We were visiting and anted a tapa experience. Staff very nice and the chef came out and talked with us. Had a variety of tapas, a paella, and a cheesecake to top it off. Full bar and on site parking
bianca marrufo
Debajo Tapas y Vino is truly amazing! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by our super friendly waiter, James. The service was exceptional, as James provided us with fantastic recommendations that we thoroughly enjoyed. We kicked off our culinary journey with two delicious tapas: the Gambas a la Plancha and the Datiles. Among the two, the Datiles stood out as our favorite, offering a perfect blend of salty and sweet flavors.
Next, we indulged in the paella debajo, which impressed us with its rich rice flavor and delightful seafood medley. While we felt the shrimp was slightly overcooked, the overall dish was satisfying. Despite the slightly smaller portions than expected, we decided to try one more tapa, the Higos y Barriga. This dish was bursting with flavor and perfectly complemented by the honey goat cheese.
When it came time to select a dessert, my husband and I were torn between the Basque cheesecake and the creme brulee. Thanks to our kind server, James, we were able to order one and receive the other as a complimentary treat. After sampling both desserts, we both agreed that the creme brulee stole the show! We are already looking forward to returning for another delightful date night at Debajo Tapas y Vino.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas
The Borg Cooking Show
This place is very good. One of the best restaurants in New Mexico honestly. That being said, if they dropped their prices by 20-30% it would probably be more popular. It is tapas sized portions with entree prices. The staff was fantastic and very attentive. The water glasses were always filled and I drink like a camel lost in the Sahara. Destiny is very professional, kind, and a joy to have as a server.
The Alemejas y Mejillones were delicious in the garlic white wine sauce. It needs more bread than two slices in order to sop up that saucy sauce thought. 7.5/10
Patatas Bravas were cooked to perfection with a crispy golden brown outer crust and a light fluffy fleshy interior. However, the tomato based sauce was not viscous enough and left me wanting more flavor. The aoili was fine, but nothing to write home about. Again on the price, $12 dollars is a bit high for this dish. 5.0/10
The Pinchos were quite good. The jamon wrapped around the chicken was not burnt and the chicken itself was not undercooked. I really enjoyed the red pepper squash sauce. I liked this dish, but the chicken could do with a longer marinade time. 7.3/10
The aguacate frito was fantastic. I never knew avocado could be fried so perfectly and paired with a balsamic glaze had me begging for more. 9.4/10
sangria white; good drank 9.0/10
The 2nd street kolsch should be served in a stange, not a dimpled mug. However, the dimpled mug was chilled, so I tried to get off my high beer soaked horse. 8.4/10
Last but not least, the Basque Cheesecake. Stop what you are doing and run for this cheesecake. It is gluten free (for you people with coeliac disease or those who enjoy a fad diet) without a crust, but it is the best cheesecake I have ever eaten. I have had cheesecake in Michelin star restaurants that are not as good as this. the texture is decadent and cakey. The raspberry drizzle is not overly sweet, yet naturally perfect for the palate. The thinly sliced, chilled, single strawberry made each bite light and playful. I would work a week of shifts in the dish pit for this recipe. 9.8/10
I plan to return to try each item on the menu. I just hope the quality to price ratio improves for most of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mateo Romero
Great place to get some elevated tapas. Chipotle ribeye was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neil Arnote
Best Tapas in Albuquerque. Whether for date night or meeting friends this is the place. It was the first restaurant I took my wife when we moved to town and have been taken everyone we know to it. The fried Manchego cheese is our favorite! If you want the paella order it first as it takes a while as it's fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clams in White Wine and Butter Sauce, Tapas, Fried Manchego, Ceviche
nathalie voillot
Beautiful area !! High quality tapas and very good wines The adorable chef and a very warm welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Scarpitto
Great food but the service was horrible. Had to get my own menus for the table after waiting over 10 min, while others were sat and given menus. He couldn't tell us what kind of beer was on the menu (i.e. wheat, lager, etc...). I would go back for the food but maybe on a Friday or Saturday night when the best staff is there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Tapas
Paul Montano
Great food variety little pricey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Silva
Debajo is one of our favorite restaurants....delicious tapas and a good wine selection. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly G
Update: I've been here a total of 3 times due to a friend. 2 xs I had stomach issues. Sorry ?The most important part of eating out is the food. I was not impressed. The service was excellent.
The food was delicious thanks and God bless you all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Sukanek
Ambiance was great but paella was worst I have ever had - really tough meat and limited flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dominic Blaze
Food was delishous, waiters tho kept moving around the heaters, drinks were delishous, but didn't get asked if we wanted a second. Waiters changed 1/2 way thru ordering, loss of communication. That being said the food was so good I will go back. Maybe just order a bottle instead of waiting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tapas
Dominic Blaz
Food was delishous, waiters tho kept moving around the heaters, drinks were delishous, but didn't get asked if we wanted a second. Waiters changed 1/2 way thru ordering, loss of communication. That being said the food was so good I will go back. Maybe just order a bottle instead of waiting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nairne Archuleta
Loved this place. Amazing on all levels. I will be bringing friends from out of town here!!
