This place has been so highly recommended to us for years and years. We finally had a free afternoon and decided to try it for lunch. We were sadly very disappointed. First to start our waitress was the most miserable person. She had zero customer service. Chips and salsa was average. Margaritas were awesome! The menu was interesting, as we thought it was a Mexican restroom (probably our mistake for not investigating). We ordered the stuffed chili rellenos. We were excited to see you could have them filled with meat, a rarity. We selected the tenderloin. To our surprise, it was filled with over peppered ground beef, at best. Also, it was breaded in breadcrumbs, not a fluffy batter like others. Rice and beans were not to our liking either. It's rather hard to season whole pinto beans. The chimichanga was fine, nothing too bad or too good. Unfortunate, to say the least. read more

Great local place to eat and enjoy the mountains near Tucson. Friendly. Good service. Fair prices.

I liked this place. The menu is large, and I love the smokiness of New Mexican cuisine. I had the plate where you pick 2 items. I had a chili relleno and an enchilada. It came with pretty typical rice and beans. I had iced tea which was refilled often, had plenty of ice, and tasted fresh. The service was great despite the crowd. I was there on a weeknight and it was packed. Make sure you make a reservation. read more

My family and I always come to the Original Blue Adobe Grille for our birthday dinners. Every dish I have ever had is beyond wonderful and tasty. The complementary chips and salsa is very much appreciated, and the (green) salsa has just the right amount of saltiness and heat. We love the calamari steaks appetizer, but also tried the crab cakes on our recent visit which is now another family favorite. Our server took excellent care of our dining needs and was very friendly. We love this place and will continue to come back. Bravo! read more

Went there before a show at the Mesa Performing Arts - no reservations. Sat with Hannah at the bar. Terrific experience - she navigated us through the menu making perfect suggestions. We will return for sure. read more

The Original Blue Adobe Grille - House made Cheesecake- so good! - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Nicole was our server and she was wonderful! Great meal and fantastic service. They were super busy with the holidays and she was fantastic and super on it! Love it here! read more

The food was excellent. First time going there and it's so hard to find a place that makes me want to keep going back. This place I will definitely keep coming back to. I can't wait to bring my out of state family here read more

Solid food, but not amazing. Ambiance was unmemorable. Service was fantastic, however! Note that you can call for reservations and it seems necessary on Fri/Sat evenings if you don't want to wait. read more

Best New Mexican style restaurant in the east valley. Both of our dishes were amazing. The service was flawless, great ambiance. All around great first experience at this restaurant. read more

Excellent food, excellent service!! Highly recommend the corn chowder. Just delicious

Had the meatloaf! Ordered the double loaf and was not disappointed! Veggies were tasty and well seasoned. Service was solid and the place was happening for a Monday night. read more

The Original Blue Adobe Grille - Potato pancake in the middle with a chorizo sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We have been here so many times and from day 1 we have loved this place. All of the food here is delicious. All of the servers there are so great and they always have the best recommendations for the food. Some of the food I recommend there is their lobster tamales (trust me, it's weird but it's sooooooooooo bomb), carne adovada (some of the best meat ever), the ancho chile rub ribs (it's fall off the bone deliciousness, comes with a wedge salad that's so good- bacon, avocado, tomatoes, with house ranch-, and green chili cornbread), chorizo stuffed chicken (I only tasted it. But next time I'm getting it). If there's lots of choices you wanna have, there's a Santa cafe plate that lets you try up to three different items and that's always a high recommendation to do. Love the look of the inside too. It's very home like and it kinda a small place but we've never had issues being able to sit right away. I will highly highly say to go here at least once. My friends and myself wanna come back again soon! read more

Husband had the lobster tamale with the shrimp relleno, he felt it was good. I had the cheese enchiladas which was a solid block of cheese and cheese grease on top of the blue corn tortillas. My SIL did not even eat too much of hers as it was too thick. I mentioned it to the waitress and she said "you did order cheese enchiladas, if you had ordered one with meat it would have had just a sprinkle of cheese". Not a friendly comment at all. The beans were excellent but the rice tasted boxed. I'm sure it was the long grain rice and the seasoning. Also, the chili was not New Mexico style. I've never eaten chili like that in New Mexico, AND I KNOW THAT CHILI. read more

