Awesome speakeasy in Albuquerque. The staff was extremely friendly and nice and the vibe was so…read morecool. Walk thru a liquor store and enter thru the freezer for a cocktail adventure. The drinks were all very well made and the selection of hard liquor was excellent. The bartender was super nice and very good about selection and attended to us as well as she could given she was the only one. The drinks were excellent at her suggestions and and would love to come back to try the rest and the collection.

Neat place! The entrance is about as incognito as it gets. Not gonna blow it up by saying what or…read morewhere it is, but I thought it was very clever. I don't remember needing a password, just an ID, but maybe that depends on who is in charge for the evening. Once inside, it's all vibes and great drinks. The bartenders made me a really awesome smokey old fashioned, but the star of the show was the specialty ginger cocktail they were featuring, that right now I cannot remember the name of. Pic attached tho! It's not a big place, but there are both high tops, couches and lounge chairs, and bar seating depending on your preference. As an out of town visitor, I enjoyed it thoroughly!

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.

Went for a happy hour after work and I loved the ambiance! Dark and cozy with a speakeasy vibe…read more Once I entered it was easy to forget it was still sunny and hot outside. The menu was listed as cast of characters/script, which was lots of fun. Our group was about 20 people, which I'm sure was a challenge, but our server was great and kept us all with full glasses and no waiting. There is a small parking lot with free parking. It was full by the time I got there, but it was easy and free to park on the street nearby. They had a great selection of local beer, wine and creative cocktails. Didn't really try the food but the drinks were great. Would definitely go back!

I had not been to this place for many years. It used to be a dive bar for unm students. It was…read moreredone apparently 7 or 8 years ago and is a cool place to go too. When you go in the entrance the bar is to the left and is now kinda of a speakeasy. It's dark, nicely done, music playing and fancy cocktails being made. They don't have a huge menu but you can get some appetizers, sandwiches, etc. We had some non traditional nachos which were very good. The service was also very good. When we left the bar, I checked out the restaurant that was to the right when you walked into the front door of the Copper Lounge. It's has a very nice ambiance and it's not dark like the bar was next door. Don't have any other info on it but looked very nice. I would recommend checking these places out if you are looking for something very different from the usual places.

Interesting but not really. Where are the fun gay bars with sexy shirtless men? Like much of ABQ…read morethese days, this place is tired and barely hanging on.

Stopped in on a Thursday night. The gal at the entry was friendly and welcoming. She even waived…read morethe cover as she said they were closing in about an hour. Very thoughtful! The bartender was equally friendly. Cute too! The space is huge and nicely decorated. Anyway, I'll definitely visit next time I'm in town.

My wife and I went to Jinja to celebrate Valentines day last weekend. We were very happy that they…read moresat us in a corner both. It definitely set the mood for a romantic dining experience. Shout out to our server Geoff who had some great recommendations! He also went above and beyond when I asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives to go with my Kettle One Martini. Our favorite thing that we ate was the calamari, which paired great with the lime mint sauce. The seared tuna was a bit over seasoned and the Halibut was kind of bland. There are lots of food and drink options though, so we will be back for more!

I've been eating here for literally over 10 years. They have upgraded and improved their restaurant…read moreand menu items while still maintaining the quality and variety they started with. Trust me, their food, service, and decor are all perfect for a great night out. They specialize in "western pacific" cuisine, but they have enough variety on their menu that everyone can find something they will enjoy. Plus they have a full bar with delicious house cocktails.

The Bell Tower Bar is the rooftop at La Fonda and a popular place to be at sunset. We arrived…read moreearly enough to get our name on the list and get a nice "window" table relatively quickly. Rooftop staff were very nice, and our drink choices were well received. The food choices were a bit limited, with one friend expecting more of a fuller meal selection and her husband being restrained by his various food allergies. On that point, I did not know that corn chips were not automatically gluten free and depending on what else was in the fryer at the time. Lucky for him, staff were aware of that nuance prior to ordering. The shrimp on the other had were A-OK. The Sunset was nice, but not all that impressive. That of course is out of La Fonda's control, but our group did have a nice social time up here nonetheless.

Will not return: the view is ok…read more This rooftop bar is on top of the La Fonda Hotel's Bell Tower, offers the panoramic view, which is somewhat ok.  The 5-floor hotel is historical. One elevator is out of order and the other one is extremely slow. The guacamole is fresh but rather tasteless.

