What a nice little brewery nestled in the south east side of Bernalillo . we were met with warm smiles and welcoming vibes. Page was immediately ready for our drink order. Let me tell you she knew how to make an old fashioned. she's a very confident bartender so if you need a cocktail no worries The beers i can't speak to so much but my friend had two lagers and she knows her beers. I met Dana soon after and i really wanted one of his pizzas but i only had room for a snack. the only thing on the menu that might be just enough of a snack was the pretzel. Me and pretzel dough don't get along. So after a brief get to know you convo I asked if he could make us some bread sticks which weren't on the menu. Without batting an eye Dana mad us his version of breadsticks on the fly. served with a very competent pizza sauce marinera. Delicious. Dana knows his way around the kitchen for sure. The place feels like you walked into your family kitchen that happens to brew great beer. I would say that it's actually worth the trip from the metro. Thanks Page and Dana for hosting a wonderful friend get together. we will be back. . read more

Kaktus Brewing - sitting at the bar making friends - Breweries Near Me - Bernalillo, New Mexico

Our first to-go pizzas here Pepperoni pizza was solid The pumpkin squash on the red pumpkin pizza was pretty much raw, definitely should have been par-cooked and couldn't taste the goat cheese. Overall all a decent meal read more

Kaktus Brewing - Solid pepperoni pizza - Breweries Near Me - Bernalillo, New Mexico

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WOW what a cool funky eclectic place to grab a craft beer and a AWESOME pizza! Off the beaten path for sure but definitely worth it! And if you're a cat lover then come get your feline fix with this handsome boy-"Banjo"! Green chili pepperoni pizza is hands down THE BOMB! Come for food and drink but stay for the vibe and live music!! We'll be back for sure. read more

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Food was superb, we got a pepperoni wood-fired pizza and our cousin had a gluten-free margarita. The beer was cold and crisp and we thoroughly enjoyed the line dancing class from "2 Left Feet"! Will definitely be back! read more

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I stayed one night in the shabby Motel 6 just off I-25 in Bernalillo on my return trip to Denver from the Tucson area, and decided to have one beer in each of the three brewpubs within a couple of miles of the motel - Kaktus, Bosque, and Turtle Mountain. This super cute little brewery is tucked away on a hard to find (if you've never been to the area before) side street. It was pretty full on an early Friday evening. I sat inside, as the New Mexico July heat is a bit much for me. If it had been a few degrees less hot, I would have sat on the gorgeous patio. I ordered a beer from the very nice bartender, and sat and looked at their menu. Mostly pizza, which isn't my favorite, but they had some interesting toppings - spicy elk sausage, cilantro duck sausage - you don't see those everywhere. I had been nursing my beer for a few minutes when I heard a flamenco band start playing on the patio, popped my head outside and they had flamenco dancing. A very cool entertainment choice. The brewery's logo is Kokopeli stepping in a cactus and I really wanted a t-shirt, but they were sold out of sizes larger than medium and I'm a 2XL. Good spot. I'll return if I return to the Albuquerque area. read more

First time here. Strange that I've never heard of this "hidden" gem. Actually when I arrived (after some wrong turns and considerable googling) I was surprised to find this brewery on a back road and not in a strip mall or large commercial area. But once you are on the right trail (South Hills Rd) it isn't hard to find. There's a large sign our front and two parking lots. One front & one back. Plus, as things got busy there are cars parked along S. Hills Road. Yes, it gets busy. Very busy. Especially on a hot Sunday afternoon with live music, dancing, good beer and pizza. Friendly folks, even though they are super busy. SUPER BUSY. I met a friendly woman in line while I waited to order my drink & nachos. Her name was "Rose". Think she may have been part of the extra-friendly staff at Kaktus Brewing? Did I have a good time? Would I go back? Yes. On a hot, sunny, New Mexico Sunday afternoon this patio might just be the place to be. read more

This was my first time! I have friends who have been telling me about this place for a long time! I was excited they had an amber and a dunkel on tap. The dunkel was great! Staff was super friendly! Service was great! Eclectic atmosphere, bar area was nice. Lots of outdoor space. Oversized games. Pizza was good. Outdoor DJ. I'll definitely go back. read more

Amazing Little quaint pizza place with great beer nice drinks, music and games. Don't be distracted by what it looks like as you drive in is definitely worth the stay everything that everyone is saying about it absolutely true ! I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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No way is the food award winning...because they can't keep up with any orders! And they scam you by making you pay for your pizza BEFORE you get it. Even at 2 hours, our $20 pizza never came out! So manager, you owe me $20 plus tax! Saturday night was a disaster! Came to see my friend's band. The beer is fine. The music was amazing. But these people had 1 high school kid making (bad) pizza on a busy Saturday night! How insulting to your guests. Everyone waited over 2 to get a small pizza. For the manager: STOP offering a food menu if you cannot get the food out in 20 mins max. This was the 2nd time going here - both times the food was either awful and delayed. So if you're coming here - eat some where else before. Also, they don't have enough seating or tables. This place is a joke. It's a bummer because it has so much potential. It's obviously poorly managed. read more

food is made from scratch in the bar area and can be good. the layout is famously weird with indoor seating and a big outdoor area. good beer made in house. for Bernalillo this is a keep Burque weird place ala austin. also they have music here many nights. read more

As a location goes it is kind of interesting a bit hole in the wall but that adds to the character. The appetizers were good and although we did not have any, the pizza looked delicious! The service was great! As for the beer, very innocuous and bland. We tried the Octoberfest which had no body or flavor to it. We also tried the red ale which I would say had decent flavor and body but not a standout by any means. The IPA we tasted was not appealing and the berry cider was all Apple with no berry flavor. I would not return here because a brewery is all about the beer to me. read more

Pizza was good. We like the live entertainment. It's a great place to go if you're staying at the KOA next door.

