Great service! Three authentic unique Mole sauces, delicious and all are award worthy! We'll be…read moreback.

Food was amazing! Friendly, casual atmosphere. A bit hard to find but worth the look!read more

My wife and I recently went to Cocina Azul for a weekend dinner and had a great experience. Even…read morethough we came without a reservation and the restaurant was busy, we were able to get a table in under 10 minutes. Our service was outstanding-food came out quickly and our server quickly and easily was able to accommodate some minor modifications to our dishes. We started our dinner by sharing the guacamole salad, chips, salsa verde, and salsa rojo. The guacamole was rich, fresh, and creamy, and the chips were warm, crispy, with the right amount of salt. The salsa verde was delicious; the salsa rojo was OK. I got the sample platter for my main dish; I particularly liked the brisket taco. I highly recommend going to Cocina Azul if you are in Albuquerque!

We were looking for lunch after arriving in Albuquerque and were happy to be seated quickly when we…read morearrived. We ordered the green chile stew, fish tacos, green/red wet burrito with steak and taco salad with steak. They accidentally brought shrimp tacos instead of the fish, so we got to try those too. Everything was decent. - Green chile stew: good flavor. A little spicy for some. Liked that it was served with a tortilla. - Taco salad: got it with rice and beans. Steak was good. - Red/green wet burrito with steak: Really good flavor. Loved the combo of the sauces. Side of pozole was also delicious. - Fish tacos: the fish was nice and crispy, but I didn't love the cremas, which in my opinion are key to a good fish taco. The papas side was delish. The beans side was a bit salty. The horchata had good flavor but seemed a bit watery. The Diet Coke was good (looks like they recently switched from Pepsi since some of the menus still said Pepsi). The seating area is large. The AC was on a little high -- we had to go to the car for jackets.

An absolute Albuquerque staple and a must go. Just a great spot for breakfast lunch or dinner a…read moreplace where all the locals go. Been going here for years due to their consistency. I usually get breakfast but know the lunch/dinner menu is just as good. Staff has always been friendly and don't forget they do close at 2am but reopen a few hours later.

After arriving on my first night in ALBQ, the hotel receptionist recommended the restaurant…read more Initially, I was disappointed since my preference was a sit-down type restaurant as opposed to counter service. But, this place is a staple of ALBQ. Burgers, Mexican food combo platters, sandwiches and big, fat cinnamon rolls. I ordered a combo dish consisting of enchiladas, taco, beans and rice. Overall: Everything was good. The people-watching was top notch. The atmosphere was Albuquerque. Frontier was decent. Not amongst my top choices to revisit if ever back in town.

Had a great Sunday brunch with friends! Our waiter was terrific and the hostesses and other dining…read moreroom staff were so nice and friendly. The food was fabulous! A extra special bonus is the restaurant is gluten free. The dining is pleasant and the ambiance was colorful and upbeat. Will definitely go back!

My husband and I went on a Saturday night and did not have to wait long to be seated. The service…read morewas good but slow and they seemed to forget us at times. Henrique is sweet and came around to all the tables to check on everyone. The food was good. My husband had the taco appetizer which consisted of 4 mini tacos which were all delicious. I had the mole which was good, however after being spoiled by a particular Santa Fe restaurant and their mole, I have high standards for mole. My other issue was I asked for a tortilla which didn't come until we were ready to go. I thought I was getting the soft ones my hubby had but instead got the blue corn ones which were very hard and not made to eat with mole. The veggies and rice were yummy. I have been with some girlfriends for lunch another time and my food was better at that visit. We will go back and try other items. The place was packed and had a beautiful mural on the far wall.

My favorite meal this year. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating outside underneath a tree,…read morewith fairy lights above. We had the guacamole and salsa, I recommend mixing them together, they pair surprisingly well. A little pricey at $9.60 for the plate. For entrees, we had the green chile chicken enchiladas and carne adovada Christmas style. The latter is one of the most distinct and delicious regional dishes I've had. All entrees had really nice pairings with pinto beans, potato hash, and freshly cooked sopapillas. We chose to have the sopapillas with honey as a dessert, but there's the option to stuff them with the entree.

