Lavender Cocinita

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday as I was in the area. You order at the counter which was quick and friendly. The food came out in around ten minutes and they bring it to your table. I had the calabacitas burrito which was huge and really good. It came with a small side salad. Nice stop and I will come by again when I am in the area.

Great food, good prices, and large servings. Nice place to eat in the north valley. The Ruben has great flavor and a lot of meat, but kinda dry. The quesadilla was crazy big and very tasty. The breakfast burrito is also crazy big and big flavor (the green chile was hot but still had flavor); a filling great deal. Huevos rancheros also had a great taste (really taste the corn), but the potatoes were overcooked. Calabasitas are also very tasty (every New Mexician has an option about this dish).The small things: 1) Have umbrellas up for outdoor seating before the customer needs to ask, 2) larger cups for water (pre-school size doesn't cut it), and 3) don't let your pride overshadow the customer needs for minor substitutions because of dietary needs.

This place is consistently good. Everything is fresh and made to order. My favorite place to go for breakfast burritos. They also have an extensive lunch menu - recently ordered the gyro which was delicious and came with homemade chips. Can't say enough good things.

Just tried lavender cocinita for breakfast. The staff were very friendly and inviting. We got some chai teas to start. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage and Christmas chile and I ordered the quesadilla with red chile. The salsa was so tasty and the quesadilla was stuffed with eggs and hash browns. The burrito had a spicy kick to it. For the price there is no better place to eat and to support a local business in the North Valley. The chef even came out to see how the food was. This is definetly going to be a go to restaurant to us. We want to try some other tasty treats on the menu.

Makes my world famous top 5 list of best Green Chile Cheeseburgers in NM. Beef has great flavor, and green chile had enough heat to break just the right sweat. French fries are incredible too!

This is a newer place in Los Ranchos. I've been seeing lots of positive reviews for it on Albuquerque Foodies, a local Facebook page, so I convinced the family to give it a try.We went on a Saturday, and we were able to order right away. There are only 2 small 2-seater tables and counter seating for 6-8 people inside. There's a small tent with more tables outside, accommodating 10-12 more people, but all of the tables are small 2-seaters. Seating inside or out is not ADA friendly, especially if you are in a wheelchair. There isn't a kids menu, so the kids ordered off the regular menu--and of course they couldn't share, so they both ended up bringing half of their food home. Kid 1 wanted a breakfast burrito. The burrito was a good size for the price, but was filled mostly with soggy hash browns. Kiddo wasn't a fan of the overly-done bacon, either. Kid 2 ordered the hamburger. The patty was at least an inch thick, good flavor, and juicy even though it was well done (Kiddo's preference). The fries were the perfect golden shade, but when I snagged a couple, they were dry on the inside. Sadly, the fries didn't get eaten. SO got the Reuben and gave it a thumbs down. The sandwich had a slaw that SO just didn't like on it, and said the meat was chewy. The red chile dusted chips were given a thumbs up, at least. I had a half order of the frito pie, Christmas style. It was huge--so I don't want to know how big the full size is. Both red and green chiles were tasty, but I preferred the red. I liked that the green chile was simply chopped green chile with some garlic and not some starchy sauce. I would definitely come back for the frito pie, but share it with someone. Sodas are sold by the can or bottle (Mexican Coke and Jarritos), so if you might need to order more than one if you drink a lot while you wait for/eat your food.

I love this place! Local gem in Los ranchos Owner is kind and cooks amazing food. If you're looking for a cute spot to enjoy delicious food they'll give you the best service!

We love this place! Excellent red chile with huge portions. My favorite is the Ruben. It's excellent. As a family we have tried just about everything on the menu. Our favorites are the Frito pie, enchiladas with beef, the Ruben, the breakfast burritos, and the gyro. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the owner typically comes out when he has time, making sure everyone is enjoying the food. So happy to have a new local restaurant here in Los Ranchos.

Got the green chile burger with a fried egg and it was good! Service was really good, they made sure me and my friend were doing well. Good amount of seating, and had a good vibe all around

Super cute, clean spot in Los Ranchos. Menu is brief but fantastic! Portions are huge! We had Frito pies and will eat for days! The red Chile is beyond perfect (fruity, spicy, smoky) - I drank it from the serving cup! Service was great. Didn't try specialty drinks or dessert but the options are wide. We will be back!