Gecko’s Bar & Tapas
5801 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
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Address :
5801 Academy Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87109 - Phone (505) 821-8291
- Website https://www.geckosbar.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Candia M.
Been here bunches. It is very centrally located for my heights friends and for friends who take I-25 North to go home. It is a great place for happy hour and to meet up with buddies. My dear friends who insist on killing themselves slowly with nicotine have a few tables outdoors where they may indulge. The rest of us who are taking our time and dying by degrees with liquor are happy to put up with them. The happy hour is a good one and the prices are reasonable. Good for a bunch of friends after work who need to let off steam. Service has been good so far and the steak tacos tapas are yummy. Going again tomorrow so will update with details. Eat local!
(3)Lisa B.
$3.50 beer specials during happy hour 4-7. Have local beers. Steak tacos and ribs are awesome
(4)Nicole O.
Nice little bar with yummy tapas and drink specials. Gecko's has a great menu that is fun and unique. They have daily drink specials which I think is a great idea because it highlights new beers, spirits in the market. I really enjoy the DOG FRIENDLY patio. There aren't a lot of places that allow our canine friends so Geckos does allow doggies.
(4)Heather B.
Bartender sends out a non-muddled, no ice Old Fashioned - I politely ask for a remake. The waitress takes it back and watches him add ice and brings it back. Really? Also, the food was served lukewarm and really wasn't very good. It's a shame, as the location in Nob Hill seems to be a completely different restaurant - good food and great bartending. We won't be back as this is not our first try at this location with similar food issues. We had hoped that a year would make a difference. We try to support local, but would not recommend this place for even just drinks. It's worth it to make the trek to Nob Hill.
(1)Kim I.
My BFF and I went here for lunch last Friday. The bartender was also our server, and there were about 8 people total in the place when we walked in....her name is Emilee. She took our drink order, and switched them when she brought them over 5 minutes later....informed me that they did not have Frog Legs for the Tapas...so we tried the smoke gouda and corn.. It was awful! I ordered the Basil Cesar salad, and it was far from good. Deli Berry is still hands down the best place for fresh salads!~! It took this woman forever to take care of us, her attitude was far from service-worthy. She spent most of her time while we were there sitting on her ass at the bar texting. Is this what I can ALWAYS expect from this city??? Of course me best friend ordered what he always does...a cheeseburger. Difference this time is that he did NOT finish it, that is how damn bad this place was. NEVER EVER GOING BACK-
(1)Andrew L.
Nice neighborhood place to hang out with a relaxed atmosphere. The food we had was horribly oily but the beer selection is good and the service was great.
(3)Jessica B.
Nice atmosphere to watch a game! Kind of loud, but who doesn't want to yell for their favorite team!! Good drink specials and food is good for a bar. I love the triple decker blt and the grilled cheese! As for tapas I like the crab taquitos best!
(3)Justin D.
Not sure about the no service review- I can only imagine it was due to an over serving liquor law... This neighborhood bar has that cozy feel. The food is good especially the tapas and the drinks are stiff! I've become acquainted with many of the friendly regulars at this unique spot. I tend to eat here at least once or twice a week the bar tenders are fun and managers excellent! Check this local spot out and make it your regular dinner spot!
(5)Aaron K.
The owner wally is a crabby old geezer. He is quite unwelcoming for someone in the hospitality business. I wonder if the Miami vice theme is his way of living a dead past. Other than that the bar tenders are great. But the atmosphere with the belly dancers is horrible. Do yourself a favor and go to any other bar for a more exciting time. There are plenty close by that are far more welcoming.
(1)Shelly A.
Even though Gecko's isn't very close to my house, I consider it my neighborhood bar. The servers are always friendly and attentive, and it's tough to beat $3.50 drafts at Happy Hour including several local brews. Check out the cheeseburger special on Wednesdays after 6 and the carne adovada b'fast burrito special on Sundays. I like the vibe at Gecko's . . . maybe you will, too.
(4)Jordan A.
Service was great and friendly, it's nice when your server is sweet enough to bring your dog bacon and a bowl of water. But that was honestly the only thing I appreciated. Seriously lacking the ambiance factor and the food sucked. Don't have much else to say, other than I won't be back.
(2)Erik L.
Can't complain about this bar. Not a massive selection of beers but enough to satisfy any palette. Mixed drinks and cocktails are good and the food is what you would expect from a bar. Mostly an olde crowd at this spot and the inside volume is low enough that you never have to yell. NFL Sunday ticket as well
(4)Amanda R.
Horrible service, server did not know how to serve, she was not hospitable. The male manager could have utilized his time better but was mesmerized by folding silverware. The place was empty we all had 4 drinks over 2 hours. We will never go back and if this kind of service continues you will fail the downtown location is so much better. The way people spend money and tip well is if they feel welcome.
(1)S K.
