Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila

[DebitNM]

"Created by James Beard Award winner, Mark Kiffin, Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila offers authentic Mexican cuisine and an extensive Tequila menu".

Had dinner there last night and the place was packed! We walked in around 7 and were lucky to score some seats at the bar after a 10 minute wait. Table wait without reservations would have run 45 minutes or so for 3.

Really enjoyed the food at what was Bumblebee's.

We started with sangria [nice red and they add the fruit just before serving so it isn't a ghastly purple], a beer and a margarita. All nicely done.

We shared an order of:
Zacatecas Totopos
Fire Roasted Guajillo and Tomatillo-Avocado Salsas
with Hand Made Guacamole {EXCELLENT!]

I had:
Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled Marinated Rib Eye Steak
Fire Roasted Guajillo Salsa, Queso Fresco, Cilantro

And the others had:
Slow Cooked Pork Ribs
Tamarind Recado-Chipotle Sauce
Sweet Potato Fries, Serrano Slaw [slaw was a bit dry and bland]

Dessert was a dense and bit heavy, but very enjoyable Tres Leche cake; enough to share with 2 and even 3.

They are participating in NM Restaurant week, but no reservations. A nice prix fixe menu for $29, but I am guessing it is going to be REALLY packed.

Overall, a great meal and a great addition to the ABQ - Nob Hill Food scene.

http://www.zacatecastacos.com/
3423 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-255-TACO(8226

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Zacatecas
3423 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

[sandiasingh]

Over the last few months, we have been back to Zacatecas and each time the food was less impressive. I think we have narrowed it down to a great spot for terrific margaritas (a special treat for us) and apps. High energy, fun place, but not for anything more than that.

[sandiasingh]

We went for lunch. Not too busy and excellent service. Cod tacos were supreme as was the carne asada taco, salsas, guac. So fresh and just the right amount of heat. I asked for a prickly pear margarita and the barman came over to our table and said it will be on the menu in a few days. Instead I had a margarita with St. Germain and muddled cukes and one of the tequilas. Superb. Posted it on facebook with a photo and had several responses. It's very clean and cleaned up from the chaotic decor from the last place. This will definitely be our new go-to at Nob Hill.

[DebitNM]

I will have to go down for the inaugural offering of my name sake!

[magiesmom]

Is your name prickly pear, deb?
lol, beth

[DebitNM]

No, but I was the one to suggest they offer it on their menu and asked that the drink be named the Debit! We'll see.

[magiesmom]

hopefully not the prickly debit!

[Querquegirl]

Went for happy hour last night. The best house margaritas in town by far. Salsa & chips mentioned above were delish too. Ends up splitting the fish tacos. Really good. We will return for more! Great evening.

[sandiasingh]

Sounds kind of "authentic." Imagine that. We'll try it for lunch and hope it's not too packed. Bumblebees had a horrible failure there but I think that had more to do with their business practices. Great location, award winning, experienced chef, authentic Mexican cuisine and huge tequila selection. How can that not work in Albuquerque?

[fyfas]

Completely agree.

I've been there several times and been very pleased with everything ordered; an excellent addition to the Nob Hill area.

And, tequila lovers, the list is huge !

[DebitNM]

Next time you go, ask for a Prickly Pear Margarita, tell them your are a friend of mine, Deb, I suggested the drink to them and they are adding it to menu for spring!!!