Rigoberto’s Mexican Food

Happy to report that Rigoberto’s is back. They are west of the Rio on Paseo de Onate on the west side of the street. The food and prices are the same as before. I love their burritos but everything I’ve tried has been good. Not gourmet. Not New Mexican. But a decent meal at a reasonable price. I’ll be going there frequently.

They are out of business now, but they were great.

This is probably my favorite place to eat at in Española. The breakfast burritos are delicious, and the carne asada burrito is beyond words. The curb appeal is pretty horrible (a renovated Taco Bell from the 80’s), but the food is phenomenal! If you’re looking good place to grab a burrito and a soda, then stop in at Rigo’s!

Rigoberto’s is on the main drag in Espanola, in an old Taco Bell building.
This is the real thing if you are looking for New Mexican food.
We had shredded beef tacos and cheese enchiladas. The beef tacos were wonderful. They had been fried with the beef in them, and the shells were tough and chewy and full of flavor, the way tacos used to be. I tried both the red and green salsa on them, and couldn’t decide which was better! The cheese enchilada, on the other hand, were not so good, perhaps because they were stone cold.
Drinks are another standout here. In addition to the regular soft drinks, they have horchata (a rice drink) and a hibiscus flower drink.
Anyway, our meals and drinks only cost $ 12! The next time we are in Espanola, I think we will stop in again, and stick to various kinds of taxos.