The food was amazing, but what really made the night special was our server, Gina. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. She gave us great recommendations and checked in on us the perfect amount without ever being overbearing. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. The atmosphere, service, and food all came together for an awesome night out. We'll definitely be back and hope to have Gina as our server again! read more

It's freezing inside. Turn the heat on! Super small portions, our whole party talked about going out to various places after this. They don't have espresso. Server hates her job. Really cute inside though. read more

Regina was amazing!!! She was on top of it the whole time! And the mimosa buckets are top tier!!!! Great food and service!!

The food was so good. I loved the truffle fries. Service was amazing. They brought my dog a bowl of water and it looked like I was in a fairytale. The ambiance was amazing. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Damacios Bar & Tapas - Truffle fries, avocado, toast, and egg - Tapas Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place truly stands out for the hospitality. The staff was incredibly attentive, kind, and made us feel welcome the moment we walked in. Service was smooth and thoughtful throughout, thank you regina, and the cocktail menu added such a fun, elevated touch to the experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

Nice outdoor seating area, service was okay. Considerable wait for food and service considering there was only eight people in the place. Food was very bad! Dry breakfast burrito that was mostly tortilla and very few ingredients, loaded potatoes were just potatoes, side order of bacon was burnt bacon crumbles served with the grease on the plate. Won't go there again. read more

They have nice patios for brunch and mimosas. Staff is always attentive and friendly. Ambiance gives off positive vibes. read more

Ok so I was really hesitant to give this spot another try after getting food poisoning the first time I came when they first opened. They have a really cute patio and all, but again after the first and only time I'd visited going so poorly, they just haven't been on my try again list. Anyways for my recent visit, I was enjoying the beautiful weather with friends and we really wanted to enjoy some drinks on a patio. A friend suggested Damacios and I was hesitant but it was just drinks.. so why not? We walked over and got in line, apparently they were doing some special event or something requiring reservations in the back patio area but did have open seating in the front patio area. Anyways so we are in line when it's our turn the guy asks us if we have a reservation, we don't and say if possible we just want to get drinks on the front patio. He offers a table inside and we clearly state no, we literally only are interested in outside seating and if not it's cool we will go somewhere else. He's says he's going to go check and confirm there's a server that can take us. Never comes back. We are just kinda waiting for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes. Honestly at that point we should have just left but eventually another woman comes out and says very uncertainly that it might be a 15+ minute wait for a table. This was when we decided to leave and not play some weird waiting game. Don't waste people's time, just say no if the answers no. We ended up at a brewery and it was a much better vibe. read more

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No good. Food took an hour and a half . Food came in at separate times. Over priced. Men's restroom was clean but super dark inside, walls painted black. Fries were exactly like McDonalds fries. Food had no taste, ordered green chili and never got it. Asked for my green chili and the girl just walked away. Beer was good but took them 20 minutes to bring me it. Server was nice and attentive. This place won't last long. read more

From the vibe I think Damacios is more a bar than a restaurant and I can't say what they're like as a bar. But for brunch I was disappointed. The fellow at the host stand was taking quite a while to seat people and was noticably more friendly to the partiea ahead of me and the one behind me than he was to me - not a fan of solo diners? The outdoor patio was perfectly pleasant and my server was very friendly but when my food arrived it was lukewarm and the bacon the menu said my dish came with was nowhere to be seen. The cocktail I ordered hadn't arrived yet when I was 3/4 done with my food so I just asked to cancel it. Again, very friendly and apologetic server, but he definitely seemed overtaxed. I might have just caught them at a bad time but there's too many other places in town where I have had a better brunch for me to feel like coming back. read more

Damacios Bar & Tapas - Galentine's specials and brunch menu. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Damacios is a very interesting experience. The food is good, I really didn't like the menu but my boyfriend has always wanted to try beef wellington and they had it as their steak special. The steak Wellington was pretty good, I also got the bruschetta and the stuffed mushrooms and they were good, not anything special. The music... many have said it, they play loud shitty techno music which really kills the vibe for me personally. I know they are attempting an upbeat party vibe but the ambiance of the place doesn't match that. Just kinda odd. I will go and try their brunch forsure but I think for a birthday dinner it was a little meh. read more

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Do not come here. Food takes years to get to you and the employees hate their jobs. The food was terrible and it's insanely cold inside. What a waste of space. read more

The food and drinks were fantastic. We were a little apprehensive at first because we were the only ones there. But everything was very tasty and fresh. Some how our waitress got fired in the middle of serving us. read more

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I had not been to this place since it was a restaurant. Drink prices are a little high and the food quality was okay nothing to get excited about. read more

The food was good and portions were generous. Very friendly staff also. The ambience is very cool dark and moody on one side, bright and whimsical on the other. read more

