In the "speakeasy" style, with evening codes, a bouncer with a baseball bat , reading rules of the…read morehouse, It is in a class by itself. The dining hall, bar is elegant. Live music is classical and modern, but beautifully soft. The wine selection and pairings are exquisite. The service is excellent. The food is cooked to perfection. The crème brûlée is perfection itself. What more can I say. Vernon's Speakeasy 5+

I wanted to really be impressed with Vernon's after reading the reviews but just wasn't. We went…read morefor Father's Day brunch. They were training a really young guy as host and he was really nervous, dropping silverware and repeating himself (understandable). But, the front door was open and there was none of the speakeasy entrance vibe that adds to the fun. Our waiter was attentive but slow to return with drinks ordered, missing a cup of coffee and about 10 minutes for a draft beer. A few of us ordered the prime rib, which was cooked perfectly but served without any au jus or horseradish. Don't know if it was even an option as it wasn't on the menu and our waiter didn't return until we were done eating. After about 10 minutes from getting our meals served, I had to hunt down our waiter and ask for a couple of steak knives as the table knives were not cutting it (literally). The gentleman at the next table had ordered the rib-eye and was using a hefty steak knife so we knew this was an omission. For the price and the hype, I expected more. Especially for a place that calls itself a "speakeasy" and not just a restaurant. I'm not sure if the speakeasy vibe is solely for in the evening or not but it was a disappointment that brunch service had no special vibe.

What a gem! Great…read moreplace to grab some cigars, as a newbie or an aficionado. The workers have always been kind and helpful. The selection has always been great. You can buy cigars to go or stay and smoke in their adobe or they also have a fire pit out back (weather permitting). They don't serve food or alcohol, but have coffee in house, along with sparkling waters and sodas for purchase. Super chill vibe and usually some good conversation to be had with other patrons. They also have cutters and lighters hanging around for convenience.

Great selection of cigars. Good prices and great staff. The lounge is awesome and is a great place…read moreto enjoy a cigar and company.

This bar was SPECTACULAR! So cool inside! The bartender was so friendly! The drinks were awesome!…read moreThe outside area is very nice as well! You won't be disappointed :)

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.

Best Italian food in Albuquerque I eat here everytime I am…read moreon the west side. Great service, great food, and always smells good. Like Carol R said mashed potatoes are fantastic.

Oh man. Me and my family were celebrating and decided to goto mtuccis in Rio rancho. We had gone…read morehere many times and it's usually good. We decided to take some food to go. I hate to give them a bad review but they give me no choice. I paid $21.00 + tax and tip for the photo below. I challenge you to identify what it is! I sure can't. It appears to be an overly oily mess of broken sauce and pig slop. Maybe it tastes ok. I don't know, it looks so unappetizing I didn't taste it. To be fair. The other food we ordered was good. I have graduated from culinary school and worked in kitchens as a chef. I know how busy and stressful it can be. I've made my fair share of mistakes. However, under no circumstances would I have sent this out to a customer. I won't be going back to mtuccis. They lost a long time customer with this one. Would you eat this? FYI this is the mushroom and goat cheese ravioli.

Good food, beer on tap and football on TV. We got the crab fundido, wings and my guy got a beer…read more The fundido was nice and hot and the chips were salty in the best way. The wings were solid. The service was friendly and quick, would have stayed longer if Indiana didn't beat up on Alabama so bad. A nice way to start our stay at Tamaya Resort

Nice buildout with an amazing view. Be sure to get yourself a table at sunset and you won't be…read moresorry. Drinks have generous pours, and the outdoor heating lamps are a big plus. Didn't try the food but I imagine it's pretty solid considering the experiences that I have had at corn maiden and Santa Ana cafe.

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.