We were visiting and anted a tapa experience. Staff very nice and the chef came out and talked with us. Had a variety of tapas, a paella, and a cheesecake to top it off. Full bar and on site parking
Debajo Tapas y Vino is truly amazing! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by our super friendly waiter, James. The service was exceptional, as James provided us with fantastic recommendations that we thoroughly enjoyed. We kicked off our culinary journey with two delicious tapas: the Gambas a la Plancha and the Datiles. Among the two, the Datiles stood out as our favorite, offering a perfect blend of salty and sweet flavors.
Next, we indulged in the paella debajo, which impressed us with its rich rice flavor and delightful seafood medley. While we felt the shrimp was slightly overcooked, the overall dish was satisfying. Despite the slightly smaller portions than expected, we decided to try one more tapa, the Higos y Barriga. This dish was bursting with flavor and perfectly complemented by the honey goat cheese.
When it came time to select a dessert, my husband and I were torn between the Basque cheesecake and the creme brulee. Thanks to our kind server, James, we were able to order one and receive the other as a complimentary treat. After sampling both desserts, we both agreed that the creme brulee stole the show! We are already looking forward to returning for another delightful date night at Debajo Tapas y Vino.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas
This place is very good. One of the best restaurants in New Mexico honestly. That being said, if they dropped their prices by 20-30% it would probably be more popular. It is tapas sized portions with entree prices.
The staff was fantastic and very attentive. The water glasses were always filled and I drink like a camel lost in the Sahara. Destiny is very professional, kind, and a joy to have as a server.
The Alemejas y Mejillones were delicious in the garlic white wine sauce. It needs more bread than two slices in order to sop up that saucy sauce thought. 7.5/10
Patatas Bravas were cooked to perfection with a crispy golden brown outer crust and a light fluffy fleshy interior. However, the tomato based sauce was not viscous enough and left me wanting more flavor. The aoili was fine, but nothing to write home about. Again on the price, $12 dollars is a bit high for this dish. 5.0/10
The Pinchos were quite good. The jamon wrapped around the chicken was not burnt and the chicken itself was not undercooked. I really enjoyed the red pepper squash sauce. I liked this dish, but the chicken could do with a longer marinade time. 7.3/10
The aguacate frito was fantastic. I never knew avocado could be fried so perfectly and paired with a balsamic glaze had me begging for more. 9.4/10
sangria white; good drank 9.0/10
The 2nd street kolsch should be served in a stange, not a dimpled mug. However, the dimpled mug was chilled, so I tried to get off my high beer soaked horse. 8.4/10
Last but not least, the Basque Cheesecake. Stop what you are doing and run for this cheesecake. It is gluten free (for you people with coeliac disease or those who enjoy a fad diet) without a crust, but it is the best cheesecake I have ever eaten. I have had cheesecake in Michelin star restaurants that are not as good as this. the texture is decadent and cakey. The raspberry drizzle is not overly sweet, yet naturally perfect for the palate. The thinly sliced, chilled, single strawberry made each bite light and playful. I would work a week of shifts in the dish pit for this recipe. 9.8/10
I plan to return to try each item on the menu. I just hope the quality to price ratio improves for most of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place to get some elevated tapas. Chipotle ribeye was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Tapas in Albuquerque. Whether for date night or meeting friends this is the place. It was the first restaurant I took my wife when we moved to town and have been taken everyone we know to it. The fried Manchego cheese is our favorite! If you want the paella order it first as it takes a while as it's fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clams in White Wine and Butter Sauce, Tapas, Fried Manchego, Ceviche
Beautiful area !! High quality tapas and very good wines
The adorable chef and a very warm welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food but the service was horrible. Had to get my own menus for the table after waiting over 10 min, while others were sat and given menus. He couldn't tell us what kind of beer was on the menu (i.e. wheat, lager, etc...). I would go back for the food but maybe on a Friday or Saturday night when the best staff is there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Tapas
Great food variety little pricey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debajo is one of our favorite restaurants....delicious tapas and a good wine selection. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update: I've been here a total of 3 times due to a friend. 2 xs I had stomach issues. Sorry ?The most important part of eating out is the food. I was not impressed. The service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
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The food was delicious thanks and God bless you all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ambiance was great but paella was worst I have ever had - really tough meat and limited flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Food was delishous, waiters tho kept moving around the heaters, drinks were delishous, but didn't get asked if we wanted a second. Waiters changed 1/2 way thru ordering, loss of communication. That being said the food was so good I will go back. Maybe just order a bottle instead of waiting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tapas
Food was delishous, waiters tho kept moving around the heaters, drinks were delishous, but didn't get asked if we wanted a second. Waiters changed 1/2 way thru ordering, loss of communication. That being said the food was so good I will go back. Maybe just order a bottle instead of waiting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Loved this place. Amazing on all levels. I will be bringing friends from out of town here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquettes, Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Manchego Frito
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