What a great experience, one of the best Steaks we have ever had and the potatoes were awesome!…read more The house Margarita was great and service was outstanding! We could not make a reservation, but figured we would try to get a table anyway, I'm glad we went. Great restaurant, very close to our hotel, the Hostess was amazing and made us feel welcome. Everything was great! Thanks to the staff, fast service, pleasant ambiance, great drink and great food!

Aaaaand you can go ahead and skip this place…read more 1st, I indicated that this meal was in celebration of my birthday and not a single comment about my celebration was made. Though I heard other peoples tables getting celebrated for various things. (A minor complaint compared to a poor meal, but worth noting.) 2nd, the food was truly mid at best. The presentation was lackluster and the flavors were on a whole bland and uninspired. Between my husband and I we ordered the Shrimp app (overcooked and rubbery butterfly shrimp), the pickles side (truly a bunch of random pickled items laid out on a plate with no thought to presentation, it was like my at home fridge clean out meals. Yall should look at the way Campo does their pickle jar.), the Santa Fe Spicy Hot chicken and waffles (zero spice. ZERO SPICE. Where is the hot sauce guys?!), the snapper with calabacitas (this is not an exaggeration, but it was TWO slices of zuchinni and the rest was over cooked chopped onion and hominy with zero color. And the rice was literally "Butter Rice". Are we serving sides for toddlers now? Where is the flavor? ), and the outrageously dry Kentucky Butter Cake. So dry I struggled to swallow it, and I am a dessert girl through and through, I'll basically eat anything with sugar, but this was so tough to stomach. In addition, our server was a new gal being trained and she was pretty inattentive. Late to take orders, and very late to give us our check after our sad bland meal with my husband desperately trying to make eye contact so we can get the heck out of here. My mocktail was the highlight of the meal, but I think it's easy to see that the rest was a bust. We ended up going to the Four Seasons bar for a second round of dessert because I was so disappointed in my nice birthday meal being a waste of money and the drive up from ABQ.

This little wine and beer bar is located in Smith's in Los Alamos. Cute little area with about 16…read morecraft beers and about the same number of wines by the glass. service is very friendly. Cheapest pints of beer I have seen in a long time. Domestics like Ultra, etc are $2 a pint and craft beers are $3. We each had a pint of Bells Two Hearted Ale and with a generous tip got out of there for $11. If we were ever in the area, we would definitely be back.

I'm not sure what the hours are due to the limited staff at Smith's, but we had an awesome time…read morewhen we visited on Friday after work. Having a couple drinks before grocery shopping resulted in some impulse purchases, but it was fun. The bartender was way cool and friendly. I wish they'd give you the option to tip with your card, but they don't have that functionality yet so make sure to bring cash for the bartender! $2 for domestic beers and $3 for craft beers are a steal in this town and wines range from $3-5 a glass!

Still thinking about that cake. I wonder if the cake thinks of me too. Maybe I'll reach back out…read moreand text "u up?" Lamb and short rib were really good too but I can't get my mind off that cake. 5 stars

Don't know what happened but had a very unpleasant experience at The Artesian Restaurant…read more The food tasted great! From the poblano chile appetizer, the blue corn muffins, and my entree of the tilapia. I still wonder if it was worth the price, given how questionable the service was. I appreciated the server letting us know what ran out of the menu. However when our food came out, we were told by the server, "we ran out of rice and beans for the fajitas so here's sweet mashed potatoes." Then walked away. Never told beforehand of the rice and beans running out. Never given an alternative option of sides. I can assure you, the sweet potatoes did not pair well with the fajitas... And come closer to the meal ending, the server literally started picking up plates that still was in front of people with food on it. We weren't offered boxes, or asked if we were done. We were absolutely astonished about the lack of communication. In the end, we were given a refund for the fajitas...after WE addressed the issues of receiving food we did not order AND the food being taken away prematurely . It's like the self awareness of the mistakes or basic communication was not there tonight. Only thing saving these place from a one star rating was the taste of the food and they actually gave us a refund. I will probably not go here again.

Great cocktails and charcuterie. We hit this place late afternoon before their evening business…read morepicked up. Great place to just relax enjoy a drink and talk with friends.

Patrick is a great host. We learn so much from the history and information he shares. The…read moretastings are delightful. This is our third time visiting his distillery. We like to bring friends and family visiting from out of town. We'll definitely be back, and we highly recommend.

