Monica's El Portal Restaurant

Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque

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"A Local Favorite In Old Town, locals often frequent the inviting, friendly Monica's El Portal, a 36-year-old institution, housed in an unassuming building. There's a range of traditional homemade dishes like blue corn chicken and a hearty green-chile stew. The carne adovada (New Mexican pulled pork) chimichanga is immensely satisfying. Arrive hungry and leave full."

The Best New Mexican Food

321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Get directions

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