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Monica's El Portal Restaurant

321 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 247-9625
5 star rating based on 3 reviews

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Business Description from the Web

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Locals in the know favor this rambling, assuredly authentic New Mexican restaurant on the west side of Old Town over the more famous, though less reliable, standbys around Old Town Plaza. Monica's has a prosaic dining room plus a cute tiled patio, and the service is friendly and unhurried yet efficient. If you've never had chicharrones (fried pork skins), try them here with beans stuffed... more
Posted by fodors on April 10, 2007

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New Mexican Breakfasts

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In addition to all the New Mexican specialties, egg, ham and sausage dishes are offered in the early hours.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Tourists and natives both love this family-run restaurant with its huge menu and welcoming waitstaff.

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The Scene
A combination of families, overdressed tourists from the nearby Sheraton and loyal regulars fills the plain-but-homey dining room. Super-friendly servers make everyone feel at ease. Mexican music plays, while content diners munch on the restaurant's hearty, affordable homemade fare.

The Food
The vast menu offers a little of everything, including New... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)

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Great food

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one place in Albuquerque that you can still get reall New Mexican food and great service
Posted by pjolguin on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 02, 2005)

Great Home Style Food, not Fake!

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I had the priviledge to enjoy a great meal at Monica's El Portal. I got there early before they were officially open, but the owner was real nice to me and went ahead and let me in. The food was very original-just like "Abuelita" just to make, it brought back very good memories. The service was very good as well as the place, not to flashy like some of the other places in and around Old Town. I... more
Posted by TM_Arellano on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 28, 2002)

Perfect Breakfast

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The food was excellent and the service was as well. The portions are enough for 2-3 people. YUMMO!!!!!!
Posted by MoPont on July 14, 2007
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