This place is amazing!!…read more I had the Wagyu Carpaccio, N'Djua Mac & cheese, and the Lemon Chantilly cake. I also got a Corpse reviver which is very refreshing and delicious. Everything was 10/10 and the service was amazing! You can tell the dishes & cocktails were crafted with thought and love. The ambiance was also very on theme. Also Teddy Roe seems like a real cool cat. 10/10 will definitely come back! Thank you guys for making my birthday memorable!

I'm hesitant to give TR's another glowing review as I love this place so much and want to keep it…read moremy ABQ secret! Reserved the couch/chairs for our 39th anniversary. Andrea's service is definitely 5 stars; friendly, attentive, refreshing! We had a fried avocado on a bed of eloté as an appetizer. We ordered the Mac & Cheese (OMG so out of this world!) and the Steak Frites. Of course, the Mrs. did not believe me on the Mac & Cheese and ended up devouring it, so good! The Old Fashioned's (one smoked) and Sazerac's were flowing. Exceptional evening of celebration. Cannot recommend this place enough as a top tier place to go in Albuquerque!

A hidden gem! I stopped into Tiki Tiki Lounge for a quick drink after lunch and instantly felt like…read moreI'd been transported to a seaside getaway. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and full of tropical vibes--perfect for unwinding. The drink menu is impressive, with a wide selection of creative cocktails, and the bartender was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations. Every detail--from the decor to the drinks--made the experience unforgettable. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a little island escape right in the city!

Tiki-themed cocktail lounge describes this place best. Cheap drinks and casual atmosphere. Far from…read morea traditional tiki spot, but great for what it is. Solid drinks! Had the jungle bird, which was properly bitter if you're into that. The marikoriko was sweet and fruity, way easy to drink. The Saturn was also wonderfully fruity and easy to drink. I didn't bother with the mai tai because they use kraken instead of an actual funky Caribbean rum, which is wild because they carry Meyers. Probably my biggest critique is to funkify that Mai Tai yo! Float of kraken if you must, but use some Caribbean rum in there! Service was great, atmosphere left room for improvement. Great for a casual few drinks with your meal. Solid spot! Would return again.

Always fun to find a speakeasy, especially when the entrance has some sort of hidden clue to get…read morein. The place is nice, eclectic, with nice seating area and fun decor. The menus are on a vinyl, to match their theme. And their drink menu is fun. What was disappointing was that 1. we had to wait 25 minutes for a bartender to show up and get our orders, then another long time to get the drinks. After the wait, a second drink was out of the question. 2. This is a vinyl lounge, and even though they had a setup for a DJ, there was no one playing but a speaker. 3. Some or our drinks did not come out with all the "frills" and effects as described on the menu, so we missed part of the experience. Not sure if it was an off night for them but my experience wasn't great.

A nice stop into this eclectic spot. When we are in…read moredifferent spots we like to see what the new quirky and/or cool spots are. We heard about Zema when in town so when we got a evening open we stopped in the other day. The walk up was pretty great. The location is a refurbished motel. We walked into a couple gals working the front desk. Long story short I rubbed the wrong banana but they helped me out. Once inside we grabbed a table a appreciated the clubs layout. They have some retro club music going, but no DJ. When we left about an hour later a DJ hadn't steppe dup, but the music was pretty good all the same. We had to wait for our 1st drink for a while. The gal at the front said the DJ has stepped away for a while but would be back soon enough. The drinks were ok, the service was so-so. We really wanted to like the place, hopefully next time things are more together.

What an adorable little spot near the growers market! Had an excellent burger and two cocktails on…read morea Friday night with the hubs. Close to Ex Novo for dessert after if you need a sweet treat!

Brunch at DWTNR was a total win! From the first sip to the last bite, everything was absolutely…read moredelicious -- and yes, the cocktails definitely deserve their own shoutout. Big bonus points to our server, Noah, who was amazing -- super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and fun. If you're looking for a go-to brunch spot with great vibes, great drinks, and even better service, this is it. Already planning my next visit!

A hidden gem in Albuquerque that has a small speakeasy. The drinks were amazing, hand crafted and…read moremade with some love. Definitely arrive early as it can get quite busy. We went on a night that the downstairs was open, cant wait to go back and try this place again.

We don't go to bars very often but some videos on instagram caught our attention. A friend came to…read morevisit for Balloon Fiesta and we thought it could be a good place for all of us to try. At first, I was confused because we entered through Little Bear Cafe. But once we turned left, we clearly saw the sign! Then, we were invited downstairs to a very fancy-looking, dim-lit space by a group of guys wearing very clean mechanic clothing. Everyone was great, attentive, and nice during our visit. Drink orders were very timely and we did not run out of water. As for our drinks, our first round consisted of the Monchito Matchalada, Cannonball Corpse, and Kino's Cannonball. The Monchito looked like a green smoothie, clearly indicating a healthy drink that was sweet and smooth with a nice texture. The Cannonball Corpse was not lying when it described a strong rum flavor with a hint of apple and walnut. Kino's provided a whole experience with burning cinnamon on top of a lime. It sparkled beautifully! Our second round included a Le Fleur, with nice acidity and a floral touch of lavender. The Tropical Fashioned was tiny but mighty with a more orangey flavor than a typical Old Fashioned. And last, the Mai Tai was also perfectly acidic and sweet. Overall, this was a great experience to share with our visiting friend. If only they have had some food, we could have stayed for one more round.

