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    The Original Blue Adobe Grille

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
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    THE ORIGINAL BLUE ADOBE GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Menu.
    Ruben V.

    First time. Very casual and got in right away. Seems like a restaurant that has been there for a long time for a reason. Previous reviewer tried the Tao Combo which is a Honey smoked pork tamale a tenderloin relleno and a shrimp enchilada. An excellent choice. Very tasty

    Dining room
    Annie I.

    We had great service by Andrea. We had three different dishes and we were all very satisfied with our choices. I had the tenderloin tacos. The salsa was quite delicious, I wish the meat was cut in bigger pieces but the dish was very tasty and well presented. The outside of the building could use a little sprucing up but the inside was spotless. Very New Mexico style decoration. The place was full on a Monday so they definitely have a local following.

    Taos Combo
    Jeff B.

    The Original Blue Adobe Grill has been a long time family favorite of ours. We stumbled upon them when they were still located in downtown Chandler. We were excited when they opened a location in Gilbert at Lindsey and Williams Field but that location seemed to succumb to the effects COVID had on many of our favorite eateries. I'm not really one to never deviate from a particular favorite at restaurants, I always want to try all the different menu items, but I absolutely cannot stray from the Taos Combo no matter how hard I try. I was successful a few times and got the carne adovada and it is spectacular. The Taos Combo consists of a Honey Smoked Pork Tamale, Tenderloin Relleno & Shrimp Enchilada along with some sides of rice and beans. The entrees are truly the stars, the portions are substantial and there's no skimping on the protein fillings. You can very much taste the pecan wood used to smoke/grill the shrimp in the enchiladas and the pork in the tamale, where the ground beef in the relleno is plentiful and tasty it's lacks that pecan wood flavor but that is to be expected. Chips and delicious fire roasted salsa when seated are standard and it's easy to get carried away before your meal. I went off menu and asked for a Maker's Mark old fashioned and it was unfortunately a "Wisconsin" style but it was still some good whiskey and some fruit. Thankfully it wasn't overly sweet. I have had their margaritas and they are awesome so it's on me for not asking how they make their old fashioned and also for straying from the New Mexico focused cocktails. There's a reason we keep coming back for the better part of two decades. It's by far our favorite New Mexican food in the valley. Always fast and friendly service. We showed up early at around 4pm to beat the dinner rush, but it's not a bad idea to get a reservation.

    Enchiladas
    Le T.

    Stopped in for a work lunch with team members visiting from San Diego. The restaurant had nice lunch vibes. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with half red and green sauce. The portion size was huge so definitely bring an appetite. My enchiladas were delicious. If you're in the area stop by and give them a try!

    Nancy A.

    Best hidden gem I have found in a long time. Reservations are a must! Love the decor. We came to The Original Blue Adobe for dinner this week for the first time and LOVED it so much that we are going back again this week. Great service! Wonderful drinks- margaritas and sangria! Dinner was soft tacos with rice and beans and Mexican meatloaf with potato pancake and sautéed fresh vegetables!!!! Dessert was homemade cheesecake with raspberry sauce.

    Jackie C.

    Amazing food, one of my favorite restaurants. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. Very warm and friendly crew

    Enchiladas
    Susan H.

