Perea's is a family owned staple of the Corrales community with authentic New Mexican food. The building is super cool, original adobe- the kind where you can tell there are ghosts in the walls. All the waitresses are super nice, the food was great and came out super quick. I went for a work lunch so I didn't try anything from the bar but I need to go back and experience sitting at their large bar and trying a drink! read more

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Service: As usual Marylin is always extremely pleasant and efficient. Recently Paola joined the team and she has been a great addition. Food: CONGRATULATIONS! Great improvement in the last few months. Keep it up. Dessert: Please make sure you have flan always available. Note: don't let it shrink any further. Should go back to old size. Overall? A relaxed, charming place to be a regular . Recommended read more

************ I feel fortunate this idyllic establishment is still in business. I don't mind their idyosyncratic hours of operation ... fly by the pants ... see how we feel about being open or closed. They've earned trust by being honest, kind, humble and respectful of their guests. The owner was kind enough to allow my Corrales friends and I a chance to savor a taste of Fortaleza Winter blend. Ooogly Googly we all got ... OMGEE :) We asked if we could buy a bottle, he only had 5 total and sold us two of them (without marking them up) for $90 each. Today I see some shops requesting prices of $330 - $400ea. Regardless ... we had so much fun trying to predict who would open their bottle first, so we could visit their house and sample it :)) I am determined to show up here on a rented Mule/Burrow/Donkey like transport, and tie up out front to the hitching post. This will be the right way to enter and the proper way to exit this historic and wonderful establishment. We are lucky to experience this wonderful gem of a place in beautiful ABQ ... and I hear they sometimes open at 10am ... so Hannah and Nates for Breakfast, then walk nearby to rent a form of animal transport identified above ... then waddle, clop or other to the bar at 10am. Terribly unprofessional and undignified but a hellofalotata fun and perhaps a (blackmail?) photo or two. No photos today - you know what's in store for you if you visit. It's not about getting smashed, it's about absorbing the rich history with dignity, and respect ... and geez, truly appreciating this quirky genuine little town. read more

Perea's Tijuana Bar - ...our personal "coveted" home Fortaleza stash, with the Winter Blend still sealed ... hmmmmm - Bars Near Me - Corrales, New Mexico

My wife and I decided to check out Perea's Tijuana Bar one Saturday. We'd heard about it and wanted to try something different in Corrales. We had a wonderful time. Perea's Tijuana Bar is what I would call old New Mexican in cuisine as well as atmosphere. The service was great. There were boxes and things like that around, but we both got the feeling that they were short on space, so they made do with what they had. I will say that the portion sizes were somewhat smaller than we're used to when going to other eateries in the Albuquerque area. Still this is a nice place to eat at and enjoy. read more

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Loved this place from the moment we walked in!!! Outstanding service and food!!! I had not been there for close to 30 years!!! It holds the same "magic" Kudos to the Pereas for keeping the traditions Impressive bar!!! Very well stocked with not only the regular choices but many unique options! We had a birthday party of 20 and still had outstanding service!!! Lots of beautiful rooms/ choices to ea I can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Amazing place. Not many left here in Corrales. Sopapillas and green chile here! Talk to people here. If you're looking for food, go here and talk. Dont be weird -- we are here. If you're grey and rude go to Hannah and Nate's. read more

A must place to eat in Corrales...the best true New Mexican homemade cuisine in the ABQ metro area. The stuff sopapilla is amazing...with green or red, it's all good! And of course, the Huevos rancheros is a staple. Don't forget to ask for the garnish (lettuce & tomatoes) to round out your selection...and what the hay, add the onions & sour cream too! All entries are served with sopapillas or homage tortilla (both are fantastic). A local favorite for generations. The owner, John is inviting and personal. John knows all there is to know about beer, wine, and libations galore. And the staff are a hoot! read more

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Great family owned local watering hole with limited menu of Mexican food. Patio is wonderful but can be hot in the summer! Service is always the best! read more

Been going to Perez since the mid-80s. Very unique good selection of liquors & liqueurs.

This bar is great! Quintessential NM, local and super friendly owner. Always on my list when in town. If cold, the fireplace in the rear is cozy and a great vibe for meeting friends. read more

Old adobe house - think it's 300 years old. Great green Chile. Love the patio - weather permitting. Super friendly fast service.

