The Original Cocina Azul At 12Th & Mountain Rd Menu

The ORIGINAL Cocina Azul at 12th & Mountain Rd serves hearty, scratch-made New Mexican cooking built around family recipes, house red and green chile, stacked enchiladas, carne adovada, tacos, burritos, rellenos, soups, and all-day breakfast favorites. The menu balances comforting classics with lighter choices such as guacamole toast, Greek yogurt parfait, calabacitas tacos, and fresh guacamole. Breakfast starts around $9.95, while most substantial lunch and dinner plates fall around $15-$18, offering solid value through generous portions, sides, and carefully prepared meats.

Signature choices include the slow-marinated Carne Adovada Plate, stacked enchiladas, chile rellenos, Breakfast Burrito, and New Mexico Combination Plate. The carne adovada is especially distinctive, with pork brined for 24 hours and marinated for 48 hours in seasoned red chile. Fresh vegetables, Hass avocado guacamole, New Mexico chile, and balanced combinations of creamy cheese, savory meats, and bright salsa give the menu plenty of depth. Vegetarian-friendly calabacitas and cheese-based dishes are available, while corn-tortilla dishes may suit some gluten-conscious diners, though preparation details should be confirmed with staff. A dedicated children's menu makes family dining easy. Open from breakfast through dinner, Cocina Azul works equally well for morning meals, casual lunches, family dinners, and larger gatherings.

Menu Highlights

Carne Adovada Plate - $17.95: Tender pork is patiently brined and marinated in red chile and spices, producing a rich, deeply savory New Mexican specialty.

New Mexico Combination Plate - $17.95: A satisfying sampler combining a tamale, brisket enchilada, chile relleno, and brisket taco with two sides.

Breakfast Burrito - $9.95: Eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage are wrapped together and smothered in the restaurant's signature red or green chile.

Brisket Enchiladas - $17.95: Three corn tortillas pair tender brisket with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, finished generously with red or green chile.

Chile Relleno Plate - $17.95: Whole New Mexico green chiles are cheese-stuffed, coated in airy egg batter, pan-fried, and smothered with chile for a creamy-crisp contrast.

Green Chile Stew - $12.95: Hatch green chile, diced beef, and potatoes create a warming, robust bowl served with a tortilla or sopapilla.

Carne Adovada Plate - $17.95: Tender pork is patiently brined and marinated in red chile and spices, producing a rich, deeply savory New Mexican specialty.

New Mexico Combination Plate - $17.95: A satisfying sampler combining a tamale, brisket enchilada, chile relleno, and brisket taco with two sides.

Breakfast Burrito - $9.95: Eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage are wrapped together and smothered in the restaurant's signature red or green chile.

Brisket Enchiladas - $17.95: Three corn tortillas pair tender brisket with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, finished generously with red or green chile.

Chile Relleno Plate - $17.95: Whole New Mexico green chiles are cheese-stuffed, coated in airy egg batter, pan-fried, and smothered with chile for a creamy-crisp contrast.

Green Chile Stew - $12.95: Hatch green chile, diced beef, and potatoes create a warming, robust bowl served with a tortilla or sopapilla.