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El Vado Tap Room

Bar Beer hall

👍👍 7/31/21: Love the El Vado outdoor plaza experience; family and pet-friendly. Cordial staff at each place visited. Nice size crowd on a rainy late afternoon. Live acoustic guitar during this visit. Parking can be a wee-bit challenging so get there early, stay late. Eateries that were visited: El... People often mention beer,


Address

ABQ120202, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Contact

(505) 361-1669

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (267 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Demetris 2 years ago on Google
    7/31/21: Love the El Vado outdoor plaza experience; family and pet-friendly. Cordial staff at each place visited. Nice size crowd on a rainy late afternoon. Live acoustic guitar during this visit. Parking can be a wee-bit challenging so get there early, stay late. Eateries that were visited: El Vado Taproom, Buen Provecho ABQ (Costa Rican/Latin Flavor, Happy Chickenzz, Street Foods Sensations, Ikigai Sushi, Bosque Burger and Rude Boy Cookies. Bosque Burger: Great backyard tasting charbroiled Buffalo Bacon Bleu burger with hot fries. Comes with a piece of cantaloupe and a dill pickle spear. Flat bread Pepperoni Pizza was $9.75. Also ordered an ultimate cheese pizza and added Pepperoni. Hot, tasty. El Vado Taproom: Swallowed down several ice cold Ghost Train IPA's and the Lemon Mango Hard Cider was very refreshing. There is something there for everyone's tastebuds so give El Vado a try! Enjoy...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua D. 3 years ago on Google
    This lil hidden local spot is more amazing then the pictures. Outside patio seating w amazing views of downtown. Eclectic shopping , yoga, bodegas, and more. Food pods, a historic motel, across the street an with in walking distance of so many unique to Albuquerque restaurants and shops, the Aquarium and Botanical Gardens. The staff was even more friendly and amazing. It's a have to spot for anytime the week and specially the weekends. Also serving there very own beers. I'll def make this my lil get way spot weekly maybe even daily.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this vinue they do comedy every Thursday and it is an absolutely amazing experience The Comedians are local and talented they even bring in performers from out of states the food is top-notch maybe a little bit pricey but worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriel G. 5 years ago on Google
    Just had two ipas here. The vibe is super chill with out patio seating. The bartenders when friendly and it didn’t take too long to get orders taken care of. I would highly recommend this tap room if you like outdoor patios.

  • 1/5 Mark M. 7 months ago on Google
    Service was rude. I have a bad back. I went inside to seat down to order. They totaled me I HAD TO GO OUTSIDE stand in line outside because that was there policy. Never going back. RUDE. It’s because I was white. !!!

  • 2/5 Forrest C. 7 months ago on Google
    What a weird experience, bartender ran my card and asked for a tip before even pouring the beer. Strangely antagonist when I asked about the menu, and didn't want to serve me at the bar. Bummer they only allow single use plastic outside. The table inside was really terrible too, extremely wobbly and the wifi didn't work. Hope they can get fixed up! The beer was actually pretty good, all Ponderosa Brewing. Wish they had more of a selection

  • 5/5 Dave 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome spot akin to a high end food court or cart pod. Grab a brew, order some food, enjoy the weather or live music. The costa rican food was wonderful.

  • 1/5 Fgg Y. 10 months ago on Google
    Terrible workers. Blonde lady looks to be 30-40 is so rude I couldn’t believe she is employed. Every last worker is terrible. Mediocre food and beer as well.

  • 5/5 Peggy B. 1 year ago on Google
    The individual restaurants are good food and service. The Tap Room is enjoyable, great service and the IP beers are created by Ponderosa Brewery. I recommend highly

  • 3/5 Anthony 11 months ago on Google
    This is a great place, inside. All the tables are always filthy outside. Go's for the whole establishment outside. I've been here 5 times. I haven't seen anyone cleaning the tables outside until today. The guy cleaned 1 table, then pushed down the trash in the receptacles and disappeared. Beer is great here, though 😋

  • 5/5 Michael L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and cozy, with a awesome wood fire going.

  • 3/5 Jacob S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beer 3.6/10 Atmosphere 5.2/10 Bonus: Homeless man helped explain binary math to me Overall score: 4.4/10

  • 5/5 Spondoolie 4 years ago on Google
    Small friendly bar with craft beers at good prices (ie: $5.50 for an IPA @ 6.8abv). Located in a fenced-in outdoor courtyard that has 4 or 5 other restaurants to grub at .... looks like they all have veg options. All in all, awesome place to ride up on your bike after mobbing the trails and get a beer.

  • 5/5 The Benner F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great outdoor spot with a splash pad for kids. Couple different restaurants to choose from and plenty of areas to eat with shade. Very enjoyable when there is a nice breeze.

  • 3/5 Chris P. 1 year ago on Google
    Asked for a hazy, did not have one. Got the Ghost Train. At 88 IBU I expected a bit more bitterness. There was also a subtle off taste, a slight astringency. Overall drinkable, but I'd check the sanitation of the draft lines.

  • 5/5 Gayle V. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice taproom. We like coming here. Good beer 🍺. You can walk and get several choices of food selection right next to them. Fun place to visit. Seating inside or outside.

  • 5/5 Erica M. 1 year ago on Google
    A very comfortable place to sit and enjoy a beer and some good food!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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