Awesome place to go for a drink in the East Mountains. I didnt get to try the food. I will update when I do. I have lived in the EM for 10 years and never made it to Lazy Lizard... I was missing out. Good people. Good vibes. read more

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The food was fantastic, we got the basil pesto chicken sandwich and green chile chicken caesar and it did not disappoint! Jacob was friendly and attentive!! So glad we stopped here from Dallas!! read more

We liked our green chile sausage sandwich and blue cheese guacamole bacon burger in this family friendly bar and grill! We were hungry following a hike and dropped in at 4 to find a decent band playing danceable covers of everyone from Prince to The Stones. Adults were dancing, the kids were dancing, and the food was good. They were slammed so the kitchen was slow, but the toe tapping music made the wait sweet. Sign said the live music is Friday-Sunday evenings and they have trivia and other promotions on other nights. It's a little wonky to get to because of soon-to-wrap-up road construction but was worth it. read more

Menu didn't match what is shown, so a little disappointed they didn't have pizza. But atmosphere, friendly service, good beer and vibe made up for it. Had a good sandwich and fries and enjoyed our time there. Would visit again when in area. read more

Went there after a softball game. Like trying new local places. Had the philly and have to say the meat was good and well made. Personally I would have preferred more green chili. Stuff seemed a bit pricey but taking everything into consideration it was within reason. Overall I'd stop by again if in the area but doubt I'd make a special trip read more

I was pleasantly surprised! We stopped in on a whim and had one of the BEST chicken sandwiches I've ever had. It wasn't greasy, the chicken was crispy, and the produce was nice and fresh! Overall it was a cute place and they had board games you can use while you wait for your food. We missed the band, but it looks they had some live entertainment. I live about 20 minutes away would definitely come back! read more

Great little place on the outside of towns. The staff are very friendly and make room for your group. We got i. And there are a lot of NM Breweries on tap here so have a beer while your here. I had the la Cumbre elevated They have live music on Sunday afternoon , today they have some guy, seems like he will be fun I had the special- frito pie!! I hoped would be good but it needs improvement. Dragon eggs have a kick. Wow. Not bad at all Others had Philly and burger they said they were okay. read more

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Lunch time on a nice day for a motorcycle ride. We waited until a heavy tourist area to stop. As we pulled into the parking lot there were more motorcycles there. Ok this may be a nice place to eat. There was plenty of room for our group to sit together, albeit at different tables. Service was slow considering the number of diners. A server finally arrived at our table to take the order - Lazy Lizard Philly, Hellbender Salad and the Green Chile Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Drinks came fast, followed closely by our food. By consensus the food was delicious. The Philly was loaded with moist meat, lots of veggies & topped with a lot of cheese. The Grilled Cheese came with lots of chile in the cheese, great flavor without being unbearably hot. The salad was fairly basic, with thinly sliced, well seasoned chicken & green chile ranch dressing. It was great tasting and more than enough to eat. Overall the meal was great, even with the slow service I'm glad we stopped and will be back soon! read more

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Located on RT 14 half the way between Albuquerque and Madrid, the Lazy Lizard is uniquely positioned. This venue serves many folks who travel this road and stop for gas at the Shell station just next door. It's also a favorite biker hangout - especially on sunny days when out for a ride. I appreciate this business and its employees. Come for beer and some music on weekends but think about bypassing the food. I can recommend the onion rings which are spectacular, but otherwise, I can't recommend the food. I visited recently with five friends. Two ordered the Philly steak and they both complained that the beef was neither fresh nor moist. They asked for au jus sauce - you know, the natural juice from the beef but they did not have any. The bun looked toasted and nice, but the sandwich did not make the cut for either person. This sandwich is priced at 13.99. Three in our party opted for the salmon salad. They expected that their $15.99 salad would have a piece of salmon on top but it came with bits and pieces of crumbled salmon. A true disappointment for the price. We all tipped generously, and we also added tips to the band's jar. We did enjoy the music and beer, and we also loved the onion rings. We all agreed we would come back for the beer and music but not for the food. Live and learn... read more

This place rules! Great beers and music! They treat us so well, the staff is so attentive and the environment is super friendly.

Every Thursday night from 6 to 8 is karaoke. It's a little after 5 o'clock now. Hop in your car drive up the mountain get away from the city the Mercedes can have some fun read more

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Good band. Waitress bad.came back after they closed 2 years. Down hill. Customer service sucked Cant say who waitstaff was..no tag tag. read more

For lunch, I had the Horned Lizard. Oh my my.... Perfect ciabatta bread, the artichoke hearts were beautifully complimented by everything else. Let's talk about the size of the sandwich.... It was huge.... I paired it with the Elephant on Parade. Perfect, fun, filling lunch! read more

Appropriate named "Lazy" the waitress told us the outside area was closed but it was obviously not because there was another couple eating outside. I didn't stay to check out the food. I had to add a star for the review. read more