Casa Chamayo is truly a wonderful dining experience!! For…read moreyears my Dtr and I, I've made it a point to stop here whenever traveling to and from Colorado to visit my dad, and every visit reminds me why I keep coming back. The care, warmth, and genuine attention from both the employees and the owner have always been remarkable. Their saying, "leave as family," couldn't be more accurate--because that's exactly how the staff makes you feel every single time. On this visit, I had the pleasure of meeting the chef's wife, who was incredibly hospitable and made our meal feel like an A++ experience. I usually come with my daughter, but I'm always proud to introduce friends and family to the delicious cuisine and wonderful atmosphere at Casa Chamayo. A special thank-you to Hamilton "Hami," who is new to us but immediately impressed with his friendly and welcoming personality. Keep doing what you're doing--your hard work and heart are truly appreciated!

What a lovely authentic experience! Charming dining room, great service. I had a blood orange…read moremargarita, which was a little too sweet for me. Then Chile en Nogada, excellent! Husband had Chiles Relleno which he loved. No dessert-we had butterscotch pudding left over from the night before,

Heyyyyyy Albuquerque has a slick, real Speak Easy! we had…read morejust got into to the other week. I knew after dinner we may wanna grab 1 more drink so I had checked to see if there were any new spots sine the last time we were in town. I hadn't heard of this Teddy Roe's so we grabbed a reservation for the late evening. After getting dropped off by a car we tried to find the entrance. I'm not going to give away the trick to it but it was fun. Once inside we got our spot that we held. I didn't see a drink on their menu that I liked that was rum based, so I asked the kind bartender if they could make me one. I only asked that it be alcohol forward, but that I was good if it was a more fruity drink too. They brought me a concoction that was perfect. It's a real nice place. The ornate ceiling and the beautiful bar added to the regal vibes of the place. I would definite recommend Teddy's; it's one of the best speakeasies in town.

I didn't know what to expect from this place since I looked at the bad reviews first so I can set…read moremy expectations right. When I came this day, they had live jazz music. I don't care for jazz. But it was great music and the place was packed. Everyone was enjoying it all and the vibe was a good one to be around. Arcy was behind the bar and suggested a few drinks. They were both good. Deviled eggs were good and the pickled purple onions were a good touch - though I still haven't come across deviled eggs that are better than my own The special of the day was pork chops. I'm not a pork person but I chanced it anyhow. I'll have to say, it was probably the best pork chop I've ever had. They sousvided it and it came with apple butterand it all worked beautifully. All in all, I'd definitely recommend this spot. Well done!

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 went to this restaurant for a belated Mother's Day dinner. A place we've wanted to try for some…read moretime. It was a very pleasant meal and a lovely evening to dine on the patio. (Except for the noise from an occasional loud vehicle that drove by!) We ordered two appetizers: Korean Chicken Bites and Parmesan Zucchini Ribbons. The chicken bites weren't our favorite. Just okay. But the zucchini ribbons with the lemon basil aioli were so good! I would go back just to order that starter again. One disappointment is that I really wanted to order the Shishito Peppers. No longer on the menu. My meal was the Pastrami Reuben with fries. I switched out the Swiss cheese for cheddar. I liked the meal, and it was enough to bring half of the sandwich home for lunch the next day. The other two ordered the Crispy Pork Belly & Tomato Jam flat bread. One liked it, the other was just okay with it. Two of us ordered sangria. It was white, which came as a surprise to us. It was less sweet than we prefer. Another in our group ordered a mocktail and quite liked it. Got a second one and I don't believe they charged for the refill. Unfortunately, I didn't get the name of it. It might sound like I have too many issues to give a 4-star rating, but I stand by it. The amience was nice. The wait staff was pleasant. The menu was creative. I'll definitely go back.

When we checked into the motel, we received a token for a free drink and decided to come over and…read morecheck it out later in the evening. A gentleman making drink with a real artist. The drink choices on the menu were great, but he can make pretty much anything you might want if he has the ingredients. The alcohol that they offer is all local so don't come in asking for some Jack Daniels because they won't have it. I love this because it give us an opportunity to try the local spirits. He made me an old-fashioned that was smoked and it was delicious. We learned a little bit about the area and had a nice chat before we headed back to our room for the night. It was Sunday night, so nothing really was going on however, on other days of the week they have live music and other activities so come check them out if you have a chance.

Quaint & cozy lounge off to the side of the Monterey Motel. Live music Fridays & Saturdays. My only…read moresnippet of feedback would be to knock back the can lights and rely more on the nice ambient lighting from lamps to improve the vibe a bit.