Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

We arrived 30 minutes before the end of Happy Hour in the Cellar Bar and the bartender in the cozy downstairs venue was slammed with a huge group but still managed to be attentive, quick and helpful to first-time visitors (to Xinc and ABQ). Their "Damn Good House Wines" really are! The Corduroy Dreams is a bold, smoky cocktail with zing -- perfect for a chilly evening. The steak street tacos (flavor changes daily) were delicious and generous. I had a bite of the calamari and the smash burger -- also two thumbs up. If I lived in ABQ, I'd be a regular at Xinc.

Went to the basement bar again for a drink and a bite. It's usually pretty busy, but not so much that you can't find a seat. It can get fairly noisy at times. Otherwise, we love the atmosphere, just the right amount of light to make it cozy. Out waiter was really good, even with a special order with the food.

Zinc is OPEN! An Albuquerque cuisine treasure has reopened and has not lost any of its touch. Alegria is a wonderful server that is on top of everything. If you have been here before, book dinner now. If you have not been here before then delight your palate and indulge in an amazing Albuquerque dining experience. You can simply not go wrong.

Such a cozy dark place to share a meal. We went to the main dining area on Thursday night. Very calm, and we loved the wood and metal decor. Had two old fashioned after noticing the bar had every type of garnish for any drink you can think of. Best appetizer, a savory duck egg roll, but everything sounded good. Main courses pictured here- Seafood ravioli creamy and cooked just right. Steak and fries are simple, but the execution was great. A lovely fine dining experience with respectful service and great ambiance.