El Modelo Mexican Foods

El Modelo Mexican Foods is a no-frills Mexican eatery with a retro exterior serving tamales, sopapillas, huevos rancheros and more. It began in a three-room home at 1715 2nd Street in April 1929. Virginia Chittim owns and operates The El Modelo Mexican Foods Restaurant in Albuquerque.El Modelo Mexican Foods specializes in authentic Tex-Mex cuisines.From burritos to Mexican specials, their menu has something special for everyone’s taste buds. Come in and enjoy their fresh brewed hot coffee, juices, and a full array of soft drinks in bottles, cans, or direct from their soda fountain.