Mexican Food Near the Albuquerque Airport
If you want New Mexican food rather than Tex-Mex, the distinction matters and Perico's gets it right. Family-owned in Albuquerque since 1982, 1.2 miles from the Sunport, and known for the half-pound burrito.
Family-Owned Since 1982
Getting Here
- Since
- 1982
- From the Sunport
- 1.2 miles
- Per person
- About
- Chile
- Red or green
Red or green
New Mexico's state question, and the answer at Perico's is whichever you can handle — or both, which is called Christmas. The chile is made in house and it has heat. Try it over a chile relleno burrito or a smothered carne adovada plate.
What to order
The shredded beef tacos, the chicharrón burrito, the chile relleno burrito, and a sopapilla with honey to finish. If you're feeding a group, tacos come in six-packs and flautas do too.
More than tacos
Twenty-plus burritos, enchiladas, tamales, stuffed sopapillas, huevos rancheros, fish tacos Vera Cruz, and dinner plates that come with rice, beans, salad and a tortilla. There's a full catering menu as well.
What's Here
Three Places, One Parking Lot
Mexican + New Mexican
Perico's Burritos · Tacos
Family-owned since 1982. Half-pound burritos, tacos by the six-pack, stuffed sopapillas, red or green chile.
Paletas · Ice Cream · Aguas Frescas
Paletería Cuauhtémoc
Handmade Mexican paletas, shaved ice, milkshakes, elote and aguas frescas. Open until 9pm every day.
Taproom · Wine · Coffee
FMV Brewing Co.
Seven New Mexico beers on tap, cocktails on local spirits, coffee roasted in house. Upstairs with a mountain-facing patio.
Common Questions
Good to Know
Where is the best Mexican food near the Albuquerque airport?
Perico's Burritos · Tacos at Yale Landing, 2500 Yale Blvd SE, has been family-owned in Albuquerque since 1982 and is 1.2 miles from the Sunport.
What is a half-pound burrito?
Perico's signature — a burrito built heavy, with your choice of red or green chile. Most run under
What does 'Christmas' mean when ordering?
Both red and green chile on the same plate. It's a New Mexico convention and Perico's will do it.