Not recommended for food. Service was terrible, the waitstaff seemed annoyed by any questions. The ambiance was seriously lacking. We sat surrounded by bottles of alcohol in the dining room. The salsa tasted like spicy ketchup, the green chile cheese burger had no green chile and wasn't warm enough to melt the cheese. Frito pie was cold, and the posole was flavorless and just looked like hominy in water. Seeing our frustration, the owner kindly comped our ticket. read more

This is a nice Cantina that has a relaxing patio. The drinks of "Double" Tequila Margaritas were tasty and not strong. Next time I'll have to ask for a triple..:) The food including green chili cheese burger was perfectly cooked and delicious. The green chili packed a little punch (someday I hope I can find one to bloody "knock me out"..:) The beef tacos were filled with plenty of juicy beef. All the normal accompaniments were there. The salsa was too tame for this wild Cockney..:) We ordered and received a decent size side of "homemade" tasty guacamole. I would only ask our hostess/waitress, to please tone down her loquaciousness, though pleasant she was. This was a most excellent stop after walkin 7 miles down and around the Corrales Canals. Thanks for reading. Avram Frito Bandito read more

Been trying to get here for awhile now and finally came when they were open. We didn't get there in time to eat but did hang out in the bar and had some really good drinks. Service was friendly and prompt. We did have chips and salsa and they were delicious. Love the history of Perea's and would definitely come back! read more

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Best little bar in Corrales. Great food, great service, great history in an old casa.

John Perea, owner of Perea's Tijuana Bar, is the ultimate bar-owner gentleman who'd be cast in a movie set in the classic 1950's. He knows every customer's name and drink order by heart; knows the recent medical scare the older man at the corner bar stool had 2 days ago, and would welcome 1st-timers to his establishment with an on-the-house bottle of limited-edition Marble brew, if after some conversation he discovered that's your beverage of choice We were meandering through our little Village on a windy bike and wine tour when we last-minute decided to ride by Perea's to see if the "gates were open". To our great fortune, they were! (Note to the wise: the posted hours are a suggestion, definitely open at those times, but John, the gentleman, will stay open for the local peeps to continue their conversations and libations into the evening hours...) We were welcomed to a beautiful adobe building with heaters a-roaring and a bar top slightly too tall for our stools (just the way we like it) and the kindest staff you could find, very proud of their boss, Mr. John Perea. We all ordered frito pies, sopapillas, and tortillas (all homemade from scratch, as well as one green chile cheeseburger, because, well, why not? I felt like I was in someone's home, cared for, and cared about. You don't get this very often anymore in restaurant/bars. I was one proud Corraleña. Let me tell you. We were always checked on, taken care of, and our food was home cooked comfort at its finest. We cannot wait to go back! Look for the open gates! read more

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Perea's Tijuana Bar only serves food at lunchtime. And it is well worth planning your lunch around going there. It is a small restaurant in a really old adobe. Family run and all house made food, even the flour tortillas. I had the green chicken casserole (#1 on the menu). It was excellent and not too large, so I didn't need to bother with a doggy bag. The waitress was very friendly and efficient--really hustled. Said she had worked there 22 years! Even though I live across town, I will definitely make the effort to go back again. read more

My husband and I had lunch there. It was our first visit. My first thought was "is there not a health inspector in this village?" This place is dark and cluttered with bottles of alcohol stacked everywhere. The food was laughably bad. A taco salad is lettuce and shredded,completely unseasoned chicken over cold tortilla chips and a plastic sample cup of bland salsa. We ordered guacamole, which literally was a mashed avocado. My husband ordered the "casserole " which turned out to be a scoop of shredded pork and bland red chile sauce with white hominy that looked like it was straight from a can. This place is a big "No" for me. read more

Such an awesome place! I love all the staff! Super friendly! Great food. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:30ish till 2 or 3. Really cool laid back place. read more

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The building has a lot of history and character. Our waitress was tremendous. The food/chile is really mild. Surprisingly mild and a bit bland. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Always feel welcome, Try green chili casserole. It is outstanding!

Cool bar in a great old adobe building. Food is lame at best but the atmosphere is great.