I've been here several times over the last month or so and I just ordered DoorDash from here last…read morenight right before they closed. Each and every time the service has been wonderful the food is great I love just getting the enchilada plate. Also with DoorDash everything was in the bag and the soap peel was wonderful and the enchiladas were fantastic. Going there for lunch the ambience is wonderful as well it's just nice and cute and cozy and I've always had a wonderful experience.

very good food.. 100% authentic.. i am 100% mexicano this…read moreplace is cash only. doesnt have many tables.. we ate standing up ( which is how most places in mexico are) real mexican food doesnt come from a fancy restaurant.. in fact if its a fancy place and you want real mexican food.. get out of there.. this place was great.. we got pastor and carne asada.. el pastor was better.. but both were good.... im from out of town.. but i would go back in an instant.. good job!!

Yes, cash only, and to whoever said they don't have tables, well, they do. I love the tortillas…read morebecause they taste fresh and aren't salty like those at Golden Pride, Frontier, and Garcia's. The chile relleno burritos are delicious, as are the lengua, barbacoa, and carne asada tacos. Didn't try the drinks, but the water was icy cold. All the tables needed a good wipe down, but they put out paper towels and that was easy enough to take care of. The music was really loud, so we sat indoors. Recommend the food. I'd order takeaway next time.

We haven't be here in a long time, when we were not used to New Mexican food, so we were hesitant…read moreto come back. Had family in town and gave it another try. So glad we did, it was a great experience for a large group. There were 8 of us and no complaints, that is always a win! The food is delicious, definitely very New Mexican though, so make sure that is what you are wanting. There was a long wait time for a table, which is typical for a Friday night most places. The food came out fast and are good portions. Service was amazing: quick, correct, were on top of drink refills, to go boxes and bags, and great teamwork and energy from staff.

We decided to sit at the bar and enjoy drinks and dinner. They make some great margaritas on the…read morerocks. When they ask if you want green or red sauce on your enchiladas, don't fall for the green sauce is milder. Ask for the sauce on the side. I got green sauce on my pork enchiladas and had to get some guacamole to keep my tongue from burning up. The Carne Adovada is excellent. Very flavorful pork.

INCREDIBLE food! One of the best Bone-in-Ribeye's I've ever had!!! Our server, Haziel, was…read moreamazing! Super knowledgable and attentive to our needs! 5 stars from me!

Perfect celebration dinner. From the ambulance, to the great tasting food, to the service (Marina…read morewas the best)

Best to visit when patio is open. Super friendly staff and accommodating for my pooch. Felt like a…read moreguest in someone's home.

Solid 5 star meal tonight, but holy cow they were busy…read more Local Graduation night so every grandma,grandma aunt and uncle was in town and they all went to dinner at El Pinto Definitely learned to never sit up close to the bar when this restaurant is jumping Pretty much ruined the enjoyment of the meal with stacks of people elbowing in to get a drink Never again Not the restaurants fault, seems we didn't push send when we made our OpenTable reservation an hour earlier Live and learn right !

2025 Albuquerque. New Mexican…read more (Highlight) Sopaipilla A fluffy, hot sopa served with real honey. (Highlight - Best) Taco Fingers Beef or chicken, BEST hand rolled tacos anywhere! Indian Taco Beef, chicken, or carne adovada + everything else piled on a piece of fry bread. Overall, Monroe's is awesome and taco fingers are always the best and hit the spot. "As good as it gets."

Service was excellent! Staff greeted us immediately and made us feel welcomed. The table we sat at…read morehad a slight wobble and they quickly fixed it. We ordered a chimichanga and a green chili burger with onion ring and a chile relleno. I liked the flavor of the refried beans and my adobado chimichanga was tasty. The green chili burger and onion rings disappeared quickly so I assume my hubby enjoyed his meal as well.