The Original Cocina Azul

4.5(3,875)

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Location & Hours

Address

1134 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:00 PM

Monday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Contact Information

(505) 831-2500

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About The Original Cocina Azul

Light, bright corner cafe serving New Mexican cuisine & Southwest-accented burgers, plus breakfast.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 28, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 3,875 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Joe Ebuen

a week ago

Such a great experience... We went back a couple days later for brunch. Service is excellent and timely. Prices are reasonable as well. Got a combo plate the first time to try multiple things and w...

Eddie Muro

a week ago

First time flying into NM and we had to try this place. We ordered the green chile stew as an appetizer which your soul can taste. One of the best stews I’ve ever had if not the best. We also ordered ...

Carlos Ramirez

a month ago

Had dinner here on a recommendation of a local. It was good advice. Salsas and food was great even for a Texan. Service was attentive. They were busy on Saturday night. Really enjoyed the carene adova...

Joseph Sanchez

2 months ago

A fantastic Mexican restaurant located in Albuquerque. We walked from our B&B for lunch the day we arrived in New Mexico, and we are super glad we chose this place. The service was great, our waiter...

Frenite

3 months ago

Cocina Azul is a wonderful authentic New Mexican restaurant. The restaurant has a very bright and inviting ambiance. I ordered the New Mexico burrito plate, which included brisket, beans, red and gree...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently describe Cocina Azul as a fantastic and authentic New Mexican restaurant, resulting in highly positive dining experiences. It's often described as a must-visit location when in Albuquerque.

Customer Favorites

The green chile stew is repeatedly praised as outstanding and a soul-satisfying appetizer. The combination plate and the chicken fried steak are also frequently mentioned as delicious options.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers a bright and inviting ambiance. Service is consistently noted as excellent, with staff described as attentive, friendly, fast, personable, polite, and helpful.

Value & Quality

Prices are considered reasonable, and portions are generous. The food quality is very high, with many customers drawing comparisons to homemade, authentic cooking, with notable fresh ingredients.

Areas for Improvement

No specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews emphasize the exceptional taste and quality of the food, especially the green chile stew, and highlight repeat visits due to the positive dining experience.