Nexus Brewery & Restaurant

This is a nice place to get something different in New Mexico. I recommend you try it. Their southern flair to New Mexico food is a great alternative to other local places. Generally they are good. This time however, they only get 3 stars. Maybe they were in a rush or they had an inexperienced cook on hand, I don’t know. I ordered the chicken chicharrones…naked. The first order came out completely burned! (See the first photo.) I can’t believe my server actually brought these to me. When asked, “How is everything?” I had to ask her for another order. I couldn’t eat the charred chicken. She gladly replaced them, but it seems Nexus needs to pay more attention to the QUALITY of the food leaving their kitchen. After all, if they are not careful, it can start affecting the establishment’s reputation. The chicken and waffles were the bomb…for NM. Most everything else I’ve tried here is very good! I hope they don’t start slipping into mediocrity… UPDATE (8/17/22): Today I received a reply to

Fantastic experience here. We traveled to Albuquerque to eat green chile and to see the sights. We’ve eaten at all of the iconic places in town and this restaurant was our absolute FAVORITE. Reasonable prices. Excellent portions. Mike! Our server Mike was awesome!!!! We loved the NM Hot Catfish, my grilled chicken sandwich was excellent. My husband said the gumbo was some of the best he’s ever eaten! Save room for dessert and get the waffle batter fried bread pudding. Oh my. That was heaven in every bite. Beer was excellent also! This place is a bit challenging to find using google navigation - You have to drive through another business’s parking lot to get to theirs… so watch for the signs… ❤️

5 star food!!! I thought Nexus was just about really great craft beers, but I was surprised to find out they are known as having some of the top fried chicken and waffles in the state! Google didn't disappoint because wow! The wait for the made to order freshly fried chicken mind blowing. The texture was crispy, spices were delicious, chicken flavorful, and juicy. The waffles were made to perfection and married with the syrup for the most epic balance sweet, salt, and umami. 10/10!