The Original Cocina Azul

The Original Cocina Azul is a family-run New Mexican restaurant serving enchiladas, rellenos, tamales, posole, carne adovada and green chile. Breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros and pancakes are served from the morning, and the menu also covers tacos, quesadillas and a happy hour with house margaritas and draft beer.

The restaurant takes reservations online for parties of five or more, while smaller groups are seated first come, first served, so expect a short wait at busy times. It is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm, and it also hosts private parties and handles catering for birthdays, corporate events and weddings. The restaurant is on Mountain Road NW, near Old Town Albuquerque.