What a bust. I don't understand all the five-star reviews. My husband and I left so unsatisfied. 1- our meals were $22 each and the amount of protein was laughable. My Tucumcari entree has maybe two ounces of beef, and his Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken had even less chicken. 2- my spaghetti was drowning in butter. I didn't take more than two bites. 3- the waitress completely forgot about us when it came to bringing the bill. 4- she kept using the "we're understaffed" excuse, but we're not asking you to do so much and plus, the place was half-empty, plus, the waitress was running maybe three tables. 5- our appetizer, the Ancho-Rubbed Shrimp Wraps, were not actually wraps. It was a shrimp cocktail, so that was misleading, because my husband doesn't like shrimp cocktail, and it didn't have avocado in it like the menu said it did. Plus, it didn't even taste good and it was pure horseradish, which the menu didn't state it had. 6- everyone here is over the age of 70. Not everything that glitters is gold. read more

The Original Blue Adobe Grille - This was awful, and on the menu, it says "wraps," but this isn't a wrap and doesn't have any avocado - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We took 2 friends (born & raised in New Mexico) to the Blue Adobe last night for dinner. They said they haven't had good Mexican/New Mexican food since they moved to AZ 20 years ago. Last night's dinner was OUTSTANDING! Two of us had stacked enchiladas, one had chili relanos, and Jay had a chimichanga. Our AZ friends found their new fave restaurant. Our server Hannah was sweet and efficient and the ambiance was delightful. We have leftovers for tonight! Many thanks, J&J&A&P read more

Decent Mexican food, but nothing special. We liked the chips and salsa. We were able to get right in on a busy Saturday night, but they weren't very accommodating for kids or a baby. read more

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Started going here in 2008, ever a bad meal. Like to rotate through the menu as it's all so good but my current favorite is the Seafood Enchiladas. read more

Very tasty! I had never been before. My friend and I got order for take out. It was ready in a timely manner, food was still hot when we ate it and it was scrumptious. I think $17.99 is a little expensive for a combo plate but I don't go here often as I don't live close but it was a nice treat. You could find an authentic taco truck that would charge half the amount. The crime brûlée was yummy. The tortillas were delicious and the meat was well prepared and marinated. We did order bean & cheese dip, which was a little pathetic size wise for the price and think it was only beans but it was good. My two friends said their food was scrumptious too. Overall, I'd go again but prepare to spend some money! read more

The Original Blue Adobe Grille - First time! - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I was told about this little restaurant by a coworker that has lived here in the Phoenix area all his life. When I drove up I noticed that there is alot of parking bit it's hard to find a spot to watch your car while you eat. So if that's a concern you might want to get there early because it was pretty busy on a Sunday at around 1:00pm. They are short staffed for the amount of people that were there but very friendly and helpful with explaining the menu to us. The chips were nice and thin just the way I love them. And the salsa had a nice roasted taste to it but wasn't that spicy. They did offer to refill the chips and salsa before we even finished them witch I admire in a restaurant. Now I know I came super hungry because I had a great workout before I showed up. But the food was amazing and spectacular. I ordered the flat enchiladas. With Carne adovada tripple layered with the egg on top. Smothered in green chile. This is a must. Its a big meal and full of flavor. I fully recommend this great and super delicious meal. 5 stars. read more

The Original Blue Adobe Grille - Triple layered, Carne adovada flat, enchiladas with the egg on top. - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Best Mexican food in Mesa. Dishes are unique, but Mexican flair. I had a steak. It was cooked just as I had requested. Unique spices were used and it was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant, but you better get a reservation. It is popular for visitors and locals. read more

We have been to Blue Adobe a few times. Great food, nice atmosphere, very small and rather pricey margaritas that don't match the food offerings. BUT last evening may be our last visit... as it appears that someone is swiping the customer credit cards twice and testing the card by putting fraudulent charges thru on our card for Door Dash! Seriously? read more

Always awesome and quality New Mexico flavors. It's quirky inside in a good way and the staff is attentive. My wife and I always have a wonderful time going there and it's one of our favorites. read more

