This is one restaurant that I frequent and tell my friends about because it's consistently good. I would say the only downfall is that they don't serve red wine or any wine. Service is always outstanding. They all look like they're photo be there and the staff has been there for a long time. Great bar, plenty of high top tables and low and some other low comfy seats to relax and enjoy a beer or a refreshing El Tri. My personal favorite along with salad adding chicken. Just can't go wrong. read more

La Reforma Brewery - El Tri and a Margarita - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great food and service. We enjoyed the salsa and tacos. I had Carnitas, Al Pastor, and Carne Asada. I liked the Al Pastor and Carne Asada the best. Pozole not as good as the one I get at Meso Maya back home in DFW but it's still quite good. Seems like it was missing some acid or salt, not sure. Ambiance was ok but not great. Being in a strip mall isn't a great place and inside could use some plants and dividers between tables or areas. Liked the artwork, lighting, and decor though. read more

We read a lengthy glowing review of La Reforma in a recent ABQ Journal issue and had high hopes of finding something similar to the tacos we used to get in and near Cuernavaca, Morelos where we lived 2008-13. Sadly, we found kind of a mixed bag. First, the standout items. The margaritas were fantastic; some of the best we've had in the USA and extremely generous. The pinto bean sides were some of the best we've had since returning to the States in 2013. Perhaps not quite as great as those of the shuttered El Cotorro but still stellar. Next, the tacos. We tried only two of the several tacos on offer - The El Pastor and the Pescado. Both were served in what was called "corn tortillas" but these differed from virtually any corn tortillas we've ever had in Mexico or elsewhere. They were at least twice as thick as your typical corn tortilla found in just about all Mexican taco places in Mexico and elsewhere. The consistency and taste were quite different from your normal corn tortilla also. In fact, they really didn't seem to have much taste at all, of corn or anything else. Now to the fillings. At the aforementioned El Cotorro, the meat for the Al Pastor tacos was cooked on a vertical rotating spit which was the only way we ever saw it cooked in Mexico. The meat La Reforma used in their al pastor tacos was more chunky and way drier than any we ever had in Mexico or at El Cotorro. It didn't taste similar to any al pastor tacos were ever had in Mexico. It also kind of seemed like it wasn't cooked recently whereas in Mexico you can watch the cook with a large knife carve off the meat from the vertical spit right in front of you. Usually the time between the carving and it sitting in front of you is under 10 seconds. The fish taco at La Reforma was disappointing. The fish resembled a fish stick but one without much flavor. We wouldn't order it again. We gave the mini-churros a try for dessert. Because they were so small, they were way crispier than your typical regular-sized churro. We might return but we'd skip the al pastor and the fish tacos and try some of the other tacos. But we strongly suggest that they dump their current "corn tortillas" because they're not that good. Way too thick and virtually tasteless. Lo siento. Kudos for the margaritas and the beans. The rest of what we tried didn't live up to the recent glowing review in the ABQ Journal. read more

The tacos are great. Small but delicious. A tad pricey for what you get. Flavorful and delicious. Friendly staff and nice spot for a quick lunch. Clean, bright and friendly folks. read more

What a fun new place! (New for me!) The burrito was a whopper, and the tacos we got were filling as well. Loved the brownie dessert and the mango guava agua Fresca too! All in all, great meal and a great price. Two drinks, two dinners and a dessert for $48 before top. read more

Best burrito I have had! Carne Asada . Beer and cider was good too and they brew in house. Tacos and nachos were hearty and quality food. The kitchen is great in this place. Service was excellent read more

Arrived awaiting my friend and the place is busy! Seated quickly and luckily I got here before the afternoon crowd. Staff is on it with quick attention! The place is casual and dark for a bit of a romantic setting but not too dark to look rapey. Very good food and drink menu with something for everyone. Food was delicious and filled our tummy! Everything was on point as expected! The whole place was clean and had a good vibe! We'll be back! read more

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Overall: La Reforma is the perfect spot if you want decent Mexican food and tasty drinks. It's not the most authentic, but they do a good job of making an enjoyable meal. Food: 4 Carne Asada Fries: The fries were crispy and I liked the toppings (shredded cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole). I wish there was more guacamole and the carne asada was better seasoned, but I would definitely eat this here again. Carne Asada Torta: The telera bread wasn't the best that I've had and I wish it was more toasted. Again, I wish the meat was better seasoned. Overall, it was an okay torta but a little bland. El Tri: This watermelon cocktail was recommended by the waiter when asked for a sweeter drink. It definitely meets the criteria. It wasn't too sweet and had a hint of acidity and freshness. Service: 5 Our server was fantastic. He was patient with our questions and requests. Ambiance: 5 This brewery is in an unassuming plaza with lots of parking. There is lots of seating including at the bar, dining tables, or high tops. read more