I've been to Hookah Kings over a dozen times now, and it's a great spot to catch up with friends…read moreand relax with a bowl. My current favorite flavor is in Angel lips, which is considered premium. I've also only have had pleasant experiences with the staff and owner of hookah Kings, which is why I keep coming back! I recently spent an evening there, where I was able to play Mario kart with a friend and couple of boardgames that they keep in the center of the lounge. I'm also a big fan of their Turkish coffee and Sage tea, which can be ordered with any of the staff members. Overall, it's a great place to wind down after a long work week, or a place to wind up before you head to the club.

Amazing service and also one of the best hookahs I've had!! The tea was also great, we really…read moreenjoyed!

More space. It is so needed but it's been the same size forever and they literally have to wait…read moreuntil someone leaves for someone else to enter. Its a fun place and I love the casino but this kinda seems like a sidenote they just stuck in after everything else was built. Its crazy because they have the space, but they use it for restaurants or ballrooms that are always empty. But the lounge is super popular even though it's nothing special at all and way too small. It's the only thing that I don't like about this casino I'll say though. Oh yeah and the staff is rude as hell and don't question anything or complain or they will throw you out. They throw everybody out for anything they want. It's kinda laughable really as a lounge. I'd call it the after thought spot. ​​​​​​​​

1/3/2019 The newly remodeled Tlur P'a Lounge is looking…read morepretty good! More space!!! This has been badly needed for years! They even added a second bar area! whoa!! if ya all haven't been there in awhile you should check it out! I've never been fond of this lounge/bar because it is brightly lit. Since this lounge is located smack dab basically in the middle of the casino there is no real way for the lights to be dim. Also its in the area where there are slots & noise from the casino floor. Luckily for most when there is a live band that drowns out that outside noise but is still bright. I'm thrilled with the remodel but I think more could have been done to upgrade this bar/lounge. Just to let ya all know... When and if Fat City plays at this lounge in the future you should definitely go!! Fat City rocks the house when they are there!!!!

I had high hopes for brunch at Casa Rondeña Winery, but unfortunately this was a disappointing…read moreexperience overall. We had a reservation for 11:30am and arrived on time, but ended up waiting outside for about 10 minutes with no staff in sight. We called multiple times for assistance before anyone came out. To make matters worse, the friend who made the reservation was never informed that brunch is held in the private club and not the e restaurant, which caused unnecessary confusion right from the start. Once a waiter finally found us, we were taken to the private club where we were told they only had three brunch menu items available that day. We ordered immediately, along with waters and mimosas. Keep in mind, there were only two tables total--our group of three and another group of seven--so it wasn't busy. Despite that, service was extremely slow. It took 20 minutes just to get our mimosas, and our waters were forgotten and didn't come out until another 10 minutes later. Our food took about 40 minutes, which felt excessive given how few people were there. Even more frustrating, my friends' meals came out about 10 minutes before mine. There's really no reason meals at the same table shouldn't be served together. The food itself was just okay. The only standout was the French toast, which was actually really good--and honestly the only reason this review isn't one star. I also ordered coffee and was told they don't carry creamer, which is surprising for a place offering brunch. Our waitress rarely checked on us throughout the meal, which added to the overall lack of service. Between the confusion, long wait times, and lack of attention, this experience didn't meet expectations. I won't be returning.

Wonderful Wine + Fabulous Food = 1629 Restauarant at Casa Rondena…read moreThe setting is beautiful and nothing like anywhere else in Albuquerque! The changes they are making at 1629 make it a must stop for dinner! A new menu provides some tasty options like the black truffle and wild mushroom risotto to go along with their signature pizzas. Quin was an exceptional host as he welcomed us and would check on us during our meal, while our server Trinity was outstanding! We will be back!

I was staying in the hotel and had the opportunity to watch the second half of Super Bowl LI in the…read morepub. The service was beyond excellent. I had only coffee and desert, the brownie something. It was good. The prices were fair, especially for a hotel pub. Go for the service, enjoy the food. Just know that it is a rather non- descript hotel pub set off of the lobby and really doesn't have its own personality or atmosphere or environment. It does have tvs over the bar.