5 star food!!!I thought Nexus was just about really great craft beers, but I was surprised to find out they are known as having some of the top fried chicken and waffles in the state! Google didn't disappoint because wow! The wait for the made to order freshly fried chicken mind blowing. The texture was crispy, spices were delicious, chicken flavorful, and juicy. The waffles were made to perfection and married with the syrup for the most epic balance sweet, salt, and umami. 10/10!
When I say this place is out of the way in the middle of a city by a main freeway, I mean it, but it's worth it. This place is on a one way street on a frontage road next to the freeway on ramp that you must drive thru a mini-maze to find your destination. On the good side, the food and beer are very good with large portions too. We had the chicken and waffles and I would get them again except I would go with the standard waffles and not upgrade to the cornbread version. The chicken was excellent to complete the desired effect. My only knock is on the service side, where it might have been lacking because of staffing, so I only gave them a 4 star review.
Great local brewery. Food wasn't bad, beer was outstanding.I had Chicken and Waffles. Almost too much food. Waffle was okay, chicken was outstanding and flavorful. Biggest complaint was that there was so much on the plate it was hard to work with. If you're going to put out bone in chicken, give me a little real estate to cut it up.Wife and I shared a flight. Three of the four (Honey Chamomile, Cream Ale and Tangerine) were outstanding. The best I've had at a brewery. The Red 2.0 was good, if a trace bitter for me. Still, we joined their neighborhood club on the way out.So, all in all, food was tasty and beer was exceptional. We'll be back.
Great friend chicken and waffles. This has been the best friend chicken we have had in New Mexico, but that unfortunately is a low bar. This would be average fried chicken compared to what else I've tried. We got the honey pecan side, which is exactly that, so tasty but not worth the $2.Edit: because I was asked. The flavor of the chicken was very earthy it wasn't bad just not something that I personally enjoy. The waffle was nice and hardy, but was just a basic Bisquick recipe.
We were able to walk here from our hotel which was a big plus after a day spent in the car. The service was outstanding and the food was good. Our server guided us as we are not familiar with southern comfort food. Both my husband and I found something to our liking. Can’t say anything about the beer but the food was very good
Since the pandemic started I heard aot of good things about Nexus. It took more than a minute to get here and I'm coming back for more. I had the NM Soul burger and let me tell there's nothing like this in Albuquerque. The sweet potato fries are really good here. We're lucky to have so many great places to eat but Nexus holds it's own against any restaurant. The Mac & cheese is to die for.Also, the service is top notch here. My waitress was very friendly and made sure I was good. The general manager also made the rounds and checked on the guests. I will be returning and hope anyone that reads this checks out this gym off I-25!
Following Guys' footsteps we came into this restaurant and were all (6 people) soo happy with the food. the loaded Nachos and the fried Zucchini was our warm up before diving into the chicken and waffles ~ mind blown! warm, sweet, fluffy, tender, everything that should be good in food this dish is! Beside the food their beer list is great and staff (josh) warm and bubbly!
Coming from St. Louis, this place blew my mind away! Everything was seasoned so well and has lots of flavor. Wish I made my fish sandwich spicy because my brother got the New Mexico hot fish plate, and it was delicious. They were not joking with how hot the New Mexico sauce is! No disappointments whatsoever!
Wowza! What a great meal! The NM hot fish was divine! As well as the red beans and rice and chicken breast meal with collard greens. So good! Also such a solid IPA!!! Get you some!
This is a sister restaurant with Nexus Blues Smokehouse. This establishment which also serves wonderful brews focuses on soul food such as red beans and rice, catfish, chicken and waffles and mac and cheese. The okra is fabulous and salads are available. The catfish is the best in Albuquerque. Plenty of parking available and service is outstanding and friendly. Outside patio is an option.