The service was absolutely horrible. Server or bartender whichever she was. Was uninterested, non attentive. Never checked on us and had to ask the hostess to grab her. Didn't ask if our drinks that took insane long were ok. Food took a very long time and never got checked on. Sat at our table with no service after everything was done. Waiting for our tab. She glanced and still didn't come by. Had to wait 20 min at a empty table for our tab. Drinks and food both done. Felt so disappointed in this experience. Even pushed out stuff to the corner empty. Still no service. Just dirty dishes and disappointment on what was supposed to a fun brunch day out. read more

Such a cute atmosphere. It's one of the perfect places for girly brunch! I just think they should have more menu items and more caffeine options. The food is good but not to the point of amazing. The service is okay as well. read more

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An unforgettable experience... for all the wrong reasons. We went to this restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day a day filled with love, meaning, and the intention to honor the most important woman in our lives. What we got instead was a complete disaster. We arrived early, full of excitement to treat my mom to a beautiful breakfast. We were among the first to be seated. One by one, every table around us was served. Plates of food, hot coffee, warm smiles everywhere but our table. Not a single plate, not even an apology, not a word. My mom sat there, hungry, heart slowly breaking... on HER day. We asked for sugar for the coffee. Guess what? That never arrived either. Who forgets the sugar on Mother's Day? Who? Minutes passed. Then an hour. People laughed, ate, clinked glasses, while we sat there invisible. Her breakfast never came. We finally stood up, completely disheartened, and told them how terrible the service was. Not even a sincere apology. We walked out no food, no kindness, no respect. This place ruined what was supposed to be a beautiful moment with my mom. And yes, it was unforgettable... but for all the worst reasons. Never again And if you value your family, your time, and your dignity run. Run far from this place. read more

The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing too!! Will be going back forsure next time I'm in town

Not a great experience. The service was extremely slow. Drinks took 10+ minutes to arrive after each round of ordering. Entrees all came out at different times making it impossible to eat together as a group. Our server had a terrible attitude and never once cracked a smile. The ambiance is, in fact, great. I will give Damacios 2 stars for that reason only. This was my second abismal experience at Damacios and will certainly be my last. read more

Food was pretty good . but they left out the walnuts in my autumn salad so I requested walnuts. Well guess what they came and they were stale as could be no wonder they didn't put it on the salad. They should've just said they didn't have any... as well. They didn't have any soup or a few other items. The drinks were good. The service was absolutely horrible. They wouldn't bring our check out until we told him if we were paying cash or credit card then they didn't give us an itemized bill. I don't know what they're hiding here ! we don't have to go back. The pink room was really cute but really disappointed in the service and it was very pricey for what you received. read more

Damacio's was a huge disappointment. We went in expecting to have a nice dinner, but the experience was anything but that. We sat on the patio and there was club music playing so loud it was impossible to have a conversation (and this wasn't even late at night.) The service was painfully slow; we waited an hour and a half for basic tacos, and they weren't even busy. When the food finally came, it was just average.. truly nothing special at all. The vibe felt more nightclub than restaurant, so unless that's what you're looking for, I'd skip it. We won't be back. read more

How pretty is this place!!! I loved the outdoor patio and sitting outside on summer evenings, but the wind picked up and we had to move inside. Only, to discover how pretty the dining area is. We had a server who was attentive, positive, and cheerful. The cocktails were delicious and the fried stuffed mushrooms were mouth-watering. The only con was that my husband was disappointed on the small portion of his chicken pasta. I think it was probably only 1cup, if I had to measure. Other than that we enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We will be back! read more

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As usual had another great experience at Damacios. I love how I can text a reservation and they accommodate my large parties. Usually go for brunch but finally went to happy hour. Got one of my fav dishes beef carpaccio. It was so good. Highly recommend. read more

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Went to Damacios on a Thursday evening after work for happy hour. From what I recall, their happy hour used to be so much better - more food selections and better pricing on drinks. We ordered the cheese board and spicy fried pickles from the happy hour menu. My friend ordered a High Noon seltzer and I ordered a mule. The cheese board was decent for $10. The spicy fried pickles were good, but here was so much batter that you could barely taste the pickle. My mule was a little too sweet, but good and the presentation was very nice, but when the bill arrived I saw that I was charged the $11 price but and extra $6 was added. When I ordered the mule I was offered three types of tequila to choose from so I chose patron. I was not aware they would tack on an extra $6 for that. In the past I've always ordered the mule and have never been asked what type of tequila I wanted, so that was disappointed. We order the baked brie from the regular menu and it was totally different from what I had ordered in the past. According to the menu the baked brie I ordered was supposed to be topped with honey and walnuts and served with apple slices and baguettes. When the brie arrived it looked like a piece of pie and there were no apples or baguettes. We asked the waitress and she said they had changed the recipe and it was not baked in philo dough. I wish she would have told us that before we ordered it......very deceptive. Another friend ordered the green chile and pepperoni flatbread which she said tasted like a frozen pizza. Our experience was not what it has been in the past so unfortunately this will not be a stopping place for us anymore. Such a shame because we love the patio. read more