I had a project east of albuquerque, so I came home through Cedar Crest, looking to eat at a "specific" spot - it was closed! We ended up stopping at this place that's been here for nearly 18 years - never knew that. We walked in and it was empty except for a gal playing pool and an ol' guy at the corner of the bar sipping on a beer; with just the right lighting environment, this scene was right out of a movie! It's a great brew pub and diner, with walls outfitted with all sorts of metal lizard sculptures and a wrap around bar that'll seat twenty easy! Quite a few tables wrap around the bar, making it a great place for one person or a whole family! The wifey and I sat at the bar and ordered a philly cheese steak and burger, with sweet potato waffle fries and onion rings. We thoroughly enjoyed them! Cooked just right and some great flavor! The philly came with green chile - yes! Gotta love it. The hostess/waitress/barmaid - she was the only one we saw that actually worked the front of the house - was cheerful and fun! She did a great job with the whole shebang! There is a whole slew of beers on tap that one can order and several drinks if you're not a beer drinker (I ordered a hard cider-just don't like beer, but don't get me started on a good whiskey!). All in all, kinda glad the other place was closed on a Monday. read more

They need to update their menu online. No more pizzas only 3 salads. A big disappointment.

We recently moved to the east mountain area, so this was our first visit. We went to listen to the band- they were great (Beg, Borrow and Steal)! Unfortunately, nothing else was because the wait staff was so rude. The looks on their faces and body language said it all- never a smile and acted like they wanted to be any where but there! We had to constantly wave them over to order drinks, food- even water; when they came over, it was like we were a major inconvenience! Very disappointed - wait staff definitely needs a major overhaul. read more

Ok I went back and gave it another chance...the food makes it worth it, so we gave it another try. Glad I did because we had a whole different experience, The staff all had smiles on their faces, I believe makes a huge difference when you go somewhere to eat. I have always thought that Albuquerque is known for friendliness, and I hope we never lose that. Anyway I am changing my review on this place because I had a good experience the last time and the food was excellent. read more

On recommendation tried the BLT - best sandwich ever! Sweet potato waffle fries . We were a group of 10 and all BLT eaters were equally impressed! Only one person was disappointed having chosen a vegetarian sandwich. Thanks guys! Delicious! read more

I must say I am impressed with the quality of the food at the lizard the hamburger that I got was delicious the fries were crunchy and vegetables are fresh very happy with my hamburger I suggest anyone going up the crest Road stopping at the patio and have a burger and a beer . PEACE read more

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Cool atmosphere, great food. Staff were super friendly. Fries were hot and beer was cold. Definitely recommend the Philly sandwich. 11/10.

Great food and atmosphere. Nice little mountain restaurant/bar. They tend to book really good performers on the weekends as well.

Having never been here but live just up the road in santa fe we decided to take a drive. Not worth the time or the gas to get there. Waitstaff was rude...I mean actually displeased and put out that she had to take care of customers. The food was meh...beef was dry, salad seemed skimpy for the price. They had live music, but the volume!! Dont understand how a place like this can stay in business. read more

Wish I could give less then a star. All I can say is courtesy is important but not to these folks. Discrimination!? Possibly, but I hope not; I don't think that happens any more in NM but it sure felt like it. Wow the burgers are served with a cheap bag of chips what a disappointment. After waiting over an hour while seeing other tables being served that arrived after us (there were only two of us), we closed our bill out and the waitress handled the situation very poorly trying to blame us for "not waiting". No apologies or willing to accommodate. read more

New to the East Mtns, and had friends from Oregon in town. Stumbled upon this "Easy does it " establishment! Great service, best wings EVER! We'll definitely be back!! (From what I hear, new management was needed!!) read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon to listen to the band Towhead. My co--worker Kathleen is the drummer. We enjoyed the drive and the scenery. Lazy Lizard is a pretty big place and very dog friendly. The menu is huge! We ate a pizza and it was really good and the cider we ordered was mice and cold. We order the molten lava cake and tiramisu for dessert. Pure heaven! We did have an issue with the waitress and the checks but that was quickly sorted out. I highly recommend taking a drive up to the Lazy Lizard! read more

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Food choices have really gone downhill since the last time I was there. No more pizza, which was my favorite, fewer sandwiches, no more nachos, no more quesadillas, no more potato skins, (most appetizers are deep fried). Very disappointed! read more

We came here many times in the past. Loved the friendly atmosphere and the great sandwiches. Most importantly the pizza!! It was really good with lots of choices. Hadn't been for awhile until today! Was soooo disappointed! No pizza because the owner can't buy or fix the pizza oven?!? Too bad! Just a suggestion.. ask the customers for a donation towards a new one ?! read more