Staff was awesome! Pizza was fantastic! Clients were very welcoming! Beer was cold and delicious! Music was inspiring! Truly worth the stop on my way through town. read more

Kaktus Brewing - Music stage - Breweries Near Me - Bernalillo, New Mexico

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I had a great time last Sunday at their afternoon blues jam. It turned out to be a beautiful day and their outdoor patio/lawn area provided plenty of seating to enjoy the music. read more

Nice little hole in the wall to relax too. Food is very good. It's a great place to go see music. Wednesday night is jazz night and it was just a blast to see a lot of people taking part in the jazz jam. Nice selection of drinks. No service but it's easy to walk up to the bar and order food or drink. read more

Went to this place yesterday and what a cute little gem in Bernalillo! The service was so amazing. Extremely friendly and great ambiance. The pizza, wow! So delish. Sat inside but was able to hear the band outside. Can't wait to come back. read more

This brewery has a great atmosphere. They have a great variety of scheduled music events for the week. The food is very good, a little pricey but their ingredients are locally sourced which makes it taste delicious. The service is good but the accuracy of the order depends on who is working. Some workers get the order correct and some workers forget or make assumptions for your order. My recommendation is to have them repeat your order back so that everything is accurate. Overall this place has great beer, good mixed drinks, tasty food, enjoyable entertainment and a comfortable environment. read more

This is my ABQ Beer Passport review for Kaktus Brewing. After squishing through the mud in the parking lot to get there (fresh rain), and figuring out where the place was (behind someone's home, hidden for a reason?) we got no welcome from the 2 female servers. Menu is pizza & salad, that's it. Don't go by the 5+ year old review photos. Dinner time on a Wednesday had about 10 local 70+ barflies, one family with kids, and 2 cats. All tables and chairs were mismatched, uneven, and dirty. I understand the "order at the counter" concept but it was apparent that we were not regulars. I've reviewed over a hundred breweries and this is honestly the first time I felt like a city folk in Deliverance. I don't expect world class table service but I was so put off from the vibe that we bailed without trying anything (first time ever)! I hate judging a book by its cover, but if I do try their self-proclaimed great beer, it will be at a festival and not their world headquarters. If you're looking for an actual brewery and not a restaurant that serves beer, there's nothing in Bernalillo for you! read more

An amazing hole in the wall between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The pizzas (Elk and Duck sausage based) were incredibly delicious accompanied by thirst quenching ales and cider. And the live blues music from Joe Daddy and Hoodoo Jeff kept the crowd tapping, dancing and smiling. read more

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Jazz Wednesdays - that's all you gotta know. Get there early because this place gets packed. You get to witness some insane talent here. Good beer, good food, great talent. read more

This hidden gem is worth the short drive from Albuquerque!! The owner is also the owner of UN 17 in downtown Albuquerque. Off the beaten path, this award winning pizza joint has excellent food, friendly service, and a very chill atmosphere! Great beer and drink selection from which they make all. During many days of the week, they have live bands in a cool indoor outdoor setting!! Check it out!!! read more

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This appears to be an "old hippie" hang out location. Sunday night the place was packed and the band was playing. Salad was very good and the pizza was ok. Nothing to write home about, but the location was perfect for us. read more

What a vibe!! Wasn't sure when we pulled up but this place is awesome! Great beer and delicious pizza! Server was sweet and friendly! Can't wait to visit when warmer to take advantage of all the out door seating. read more

OK, this place looks sketch as hell. Work through it I did. Once you get inside it's friendly and inclusive and lots of fun. To top it off the food was excellent. We're not regular beer drinkers so I can't comment on their beer. But, they did have a canned gluten-free beer which I enjoyed, wonderful specialty tequila and craft Coca-Cola, which was excellent. Very clean. read more

Oh. My. Gosh. What a HIDDEN gem of an experience at this spot! If you told me I'd be going to a live-music, great-beer, amaaaazing-pizza spot in the back of a campground/trailer area, that is anything but commercialized, I'd think you'd be kidding me. However, that is exactly the case here. I almost don't even want to write this review as I wouldn't want too many people to discover it and ruin the unique vibes that make this place so special ;) But of course I want to share! I have to say we had an amazing time. We hung out with some locals who gave us great recommendations on beer. Had likely the best pizza of my life - the chicken and waffles as well as the spicy one (I can't remember the name!) were simply to die for. Also they were huge too! We certainly didnt' need two full pies but we wanted them! I can't wait to go back if I'm ever in the area! read more

