The food is AMAZING. Best fry bread I've ever had! Sadly, the service is abysmal. The…read morewaitresses look like they're being held hostage and they basically throw your plates at you. When I asked for boxes to pack up everything, she didn't bring anything to pack up my EIGHT DOLLAR chips and dips! Seriously?!? That $8 is your tip now, I guess? Honestly, I would go back for the food, which is reasonably priced and delicious. I guess we could view the terrible service as a way to save money on tipping because they certainly don't act like they want or need gratuities.

Won't be Back! Service was bad! Food was terrible! Restaurant was empty except for one table and we…read morewere still seated at a dirty table. We had to wait for quite awhile just to be acknowledged. Our waitress did apologize for the long wait but we don't know why. They weren't busy. We ordered the taquito basket it looked ok but we couldn't eat it. Beef had a weird taste, then tried guacamole which tasted sour and queso was not the best. We were not able to eat our food which was a real shame. You would think the sit down restaurant would be better than the food court was but it's not. The line was always long to get something to eat when it was at the food court and now Chile Ristra is empty on a Friday night. I'm not sure who is responsible for this change but it was a bad decision and I'm sure they are losing money.

LOVE LOVE LOVE HOWIES! Been going there for decades! Although the 'regulars' have changed over the…read moreyears, there are still a few old timers that show up. It still has the neighborhood bar vibe. The owner JW is beyond words when it comes to generosity and supporting his community and patrons. It has been called the CHEERS of Albuquerque for a reason. If your into sports, there's not a better place to catch a game. Drinks are reasonably priced and the service is friendly and fun! How did my phone know I went there? I left it at home???!!!

Best place in town for sports and fun. Pool, darts,…read morejukebox, cheap drinks, and pleasant staff. Five stars, would return!

I was there 4 days ago with my son and had a Reuben sandwich and fries. The Reuben was good (about…read more3.5/5 stars). I really liked the atmosphere (ambience)... down home would be one way of describing it. Met some friends there at 2 this afternoon. Everyone said the fish and chips were better than 2 Fools, so I decided to try it. Not bad, not good, just 'meh'. That said my friend's actually had more fish than breading. Mine was mostly breading. Chips (fries) were good but not exactly generous in quantity. Not to be deterred, I plan on returning sometime... more because I like the place (old Kistler Kolister). Third time's a charm? Fingers crossed .

I'm surprised I haven't written a review about this place sooner, it's fantastic! Quarter Celtic is…read moretucked away in the shopping center that used to house the Kistler-Collister store, which I understand was once an upscale clothing shop. A few folks came together to start Quarter Celtic, including Brady, who is an incredible brewer. It's great to see him showcasing his amazing beer at a restaurant he co-owns. The food? Consistently excellent. I've tried a good number of items from the menu, and everything has been delicious. Portions are generous, so come hungry! The space has a cozy Irish pub vibe with a brewery in the back, and the service is always friendly and attentive. If you're looking for great beer, hearty food, and a welcoming atmosphere, Quarter Celtic is the spot. Highly recommend!

This place is a really good place to come for a beer and food. I had the fish and chips and they…read morewere as good as any I have had in town and my husband had the queso fries and they were delicious! They have a decent selection of beers and cocktails but no wine; if you want wine, this is not your place. Celina did a good job of taking care of us and the service is always good. The place is not fancy but is clean and has several TVs if you want to watch sports. Definitely worth trying.

I think out of all the restaurants I've been too, this had to have been the worst service I've ever…read moreexperienced! The server never put in my drink order, 30 min later I finally have to walk up to the bar to check on it. He took 40 minutes to come back so we can order food and then he forgets half of our order. So I have to wait another 30 minutes to get my wings and my daughter's quesadilla. The services rolled his eyes at me when I called him over to get our check. I usually tell people to go try it out and now, not only will I never come back, I will never recommend this place again.