    I learned about The Original Blue Adobe Grill when browsing a Phoenix area forum. A poster had put up a link from a PBS show called "Check, please!" that featured this restaurant. After watching the short video in the link, I wanted to try it. Here is the link for those who are interested: https://azpbs.org/checkplease/2024/03/the-original-blue-adobe-grille-2/ We were here for an early dinner on a Friday night. Upon entering, our reservation was acknowledged and we were greeted and seated. The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The decor definitely says New Mexico with its Pueblo revival style. We were given freshly made chips along with their signature salsa. It is unique in that it has a smoky flavor as well as some heat. I would have preferred to not have had any heat in it as it almost overtook the nice, smokey flavor. To go along with it, we also got an order of guacamole. Their guac is freshly made and mild. We all enjoyed these starters. The food is New Mexico style which is a fusion of Pueblo Native American cuisine and Hispano Spanish and Mexican culinary traditions. The servers have recommended to those who never had New Mexico style that they start with trying "carne adovada". I was tempted to order this but it seemed to be a bit too spicy for me. Our server was very friendly. She was curious as to how we decided to try this restaurant. I explained how I found it and when she asked, I told her we lived in VA while our grandsons and their Dad were locals. She also let us know that the owner likes to serve large portions of food and we definitely agreed that the portion sizes were large. Here's what we all had---the majority had platters where one could choose their main courses and they all chose chicken enchiladas. One grandson ordered 3 enchiladas (you could choose to have two or three) and was very full. You get a choice of green or red sauce. Rice and beans come with the platters. I ordered a platter with 2 rellenos which were stuffed with cheese and put green sauce on it. The rellenos were different from what is typical. They were stuffed into dough. I liked them. One grandson ordered "Chorizo stuffed chicken" which consists of: "pecan roasted chicken breasts stuffed with green chilies, fontina cheese and chorizo smothered with an amaretto mushroom cream sauce. It was a lot of food but he cleaned his plate and said he would eat this dish again. All in all, no one left hungry when we were done. Our grandsons and their Dad even said they wanted to go there again. We, too, would join them next time we're in town.

    Cheese Relleno
    HL H.

    This has become my favorite spot in the Phoenix metro area! Food NEVER disappoints! Service is always great, no matter how busy, and it is always busy! Shout out to to Lisa for our superb service this visit. We will return for another epic meal!

    Main bar
    Tim S.

    Popped in for Cinco de Mayo - place was pretty full, but was seated within 5 minutes of arriving. There were people coming in behind us who also didn't have to wait long to be seated. We came here a while back with some friends and and was thoroughly impressed at the time. Food was excellent, great serves - not huge (thankfully) but hearty/good sized. Table service was helpful, quick, and good. Our server helped with some of the house specialties which was great. Their house margaritas are good and well priced. Definitely a good local place to go.

    Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
    Jennifer R.

    Super lively atmosphere with genuinely attentive staff. I didn't expect to be this impressed, but every dish delivered. The menu puts thoughtful, creative spins on classics, and everything was plated beautifully. Even better, the prices felt surprisingly low for the caliber of quality and service.

    Chips and salsa
    Lilibeth G.

    This place has been on our list for a long time now and finally got the chance to go. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated right away as it wasn't very busy. We ordered the cheese crisp with green chiles as appetizer, the spooning rellenos, and the 3 item plate with adobada, beef burrito and chicken enchiladas. Both items came with rice and beans. Service and food were great. The rice isn't my style but that was the only thing that didn't really impressed me. Plenty of seating inside and outside. We will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

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    Keith H.

    Had a wonderful dinner with friends, smarted with house made salsa made from roasted veggies!! Truly delish, added a side of chunky guacamole to balance the heat. Then on to entrees: we split the triple stacked enchiladas, very good with hearty side of pinto beans and rice. Our friends shared the chimichangas and raved about the flavors!! Wine by glass was good as were draft beers and margaritas! No room for dessert!! Great flavors and excellent service!

    April A.

    Dinner with JoAnne and we love coming here because the food & service never disappoints! On this visit, we both had the Stacked Enchiladas special...oh so very good! Only difference was we each got different meat. I had beef in mine and had the rice and beans. She got a salad with hers instead of the rice and beans. We ordered guacamole appetizer beforehand. I ended up taking home the rest of our chips, guac, and salsa and she took home the rest of her salad and enchiladas. We came at a good time, as it wasn't that busy yet and the ambiance was perfect. We will always be return customers!

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    Ask the Community - The Original Blue Adobe Grille

    Is food really hot like Los Dos?

    I don't know Los Dos, but nothing I had was spicy.

    Blue Adobe 100% has a patio out front -- despite the false answer to my previous question below. Is the patio dog friendly?

    There actually is a patio out front. It's a newer addition to the restaurant. I'm not sure whether it's dog friendly.

    Is the new(er) patio out front dog friendly?

    There is not a patio in the front of this restaurant. Or in the back. You may be thinking of the Blue Adobe Grille in North Scottsdale, they do have a patio.

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes we do. Thank you.

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