El Modelo
- Diner & restaurant
- In Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 1.1 mi from Route 66
El Modelo is a restaurant in Albuquerque, NM, serving Mexican and New Mexican food in the historic Barelas neighborhood. It was founded in 1929 and began life as the El Modelo Tortilla Factory, a name that points to its roots in making tortillas. It sits about 1 mile off the old road, so it is a short detour for Route 66 travelers who want a meal in one of the city's older neighborhoods.
What is El Modelo?
This is a restaurant that serves both Mexican and New Mexican dishes. Its original name, El Modelo Tortilla Factory, recalls its start as a tortilla maker before it became known as a place to eat. Barelas, the neighborhood around it, is one of Albuquerque's historic areas, and the restaurant is part of its long-standing character.
History of El Modelo
El Modelo was founded in 1929, three years after Route 66 was created, and it has carried its name through the many decades since, first as a tortilla factory and later as a restaurant.
Visiting El Modelo: tips
Plan on 45 minutes to an hour for a meal. The ABQ BioPark Zoo is about 0.9 mile away, and the New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum and the Huning Highlands Conoco Service Station, a retro roadside stop, are each about 1 mile away, so a meal here fits into a day exploring the city's older districts.
Practical info
- Address
- 1715 2nd Street Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Website
- elmodelomexicanfood.com
- Hours
- We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
- On site & nearby
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