Best known for their hand-rolled sopaipillas, oven baked carne adovada and chile rellenos, this eatery concentrates on a Mexican cuisine. Expect the average entrée to cost under $8.
Atmosphere: Christina`s serves native New Mexican cuisine past down for generations. The restaurant. The restaurant`s overall structure is influenced by Spanish architecture. The place has an authentic décor. The interior is enhanced by displayed artwork and flowers and plants, and the lighting is soft.
The place is spacious with seating for 80 people. It is cozy and comfortable and festive and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem here - noise level is unobtrusive.
More Reasons to Go: Authentic music fills the room while you dine at this place.
Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch.
Notable Mention: Named ``Best New Mexican restaurant`` by the Albuquerque Journal -- January 1999 Charlette Balcome Lane; Nominated for the ``Albuquerque People`s Choice Awards`` -- 1997 & 1998.
Of Interest: The restaurant has offered catering for over 10 years. Complete party and event planning is available right down to Mariachis!
Details to Note: Smoking is not permitted.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa and Diners Club
Tips on Finding: I40 East, South on Wyoming across from National Guard. West side of Wyoming Blvd.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
Fri Dinner starts at 5pm