I dislike downgrading ratings, but I also dislike restaurants that decline in food and service. Four of us for dinner Saturday night. I really talked this place up, because I've really enjoyed prior meals here. Split salad with my wife. Bacon was burnt. Had to ask for straws. Had to ask for silverware. Wife's filet mignon was overcooked. It's a crime to cook filet till it's grey. No refill on chips offered. My 3 choice cafe plate was barely edible. Spoonful of beans tasted like nothing. Rice tasted like it had been sitting around a while. Shredded beef taco had a couple of pieces of gristle in it. Pork tamale, couldn't find the pork. An overcooked mass of masa, drenched in an overly spicy red sauce. The "enchanted" enchilada left me disenchanted. Never asked if we wanted dessert, coffee. What an overall disappointment. Mediocre, food, lackluster service. This used to be one of my favorite places. Bummer! read more

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Showed up on a Friday with a party of 4 for dinner; 45 minute wait which was reasonable. Not much room to wait inside, but we sat out on the patio which was fine. Chips and salsa were good, drinks were delicious, and everyone really enjoyed their food. Really homey decor - it's not a large place but it gives it a much more authentic feel. Check this place out, you won't regret it! read more

Great find. Very old school authentic New Mexico cuisine. Unrelated to other Blue Adobe restaurants in Phoenix. The food was great, menu has many options (something for everyone). Good drink choices. The Space itself is Nothing fancy, could use a remodel but maybe they are trying to keep the original feel. I'd like to go back and try more to really get a feel for the menu. Recommend. read more

The Original Blue Adobe Grille - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What a fantastic surprise this place was! Atmosphere: The atmosphere is extremely authentic feeling, not fake and mocked-up, but genuine New Mexican comfort. It's super clear that this is a family owned business with heart and not a chain of mass produced wanna be New Mexican cuisine. Saltillo tile floors, colorful chandeliers, heavy wood tables with comfortable seating, spacious, comfortable, not too loud, and open feeling, exactly what you want in this type of restaurant. Service: The service was outstanding. We had three bowls of chips and salsa before the meal even arrived and neither ever went empty. Same with our water glasses. The atmosphere is so open that any server can see your table and is happy to take care of you. Our service was always with a smile and a positive, friendly tone. It was prompt and thoughtful. Could not have asked for more. Food: it was my first time, so I only got to try one entrée (and my buddy got the same thing), the stacked enchiladas, which was the Wednesday special and it was fantastic. It was served with rice and beans. Everything was clearly cooked fresh and to order with flavorful, fresh, quality ingredients. Everything was served at an appropriate temperature and the taste was excellent. The value was also terrific for a large, homemade plate of new Mexican goodness for only $11. Check out my picture of the stacked spicy pork enchiladas, which you can also get with chicken or steak,... and maybe shrimp. Yumm! Overall, this was a great experience and I would absolutely, unequivocally go back to this restaurant if I were in the area again, even though there are many other well rated restaurants around. It seems rare to find a great New Mexican restaurant in most locations in AZ (Mexican restaurants on every corner, but New Mexico cuisine is much harder to find) and this restaurant did a fantastic job filling that gap. I highly recommend. read more

My husband and I went there for lunch and it was absolutely delicious. He ordered the stacked enchiladas Christmas style and I ordered chili relleno w/ a tamale also Christmas style. They both came with rice and beans. Since it was our anniversary we ordered drinks as well. I love frozen margaritas and our waitress recommended a mango margarita. This place is a longtime Mesa favorite! read more

Everything is good. We come for the margaritas and the green chili old family cheese crisp. The skinny cady and the frozen prickly pear are our choices. The sopes were OK, but we think it might have been a one off given how consistently good everything else is. The Carne Adovada is excellent the next morning as leftovers with a sunny side egg up and more tortillas. Highly recommend. This is one of our favorite places to go for date night. The staff is excellent and the bartender is amazing. Some additional favorites of ours is the Green Chile Corn Chowder, Portobello Mushroom Enchilada, Smoked Pork Tamale, and the meatloaf. Seriously... the meatloaf. read more

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This place is always a solid option if you like New Mexico style food. First off, their salsa is amazing. So, if you're looking to have some drinks in a nice setting while munching on chips and salsa, this place is a cute little spot. If you're considering this spot for a meal, you gotta try it. The lobster tamales are my absolute favorite. There is something truly special about the mango salsa and raspberry chipoltle garnish you will find on this plate. (I am even a self-proclaimed mango hater.) The atmosphere is perfect for many occasions, from a birthday dinner to a romantic date night, and their staff is always kind and friendly. I'd call ahead, as this place can fill up quickly. read more

