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Reviewed 19 April 2023 via mobile

Went to Papa nachos in Alberquerue NM for a solo lunch. The staff is amazing very welcoming & very helpful. She was super nice & helped me with vegetarian options. Definitely worth going just for the hospitality of the staff.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 9 March 2023

We were visiting family and tooling around NE ABQ and my wife did a little research while I hunted a geocache. She found this small place in a retail strip center that has been here for 25 years. We stopped in for lunch. I enjoyed...the chile relleno and a beef and green chile enchilada with green sauce. The beans and rice were outstanding. Best Spanish rice we've probably ever had. The lady that waited on us was incredibly hospitable and helpful in dealing with a gluten intolerance in our party. I can't wait for our next trip so I can try some other things on the menu. It was a great experience. Note that the days of service are changing. They will be open Monday through Friday and be closed Saturday and Sunday.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 7 December 2020

I absolutely adore their tacos. It is a family restaurant and they are very nice. Haven't totally explored their menu but I snuck some into a movie for a friend and myself and she was like where did you get these tacos

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 7 December 2019

This place is very near our home so we go there frequently. Close to giving it a 5 star rating. We have loved everything we have eaten there. Very casual. Good prices. Good quantity of food. Go there, you won''t be disappointed

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 6 December 2019

Stopped in for dinner. We were surprised to find the food every delicious. Place was busy, but the waitress took care of us. A very enjoyable evening there. Went home stuffed

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 21 November 2019

This eating place is so authentic and local. I loved the atmosphere of real food by real Mexicans. The menu has a great selection with good descriptions. Since the food is already hot, ask for the sauce (red or green) on the side to add...as you wish. The portions are huge. My only complaint is that they charge full price for a soda refill, as most places are free refills.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 11 October 2019 via mobile

Super friendly staff helped us in making a selection we'd enjoy. Food was great and for us the green sauce was hot enough. But I'm sure they can turn up the heat. 5* You won't be sorry.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 14 December 2018

We weren't feeling like going out for a meal or waiting for delivery, so my husband decided to give this a try as its close to where my FIL lives. It was fast, delicious, and delivered with a smile. This will definitely be on our...go-to list when we return in February.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 11 December 2018 via mobile

My client enjoyed three ground beef tacos with rice and a sopapilla. I had a combination chile relleno and chicken enchilada with green chili on both along with beans and rice. We both enjoyed our meals and thought they were very well prepared. The restaurant...was clean and the service was good.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 19 September 2018

My Husband and I are Native New Mexicans, Unfortuanely we Had not been to Papa Nacho,s Sooner...We Ordered the Carne Adovado Burritto.. My Goodness, It Was so full of shredded Pork...The Chili Was so Flavorful.. It was big enough For Us to Share, But No...Way.. I ate The Whole Thing... Sopapillas made fresh To Order, and The Staff are a Nice Group Of Very Hard Working People... No atmosphere to speak of, but the Delicious Food Makes Up for It.. Pricing Is Reasonable.... This is Our New Favorite Place For Mexican Food!!!!More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 14 September 2018 via mobile

We love tex-mex food but sometimes it's too heavy. This was just right. Fish tacos, spicy and more than I could eat. A mixed plate was delicious, not too cheesy or saucy. The only disappointment was.no chili rellanos that night.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 8 September 2018

Papa Nachos is a family owned little restaurant in a small strip mall on a quiet street with excellent food that keeps us coming back every week. It's not your typical Mexican food that looks & tastes like it was just warmed up under the...heat lamp, this is the real stuff, freshly prepared & served piping hot. The owners & staff are very friendly & do all they can to make your dining experience enjoyable or you can pop in & get it to go.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 16 April 2018

Yelped this location and it did not disappoint. The food delicious, staff very friendly and helpful! Overall would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: April 2018
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Reviewed 11 March 2018 via mobile

We stopped in for a late lunch after spending the morning at Sandia Peak. It was just what we were looking for. Our kids ordered off the children’s menu ($4.99 including a drink) and proclaimed it the best cheese quesadilla ever. My husband had the...daily special of chile verde with fresh flour tortillas and I ordered green chile enchiladas with beef. Yum. All came with rice and beans. We also ordered chips and salsa, both also made fresh. I can’t imagine finding better food anywhere else. The service was great and the prices were very reasonable. If we ever get back to ABQ we will definitely come back here!!!More

Date of visit: March 2018
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Reviewed 22 January 2018 via mobile

I love this family owned business! I've been a customer for, at least, 21 years -I first discovered them when they were located in the north valley. Lots of regulars frequent this establishment. The food here does not disappoint, never has. Two of my all-time...favorite go-tos are the machaca burrito, xmas, and the asada tacos (the hard shell shredded beef taco is pretty fantastic, too). I dig that the beans and rice here are not treated as "after thought" sides, as they tend to be in so many Mexican food restaurants; both are very tasty and fresh. Service is spot on, too. Staff are polite, personable and professional. With so many chain restaurants popping up, it's so important to patronize local mom & pop's. And this little gem can definitely hold its own. Pay a visit -you can't go wrong.More

Date of visit: January 2018
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
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