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Excellent craft beer selection Pizza with fresh and flavorful ingredients Funky atmosphere and groovy ambiance Excellent read more

Go to a bar in a trailer court they said, it'll be fun they said, THEY were right! The patio area is filled with outside furniture, think wicker chairs, mixed with grandma's bedside table, mixed with picnic tables, mixed with the most random seating, and it all work's perfect! Live music on the weekend is fantastic! We had pizza and it was so good! Beer list is pretty good! I have zero complaints, other than, it's not closer to my house! BUT, it's only a few miles from the train station and I plan to hit this place up as often as possible! read more

Very good pizza and a good selection of.Beer. My preference is for malty rather than hoppy beers and their dunkle, porter and stout are perfect. The hotdog appetizer was not goodness but the fresh salad was perfection. Very funky little place off the beaten path with a ton of regulars and very good service. Will be nice to visit in warmer weather when the outdoor space is sunny. read more

Best Ginger Ale soda I've had in my life! Husband said beer was very good! Dana's Dog Bites and Italian Margarita Pizza was yummy! read more

Kaktus Brewing - Great patio! - Breweries Near Me - Bernalillo, New Mexico

Excellent pizza, great staff! It is located way off the beaten path with small parking area

The definition of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. You'd never see it by driving by. You turn onto a dirt road with potholes into what almost looks like a shantytown. Parking is in unmarked spots in the dirt parking next to the building. You walk into the brewery, then take an immediate left into the restaurant. From there is attached patio seating with a small stage for live events. Our group got an assortment of pizzas. The 7" pizza came with a balsamic vinaigrette salad, though they forgot the dressing on both our salads. I ordered the wild spicy elk pizza, which came with red onion, mozzarella, mushroom, and a truffle oil drizzle. I asked twice for the truffle oil to not be added to mine, but it came with it anyway. The elk was elk link sausage cut into pieces about triple the thickness of standard pepperoni. The pizza wasn't anything exciting. 3/5. I also tried a slice apiece of: - Pua'a (a Hawaiian, but with pulled pork, hoisin and marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pineapple): Delicious and an interesting sauce flavor profile. Definitely a 5/5. - Quacker (duck sausage, bell peppers, spinach, and mozzarella): I didn't love this one. It seemed to be lacking something. Instead of the breast they usually use, they used cut sausage links this time. 2.5/5; I would not get this one again, but duck on pizza is interesting. - Red Pumpkin (pumpkin squash, goat cheese, marinara, pine nuts, and red chili drizzle). Delicious! I'd get this one again for sure. I never thought of squash, goat cheese, or pine nuts on a pizza, but it works very well. 5/5. I got an apple cider, which was smooth and sweet. It wasn't overly sweet or too sharp, which some breweries fall into. Overall, an interesting experience. Two pizzas were hits with me, while I'd pass on the other two again. The service was fine; they don't seem to focus on the details (providing salad dressing, having to ask for silverware, or making requested modifications), so diners will likely need to be more assertive than I was in getting service. read more

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Do not go by the looks of the outside!!! They have some damn good food and craft beer. They also carry Tumbleroot distillery products for mixed drinks. The craft pizzas are amazing! We got the larger Caprese after much debate and following a good warm pretzel we were full after a half pizza. Next time we are going to do the elk meat pizza. If your staying at the KOA there is a walking gate from there. A nice back game area out back and a stage with seating in front. Gas heaters for when it's chilly. Live music on certain nights and a very friendly staff. Looks like a local hangout too which is what we look for when traveling. read more

Kaktus Brewing - a patio with green chairs and a wood stove - Breweries Near Me - Bernalillo, New Mexico

What a sweet place! Great beer! Delicious pizza and wonderful people. What a great little gem.

Great service and really good beer. The pizzas are good. The location is RUSTIC and fits the old NM vibe.

The pizza is yummy and the folks are friendly! A terrific place to just relax and enjoy - it's like hanging out at friend's house

This may have been the best pizza we have ever had. The Hawaiian pizza was superb and the atmosphere was fantastic. This restaurant has a great feel and is definitely a must try. It was late on a Sunday night and we were treated like royalty and was never rushed or made to feel like we were nuisance. This restaurant was a great find and highly recommended. read more

Love it! My wife and I have been enjoying the wonderful food, service, and atmosphere at Kaktus Brewing since they first opened. Kaktus is an excellent choice if you would like to enjoy a specialty pizza with a craft beer and just unwind. The local bands and various entertainment are always a great time too! read more

Stayed at the KOA in Bernalillo and was pleasantly surprised to find a brewery right next door! Little path leads from the campground to the brewery. Very local vibe with live music and a great pizza. Friendly service and a fun atmosphere with pizza and local beer. Enough said! read more

Kaktus Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bernalillo, New Mexico

Simple menus but tasty pizza. Beer is excellent also. Try the blonde. Band was playing and we sat outside. Service was good, no table service. read more

A hidden gem brewery with some great beers and tasty pizza. Service was great. A very interesting venue often offering live music. Very handy to the KOA next door. read more