Great food, fairly priced and always busy! This is my go-to spot for dinner before I catch a concert or event on Main Street in Mesa. Their New Mexican style food is delicious. I love their rellenos and their signature enchilada is fantastic! read more

In fairness, my thoughts here are colored by the fact that I'm not a big fan of New Mexico style Mexican food. I know everyone gets all excited about the "chili" but that is something that has always escaped me. With the above being said, I had the stacked enchilada with carne adovada and green chili. It was ok, but not earth shattering and did nothing to change my mind about this style of food. The salsa that came with the chips was better than average. read more

Amazing shredded beef tacos!!! very flavorful and tender not dry at all!!! Highly recommended!!

This is a family favorite! everything here is good. Great for family get-togethers. I love their stacked enchiladas. Their adobe salad is light and refreshing. Steaks, burgers, seriously everything is good. read more

Best New Mexico Mexican food in town. Their stacked enchiladas are the absolute best. The Carne adovada just melts in your mouth.

I read so many great reviews about Blue Adobe l had to try it as small businesses need our help more than ever. Staff is super nice, service excellent! I ordered the blue seafood enchilada, a scrumptious enchilada stuffed with shrimp, lobster, halibut and salmon. One word: delish! The sauce is rich and bold not oily and seafood cooked just right. The side rice tastes buttery and beans oh my! Ron had a cheese enchilada and a chicken enchilada and a side salad of mixed greens with goat cheese. He loved all of it but thought the cheese enchilada was better than the chicken one. Their complimentary salsa is chunky, smokey and their homemade tortillas are perfect. We are glad we had lunch there, give them a try :) read more

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Polite staff, wide variety of food and not expensive. Great local feel. Margaritas were tasty, so authentic, not at all like a margarita mix with tequila. read more

You can get a good meal here, but, as a New Mexican born and bred, I can say that this is not really New Mexican food. The decor is kind of a hodge podge of styles (different types of brick, patterns, etc, but that is part of it's charm. read more

First time here at the recommendation of friends and we really liked the food. Very authentic. The atmosphere was theme perfect. Our waitress was on top of her game watching our drinks and checking on what we thought of the meals. It was a little bit loud but that's expected in a smaller & popular place. Highly recommended read more

My boyfriend and I stopped for dinner at the Blue Adobe Grille after reading other reviews. All I can say is it was such a special treat! The Chips and Salsa that came before our meal was delicious. I ordered the Z. Alexander Brown "Uncaged" Pinor Noir to drink, while my guy ordered a Coors. For food, I ordered the Spooning Rellenos and he ordered a pork tamale, shredded beef taco, and an enchilada. Both meals came with rice and beans. Our dinners were absolutely fantastic--so much flavor. I have several family members from New Mexico and this brought back so many beautiful memories of flavorful meals. We will definitely be back. read more

This place is a hidden gem. So glad we found it (thanks Check Please! Arizona). Amazing food, outstanding customer service as well. And, always consistent! My family has been coming to Blue Adobe for a few years now, and it never fails to disappoint. Some suggestions as to what to order... When I am here, I'm usually always here for the Mexican food. So, I have to admit I haven't gotten around to trying their other types of food like the pizzas, sandwiches etc. Drink: I've had both their Mesa margarita as well as their Blue Sky margarita. Both are good, but I prefer the Mesa margarita. You get flavor options with the Mesa margarita. I suggest either strawberry, or an all time favorite, prickly pear. Appetizer: They will bring you chips and salsa upon being seated. Their chips are to die for!! Salsa is great too. However, if you are looking for an appetizer to try, I would highly recommend the Queso Blanco. It is warm, creamy and simply delicious! (Not very spicy, which is good news if you're a mild fan like me). Bonus is you get more warm chips with your Queso Blanco order! Entree: I am usually a pretty basic gal who loves chimichangas. This used to be my go-to when coming here. I would get mine with shredded beef. It was always good. However, I branched out and tried the stacked enchiladas with shrimp and OMG. The shrimp is pecan smoked and has that amazing smokey flavor while keeping the shrimp tender. I cannot recommend this menu item enough. It's always so hard to try different things when you have a favorite, but I will eventually get around to trying more of their delicious dishes here at Blue Adobe. read more