We got a Chipolte in Albuquerque... I can’t understand how it is so crowded when there a a million hole in the wall places here that are infinitely better.
Well I don't doubt that there are a million little restaurants, but in terms of fast food, I don't think there's anywhere else better.
One other problem though, is that they don't bus the tables very effectively. That's a turn-off when you are looking for a seat.
ITA There’s some weird flavor that permeates all their food.
I miss real Mexican food! I once drove 400 moles to get a green chile cheeseburger from the Owl Bar in San Antonio, and I still dream of the Coyote Moon Cafe in Socorro.
I would never get Chipotle in Albuquerque, but, for the rest of us, real Mexican is hard to find. Chipotle has decent mexican fast food and at least their hot salsa has a little bite. once had Mexican in Minnesota and they served cajun hot sauce—almost spit it on the table!
Ten signs you’re in a great Mexican restaurant:
10. It’s located in a hole in the wall of an old strip mall.
9. Linoleum floors, formica tabletops and the chairs don’t all match.
8. There are no waitresses, you order at a counter and they bring you your food.
7. There is a separate counter where they sell raw meat.
6. There are no fewer that six bright colors in the décor.
5. No crispy tacos.
4. A calendar with a colorful picture of a bullfight, from 1993.
3. A picture of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
2. Though it’s not on the menu, a paper sign informs you that they sell Birria (goat stew) on Sabado (Saturday). An extra bonus if the sign has a picture of a goat.
1. And finally, the place is packed with Mexicans.