As previously mentioned, this sports bar is conveniently located among several hotels near the…read moreAlbuquerque airport, making it an easy spot to grab a meal if you're staying nearby. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, with plenty of TVs around to catch whatever game is on. The food was good--not out of this world, but definitely solid. I had a half salad along with a 9" ham and pineapple pizza, and it was a TON of food! The salad was loaded with toppings, and I will say the crust on the pizza was really good. Service was just okay. My waiter checked in a couple of times and was friendly enough, but didn't really go above and beyond. Nothing bad by any means, just pretty standard service. Overall, I'd probably give the food and experience 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding it up to 4 stars because of the convenience, clean atmosphere, and location.

Had no idea this place was nestled in-between that cluster of lodging that surrounds the Sunport…read more(airport). My boyfriend actually came across it when doing a google search for pizza nearby our neighborhood. It is Pizza 9 pizza so you know what you are getting as far as pizza. They also have a variety of other restaurant style offerings which is nice if you are not in the mood for pizza. One thing that kept catching my eye on their screens was their "New Buffalo Shrimp" might have to come back to try them! We picked up a deep dish, which is the Double Dish on their menu, along with a Pizza Roll, which is a smaller version of their calzone. Both were just what we wanted. They tasted great and we plan to come back again when we are in the mood for pizza. If you are planning to dine in, the place does tend to get a little loud but there are also several screens on showing games as well! Come check em out!

It was a typical bar and grill and had a nice atmosphere with good service. Good beer and wine…read morechoices and had a full bar. We had the Brussels sprouts which were excellent and the beef taco plate and 2 street tacos (fish and chicken). The tacos were nothing special but they were good. If I was out in the area I would go back.

No limes, no Makers Mark, no dos xx, no mint for mojitos, they were out of everything. The waitress…read morewas sweet but she had too many tables and I didn't even get salsa for my tacos. We literally had to ask what they had since they were out of everything. They give you a secret menu only to tell you that you can't order from it. This was not a good experience. The food was meh! There were 6 of us and no one was happy. We wanted food before the high school football game. Find another option. We will not be returning to this restaurant.

Another great meal at Boxcar, again with the Santa Fe Foodies. All nine of us enjoyed the meals. We…read morewent for Taco Tuesday; you can get $2 beef tacos, which many members did and said were very good. However, I decided to go with an appetizer I've never tried, the Bang Bang Shrimp, which was dynamite! You get four very large, crispy shrimp in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, though I didn't find it spicy, if that's a concern for some. The sauce was very tasty; the shrimp had great flavor, were plump and tender, and they were indeed crispy. This went very well with the arugula under the shrimp. I'd order this again in a second. I then had two tacos à la carte: Baja Fish beer-battered cod and Carnitas. Both were very large and excellent. The pork on the Carnitas was indeed crispy as it should be, and the cod was perfectly fried and delicious. My wife had the Asian Tuna Noodle Crunch Bowl: seared tuna, lo mein noodles. The dressing was superb; the Tuna was perfectly seared raw, and all the items that came with the salad (mango, red cabbage, daikon radish sprouts, kale crunch, edamame, cilantro, peanuts, toasted sesame) made for a lovely and delicious meal. Our server, Tony, did a fantastic job of keeping us all happy. My only 'complaint' was that Boxcar doesn't serve their amazing Brussels sprouts, or at least not all the time. Not on the menu. I told Tony and the manager how much I love them and was told it may come back as a special from time to time. Man, the Boxcar Brussels sprouts are amazing! Boxcar has very, very good food, and I would usually avoid what appears to be a 'sports bar,' but James Beard Foundation-recognized Chef Eric Stumpf will please the foodies every time. What is nice is that Boxcar has several seating areas, so if you're into food and not the 'bar scene,' they can seat you in an area that is quiet.

