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El Modelo Mexican Foods

Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque ·

El Modelo Mexican Foods

Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque ·
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Operating since 1929 in Barelas, El Modelo draws loyalists for giant handmade tamales, chile‑smothered enchiladas, and stuffed sopaipillas eaten at outdoor tables. Frequently recommended by Eater and highlighted in travel coverage for its living neighborhood history.

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Handmade tamales, stuffed sopapillas, chile-smothered enchiladas

tamales
new mexican food
green chile
red chile
stuffed sopapillas
burritos
takeout
call ahead
Google Rating
4.5 (6.6K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
Featured in Eater
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1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
No restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
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Handmade tamales, stuffed sopapillas, chile-smothered enchiladas

tamales
new mexican food
green chile
red chile
stuffed sopapillas
burritos
takeout
call ahead
Google Rating
4.5 (6.6K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
Featured in Eater
Featured in

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

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
No restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
El Modelo Mexican Foods by null
El Modelo Mexican Foods by Justin De La Rosa
El Modelo Mexican Foods by null
El Modelo Mexican Foods by null
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