Chile con Queso

Start with a local favorite

Warm, creamy chile con queso with roasted green chile, served with crisp tortilla chips. Start with this local favorite, then explore our enchiladas, carne adovada, breakfast favorites, and more.

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Our Story

From a family recipe box to an Albuquerque favorite, The Original Cocina Azul has served scratch-made New Mexican food on Mountain Road for generations—proudly honored as Small Family Business of the Year.

Reservations

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Make a reservation at The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Road and enjoy traditional New Mexican favorites, made from scratch. Please note: Online reservations are available for parties of 5 or more. Parties of 4 or fewer are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Private Parties & Banquet Room

Make your gathering memorable

Host up to 40 guests in our private banquet room—ideal for birthdays, graduations, showers, business meals, memorial receptions, and family celebrations.

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Comida De La Casa

The Original Cocina Azul has served traditional New Mexican cuisine on Mountain Rd in Albuquerque for generations. Built on family recipes, we’re known for scratch-made red and green chile, stacked enchiladas, carne adovada, and breakfast favorites made the way our family has always made them.

Proudly honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration as Small Family Business of the Year, we’re grateful to the Albuquerque community that has supported us along the way.

Come experience why locals call The Original Cocina Azul one of Albuquerque’s favorite spots for authentic New Mexican food.

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Location

The Original Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM
87102
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Hours

We’re open daily from 7 am to 8 pm. Join us for weekday happy hour, Monday through Friday from 2–5 pm, featuring $3.95 margaritas, draft beer, and appetizer specials.

Contact us

Call us at (505)-831-2500

Write us at originalcocinaazul@gmail.com