La Reforma Brewery - Carne Asada Torta - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Tried La Reforma last night and was surprised at how packed this place was. (Guess my food picture disappeared off my phone). We started off with the carne asada fries ($13.50), which were good with a little kick, good crispy fries, and a good portion. My friend got the Mexican coke (bottled) with a carne asada quesadilla and I got the 2 taco plate (carne asada taco, fish taco, and side of slaw) with a blackberry passion fruit agua fresca. Food took a little longer to come out. I liked the carne asada taco best, which had moist, tender pieces of meat compared to the pieces on the fries. I wanted to like the fish taco, but it was a little plain. The agua fresca ($3) was the flavor of the day and was interesting in a good way, with the passion fruit taking over most of the flavor. 2024 #62 read more

Amazing mexican food. As a LA native, I love mexican food and am a big critic of anything made outside of Los Angeles. But this is the ticket. The food is authentic and the service is top notch. You can also watch them cook from the windows at the end of the bar. Great place to go and I will be here often. read more

The food was very good. Don't go on a night where Sandia casino has an event though. We made the mistake and waited for about 50 minutes. It was worth it and they were very nice but their waiting area is very small and crowded. Their drinks and food were worth it! read more

Came here for a date night and totally enjoyed our time here. The staff was great and attentive and the beers were awesome. The tacos were really good; the Al pastor and the fish were fantastic the tempura avocado was ok but lacked flavor. But my wife got the carne asada which was so good, so I'll get that next time. Overall would come back again and recommend to anyone. Churros= yum yum read more

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Always delicious and worth the wait. Love the beer & cocktail offerings. Tacos are always on point. And who can argue with their amazing nacho spread or churros to close out the meal. Yum!! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable on their menu with great suggestions for those who are undecided. They have fun swag too! read more

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Food is pretty good. Service alright? Kitchen extremely SLOW. No apology for delay in food delivery to table. Soup delivered first, corn and tacos (which were tepid) came 15 minutes later, and this after an extensive wait. Why the wait?! Nothing that was ordered took time to actually cook. Other tables got food deliveries in a reasonable period of time. Disappointing. Ambience is your typical trendy bar scene. Music was repetitive and annoying. Sorta mariachi, but not even that good. Feel like the rating lead ME astray. Nothing else to add really. read more

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First the service and atmosphere was 11 out of 10. Food was so good I added an extra taco. Drinks-I asked the bartender to select for me and both were absolutely terrific. If I lived here I would weigh 1000 pounds because I would eat here every meal. Love love love. read more

Good Food. The Mex Lager craft was very good. Service good. Nice place! A little loud with acoustics but that's normal anymore. read more

Great service! Tried a Margarita and a Moscow Mule and both were wonderful. I own and an avocado farm in CA and the salads and guacamole was a must have. Very fresh and simple. Did I say great service; we had twelve people and our server could not have been better! Highly recommend this restaurant and brewery. read more

We joined my boyfriend's family for lunch at La Reforma and it may be my favorite Mexican food in New Mexico. Being from San Diego, I liked that it felt a bit more familiar and I immediately jumped on an order of carne asada fries. The fries were seasoned and topped with steak, cheese, sour cream and guacamole with a side of pico (so I could top it with just the tomatoes and avoid onions) and jalapenos. The portion size is perfect to share for a light eater. My vegetarian boyfriend decided to try the avocado torta with a side of fries and the avocado is fried. The bread looked really good and I'm tempted to try a carne asada or chicken torta in the future. We started with a side of chips, salsa and guac but I'm not sure it's worth almost $10. read more

