got the vegetarian enchiladas with no cheese and added guacamole - so, so yummy (and reasonably priced). Got “christmas” on the side (my first taste of salsa verde) and it was wonderful. Margs are great too! Would’ve given it 5 stars but Happy Cow only allows 4 stars for restaurants that aren’t all-veg.
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chwjmu114
Points +112
SO GOOD - Edit
So so so delicious. I had the #0 vegetarian enchiladas because the other reviews mentioned them. I’m so glad I tried it. I got avocado instead of cheese and everything else on it is vegan. I got both types of chili on the side because I read that it’s really hot... it’s really hot. We’re from VA so we have never had New Mexican food including sopas - amazing! I wish I lived here to have this close by.
Read morePros: Knowledgeable about vegan options, Amazing flavor, Good margarita
Cons: Only 1-2 vegan options
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acloca231
Points +104
Vegan New Mexican Food FTW - Edit
I had the #0 vegetarian enchiladas with out cheese and I added avocado. The Chile is not for weak, it definitely has some kick to it. Comes with vegan sopapillas which stole my heart!
Read morePros: Vegan sopas, Inexpensive
Cons: Only two vegan options
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BriggitteJ
Points +3002
GOOD FOOD! - Edit
The service and food at El Patio was good. It’s a cute little restaurant with plenty of options that can be made vegan and the portions are large. I left full and happy!
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cassyle
Points +16
Excellent - Edit
El Patio has long been super vegan friendly, and their chile, especially the red, is among my favorite in town.
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VeganCU12
Points +26
A few delicious options to choose from that can be made Vegan easily! - Edit
El Pinto has a few awesome options that can be customized and made to fit into your Vegan diet. They are are willing to substitute or add items to your meal. I added potatoes to my Burrito and it was awesome!
Read morePros: The staff is more than happy to help you customize, Delicious food!, Great place for a romantic date
Cons: Only a few options to choose from.
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MonicaWesterling
Points +69
Best vegan Mexican Food I have had - Edit
So I should say I am from New Mexico so this is the type of food I grew up with. The enchiladas are my favorite order without cheese if you are vegan but they are so flavorful. I honestly have been here so many times but have never branched out from them as they are so good, but I'm sure the other items are great. Meat eaters also like their choices so you can come here with anybody. Every time I fly home I have to eat here before the drive begins, it is just so good.
Read more5/5
Updated from previous review on 2017-07-03
Pros: good value, tasty, liked by both vegans and meat eaters
Cons: Have to specify no cheese
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s7345565
Points +46
Crowded, loud... meh - Edit
First visit tonight and not sure I will be back. This is a restaurant that appears to be inside an old house and the tables are so close together we were literally bumped throughout our entire meal by the people seated on either side of us.
Read moreThe restaurant is clean but has NO sound deadening material, so it is loud like a bar. We had to raise our voices to the point of yelling just to hear simple phrases.
Service was very fast. Like, we thought server was bringing chips and salsa but it was our food. They don't bring chips and salsa... what? We ordered some but it was nothing special.
I had the vegetarian blue corn enchiladas without cheese. Server was not helpful when I asked if it could be made vegan. He just nodded yes and looked at the other person at my table for their order. I had to confirm that he was removing cheese, etc. Given the positive reviews here, I assumed it would be easier.
When the food came, the potatoes were fabulous. Beans were not great. The enchiladas were very one dimensional and the spice level of the filling was much hotter than expected - I didn't even taste the green choke sauce on the outside.
Overall, the ambiance was loud and uncomfortable, the service was nothing special, the food was not memorable, and I was just glad to pay the bill and leave.
Maybe I was having a bad night and they were, too? My dining companion had similar thoughts to share when I asked. I'm generously giving 3-stars.
Pros: 2 vegetarian options
Cons: loud, crowded, not flavorful; just spicy
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Jessieb
Points +36
Delicious but hot! - Edit
The vegan enchiladas and sopapillas are awesome but I get the chile on the side because it's too hot for me. Be careful once you go you'll get hooked.
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JacobS
Points +95
Great Vegan-friendly New Mexican food - Edit
El Patio is our favorite restaurant for veg-friendly New Mexican Food. Item number 0, the veggie enchiladas, is fantastic. Not sure if it is vegan by default (might have cheese?), but the waiters know what vegan means and can modify many dishes to be vegan upon request. The staff and owner are super friendly.
Read morePros: vegan-friendly, nice staff
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rane
Points +15
One of best New Mexican vegan cuisines - Edit
I live in Albuquerque and as a vegan this is, I think, the very best for sampling New Mexico's state specific cuisine. The chile is divine and if you order number 0 (that is what it is on the menu) you will be quite pleased. You do need to remember to order it without cheese. I order it smothered in Red Chile (divine!). The tortillas are blue corn. The potatoes are not fried and really good. Beans are great too!
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ASomerville
Points +512
Bad service - Edit
Okay, I had to do a total update today. Last time I went there the food was good, nice patio seating, plenty of vegan options, no issues.
Read moreI tried to go today, but we were ignored for 15 minutes (as other tables around us who were seated after us were served) so we gave up and left. That was annoying, but I guess the servers were overworked or distracted or something. However, as we quietly stood up to leave, the man who should have been our server smiled at us as we left. It felt VERY unwelcoming. I don't know what the issue was, but I won't be back. It was very disappointing.
Updated from previous review on Friday April 17, 2015
Pros: Vegan options, Nice patio
Cons: Service, Parking can be a hassle downtown
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satrn4lulu
Points +150
Delicious!! - Edit
This was my first visit to Albuquerque and I'm thrilled to have found El Patio! I love spicy flavorful food and this green sauce was AMAZING! I had the blue corn enchiladas. I was in need of a hearty protein meal and there were plenty of beans & potatoes to fill me up and clean up all the extra green sauce. Thanks for the friendly service too! :-) Oh, I had take out since it was getting late and I wanted to enjoy in the peace of my hotel room. Unlike what many have said - they do accept credit cards. :-)
Read morePros: tasty food, quick service, vegan options
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jolee81
Points +28
Love it! - Edit
I love El Patio! Not only is rare to find New Mexican chili in a restaurant that has no meat products in it, but it's also some of the best NM food in town. I love taking visitors there who have only been to Sadie's or the other tourist traps. They all say El Patio is so much better! Great vegan options, and I have been told on multiple occasions that the sopapillas are vegan, so maybe the other reviewer just got a new waiter that day. They also accept Credit Cards now.
Read morePros: Good food, hole in the wall atmosphere, live guitar some evening
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vivaluv
Points +49
The Best in Albuquerque! - Edit
I first went to El Patio when I was visiting here trying to decide to move. It was my first experience of New Mexican food and I was sold. The burrito with green and red chile sauce is amazingly good, but definitely not for someone who doesn't like spice. I'd recommend this place to anyone. My Husband gets the stuffed sopapilla with red sauce and loves it. Now that
Read morewe live here we try to eat here about twice a month.
*Update - they take credit/debit cards now!
Updated from previous review on Monday May 03, 2010
Pros: Great Chile Sauce, Live Music, Good Value
Cons: Small , Crowded
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