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Sadie's Cocinita

Cuisine: American, Southwestern

Price Range: $

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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.

Address:

6230 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-345-5339

Hours:

Mon-Wed: 11am-9pm
Thu-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 10am-10pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Steve Larese
Travel Expert

Restaurants near Balloon Fiesta: "Take home a few jars of Sadie's salsa to avoid chile withdrawals."

Best for Restaurants near Balloon Fiesta Because: This long-time local favorite is less than 5 miles from the Balloon Field and serves up solid New Mexico fare.

Menu
- Feed 4: Chicken
  
  10 Piece Mixed Chicken Meal
  
  Ten pieces of Mixed Chicken with two large sides and four Honey-Butter Biscuits. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. All White Meat (+ $4.00), All Legs and Thighs. Choose first large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw. Choose second large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw ($21.99)
  
  10 Pieces of Mixed Chicken
  
  Ten pieces of Mixed Chicken only. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. All White Meat (+ $4.00), All Legs and Thighs ($14.99)
- Feed 6: Chicken
  
  15 Piece Mixed Chicken Meal
  
  Fifteen pieces of Mixed Chicken with three large sides and six Honey-Butter Biscuits. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. All White Meat (+ $6.40), All Legs and Thighs. Choose first large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw. Choose second large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw. Choose a third large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw ($30.99)
  
  15 Pieces of Mixed Chicken
  
  Fifteen pieces of Mixed Chicken only. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. All White Meat (+ $6.40), All Legs and Thighs ($20.99)
- Feed 4: Tender Strips®
  
  15 Tender Strips® Meal
  
  Fifteen Tender Strips® with two large sides and four Honey-Butter Biscuits. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. Choose a dipping sauce: Creamy Jalapeño, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch. Choose first large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw. Choose second large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw ($26.49)
  
  15 Tender Strips®
  
  Fifteen Tender Strips® Only. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. Choose a dipping sauce: Creamy Jalapeño, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch ($17.49)
- Feed 6: Tender Strips®
  
  20 Tender Strips® Meal
  
  Twenty Tender Strips® with three large sides and six Honey-Butter Biscuits. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. Choose a dipping sauce: Creamy Jalapeño, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch. Choose first large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw. Choose second large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw. Choose a third large side: Fries, Fried Okra, Jalapeño Cheese Bombers® (8), Corn on the Cob (2 Ears), Baked Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw ($34.99)
  
  20 Tender Strips®
  
  Twenty Tender Strips® Only. Choose a recipe: Original Recipe, Spicy, Half and Half. Choose a dipping sauce: Creamy Jalapeño, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch ($21.99)
- House Favorites
  
  1 Jalapeño Pepper
  
  Order a side of jalapeño peppers and squeeze the juice onto your chicken. In-the-know Church's® eaters have been rolling like that since 1952 ($0.59)
  
  3 Jalapeño Peppers
  
  Order a side of jalapeño peppers and squeeze the juice onto your chicken. In-the-know Church's® eaters have been rolling like that since 1952 ($1.29)

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