Gecko's Bar & Tapas – Spanish
Gecko’s Bar & Tapas hums with a convivial energy, where the air is thick with the savory scent of chipotle-spiced wings and the sharp, smoky heat of New Mexican green chiles. Friends gather around rustic tables to share indulgent plates of molten chorizo bleu cheese queso and golden-crisp buttermilk onion rings, creating a social dining experience that feels both effortless and bold. It is a spirited retreat where elevated comfort food meets a lively bar atmosphere, perfect for lingering over shared bites and vibrant conversation.
3500 Central Avenue Southeast, Albuquerque 87106 http://geckosbar.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, detox, tlc, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, carnivore, zone, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests highlight the friendly and approachable service staff who create a welcoming environment for a casual dinner. While the dining experience is noted for its relaxed pace, reviewers find the menu offerings to be acceptable and consistent
Menu
- Buttermilk Onion Rings - $4.5: Lightly floured and fried crispy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chorizo Bleu Cheese Queso - $5.95: Chips and liquid cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- New Mexican Green Chile Cheese Fries - $6.95: Choice of red, green or Christmas chile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chipotle Chicken Wings - $6.95: House buffalo sauce with choice of Blue or Ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Curly Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Nachos! - $7.5: Chips, green chile, chicken, cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream, avocado, pepperoni black bean puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Daily Quesadilla - $8: Ask your server about the daily special
- Basil Caesar Salad - $5.95: Fresh romaine, basil caesar dressing, garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Geckos Chef Salad - $8.95: Smoked turkey, feta cheese, garlic bread, veggies and greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $5: Fresh greens and veggies Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Green Chile Chicken Stew - $3.5: Cheddar cheese and grilled tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Soup Du Jour - $3.5: Daily soup selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Half Pound Cheeseburger - $10: 8 oz ground chuck beef, choice of cheese, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Breaded Eggplant Sandwich - $7.5: Artichoke spread and provolone on wheatberry bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Reuben Sandwich - $9: Thinly shaved corned beef, bacon, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, marble rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Burger - $8: Whole grains on a Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Buffalo Chicken & Bleu Cheese - $9: House wing sauce, breaded chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roast Beef with Horseradish Mayo - $9: Lettuce and tomato on wheatberry bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Classic Patty Melt - $10: 8 oz ground chuck, grilled onion, Swiss on rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chile Dusted Grilled Pineapple & Ham - $9: Coleslaw on a kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Gecko - $9: Smoked turkey, green chile, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, Kaiser bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Triple Decker B.L.T. - $9: Three slices wheatberry bread, mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Double Grilled Cheese - $7: Cheddar and Swiss, grey poupon, fresh tomato, wheatberry bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Halfwich - $5.5: Half BLT or grilled cheese with side (Available before 5pm) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Draft - $4.5
- New Belgium Fat Tire Draft - $4.5
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Draft - $4.5
- Marble Red Local Draft - $4.5
- La Cumbre IPA Local Draft - $4.5
- Guinness Stout Draft - $5.5
- House Wine Glass - $4.5
- Jameson Irish Whiskey - $5.5
- Tito's Handmade Vodka - $6
- Patron Silver Tequila - $8.5
- Add Grilled Chicken - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Avocado or Egg - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Add Bacon - $1.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free