Gecko's Bar and Tapas

"Server was very inexperienced but very very kind and apologetic. That’s the only nice thing that happened. The bartender was very loudly rude to our server and insisted on asking us all for our IDs before we even sat down-party of 3. He then came back and asked for my friends ID again but while she was in the bathroom so we sat there awkwardly waiting for her to get back. The music ranged from old country to loud EDM in 5 min-very obviously controlled by the arrogant bartender per him singing loudly. The food was absolutely the worst food I’ve ever had and took 45min even though there were only 2 other parties here. The fries were burnt to the point that my entire table thought they were sweet potato fries. The Au Jus for the French Dip Sammy was as salty as soy sauce. Rueben had no cheese. Was shivering cold the entire time we were here. JESUS even the condiments were and watery as piss. And to top it all off the toilet also didn’t flush. Over all, below subpar. No wonder there was only 2 other people in here. In other words, don’t come for the food. Drinks were at least drinkable. You can tell they cut corners in cost at every chance they had. Total bill was $92. Thats just crazy."

"Nice place and service, food is ok."

"Gecko’s is an Americana sports bar with two locations in Albuquerque, located in Nob Hill and the NE Heights (called “Gecko’s Academy”). The Academy location has booth seating, as well as high tops, tables, and at the bar. There’s also a patio at the front of the restaurant facing Academy. There are lots of TVs above the bar with varied sports playing. The menu wasn’t very extensive and focused on fried foods and sandwiches, as most bars do. The soups du jour were a pozole and then a green chile stew. We ordered the green chile cheese fries as an appetizer. They weren’t hot spice-level wise, but had a nice flavor with the cream sauce and green chile without being a salt bomb. We both ordered a BLT sandwich. The BLT comes with an additional slice of toast in the middle of the sandwich, which made it hard to eat because it made the sandwich so thick, so I removed it. We both agreed the BLT was quite dry between the toasted bread and the extra-crispy bacon. If I were to get it again, I’d ask for the extra bread to be removed, extra mayo, and the bacon not as crispy. Unfortunately I didn’t try the fries that came with the meal because I had filled up on the appetizer. The service was friendly. If you’re looking for a chill Americana sports bar, this might fit the bill if you aren’t looking for a varied menu or exceptional cuisine."

"It is a solid bar. A number of local beers. Friendly bartenders. Chef's special tonight was really tasty. Unique in the best sorta way highlighting dinner local ingredients."

"Beer selection great always. The atmosphere is always chill and relaxing, just an all around good setting. But the main reason me and my wife go is the food. The best and original bar food so good."