We were tent camping nearby at Turquoise Trail Campground and the camp host recommended The Lazy Lizard nearby. It was getting late and everything on the mountain closes at 9 PM on weekdays so we hightailed it over and arrived at about 15 minutes before closing. A burly bearded man greeted us as we got out of the truck and advised that they were going to be closing soon. We gave him puppy dog eyes and a look that we were starving and he said "come on in". That was a great way to start a beautiful friendship. The place was filled with locals. We didn't interact but everyone seemed friendly, kind of like a Cheers crowd. We were pleasantly struck by the large number of live plants throughout the place, not something one would expect at a bar in the mountains. Our new friend got us some cold beers (so needed after a long day of driving) and recommended the King Cobra pizza. We went along with that option because we had unbalanced appetites and could eat as much as each of us felt comfortable doing. At $12.95 the pizza was a decent size. I liked the thin and crispy crust and the abundance of toppings including fresh herbs and pine nuts, which made it totally unique. Whoever owns this place seems to know how to do it right. If I lived in the area I would probably be a regular. So that means I have to rate it pretty high. I think an easy 4 stars. read more

Lazy Lizard Grill - Better than average pizza - Pubs Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

I love coming to this place. Its very laid back. The staff is very attentive, Jake and Shelly always has my drink ready as soon as I walk in the door as with the other patrons. Love it there read more

A respectable beer selection. Waitstaff needs customer service training. Very convenient for east mountain residents. Needs a facelift or upgrade to improve ambience. Pizza is excellent. Need another IPA to expand beer selection. read more

There isn't much of a choice for restaurants in Sandia Park or Cedar Crest which is why this place is still in business. They are chronically understaffed so the service is exceedingly slow, whether it is taking your order, bringing your food or drinks or even a check. The food itself is mediocre at best and if they have music the volume is so loud so as to make conversation impossible. This place should be on the Bar Rescue show.' read more

The Lazy Lizard is our neighborhood place. It has awesome food and a wonderful, friendly atmosphere. Good beer selection is a big plus for me!! Give it a try folks!! read more

Talk about a prime location to reach both the winter crowds and the summer activity crowds as well. A true entrepreneur dream really. Unless of course, the food is mediocre cafeteria at best, your support team seems aloof (politely put) and your prices reflect the opposite (mini bagged Lays chips served with a $13.99 Burger)Ouch. Missing a huge opportunity. We won't be back. And we are family of five who participate in all winter and summer activities. Perhaps, this is an alright place to just grab a beer ‍. It was cold and Bosque. read more

I was part of a mountain rescue team in uniform meeting there long before closing time to have a drink and pizza after a recovery. The server was the rudest individual that I had ever had at any venue. We were a party of maybe 12 which was clearly more than she wanted to deal with. She came with too few menus and we said no problem we can share and that made her worse. When she asked how we were splitting checks we said all individuals if that's easiest. She started that nothing was easy. After multiple rude interactions when she came to take our order we asked if it would be easier for her if we left and she looked at the door. We left. read more

Awful. Just awful. Been a few times over the past couple of years - never improves. The pizza is a joke - I'd rather eat a Totino's frozen pizza than that poor excuse. Obviously don't go here for food. This place has that sleazy local vibe - you know where the local middle aged women who look rode hard and put up wet hang out trying to snag a dude. The staff is so rude - they practically roll their eyes and toss menus at you. Prices are ridiculous for such crappy food and service. Wish this place would close and sell to someone who knows how to run a restaurant and make good food. read more

Lazy Lizzard Burger, fresh and tasty bun, Honest salad and tomatoes, tasty meat. Hoppy!! Beer. $15 for beer and a burger. Choice of 15! Beers. Nice place to hang, they can accomodate touringcars! Places like this make me happy, bc you get an unriveled choice of beers and good quality food. Miiiiiiles away from the nearest city. read more

Cold beer, great selection, amazing pizza. What more do you want for the mountains. Give it a try you won't regret it. read more

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Awful. Terrible food, poor customer service. Server hardly came over. Too busy chatting it up with what I'm guessing were regulars.

One immense pleasure of living an urban life in Albuquerque is the accessibility of the outdoors. I always mention this when people ask why I continue to choose the 505 as my home. Here's a recipe for an amazing day away from it all, bring a date or a friend or an adventurous kid, and tell me another city that offers this kind of experience: Drive the Turquoise Trail up to the crest of the Sandia Mountains, start early, pack a lunch and bring a sweater. You can get there in about 40 minutes. Don't forget to bring a few bucks for the parking spot. Descend from the summit of La Luz trail, you're headed down. Your calves and glutes are gonna hate you, but you'll like the relative ease of the hike and you'll experience a serious shift in climate, you're dropping some 4,000 feet. When you hit bottom, hitch a ride on the tram back to the top, hop in the car, and on your way out hit Lazy Lizard Grill for dinner. Why? The place is exactly what you're looking for: absolutely great local beers, including seasonal and special pours from La Cumbre and Marble; delicious, thin and crispy pizza; artisan, big salads from a dive bar perspective; hefty buffalo wings; and bearded, tatted men manning the tables. Really friendly people. A fascination with Marilyn Monroe(?). Great music, both in-house and live. A terrific view of the country. The kind of ambiance that makes you relax, laugh and eat way, way too much food. I hear they've been around for quite some time, I'm sure they've hurdled some obstacles along the way. What I experienced on Father's Day was exactly what the doctor ordered. read more