Central Bodega

"Currenty my favorite place in ABQ. It's a little too pricey for me to go to all the time but very worth it when I do go. Been to places that try to be cute and upscale, and they end up being pretentious and overpriced (Campo, Vernon's). Places like that make you feel poor if you can't throw down without batting an eye and usually the food isnt worth the $$ tag that compares to large cities. In comparison, even though this place isnt cheap, it's pretty inviting and I've liked everything I've tried - food and drink - and the servers are really nice. Plus I think their menu has dishes that are not that easy to find in this city (and if they are, are not as well executed). Cocktails are balanced, entree portions are generous. Recommend the mussels, steak tartare, and lasagna."

"Judy and Bryan were spectacular! The whipped feta is always amazing. We ventured out and tried the Saganaki cheese. TO DIE FOR! Judy was very attentive and served with a smile. Bryan was the best bartender. Drinks were beautifully presented and delicious! My wife and I had the filet mignon and lasagna. My wife was super happy with her birthday dinner. Judy informed us that the owner makes the desserts from scratch. We ended with the chocolate cupcake…. Delicious! Thank you!"

"The overall experience was great. The food options are a little limited but everything we tried was great. I would definitely visit again. The quality of the drinks was also exceptional."