ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicking off Saturday, there are a ton of local restaurants for visitors or locals to try while they are in town. One local restaurant in particular made Yelp’s “Top 100 Mexican food spots in the U.S. and Canada, according to Yelp Elites.”
El Paisa Taquería came in at number 34 with a 4.5-star rating from 468 reviewers on the website. El Paisa represents the state of New Mexico proudly on the list, as it is the only restaurant mentioned in the Top 100.
El Paisa is a beloved local hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving authentic Mexican comfort food, with specialties such as carne asada tacos and burritos packed with seasoned meats, fresh toppings and bold homemade flavors. They bring in the rich traditions of Mexican cooking to the heart of New Mexico. “Some of the best Al pastor I’ve had. Rich, spicy and with good pork quality. The lengua was delicate and delicious as well. The day we visited there was a band playing in the dining area, which was very fun,” Bill G. from Austin and an Elite member, said in his review of the restaurant…