Great servers! Everyone was helpful and kind so front of house manager must be doing their job!…read moreFood was delicious. Crispy Brussels sprouts had great flavor but way too much cayenne pepper (which adds nothing but heat) my husband ate them but said he would prefer less heat. I had 2 bites and gave up. Baked brie was amazing I loved the granny Smith apples! My husband loved them too. We also got the hummus duo which has dates on it and I used a date in the brie that was fantastic! I'll ask for that next time! It was the bomb. Hummus duo was good the watermelon radish was beautiful on the plate but gave both hummus a bitter flavor. Shrimp and grits. We live in Alabama currently and this was our least favorite dish of the day. Shrimp were cooked well and so were the grits but there was just something else it needed. Parmesan cheese and some onions maybe. Greek salad delicious. The flash fried chick peas made it. We needed more dressing and the wait staff was prompt and sweet about it. Spicy Lime Ceasar was ok till he requested more dressing then it was amazing. I was afraid of ordering it but the dressing wasn't too spicy . White sangria I had was disappointing it was more of a 1995 wine spritzer than a wine infused with citrus which is the very essence of sangria. It was ok and had I ordered a wine spritzer I would say yummo but I ordered sangria. Pork Belly flat bread was the winner of the night the tomato jam made that dish. I would love more on it next time but we will definitely be ordering that dish again! Yes we had a lot of left over food! But I love sampling a menu and this menu has a lot to offer. We will be back to try 4 or five other things. I look forward to my return.

We were excited to try this new American cocktail bar. Shout out to Yelp again for the find…read more Moseyed in on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait for a table. In a rare turn of events, both kids got the same thing, the Korean chicken bites with the sauce on the side, which was a great decision bc it did have a kick to it. The chicken itself was a bit dry. Both adults also got the pork belly flatbread. I found it a bit unbalanced with too much sauce and not enough other toppings, and the base wasn't as crispy as I prefer. Speaking of crispy, we opted for the appetizer brussel sprouts, and they were a bit chewy and on the not so super crispy side. Service was fine, and glad to have a little break from heavier New Mexican cuisine on this night. Lots of variety on the cocktail and adult beverage menu too.

Gathered with 7 pals for appetizers and beverages on 4/14…read more We have been here before and have enjoyed the service. This time was no different in terms of our server's attention, personality, efficiency, and overall demeanor. V ~ was great and thank you! I am personally giving 3 stars for this bar/restaurant for 2 reasons: 1) the online menu is not updated with prices - I will delve into this more in a minute, and 2) kitchen service was slower than expected. Here is a link to their menu online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/148CplSivVBTXmrWlSO46WytoWdpd0REA/view I got the hard seltzer which was supposed to be $7 but I ended up paying $10 for a can of seltzer. Got 2 and the total without tip with tax was over $21. Seriously! that is friggin outrageous. I would have gotten wine if I wanted to spend that much. TRULY HARD SELTZER | 7 Hard Seltzer | 5.0% ABV Secondly, 7 out of 8 of us ordered food and 1 person had to ask for her crostini 3 or 4 times. Our lovely server did take it off of her check but nontheless, we were all done eating by the time she got her food and she was so gracious about it. Another thing: why can't I make a reservation in advance for a group of more than 4 when the place was clearly not busy at 4 pm on a Tuesday? We make 3 separate reservations for 4 people. This is a social group, and we meetup via MEETUP weekly. People will RSVP and then cancel. We had 12 coming and then 8 showed up. I am not certain we will resturn.

Volaré Rooftop Bar is located in Uptown Albuquerque inside the…read more Element by Westin Hotels. I went up for a nightcap on November 25, 2025. I sat a brief while at the bar before being greeted and later served a "Sandia Sunset" (watermelon, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine) made with vodka (around $12). The views were nice of both the city lights and the silhouettes of the Sandia Mountains. The bar was chic. By all accounts, this place seems to be not a chain and not a franchise either, Brian G. (per your review from 12.14.2025), but an independently-founded and owned bar. When I explored the patio, it was quite windy that night, but I thought I could handle a few swigs next to the smokeless fire pits. Several seating arrangements I went to each had dirty dishes. I didn't like the crowd vibe inside so I just took my drink to my room. I'd definitely visit again, but hopefully next time hand-in-hand with a particular tall dark handsome man.

We hadn't been here for a while but we both think this place has the best micro brew beer in…read moreAlbuquerque. The beer is great and the service was good. We don't come here a lot as we aren't big on food truck people but we think they have them most of the time at dinner so you can get food here. The place is nothing fancy but it's comfortable and fun to hang around with the crowd that goes there.

Too many beers to choose from I love IPAs so I had their Disco Flavor. Good enough. Would highly…read morerecommend supposed to be the best in ABQ