This was my first time here since they bought put Capos. The baked brie was so good. The bloody Mary's were spicy and delicious. We tried Kevin Hart's tequila which was surprisingly smooth. The Mahi Mahi with asparagus was cooked well and the sauce had a wee kick to it. Sydney was our server and she was great. Chris and Alicia were super cool too. They kept a lot of the charm from the old place. All in all I loved it. read more

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Very cute place. The waitress was great. The food and drinks were excellent. Reasonable prices. read more

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Planned a Brunch here recently with great company. Damacio's Bar & Tapas in Albuquerque is a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enjoy flavorful meals in a trendy, youthful, & inviting atmosphere. The restaurant included live entertainment, featuring a local DJ playing a mid of throwback and recent hits. The menu featured a great mix of dishes with a local twist. The cocktails are expertly crafted, with the sangria being a standout. The spot makes for the perfect casual night out or a special occasion. Service is friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable for the quality. A must-visit! read more

Had to leave a separate review for their dinner menu. Everything looked and sounded so good but nothing really wowed me like the brunch does. We orders the Crab Wontons, Stuffed Mushrooms and Fried Spicy Pickles for an appetizer. Awe also ordered the Mahi Mahi and roasted chicken for our meal. My salmon was very undercooked (which the manager very graciously took care of). Will definitely be returning for brunch though. read more

Damacios Bar & Tapas - Mahi mahi - Tapas Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Decided to try this for brunch as a first time visit. I'd heard about it for a while and it was definitely time. The patio is great and was nice and shady when we were there. I ordered the avocado toast and friends and I shared the pitcher of mimosas. The avocado toast was delicious and a good amount of food. The other items on the brunch menu were pretty small portions and that wasn't clear from the menu. The other thing that wasn't clear was that their regular menu was not available during lunch time. We were rather disappointed but might have to give it another chance for dinner or something. I probably won't return for brunch. read more

Damacios Bar & Tapas - Avocado toast. Yum! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Damacios is a great place to dine and relax. We go for breakfast/brunch after the downtown growers market at Robinson park. They have several patios, and we always ask for the patio on the north, right across central from growers market so we can people watch. All of the tables have shade, and there's a cooling fountain in the center. Every time we've been there (a few times now) , the service is very good. Hayden was an excellent server who kept us happy with beverages. Another park which I really appreciate is they bring you a large bottle of water for the table initial full water glasses are provided. The food is delicious and very fresh. We've had avocado toast (comes with egg, bacon and chipotle aioli), caprese avo toast, and classic 2 egg, meat, toast breakfast, and everything was very tasty and fresh. They also offer many other options such as pancakes, etc. Many people here seem to get champagne buckets for mimosas, but we haven't yet tried that. They do offer several signature cocktails and a full bar. We park in their lot, go to growers market across central, and finish with a delicious, relaxing brunch. Our go-to on Saturdays! read more

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It's always a good time at Damacios, especially for brunch! The service was quick and friendly and they did not make us feel rushed. The interior is stunning and esthetic is so cute! I would recommend to anyone! read more

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We sat outside on the patio (ground level) for brunch one Saturday. Service was friendly, maybe not as attentive as it could have been but it was a farmers market day and it looked fairly busy (didn't notice what the inside seating looked like but our server seemed to vanish a lot so I figured she had tables inside too). When I asked how many servings were in a bucket of mimosas, I was told about six. While technically correct, explaining that it's a bottle of bubbly and two little bottles of juice probably would have answered the question more clearly. We got orange and mango juices. Since you're making your own mimosas at the table, it's on you if you mix it wrong. I think more juice would have been useful but strong mimosas are fun. The food was disappointing. The brunch menu sounds like individual dishes, but some of them are kind of tapas-style, but the portions don't really lend themselves to sharing, so it's all just weird. I ordered the loaded potatoes and regretted it - the dish was dry, the green chile "sauce" looked like chopped chile, and the plate was the temperature of the sun, probably due to aggressive use of a lamp to melt/toast/dehydrate the cheese on top. It also wasn't really enough food for a meal, so I ended up splitting the huevos rancheros "cupcakes" with a friend. Those were better, though I'm glad we got the red chile on the side - it tasted like tomatoes were involved and was not great. There is no allergen labeling on the brunch menu, I was told the chile sauces were both gluten-free but would suggest doing more investigating if an exposure would be dangerous for you. I also suspect the fryer was shared. I did go inside briefly to use the restroom, and it was the darkest bathroom I've ever seen. I would hate to have to use it at night when people are drunk. read more