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This is my ABQ Beer Passport review for La Reforma Brewery. This is a restaurant that serves beer. They pride themselves on their food first. It was a full house at 7pm on a Thursday. We had the carne asada fries, elote, and chicken tacos with cilantro slaw. All were amazing. One note for those with a delicate constitution (such as myself), the food has more seasonings than most restaurants. I had their Maximilian beer, a dark lager, which I enjoyed a lot. They have a half dozen house pours, plus a few seasonal and other local beers. Service was extremely good and pleasant. Being a restaurant, they strictly follow the stupid NM 3 beer limit and do not offer anything larger than pints. I did not see if they offered flights. There is no patio and only service dogs are allowed. Parking is in a private lot that is in a strip mall like structure. They do not fill growlers but do offer crowlers to go. They also appear to distill their own vodka, gin, and tequila. It seems that the beer isn't as much a priority as other breweries as there is no signage, awards, or swag highlighting their brews. So, as a restaurant, I'd give it 4.5 stars for the great food and service. However, as a brewery, it just doesn't emphasize their beer enough and doesn't have the brewpub ambience that I'd want to enjoy knocking back a few pints with friends at. read more

La Reforma Brewery - Maximilian pint, their taps (masking tap highlighting seasonal neighboring beers) - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Came here because we wanted a torta and looked like they would be good. Well no not so much. BIL got the carne asada which was not steak at all but ground beef (?) and I got the Al pastor which was DRY!! Also there wasn't that much meat in either. The beer was good, I guess that's a saving grace, which was nice. If you want decent Mexican try another place but the beers were good. Service was great though! read more

La Reforma Brewery - "Al Pastor Torta" jeez looking at it even the pic is dry. Fries were good though - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fabulous brewpub with great beers and tasty foods. I chose La Reforma for my ABQ meetup and it turned out quite well. I was early and found a nice table with a power outlet. A beer later, I'm feeling mellow and enjoying my time here for sure. Chicken quesadilla and the carne asada fries not only looked fantastic, they tasted delicious. Easy shareables, huge portions and reasonable prices. I had a lovely evening at La Reforma. [Review 21092 overall - 138 in New Mexico - 55 of 2024.] read more

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I've been coming to La Reforma for about 4 years now. Every time I've to La Reforma I've had an amazing experience from the service to the food. Their food is wonderful, especially for a brewery! I've had their carne asada fries, tacos, and burritos. I've enjoyed them all. Service has always been quick and friendly. Overall, the facility is nice inside. Only room for improvement would be a view or the Sandia Mountains! Their beer is good but not great. They need a few more options like sour beers to appeal to all palates. read more

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The food didn't have a lot of flavor. I had the fish taco and carnitas taco. No flavor at all with the fish taco. I tried adding the coleslaw to my taco but still okay. Carne asada taco had a little bit of flavor but not much. The El Tri drink was good and the salsa and chips were the best. The service was mid. The service was nothing to write home about. Just your basis service. I was a server for 10 years and this is why I left him a better tip than he probably deserved. We said thank you on our way out and not one person responded and they were all right next to our table. The ambiance was nice. The artwork was nice and music was good. read more

3 Stars = Okay. I think I come in with high expectations especially when people tell me "it's amazing" or "the best you'll ever have". We came for taco Tuesday and to be honest the tacos were...not great. The best taco they served was the Fish taco. I definitely recommend that. The beers were alright - nothing mind blowing. I think we were very disappointed with the tacos. We ordered carne asada and it was ground meat vs strips of steak. If I read taqueria, I'm expecting authentic tacos...not the generic version...Ground meat for carne asada...eehhh. The flavors were not there either. If you're used to authentic Mexican tacos then know these tacos don't even come close. So! It is not amazing nor "the best you'll ever have", but it's still worth checking out. Grab some beers and stick with the fish tacos. You won't be disappointed with the fish tacos. read more

Is it bad to say that I come to La Reforma Brewery for their food? It couldn't be right? Especially when their corn tortillas are made fresh daily in the back! You can't go wrong. Came for a quick lunch with my sister and we shared 'Chef Javi's Delicious Salad' along with several tacos. Our server had our salad split into two portions for us which was really nice of her to do for us, we hadn't asked. We got it as it comes with no protein, since we had 4 tacos coming. We also ordered both of the dressing options as well. They were both, so tasty! Should you order the salad? The answer is yes! It was delicious, it even comes with little cubes of watermelon (which I do not normally like), delightfully refreshing. What about the tacos? We ordered two asada, a pescada and an al pastor. The asada is my favorite. And you don't need to worry about scarfing your tacos down before your tortilla falls apart. They won't. Come get you some. If you are not on your lunch break like me, then you can have a beer to wash it all down. read more