A fresh squeezed margarita- beef taco and carne asado taco- side of pasole. Service was flawless- these girls can really dance across these old wood floors (to and from the kitchen) Looks like the folks here are locals- lots of local political talk. Only thing missing is some sweet local tunage. read more

Perea's Tijuana Bar - Aye Dios Mio! How is it I grew up in NM and never ate here? What an fantastic little town -this Corrales - Bars Near Me - Corrales, New Mexico

Perea's is an immensely popular Corrales institution. I found this tiny place shortly after I arrived in Corrales from he dreadful DC area, and it is one of the most comforting eateries in the Duke City area. This is homemade New Mexican food at its very best. The building is one of the oldest in Corrales, and oozes charm through its thick walls and worn brick floors. The front room is a bar, and T.C. always welcomed me each time I walked in. I usually eat in the back room at a table near the small front window where there is enough light for me to see by. If the weather is good, I eat outside. The food is astonishingly good. Enchiladas, Frito Pies (get one with Carne Adovada), Tamales, Green Chile Cheeseburgers, and more are all excellent. The superior GCCB should be ordered with just meat, cheese, chiles competition style) -- forget the salad stuff and mustard (this is my personal preference). This GCCB is currently on my New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Hall of Fame. No French Fries here. The Carne Adovada is better than most you will ever get anyplace. The Red is legendary. Sides for the entrées are luscious beans and posole (NOT hominy). The staff is like family, and they treat me like I am family. Mayling Garcia has been here for quite some time (ask her about the Glass Armonica). John Perea is T.C.'s son is, and tells me that there are big plans for the family place. They bought the property just to the north and plan to incorporate it into an expanded site with more parking. They will add dinner service soon [you heard it here first]. This will be a very welcome addition to the Corrales dinner scene. Perea's is one of my favorite places in New Mexico, and maybe even the universe and all its parallels. Go there. Often. Eat. Drink. PS: Sadly, T.C. passed away in 2012, and is sorely missed. read more

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We came here for lunch after our tour of Casa San Ysidro in Corrales. The bldg has lots of character as do the decorations inside. There's plenty of outdoor seating in the nice NM weather. Many of the entrees come with pozole, beans with chile, tortillas and sopapillas. Our group had adovada tacos, adovada and beef tacos, and a green chile cheese burger with a cup of their green chile stew. The tacos came with the pozole and beans. Turns out the pozole was rather simple hominy which was good to know before ordering a big bowl. The adovada tacos were very delicious because the pork was well shredded, which allowed it to absorb more of the yummy adovada sauce. The green chile cheese burger was quite good. The bun was soft but did not fall apart. The burger had good flavor and the chile had a bit of heat. I would put less mustard on the burger, but It wasn't up to me. The BEST item on the table was the green chile stew. It was not thickened. The ground pork lumps swam in a flavorful broth and chunks of green chiles. read more

Skip the food, not fresh. Luke warm, Cheers like atmosphere, can't go wrong with ordering alcohol. Cluttered with boxes, food quality is very poor and not fresh. read more

This little gem is filled with such charm and nostalgia. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious! It's like taking a step back in time where the warm fire, hot chili and service with a smile reminds you of what service used to be! Can't wait to go back! Again totally amazing! read more

I give yhem Tijuana bar a five star because they're the only people in town that I know have homemade tortillas! Sopapillas are the best!! I enjoy eating the huevos with chile ste, and beans.. Frito pie is amazing my grandson and my granddaughter loved it we love eating out in the patio they have a great drinks from the bar! read more

A small hole in the wall, nothing fancy, excellent homemade delicious food. I drove by it a couple times thinking it was just a local bar. Boy, I was wrong and delighted to find this little gem. read more

Really excellent! Everything tastes homemade (including the tortillas and sopapillas) and the staff treat me like family. Plus, the menu has variety and some great options of vegetarians. read more

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I have been going to Perea's for a little over 2 years now and we call it the kitchen! It's like eating at home but we don't have to do the dishes! The food is homemade by John Perea's mother, Stella and John is the Bartender Extraordinaire! (He's also a great cook.) The biscochitos are delish and you can order them for parties or just to nosh on at home. The chile - green and red - are delightfully hot or, if you have to, they have mild. Green Chile grilled cheese is a fave as well as the beans with red. Oh and the green chile stew is available vegetarian or not and it is so good. No salt is added to anything. Pure, natural goodness! read more

