Thought I'd stop by and try it out since I've been craving green chili. Ordered the meat and bean…read moreburrito, and to my surprise, they use nacho cheese, and of course green chili. Very tasty for the price, and definitely worth the stop. If I somehow end up coming through here again, I'll make sure to stop by.

Fabulous home made food, don't blink or you'll miss it! Worth the stop, drive thru happiness!read more

When we first walked in, we were greeted immediately by one of the family members. Cute little gift…read moreshop items adorn the walls and around the cash wrap we were sitting in the corner of the restaurant and had a nice view out of the window. We were immediately asked for our drink order now they do serve beer here and it's my understanding the margaritas are made with wine. We just had water as we had had a long day traveling and just needed to rehydrate. I included some pictures of the food that we ordered, but I wanted to note that the chips and salsa was very good. The chips were made of corn and salted lightly and served warm. The salsa was handmade and on the spicy side I had a bowl of Caldo de Res ( beef soup with vegetables. Definitely comfort food and I highly recommend) and a homemade pork green chili tamale on the side. The tamale was flavored outstanding, but was a little lacking on the meat and slightly on the dry side, but I would definitely order it again because it was authentic and the flavor was great. The other person in my party had a quesadilla stuffed with chicken. I didn't have a photo of that, but it was the fattest quesadilla I've ever seen they raved about it. The restaurant was relatively full. I noticed in the parking lot that most of the license plates were from out of state so since this restaurant is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico located off the interstate of I 40 many of these patrons were traveling we're passing through. A lot of individual people eating alone as well at the bar. The service was fantastic. There was two young ladies working together in tandem definitely family members. Both had great big smiles on their faces. I did comment to both of them not to work too hard and both responded "oh we have been since the day they we were born" as they chuckled, commenting something along that line with warm smiles and a chuckle. This particular restaurant gets high marks for me as I compare it to the one down the end of the street also on this historic route 66 that I reviewed not just four or five weeks ago at three stars. I would highly recommend this place over the competitor. Not only for flavor of food but Service, atmosphere and pricing. I travel through here quite often and I will definitely make a point to come back and try several different menu items. I will be sure to ask the owners what they recommend and report back and review that for all that maybe are following in case you happen to come through here to this family owned an operated gem.

First time and the service was very friendly and on top of things. The atmosphere was pleasant and…read morethe food was very good. The salsa they serve with the cups is really good. They do not have a full bar so the only margarita I could get was a frozen one. It was very good and tasty actually for not usually drinking these. This is a nice place and we would go back. Definitely recommended.

I went there while I was a student at New Mexico Tech. Good food. Family run. Right in the middle…read moreof town just off the main drag.

was staying in town for some training and was looking for some good Mexican food. I stopped in for…read morelunch. Fast casual set up, I ordered at the counter first and then grabbed a seat. The staff was very nice. I tried newed things that I haven't had before. I got the tamales at the recommendation of the girl. I thought they were good. It came with rice and beans. I also got a sopapilla, which is a fried pastry. You can get them stuffed for a meal, which was the other thing I was considering. Since she recommended the tamales though I got the regular one which is sweet kind of like a dessert and came with honey. It was very good. Prices were great. All and all, I enjoyed it very much and would recommend a stop in. I would come back again.

Food here is delicious! I especially like the shredded beef tacos. The sopapillas are good when…read moredine-in and fresh - one time we ordered them to go and they were not fresh. Red and green chili is awesome; pork adovada is delicious. Quesadilla was good with shredded chicken. Prices are good . I like the refried beans; rice is just okay. No liquor license yet and soft drinks are canned - could be improved on but overall, great place to eat if you're in Socorro!

This place was the only thing open when we were in the area so we gave it a try. The service was…read morethe highlight of our visit as it seemed family owned and everyone was very attentive. The food isn't very flavorful it's a mix of taco bell style with New Mexican. The portions were ok and the price was right but the burrito didn't have much love or seasonings. The beans were just okay and the sopapilla was decent. There's ample parking and I found a few roaches in the bathroom.

Overall, things went really well. I was in the area after a trip to Carrizozo and decided I would…read moretry this quaint café. I was served promptly and the food was delicious. They had a nice selection of New Mexican food along with American favorites. The only needs improvement I have is they did not offer an itemized receipt. As I was there on business, I needed this for my expense report. Overall, I was very impressed!

Great food, great service and a welcome stop for an out of state traveler on Hwy. 54. Seems like a…read morenice family run business. Unique setting/decor. I had a green chile cheeseburger and fries which was tasty and filling.

