Kocina De Raphael

This place is fantastic. Asked someone off the street where the best place to grab a bite to eat in town was and they just pointed at this spot. Got the Rellano and my wife got the shrimp fajitas. Both were killer. Definitely stop in if you've got the time

It would be best to call ahead and order. I drive up and waited half an hour for my fajitas order. The food was good for Las Vegas restaurants. I do like that they were not stingy with the sour cream and guacamole. It was pretty pricy for what I got: 17.33 for just food no drinks or extras.

Food was pretty good, the place is charming
I realize that was a lot of older people eating there, that was a good sign that was going to be good.
I was happy that they gave me the option between rice or pozole.

Edit: 2nd Visit the day before Thanksgiving 2021
*Once again: True NM food and hospitality. The solo gal who was running the entire front of house HUSTLES and is SO sweet! So glad we made it (7+ hours into a road trip) to our favorite stop before they closed early for Thanksgiving. If I could give another 5 stars I would.*

On a road trip to my hometown of Albuquerque we hit the jackpot with Kocina de Raphael in Las Vegas, NM. True New Mexican food: beans, tacos, green chile, posole, and sopapillas.

Everyone in the restaurant, staff and patron alike, were warm and friendly and loved on our kids. Made me miss home in the best way possible.

They have a great kids’ menu as well. We ordered a cheeseburger and chicken nuggets with fries. All kids’ items were great!!

There was a wait, but it was totally worth it and they gave our kids crayons (fresh in the pack Crayola) and fun coloring sheets.