Lava Rock Brewing Company

2220 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque - 87120
211 reviews
Brewpubs American Pizza
(505) 836-1022

Went for a beer and a snack. The stout was really good but ended up not getting any appetizers because they were out of 2/3 of the items. I would check ahead of time if you are going to get food.

We always get bad service, ingredients are processed and taste like chemicals. I can taste the microwave in the cheese dip.We ordered a pizza only to discover they have flatbread pizza only.We tried eating cold pizza off napkins because our waitress didn’t check or offer us plates we ate off napkins with no silverware.I also had to clean my chair off from crumbs left from previous person. We won’t be back.

We came here to enjoy some drinks and food with family after driving about 7 hours. Unfortunately, there was a political fundraiser going on at the same time. We ordered a few drinks and menu items that were quick and easy. After an hour and a half, we were told that our nachos and wings were going to take another half hour to 45 minutes. Although the server was nice we just paid for the drinks and canceled everything else. Our family members were embarrassed and kept apologizing. Hopefully, this was only because they were overwhelmed but we will never visit this establishment again.

I've been here a few times before and during the pandemic and this is the first time I've gotten excited about the food. The new vegan menu is really good and so much easier on the stomach. Cheers!

I have never once left a review, but I feel compelled to voice my experience.Went on a Thursday 3/31 in the evening and the place was fairly empty. Not bad. The server must have been having a bad day, because she seemed annoyed that we came.After sitting down, we ordered margaritas (they were ok, and not too expensive), chips/salsa, pizza and wings.After 45 minutes, everything came out at once. The chips evolved from appetizer, to main dish. Annoying, but fine. Although it took 45 minutes, the food tasted as though it was made the day before. The pizza was somehow burnt on the bottom, but cold as if left in the fridge for an hour. The wings tasted freezer burnt, the microwaved and tossed in a mango habanero sauce (the sauce was good). And the chips were moist and stale. Only ate one, and left the rest.In addition the food being worse than an expired TV dinner, the service was so bad we had to laugh. My wife and I watched a table get up and leave without paying because the server never came to check on them for almost an hour. We too were tempted to leave, but decided to see how long it takes a server to tend to a whopping 3 tables. After the food was initially brought, we never saw the server again until we were ready for the check (which took a very long time to request). We were hoping to have a second round of drinks to help ease the frustration of our mistake, but after about a half out of staring at the wall, we decided to just go home.$60 worth of food and two hours of pure frustration. It will be a cold day in hell before we go back.

MARCH 23rd, 2022 ..This place used to be great, I haven't been there in about a year.. When I went back last night I was wanting to grab some of their pizza which I remember being amazing. Apparently they got rid of the pizza side of the business. I ordered their flat bread pizza anyway and THAT WAS A MISTAKE.. it was the equivalent of a lunchable pizza.. cold, and gross. Seriously look at the picture, and I ate it some of it anyway cuz I was hungry but DAAAAMN.. not good. Wings were great, but they gave me BROWN CARROTS AND MESSED UP LOOKING CELERY.. like a dog chewed on them.. did not eat those. Staff seems to care more about socializing then attending their customers. Place has really gone down hill. What a shame, they were awesome last time I was there.

I think it more suited as a place to have a few rounds for couples or single people. Definitely didn’t feel a family vibe and for food made this simple it shouldn’t take so long. Servers weren’t readily there, had to request each refill. But overall a decent place.

What can I say, I used to really love Lava Rock. Their patio and beer are great. Enjoyed the live music when they had it but their menu recently changed and it is not good. Very limited menu appealing to a vegan lifestyle which is ok but the selection on the vegan menu was not appealing. The service is not up to par. We walked in and were told to seat ourselves which is fine but there were no clean tables so we had to wait for someone to come wipe a table down which took a minuted. Slow and poor service I will definitely be going back.

Stopped in for a beer and to our delight there was a live band. There's a big window facing east and the view of the city lights is so pretty. The staff were very friendly as well. Looking forward to going back again soon.

Great place for community, friends and family! The new kitchen is amazing and the Lava Juice is a terrific hazy IPA!