Vaughn F.
Yelp
Unless you live in the area, Bibo Bar is out of the way. 11 miles North of I-40, an hour outside Albuquerque, this hundred year old tavern is an underrated gem in an area that, these days, few pass through.
Parking on the side of the building, I walk around to the front of the establishment. The door is heavy but swings easily to reveal a long room with tables and a bar. The wood floors and walls frame a scene full of decorations and a bar stocked with liquor.
The food is cheap here and the beer is priced nicely too. I started with a Dos Equis but also ordered a Lagunitas IPA and a Miller Lite with my food. The first of my order to arrive, an order of green chile cheese fries, had all the rights things going for it. I was pleased to note that the chile had great flavor and noticeable heat.
The green chile bacon cheeseburger was also delicious, a sandwich that Claudio, the former proprietor, considers the bar's best. I was impressed by the freshness of the vegetables, the flavor of the bacon, the melty cheese and spicy chile, drawing out the best that this New Mexico staple has to offer. Furthermore, the hot wings I ordered were fried perfectly and dipped in a traditional hot Buffalo sauce.
The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming here. The service is attentive and responsive. For those passing through, this is a place well worth stopping at. People living in Central New Mexico and surrounding locales would also do well to keep this in mind. Though it is a simple bar and grill, Eddy and company know what they're doing.