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!

Good food. Good service…read more Would definitely go when in ABQ. It's tucked into a neighborhood and gets very busy!

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.

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.

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.

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)

This is my second time here!…read more Food is still great! Portion remains huge! Vibe is vibrant and welcoming! This is a must visit restaurant in town.

We showed up with a group of 25+ people and hadn't even called ahead, and the staff at Indian…read morePueblo Kitchen still took great care of us. They were incredibly welcoming and handled our big group like it was no problem at all. The service was excellent the whole time, everyone working was friendly, attentive, and just really good people. I ordered the elk chili and really enjoyed it. It had a lot of flavor and was something a little different from what I usually get. The blue corn onion rings were the real highlight though. Honestly the best onion rings I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and just really good with the green chile accent. I also really appreciated the atmosphere. The Pueblo art and decor throughout the restaurant is beautiful, and the local Indigenous inspired menu makes the whole place feel unique and authentic. Excellent food, great staff, and an aweso experience overall. I'll definitely be coming back anytime I'm in Albuquerque.

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 !

Delicious made-from-scratch casual vegan Mexican food. Yum. I'm so glad I came here amid numerous…read moregreat vegan options in Albuquerque. I was impressed with the wide array of vegan "proteins" including tofu (grilled or fried), soy curls, homemade seitan, calabacitas, and avocado. I got the enchilada plate (because I can NEVER resist enchiladas) Christmas style. It comes with 1-2 proteins and I added a third so I could try the grilled tofu, the grilled soy curls, and the seitan. It was hard to tell what was what with so many things in there - probably should have gotten an extra side of one of the proteins instead. Nevertheless everything was incredible. Great chile sauce and beans and rice. I was super disappointed that they were out of kombucha during my visit - they typically have both Stargazer and New Mexico Ferments.

This place came highly recommended from research to this city and let me tell you, it was one of…read morethe best meals I had on my cross country trip. With modest curb appeal, it gives the feel of an old school diner with an earthy, sustainable twist. The service was fast and excellent especially if visiting for the first time. We were given suggestions and options based on our tastes. Though I am pescatarian, I enjoy many vegan or vegetarian dishes and I would be willing to bet meat eaters would love this place too! Fresh ingredients packed with so much flavor! A true gem of Albuquerque.

Wonderful service, great food and a reasonable price. We had a chicken taco salad and a green chile…read moreburger. Both delicious. Burger came with a generous portion of fries and was cooked perfectly. The chicken in the taco salad was so flavorful. Not only did it have a generous portion of chicken, it also had a delicious dollop of guacamole and sour cream. Really enjoyed it!!

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."

Ok. I was just wasting some time and saw some negative reviews about Mary and Tito's Carne Adovada…read more!! WTF !! Seriously ???!!!!! There is no better Carne Adovada in Albuquerque or in New Mexico !! You're probably some cheap ass who buys it at Kroger for 235 a pound

So excited to see it opened. Opening is on the north side but I remember so many years ago was on…read morethe east side. It's a North Valley gem. It's been there since before I was born in the early 60's. Service was fantastic from the moment I walked in the door. My unsweetened tea was always full. And my enchiladas were delicious. Red chili made my nose run a bit which made it even more perfect! The rice was perfectly done, no added veggies. Beans were great and my enchiladas were great! I love authenticity of this wonderful local restaurant. There's history there. For those who began and those who continue to this beautiful tradition. If you catch it open, take an empty spot on 4th street or in the back. Be prepared to be greeted with kindness and served great food.