Wow-- this place was fabulous. Came here since Joseph's was…read moreclosed, and I can see why it was packed on a Sunday evening. Tried the "build your own Mexican dinner", with a chicken enchilada, relleno and crispy beef taco. All scrumptious. The relleno was so tender! Instead of rice, they served posole. Never saw that before. Partner got home fried chicken, reportedly very good. Big menu.

Cute little gift area to browse in...restaurant decor was fine, nothing exceptional. Menu was very…read moreextensive but we felt like Mexican. I ordered chicken fajitas and my hubby got 2 tamales, pork & chicken. My fajitas came on the usual hot skillet, but it wasn't sizzling or steamy. Some pieces were stuck to the skillet and there wasn't much onion or pepper. It kinda looked like leftover from lunch maybe. My 4 corn tortillas were all stuck together and I finally salvaged 1 while tearing up the other 3. Sour cream came in a tube and guac was not fresh guac. So the fajitas were less than good. I had ordered the beans and pozole side which was available for .99 extra. The pozole was really good ! I should've just ordered a bowl of that! My hubby liked his tamales very much, however. The prickly pear margarita was good. 3 stars is adequate Service was fine. Waiter brought me new, fresh corn tortillas and said not to worry as he hadn't charged us for them. Ha! There would've been a war if we had been charged for them!

Best restaurant ever. Staff is top notch, professional and quick service. My favorite.read more

My wife and I recently went to Cocina Azul for a weekend dinner and had a great experience. Even…read morethough we came without a reservation and the restaurant was busy, we were able to get a table in under 10 minutes. Our service was outstanding-food came out quickly and our server quickly and easily was able to accommodate some minor modifications to our dishes. We started our dinner by sharing the guacamole salad, chips, salsa verde, and salsa rojo. The guacamole was rich, fresh, and creamy, and the chips were warm, crispy, with the right amount of salt. The salsa verde was delicious; the salsa rojo was OK. I got the sample platter for my main dish; I particularly liked the brisket taco. I highly recommend going to Cocina Azul if you are in Albuquerque!

Amazing price. Amazing flavor. Great customer service. The tacos were fresh and flavorful. Salsa…read morewas spicy. Great little atmosphere. Will definitely come back the next time I'm in town!

Phenomenal tacos at such a reasonable price (5 for $10!!). They let you mix and match what you…read morewant, and the barbacoa is soooo delicious. Al pastor and carne asada are also good, but I definitely understand why they're known for their barbacoa. Horchata may seem pricey, but they give you a liter for $4 and it's the perfect flavor and level of sweetness.

If you're in Santa Fe and don't stop at El Callejón Taqueria & Grill, you're seriously missing…read moreout!!! First of all, the service was incredible. The owner/server made us feel like we were guests in their home rather than just customers in a restaurant. Genuine, warm, and welcoming -- the kind of hospitality that instantly makes your night better. Now the food... WOW. The prickly pear margarita deserves its own paragraph. It was easily one of the best margaritas I've ever had -- perfectly balanced, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. If you come here and don't order one, you're doing it wrong. What I loved most is that this place is equally amazing for vegetarians AND meat eaters. That's rare. * The squash taco was absolutely incredible -- flavorful, perfectly cooked, and proof that vegetarian dishes can be just as exciting as anything with meat. * Meanwhile, the menu is also a meat-lover's paradise with tons of taco options and traditional Mexican dishes that pack huge flavor. Everything tasted fresh, bold, and made with care. You can tell there's real pride behind the food here. Between the amazing tacos, the unforgettable margaritas, and the genuinely kind service, this was one of those meals you keep thinking about long after you leave. 10/10 -- would go back every time I'm in Santa Fe. !!!!!! MARYLAND GO HERE!

We got the mezcal margarita expecting something like a dirty mezcalito and it was not it. LToday…read moreseemed very light on tequila and very very light on mezcal but if you're a newbie you'd probably like it. But overpriced tbh Food was really good! Rellenos were covered in lots of red sauce which had the besttt flavor but absolutely no spice :/ the relleno also had 0 spice. 0/10 for spice level so also if you're a newbie go for it!! Beans on the side were topped with sour cream which actually was great! Also shrimp/fish tacos were delishh. Really good flavor and freshness. Would have been amazing to have some crispy taco options but soft was nice. Rice was the worst part of the whole experience! Soooo bland. Worst I've had in a long time for real! Thankfully the dishes have a lot of sauce to soak it up with. The bathrooms were cute but the men's bathroom is a one person and does not lock... anyways! We loved the vibe ambiance and the waiters were really awesome!! I'd recommend!