They do not offer fried pickle as a side and cannot order it in half order. Ordered the burger and…read moreI had to put the burger together myself,not sure if this is a Mountain West thing. Also the bacon was sticking out. Have to pay for ranch dressing, was told after the food was served. Waited for the dressing to come and the Orion rings got cold. Wasn't that busy but still took a while for the food to arrive. Out of tacos for Taco Tuesday by 10 pm, but they still offer the tacos at the regular price. After I asked for the check, the waiter offered drinks from the happy hour menu, dessert and asked me if I wanted to place an order of vegetable "something healthy" for the next day? First time that I been offer that. Would not go back again.

Literally the best fish tacos I have ever had, and the portions were enormous. Certainly not a…read morefancy place, but the Day of the Dead kitsch is fun. Clearly, English is a second language to pretty much everyone here (including most of the customers, which tells you something about its authenticity), but you can tell that the folks running it are really trying to be the kind of neighborhood place that is welcoming to everyone. Will be back -- and often!

Such a cute new place! Was a bit nervous because not all the reviews are good but had a great time…read more The food was yum and the service was great. I will say it was a bit on the pricier side with most plates between $25-$30, but you can probably share. Would like to go back and try something else.

I approached the hostess stand and stood there for about a minute. No other customers were waiting…read moreor were around. The host was busy doing something. The host the looked up at me about a minute later and said directly... "can I help you?". Like I was lost or didn't belong there. I then responded if I could get a table. sat me down at a table. No silverware or glass of water or mention of who my waiter is. Waited 16 minutes for anyone to approach my table. I then ordered a drink and dinner. The drink came pretty timely but no napkin or coaster to put under glass. I mention this because I saw everyone else was served a drink like that. I then received my food BUT... still no silverware. I finished eating and the bus boy came by quickly to take away plate. No mention to me if I wanted to take it to go.... just took it away. I was then brought the check. Didn't ask if I wanted dessert which I did. I then mentioned it and the waitress crumpled the bill. Then brought dessert. The interaction with the employees made me feel uncomfortable and unwanted in the establishment. The food was decent. Not the best but better than average food. The ambience of the place was good. Many large TVs to watch sports.

6/20/21: Hotel is now 100% NO-SMOKING INSIDE and you must be 21+ to enter. Saw workers sanitizing…read moreand cleaning throughout my 2 hours there. Everyone gets a thermal temperature test either via touchless thermometer or infrared technology before going though those doors. Face masks MUST BE WORN by ALL! Enjoyed a few slot machines that allowed me to keep my money . There is a snack bar (Quick Bites), Stadium66 sports bar and 2 lounges (Pub & Main Street). Ate at Stadium66 and had 2-meat cheeseburger with fries. The fries seem to be shoe string size and warm. Informed my server (Jaron/ Jaren) and he corrected right away. He displayed great customer service and was friendly. Ordered a house margarita and blackberry slush (alcohol included) and they were delicious. I will go back!

Thursdays rule. Great sports screens…read more Yummy Mario's grub next door. Quenching beer and cocktails. Owner is here to show his pride for this place and so thankful for all the patrons. Put it on your Thursday calendar. You won't regret it!

Sheesh...nearly a year since I first wrote my initial review! Well, I still love this place. We…read moredon't stop in as often as we'd like but it's a solid option any time that we do. We're kind of snobby about our beer and every. single. beer is solid. I might not like reds that much but this is one that I'd actually drink. The Hefe is solid and delicious without the weird aftertaste and off flavors that 95% of them have. Just a clean, refreshing hefe. The DIPA is delicious and one of my faves. I still stand by that the IPAs here will stand up to any others we have around town and we have some good oens. We stopped in to watch football for a bit and the screens were plentiful, there was lots to do including darts, shuffleboard, and nearly every single game on at once. They've done a lot to the place and I really hope it sticks around - we need a place like this! Beers are super reasonably priced and they have a daily happy hour (including an all day happy hour on Monday!). This is a chill, cool place with lots of seating, lots of parking and ample food options around.