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Econo Lodge Old Town $82 0.2 mi 0.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Casa De Suenos N/A 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Monterey Non-Smokers Motel $74 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town $152 0.3 mi 0.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Sandia Courtyard Hotel & Convention Center $79 7.9 mi 12.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Antiquity Restaurant 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Tours of Old Town 0.1 mi 0.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Albuquerque Biological Park 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Betty's Bath and Day Spa 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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#28 of 887 restaurants in Albuquerque
  • Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Address: 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
  • Phone:  (505) 247-9625
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“Much better than the ones top rated here IMO”
4 of 5 stars
Shea1114
Florida
Apr 28, 2008

After eating at a Trip Advisor top rated restaurant our first night in town (and being terribly disappointed) we decided to look for something different but still serving Mexican food. Monica's El Portal is a very unassuming little place on Rio Grande Blvd., but there is nothing but pleasant surprises within. We were given friendly courteous service and the cook/owner... more

“My Favorite place!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars
WisconsinWen
Wisconsin
Apr 24, 2008

This was the best part of New Mexico. We ate their 3 times, we couldn't stay away. Don't miss more

“Think of Grandma's Home Cookin' New Mexican Style”
5 of 5 stars
TheThompsonTrio
Albuquerque, Nm
Aug 31, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The food is awesome, the atmosphere is being like at Grandma's home. The family ran restaurant invites you as if you are family. Good food, laughter, beautiful historic home that is now a restaurant - this is my favorite place to eat! more

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321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Tel: (505) 247-9625
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