El Modelo Mexican Foods

Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque

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Operating since 1929, this Barelas landmark still turns out hand-made tamales, tortillas, and stuffed sopapillas that locals swear by. Featured by Eater and praised by generations, it’s a living slice of Albuquerque food history.

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Mexican Food in Albuquerque (2025)

1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Get directions

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