Sadie's Cocinita

This perennial Albuquerque favorite is 4.7 miles from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta grounds on 4th Street (6230 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107). Family owned for half a century, Sadie's is known for its chile, which smothers dishes such as their specialty enchiladas that include shredded beef brisket, carne adovada or beef brisket, chile rellenos, Sadie's burrito, tacos and tamales. Luncheon specials are served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and include smaller portions of their huge dinner plates, priced at $8. Sadie's also makes and sells its branded chile beef jerky and famous salsas, as well as other New Mexico made products such as piñon coffee.