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    Perea's Tijuana Bar

    4.3 (53 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Rod F.

    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.

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    Roberta S.

    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!!!

    Great atmosphere....
    Parvati F.

    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!

    Michele G.

    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!

    Christmas frito pie!
    Mari K.

    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!

    Great music
    Denise R.

    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.

    Aye Dios Mio! How is it I grew up in NM and never ate here? What an fantastic little town -this Corrales

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    13 years ago

    If your ever in corrales around lunch time you should stop in and grab a bite and a beer.Only open for lunch. There frito pie was great..

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