Ex Novo Brewing

Oh, my goodness, we had a fabulous meal at Ex Novo's downtown location! We ate upstairs in the Bitter Nun, their mezzanine bar. It's a little dark so I didn't get good pictures, but our food was beautifully plated and delicious. Service was attentive without being overbearing.I had the churrasco steak and potatoes - skirt steak, twice-cooked potatoes, a tomato and corn relish, and tomato coulis. The steak was tender, beautifully cooked, and the blend of everything was fantastic. My husband really enjoyed his ribs, paired with a green chile agave glaze and Anson Mills grits.The Bitter Nun features liquor options that are a little fancier than the downstairs choices, so I decided to try a De Guzman, made with mezcal, Alma Tepec (a flavorful, lightly spicy chile liqueur), pineapple, and piloncillo. It was a little smoky and really tasty. My husband paired his ribs with Ex Novo's Perle Haggard pilsner.I'm so glad Ex Novo is downtown and offers such delicious food and drink!

The 3 Star rating is spot on. I had the sticky ribs. They were supper dry. The grits were ok. The person I had dinner with his steak looked great and he said it was. The place is a brew house so I will say it being a little load wasn't to bad. The service was ok but could have been better just a little slow.

Ex Novo is on the top of my list for places to eat in Albuquerque! I learned about Ex Novo after seeing Executive Chef Marc Quiñones compete on Hell's Kitchen, and I couldn't wait to check it out. Ex Novo is located in downtown Albuquerque, and there's limited street parking with a paid parking lot across the street. My friend and I walked in on a Friday night, and we were quoted an hour wait; however, we only waited about ten minutes before bar seating opened up. First impressions were that Ex Novo is hot, new, and a popular destination! Inside is very modern, and I loved the mural on the accent wall. I ordered a flight before digging into a couple small plates. Out of my four pours, the Silk Pajama Day Hazy IPA was my favorite, and I'd probably pass on the others. Not the strongest start; however, the food was incredible! I've never had elk before, and the meat paired with the salted caramel and chimichurri made for the perfect bite! Worth coming back for.

Stopped by Ex Novo Brewing Company in downtown Albuquerque during our recent trip, and it is by far one of my favorite breweries in the area!Street parking at a meter is your best bet. There's a paid parking lot across the street, but the hourly rates are a bit high, so I'd recommend avoiding it if possible.Once you arrive, you'll check in with the host to be seated. The vibes inside are absolutely on point--modern, welcoming, and just a great spot to enjoy a drink.I ordered a flight to try a variety of their beers and was impressed. My picks included: * Mass Ascension (West Coast IPA): Crisp, hoppy, and a solid choice. * Cactus Wins the Lottery (Sour): A unique, tangy delight. * Ex Novo Mexican Lager with Lime: Refreshing and perfect for a laid-back sip. * Twice in a Lifetime (West Coast IPA): A standout with bold flavors.The Twice in a Lifetime beer was my favorite. I can't wait to return next time I'm in the area.

Cool open space with plenty of bench, table, and bar seating. A nice outdoor spot as well. Friendly staff and plenty of solid on-site and to-go beer options. Flights as an options make all the beers more accessible. Good spot to duck into on a work trip!

Really glad to have these guys downtown, if we can't have Brixens back then this is a super solid alternative.They did a great job with the remodel. You would legit never know it used to be a tire shop and it's a move in the right direction for downtown overall.I'm not a beer drinker but they have cocktails and more alternatives so color me happy on that one. Food is good, on the pricier side but there are reasonable options. In my opinion the burger is big enough to share if you're not starving.

I stumbled across this restaurant on a Clark. I wanted to try something different. I love the ambience. Clean and bright. There are tables outside also but I chose to stay inside. There was a little wait after we were seated but it wasn't too long. Traveling as often as I do, clean and interesting restrooms are important! I'll be back. I meant to snap my food but I'll just say that I loved their wings!

This new location really is nice! I love the design and feel of the restaurant itself. The fact it has indoor and outdoor seating, is also nice. Food wise- I honestly hated my entree . I am a vegetarian so got then bbq cabbage and omg it was horrible. Tasted like straight white vinegar- literally disgusting. I love BBQ & this had no taste of BBQ whatsoever. I asked my husband to try it as well to see if I was imagining things & he mimicked it was extremely strong and he couldn't eat it. That being said I know it's a newer location & the small plates we had were good- so I don't want to rate them horribly. My hope is that the chef was new that day or something & they have fixed the recipe error. I'm also pregnant, so the lack of fun NA options was a bit disappointing. Our server told us there were no mocktail options & the menu was all the offered. Lastly it was my birthday. My husband was bummed because he told them ahead of time & the hostess said they would bring out a surprise sweet for my birthday. The server never did anything- so I'm guessing lack of communication amongst the team. I also told the server about the severe vinegar taste in my meal and she didn't apologize or anything at all- so again; I'm assuming maybe just training gaps with new staff. Rating 4 stars as the restaurant itself is very pretty & I'm hoping the food and service continues to improve!

I had a most enjoyable time sitting out on the patio, sipping on a Mass Ascension, one of the many varieties of beers brewed by Ex Novo, listening to the DJ stylings of Beth Gieske and Eilean Mcfadden. Great beer, very nice atmosphere and fun times!

Carne asada elk- amazing! Spicy chicken sandwich and sticky pork ribs- amazing! Many beers- great selection! Atmosphere hoppin' and friendly staff.