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Great food! We are from out of town and stopped here with our family for dinner. Everyone's food was great and our service was the best. (Thanks Jude.) We will be back! read more

We haven't been here for a while, and when Di suggested it I was kind of cold on it, but I went along with it. It was great. I ordered differently than before, keeping things simple. Had two great tacos, aguacate and fish, a little side of fries and one of their beers. Nice meal, great service. Di ordered their specialty salad and loved it. read more

Ordered over 15 tacos and they were inedible. The meat was so dry almost jerky. We had el pastor, pollo, and carne asada and all were subpar. Wouldn't recommend! read more

Got some tacos, Pollo Asado, Al Pastor and one Fish. But the pozole stole the show. One of the best I've had. read more

This place has great food and a nice atmosphere. It felt a lot like a sports bar, so if you like that kind of thing, this is your place. The tacos were awesome! read more

Strip malls can hold hidden treasures? What a tucked away little "fine" dining option... no need to flaunt it when you're this good. Very cute space as soon as you cross the threshold. Modern & artistic Urban vibe . Our charming server had great suggestions... including the El Tri cocktail! And was in sympathy that the "in house made rum".... Tasted like Tequila? So warning on Rum Drinks .... Fo Food was altogether tasty . The Javis Salad was a tasty mix of textures .... Crunch suprise . We did enjoy the CDMX quesadilla starter &, pastor pineapple burrito and Asada fries as well ! Definitely recommend and would come again . Especially combined with getting a room a the Quality Inn with Whirlpool Spa RIGHT NEXT DOOR ! read more

La Reforma Brewery - El Tri ... very dangerous... 3 Liquors you cannot taste at all - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We ordered a carne asada burrito, a pollo asado quesadilla and carne asada fries. $30. Even though the restaurant was not busy, what we were brought was a carne asada burrito, a carne asada quesadilla and carne asada fries. Sadly, La Reforma does their carne asada different than most restaurants. The steak is cut into extremely small (and hard) pieces - almost as small as ground beef. This made for some hard and dry food. All three items were not delicious. The taco is smaller than we expected. The cups of sauce in the photos are about the circumference of your finger. But, the mistake by the waitress and the dry food means I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

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I have been in Albuquerque for a bit over two months. I eat out every day. This place I found by accident and it has been the best experience I have had. Good food. Very good beer. Excellent service. More than reasonable prices. I absolutely recommend it. read more

Came here to meet some friends I haven't seen in years. Great food at a great price. I got a burrito. Could barely finish it. Staff was attentive. No complaints. read more

10/10 recommend food was amazing and delicious! Service was excellent! And a very chill cool vibe! Must try! read more

La Reforma Brewery - This place is a 10/10 hands down, amazing flavors and very filling. Definitely recommend this was our first time. Pozole is amazing!!! - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

One of the best brewery/restaurants in Albuquerque! From their food to beer and cocktails, you can't go wrong with this place! Quesadilla and carne asada fries were yum! Very busy each time we go here, obviously a popular restaurant. Was able to order a beer as we waited for a table, they are worth the wait (if there is one)! I'll definitely be back. read more

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good service. came here for the tacos. The only one I liked was the Asada ( steak) also tried the chicken and the avocado - were bland and they only served them with one corn tortilla which fell apart quickly vs two read more

Food was very mid, we had the tacos. My favorite was the al pastor or the asada. The tortillas looked homemade but they did fall apart a little bit. The chips and salsa was great though!! My favorite part of the meal to be honest. Now on to the service, it was very fast but there was no joy in our servers eyes. As a server I understand sometimes you're not feeling it but, you don't have to be stale. As we left I said thank you, no response. The place itself was cute. Dark moody bar vibe, and the drinks weren't half bad. I love the El Tri, could've had 3 of them. read more

Stopped in for a beer and a bite after visiting the Fiery Foods Show. This is always a nice place to eat as the food is consistent and they have a good beer selection. I decided to try the CDMX Quesadillas. I didn't know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. I loved them! It was kind of like eating a fried cheese tamale. Yum times 10! The salsas were really good with them as well. We will definitely order them as an appetizer in the future! read more

La Reforma Brewery - CDMX QUESADILLAS - Breweries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This review is too balanced to my other reviews. They have great beer! That's important. Service is always great. Life and service is about the employee. Hiccups! The location is great and open. I do keep coming, which is key. read more