Damacios Bar & Tapas - Loaded potatoes, eggs on the side - Tapas Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This place is ABSOULUTLEY HORRIBLE . Take your money elsewhere.... Horrible service . Really basic trying to be big city menu. Horrible portions . They are trying to hard to be a instagrammable place . It's dark and gloomy in the first room. The place is run down and dirty. Place is not child friendly . They advertise online like it's THE spot in downtown for brunch. It's just a great value wanna be Texas hot spot . Oh and the waitresses are horrible. Even managers have no clue how to run the business. We ended up not eating our food . But still hungry . So we stopped into the quirky cafe next door called Curious Toast . They had so much seating and was very clean. It's a locally owned place. So if you have a bad experience like ours at this dumb place just go next door ! People were so kind . Wish I could give this place lower stars. And hope it shuts down like capos did . What a joke. read more

This was my third time here and I wasn't as impressed as I was on my first two times. We had dinner in the main front interior dining area and it was extremely dark. We were unable to read the menus, see our food, or enjoy our company during dinner. We asked if the can turn some lights on but they mentioned the lights were very small and most burned out. We had to ask them to light our table candle and we had to use two cell phone flashlight functions as light for our table. It was odd and I didn't enjoy my dining experience. The good was ok this time around, I had the steak of the day and it had a lot of chewy ligaments or nerves or something. It was not a pleasant chewing experience. read more

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Went for the barbie brunch, the decorations were cute but there was only decorations outside. Then the barbie menu was the same as their normal menu, except for the barbie drink menu was very good! the service was the worst service i've ever had, we had to ask the waiter for water 3 times before he remembered. The food was okay, the potatoes were actually seasoned very well but there was barley any egg, barley any cheese! The ratio was completely off. overall the food wasn't bad but the service was not worth returning! read more

Damacios Bar & Tapas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My mom made reservations here for my birthday at 12:30. We arrived around 12:15 for the Mean Girls brunch. It was one of the worst restaurant experiences ever. Firstly, there was a man who refused to check us in unless we stepped 10 inches to our right, by the dusty velvet ropes. I guess he was trying to pretend it was a nightclub atmosphere, even though there was no one in line at the time. We went inside and everything was dirty. The only "Mean Girls" part of this event was the little pink fringed decorations on the ceiling purchased from Dollar General and some cheap stickers. The man who checked us in said the people at our table were still there so they were going to find another seating arrangement. They gave us a small booth for our party of 5, and made one of our family members sit on a chair at the edge of the table while everyone kept brushing up against him. They also only give you two hours from your reservation start time to stay for your brunch. The server we had, we didn't even hear complete sentences. We had to guess what she was asking. And then it took 30 minutes just to get some warm plastic liquid pouches they called Adult Capri Suns. I've had Adult Capri Suns before at another restaurant, and these were not good for the price, it was warm in the pouch and tasted like powder pink lemonade and like a shot of something. We were about 45 minutes into our reservation without a food ticket even being submitted to the kitchen. The most mind boggling part was: there was a man with a white lap top in his hands, walking around like he was doing important "business" or doing "computer stuff" that never materialized into any type of assistance. People were wondering if the man with the white lap top was just pretending to type on this laptop--maybe to act important? We waited for our server to come back to our table so we can pay for the drinks and leave. We try our best to give Albuquerque restaurants some leeway on service. We know it's a little city and some mom-and-pop businesses are trying their best to stay afloat and they have good hearts and it's noticeable when they try their best. Not today, not at Damacios. Today was so horrible in all aspects of customer/food service (wait time, attitude, service, cleanliness) it made us think the owners have no background in the food service industry. TLDR; Not Good. read more

Ordered the loaded potatoes and they were burnt. Ordered the tacos they were very bland and nothing to them.

I met some friends there whom I hadn't seen in several months. We had planned to have a leisurely brunch and catch up with each other's lives. The music was so loud, we couldn't hear each other talk. After multiple requests to lower the volume, we were told that was the ambiance of the restaurant. In other words, eat and leave without enjoying our companions' conversations. The food was so-so; mine was barely warm enough to be considered serving temperature. If there was anything positive to say about the experience, the server was very polite, and I appreciate dedicated parking downtown. read more

A friend told me about her experience here and how slow the service was for their big group. I was hesitant as we also had a big group (10), but figured to give it a try just for some Bloody Mary's after the farmers market mainly for the patio vibes. We were crammed in the patio in the worst spot next to the corner of the fountain/entrance. The fountain pump was so loud and sounded like it wasn't getting enough water. It took 10 minutes to get water and 30 minutes to get a drink order in. All in all it took 2 hours and was the most basic overpriced Bloody Mary I've ever had. My friends who did order said the food was dry...save your time and money. read more