The Most Flavorful Cocktail Bars in Albuquerque

Sazon

★★★★★ 4.5 (735) • $$$$

"Holy smokes! There aren't enough stars for this place. Absolutely mind blowing!From start to ending it was PERFECT. The food was stellar as was the service and ambiance . Pricey, yes but worth every centavo. Our sever Gabriel was on point. I had the shrimp enchiladas and dare I say, one of the best things I've ever eaten. Portions were perfect. My fiancé had the tenderloin and it was melt in your mouth . Make a reservation and head over! It's worth it"

Coyote Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (720) • $$$

"That was fine the food great the waitresses are good. The managers need a little bit adjustment in being argumentative with customers."

Sixty Six Acres

★★★★☆ 4.4 (486) • $$

"Such a cute little place; we came here with friends and I picked it for the kids menu. A nice spot to grab lunch/dinner with friends and family. We got calamari as an appetizer and I got the Korean chicken bowl. The calamari and shishito peppers were tasty. The favor was there and expect spicy. Service was excellent; we got seated promptly, ordered in and food came quickly. Cocktail was pretty and well prepared. The entrées are huge including the kids and we did not have room for desserts. Will definitely come back. Parking was easy; plenty of parking in the parking lot. There also a nice patio outside you can seat with your dogs."

El Patron ABQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (584) • $$

"A great option when you are craving some not so healthy Mexican eats, including lots of chips and salsa. They have really thin chips which I like it makes some extra crispy and their salsa is really good. The building itself is really beautiful and there's some really cool decor. Having too much fun looking at their light fixtures and when you walk in, there's a fire going which was really nice.They have a pretty solid, happy hour with seven dollar drinks and seven dollar food items. I do think that some of the food items are better deals than others. The cheeseburger chimichanga I got was a good deal, especially with a little queso but a friend got a shrimp tostada, which was just a lot less food."

Trombino's Bistro Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.8 (454) • $$

"This was a lovely and classy experience for our family. The environment definitely depicts the Italian vibe and the atmosphere just wraps you and makes you feel you are actually in Italy. This is definitely a nice place to take out your loved one on a date. The service is efficient and effective. Our waitress Maria was excellent and was constantly checking that our needs were met. The food was delicious and we were beyond surprised on how on point the food was. The chicken scallopinni had the right balance of lime and wine to it. The artichoke on top of the chicken was chewy on top of the dish and gave it this beautiful aroma."

M’tucci’s Bar Roma

★★★★☆ 4.2 (265) • $$

"Overall: M'tucci isn't traditional Italian but it is quite good if you want something that feels like a comfort meal.Food: 4Braised Pork Cacio e Pepe Pizza: The pizza was excellent. The crust was thin but wasn't overly crispy. It had the right amount of bite and an excellent char. The pork was melt in your mouth tender.Pasta Tartufo: This was a decadent pasta similar to a carbonara. I didn't like the sauce that much because it felt a little grainy.Service: 5The wait staff is always excellent. They are patient/careful with requests and dietary restrictions. They pay attention to your table without hovering or interrupting too much.Ambiance: 5The restaurant is a great place to eat with friends or for a date night. The only con is that it's super hard to find parking in Nob Hill."

Sharkys

★★★★☆ 4.3 (199) • $

"Sharky's is our absolute favorite place to eat in Albuquerque. The tacos and ceviche and bacon wrapped cheese stuffed peppers were heaven. We couldn't get enough! I only wish our return route on our road trip took us back because this place was that good. The owner is super nice. We talked and visited both nights. I didn't get photos of the salsas but they were delicious and complimented the dishes perfectly. We will be going back every time we are in Albuquerque from now on. My wife just asked me what I wanted to do for Father's Day and I said I would love to go to Sharky's, it's only 10.5 hours away... Seriously, this is my new happy place. I could eat here every single day and never grow tired of the food."

Fuego 505

★★★★☆ 3.9 (147) • $$

"It was our first time trying out this place. We always see it and have been wanting to try it for a while now. Glad we were able to get that chance. Just know that parking is scarce here. There was construction going on around the area of this restaurant at the time we visited.The evening we visited they were packed, but thankfully we were able to find a seat in the corner. Most of the people there were watching the baseball game. So that is probably why it was so packed. We were not served right away, but that was okay. They were busy. Lacee was our waitress who helped us get settled in. She took our drink orders and gave us some time to look at the menu. The menu was pretty elaborate and they had a lot to offer. The drink menu was pretty good too, they had many to choose from.We decided to start off with the ceviche, that was pretty good. Served with freshly made tortillas chips. Yummy! We enjoyed that. Then for dinner, we shared some tacos; fish, avocado and carne asada. All three tacos were delicious and full of flavor. We enjoyed them.I decided to try the fuego plate with carne adovado, which was served with the calabacitas. It was a little on the spicy side for me, but I was able to enjoy it all. Again, our waitress Lacee was great! She made sure we had drink refills and took great care of us. Overall, the food and the dining experience was good. We will definitely be back to try it again. Thank you!"

505 Central Food Hall

★★★★☆ 4.2 (88) • $$

"Had a great time. Large eating space with several choices of food stalls. There are many different seating areas. Had the veggie nachos and my dining companion had carne asada fries. She got them with red and green chile. The chile was delicious and had a kick. My nachos were very big, freshly made with veggies like squash and corn. I will come back."

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (53)

"D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro was a rather delightful lunch experience. It was the first visit to the Cottonwood area location and I absolutely loved it! It is an excellent establishment for wine and delicious food! I was impressed by the staff and the food. The staff was friendly and the attendant did an excellent job serving and providing us with great recommendations.I chose the German schnitzel (breaded pork loin w/ jaeger sauce, yukon gold mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables and dont forget the grilled lemon. Made me think I was back in Germany (fun times).Beautiful, intimate restaurant that I highly recommend."

Urban Hotdog Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (14)

"Still killin it - great place to impress your out of town friends with the excellence of Albuquerque cuisine!"

Bosque West

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (16)

"The tacos were so delicious and so was the beer. Excellent service from our server.Just an all around friendly experience.Thank you,David"

The Shed

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"The shed, to this day, is on my absolute favorite restaurants. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are amazing and it perfectly fits the Santa Fe scene. We tired many things on the menu but my favorite had to be the spinich enchilada, with vegetarian posole. It was seriously one of the best meals I have ever eaten, and my mouth is watering just writing this! The service was great and the waiter helped explain the items on the menu, what she recommended, etc. There can be a long wait at times so put your name in early and shop around the nearby shops!"