Fantastic food and service! I love the flat enchiladas, guacamole and the margaritas! My husband enjoys the huevos rancheros. My father loves the burgers (try a triple decker). The home is an old adobe; Mom still cooks the food and John (son) runs the bar. Nice patio. Don't miss Perea's! Enjoy! read more

We love coming here for lunch - it's has really limited hours and I think it closes at like 230 or 3 pm. This place looks a little sketchy at first and parking is tight. It is like an old home -- but with a bar inside :) Each time we've entered in the bar area and get weird stares so I'm guessing there is another door. The restaurant is small but there is outdoor seating. The food is very straightforward and plain - which is why we love it. My fav is the frito pie and my husband usually gets a stuffed sopaipilla - all of which are tasty. However, the chips and salsa are not great. While the prices are low, at face value, everything is priced out individually so things can add up quickly (think: you will be charged for each can of soda - no refills). Be aware that they only take cash! read more

Had the green chile cheeseburger... pretty good. The wait staff was the best part. Very attentive and they gave us a carafe of water for the table. This place is like a hideaway from the city where you can sit in peace and have a burger. The husband had the green chile stew, which was ok....we've had better, but they served it with a homemade tortilla. Which was nice and warm. (Mmm!) All in all this is the same food you would make in your own kitchen . read more

Love this place... I have some obvious bias given the family connections... however in a world of processed, packaged foods, it's nice to have a place that makes everything fresh daily. And they consistently have some of the best red chili around (green too). read more

Food was delicious! Handmade flour tortillas, tasty sopaipillas. I'm not a huge fan of NM food but this place was awesome. I love the charm and the traditional NM feel of the restaurant, which is approx a 200 year old building. Service and staff was attentive and kind. Will definitely be back! read more

If you haven't tried Perea's you are missing out for sure! Food is spectacular! Atmosphere is wonderfully Corrales and John and staff treat you like family. I have been going to Perea's since I was a child, the food is always very fresh and made to order. Stop by there for a brew and friendly chat, and don't forget to try the food :) read more

One of my favorite little bars!!! A true gem in Corrales! John is such a kind person and so knowledgeable about all the best brewed beers. The bar is very cozy and offers a great selection of beverages. I hear the food is great!! But the best part is the staff!! They make feel so welcome like you're part of their family! Check out this little bar and you won't regret it!! read more

The real deal! Excellent, healthy, traditional New Mexican food served by the Perea family. There are only a few other places in the middle Rio Grande River Vally that make simple amazing chile plus use good quality meats, home made tortillas and tamales - Padillas, Durans, and Apple Tree cafe at Wagner Farms store. Plus Pereas has a rustic bar. Can you say local flavor? Places like El Pinto, Dos Quates, and Sadies are food factories and just don't come close. The full name is Pereas' Tijuana bar! Only open for lunch and some days for breakfast. read more

The boyfriend and I were wandering through historic Corrales just for fun. Noticed this old school sign reading "Tijuana Bar" off Corrales Rd and popped in for a beer. This place is classic NM, it's like walking into a movie - an old creaky wooden door leaves you questioning if this place is even open anymore.. upon entering you greeted by a very pleasant barkeeper (didn't get his name). The bar easily sits at least 8, and there's some great bottles of local beer available, a sweet old jukebox (more of a charming antique) and an old piano which still works! The walls are filled with historical tidbits about the joint - from old photographs to great magazine reviews written about the adjoining family restaurant called "Perea's". I'd love to try lunch there! The barkeeper told us (this is as of March 2013) that the restaurant is open for lunch 11am - 2pm weekdays I believe. I'd call them to confirm. And bring CASH! We ordered a beer each and discovered we didn't have any cash only cards (which they don't take). The nice man told us he also takes checks (so cute!) or we could enjoy our beers and grab cash out of the nearby Wells Fargo atm if we like. I thought that was so nice of him! So we did just that. The dining room of this place is adorable and the patio is a super charming little haven off the dusty road out front. This place is what I think of when I think old New Mexico. Maybe I've seen too many movies, but either way this a pleasantly gritty little spot off the beaten path. LOVES it and can't wait to go back!!! Worth the drive from Albs for sure. :) read more