Yelp says 5 stars = "Woohoo! "As good as it gets!" and that is true for Chili Rojo Tavern…read more.. because, in Chimayo, this is *all* you get! And, it is GOOD. Well, good if you enjoy dive bars. And who in their right mind doesn't?! First off, you will probably be greeted by the owner tending his bar -- Wilford Ortiz, an old Army vet with centuries-old roots in New Mexico. Wilford grew up in the Chimayo area and after serving in the military at Ft Bliss in El Paso, he bought the bar (I think from his father) and has made it a local "institution." Be prepared -- he will greet you with a big smile and what a smile it is!! He is quite a charming chap, and I think when he was younger, he may have had a talent for opening bottles with his bare teeth! It's a must-see. Hey -- You're traveling the backroads of NM... you're staying in Santa Fe, drive north to hit lunch at the Chimayo restaurant with all the tourists... you owe it to yourself (and definitely to Wilford, who's tryin' to run a business in this sleepy little town!) to visit Chili Rojo Tavern. Just a little further north of the restaurant, and then west on 76. He might charge you $2.50 for a can of Bud Light, the wood floor may be sagging a foot into the crawlspace below, but it will be the best roadside bar you visited in Northern NM... because frankly, I couldn't find any others. And, this is as "backroads" as it gets! This place made memories for us, and they are good ones. SALUD!

For a town oozing with local flavor, this establishment takes top honor.. Wilfred serves a steady…read morestream of local take out business and the afternoon I was there, some nice cold Mexican beer and great conversation. The theme is a David Lynchian Havana paladare without the rice and beans.

I loved this place!! The outdoor seating availability and design was amazing and the brews rocked…read more I tried a Black Mesa cider that was AMAZING. I will definitely come back here on our next Los Alamos visit! The Barkeep was also very kind and quick!

As an Los Alamos citizen of 5 years, this brewery has become a comforting presence for occasional…read morehangouts. With plenty of beers to choose and variety of reds and white wines selected are a good choice. There's also the occasional music venues as weekly entertainment ranging from solo guitarist to a jazz assemble and also the occasional karaoke once a month. It's a good fun place to just hang and chill.

This is a great local upscale cocktail lounge. The drinks are always delicious and they offer a…read moreseasonal menu that keeps new options available. The ambiance is high class; however, the prices are really good. The service is always quick and friendly. I have never had a bad experience here. It is conveniently locate in downtown Los Alamos and close to everything. If you live in Los Alamos or visiting, check this place out!

The small upbeat and brilliant hidden gem located in a small town. Located right next door to Boese…read moreBrothers wonderfully crafted cocktails made of vodka, gin, tequila. These are all in house made liquor. Absolutely delicious! Price points are right on comparable to most cocktails would be. Drinks can be very festive right around the holidays! Cranberry fizzy drink, infused old fashioned basic, egg whites with rose petals and gin. So much deliciousness! This dimly lit place is cozy and yet so modern feel, however, not pretentious and not overly priced. The service is great with attention to details as to when you may want your next drink to come out! There are some snacky style plates. The basic chips and salsa which is only $6. And it comes out with hot melted cheese for dipping! There's also a good sz charcuterie board not overly priced either. The establishment keeps it interesting by introducing new concoctions of drinks as to pertaining to the season. A wonderful and relaxing place to come back and try more drinks. Ahh! Happiness is served with beautiful drinks and tasty treats!

What a great find thanks to Yelp! Upstairs from Lambert's is this great bar lounge. It's mellow and…read morecomfortable and plays the best music. The service is excellent and knowledgeable. Cocktails are world class and they have a great selection of food from appetizers to full entrees.

Great food and service. The bread with whipped butter and garlic is a must!!! The food was all well…read moremade and elevated. It was awkward eating a meal on a couch/coffee table, but we picked the seating, and could have opted for a more formal table at the downstairs restaurant. The atmosphere of the bar/lounge was too cool to pass up though!!!

If you are looking for a fun place to have a drink, watch sports, and eat delicious food, then this…read moreis the place for you. There's a walk up window to order food, then you can sit at the bar or tables and one of the friendly employees from amorStop2eat will deliver your food to the table when it's ready. I tried the grilled chicken sandwich with guacamole and onion rings and both were delicious! I will definitely go back to try more from their menu. This place is also family friendly so you can bring your kiddos!

I walked by the Rolling Still Distillery Tasting Room multiple times per day while skiing in…read moreTaos... and most every time it was packed. It's a small cocktail bar, but it offers a great ambiance and vibe! They distill their own vodka and whiskey... and have 2-3 variations of each! For my cocktails, I started with a Hive Mind - it's a gin, honey, and lemon cocktail shaken with an egg white foam! Delicious! And I capped off my apres ski with The Afterparty - it's an espresso martini made with a pecan vodka! Yum! The bartender was cool and chatty... as was the small crowd that gradually and consistently grew before I headed out! *****FIVE STARS*****

Enjoyed this small tasting room that made some really tasty cocktails with some tasty spirits!…read moreThere was one bartender working a full house of about 14 people, so be patient and you will be rewarded. We tried several of the spirits, and I appreciated that these spirits don't hit you in the face with high proof, unlike a lot of small batch I've tried. The pecan whiskey, green chile and red chile vodkas were my favorites. The drinks were creative and well prepared too. We took home several bottles and hope to return!