I would give it 4 but for the smokers, which make sitting on the patio awful! There is a sign on the patio that says "Geckos is a Non-Smoking Establishment," yet they have half of the patio reserved for smokers. PLEASE ban smoking. It is unhealthy, gross, and puts your non-smoking customers at risk. Especially those of us who have dogs and have no choice to sit outside. It is way past time to ban smoking on all patio restaurants!
(3)Christian P.
Descent beer selection. Sat and drank and watched a game
(3)Ashley W.
Being that I work right near the Academy location, I'd have to say I'm here quite often. This location isn't as great as the one in Nob Hill as far as people watching & location, but the food and service I've found to be pretty standard at both. I'm a big fan of their happy hour specials (food & drinks), bloody mary's, the turkey Gecko sandwich, and the tapas! The food here isn't anything outstanding, but it's tasty and at a reasonable price, which keeps me coming back. It's a great place to come after work for a drink and appetizer and sit on the patio. Check it out!
(3)Jimmie R.
Drove halfway across Albuquerque so we can have a cold beer and have the dogs with us. We sat on the patio. Nice atmosphere, very friendly. Our server was quick to greet us, even though we were the only ones outside when we got there. (A couple more tables joined us later; it was still early). Since this was why we came, beer first: Slightly disappointed that there weren't more local beers on the menu but surprised to see Shiner. My wife had the Isotopes Blonde and I had the Marble IPA - both excellent choices. Tapas: Blue cheese fondue was flavorful, but I expected more than blue cheese crumbles melted into queso. The grilled basil mushrooms and artichoke hearts were a joke - they might have been grilled at some point but tasted like cold marinated canned mushrooms and artichokes. We enjoyed the beer and atmosphere, and the food was edible if not good. Doubt we'll come back.
(2)Debbie M.
I went to meet a friend for quick drink and was very impressed with atmosphere right off the bat. Waitress was very attentive and friendly. I however did not have food so I can't critique food. However, if you like your drinks stiff you will not be disappointed. Will definitely stop by again and stay longer.
(4)Kevin K.
Great service, large beer selection. Food is good but not great. Excellent place to relax and have a drink.
(5)Bill ..
Don't expect to see your Nob Hill Geckos when you go to the Academy NE version. Some differences which will strike you immediately are the size of the restaurant, the huge, South Beach style mural inside, and the subtle inclusion of televisions in the bar area. The similarities remain with the menu filled with good food and the same fine service. Your experience would be further enhanced if the patio area was developed to create more privacy, more ambience, and a greater invitation to enjoy food and visit leisurely. Hint, hint, to the management, please put those delicious ribs back on the menu!
(5)Jackie R.
My biggest complaint about the place is how incredibly noisy it can be, as it can be jam packed with people talking and laughing, and it has TVs broadcasting sports. They have nightly drink specials, always a beer and a deal on a spirit. After 6:00 p.m. they have a great burger deal. Sandwiches and tapas are all uniformly good. Green chile stew is hot! They always have a "chowder" advertised, and this is what I like personally like best about food here. Their cooks come up with a million variations on this soup. I tried an eggplant chowder one night an had to buy extra to take home. It really was that good. Drinks are good here, and service is always friendly, although it can be just a bit slow on super crowded nights no matter how hard staff tries to get to you. Recommended.
(4)Hanako A.
Great drinks and good tapas, with a funky South Beach theme. I visited here after my long flight from FL to NM and was very pleased. We happened to go on a Karoke night, which was less than pleasing to my ears, but the food and drinks made up for it.
(4)Mac M.
A great New Mexico twist on Spanish tapas. Great for trying lots of different foods which you might not ordinarily try for fear of not liking it. The larger the group of people the more food you can try. Good choice of beers. I only wish it was walking distance to my house.
(4)Ryon B.
Not sure why, I've been to this bar a dozen times at least on varying days and times and doubt I've seen more than 12 people in the bar. I say not sure why because except for one female bartender who always seems to be in a bad mood the staff is very friendly, I almost never eat at bars but I've had their nachos (Seriously get these ask for a grilled jalapeño on the side) and their french dip thing both were really good, I'd say that their food is on a high restaurant level as opposed to a bar food. They have a weird beer selection but you'll probably find something you like. I like this bar, but hate drinking alone. Maybe it's the music, when they've had it when I was there it was whiny acoustic stuff that belongs in a coffee shop not a bar. "Update 1/8/13 I've been hitting this spot up again, it's picked up. Karaoke on Tuesdays is pretty fun.
(4)J G.
every time i eat here, i can't help but think "is this the best they could do when building new?" with all the FUN bars around i have a hard time coming here. cant' get past the WTF decor. the nob hill location is cool when bar crawling. As for the NE heights location, there are much better options within a mile.
(1)Daniel C.
This place is awful. The waitresses and bartenders are snobby. And I'm pretty sure they are racist. They refused they refused to serve some of my friends but not others... I can't speak much for the food or drinks since we left after that. We complained and the manager was a dick about it.
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